This may sounds like a stupid question, but this is the first time I have lived on my own. I currently receive my gas and electric from British Gas, but I’m sure I could find another provider that is cheaper. How do I go about changing? Do I phone around for quotes, how do I copare them? Any recommendations? Is it easy to switch over? As I live in a shared ownership home would i need to consult the housing association before switching suppliers? Advice would be much appreciated!
Check a site like http://www.uswitch.com for comparisons. You’ll need to put in your current supplier, tariff and bill to get the most accurate comparisons.
When you’ve chosen, just write your meter readings down, and ring up your preferred supplier. You might even be able to do it on the Internet these days, but I personally prefer to talk to someone and hear them confirm that I’ve been switched over.
Good luck!
http://www.uswitch.co.uk
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Check a site like http://www.uswitch.com for comparisons. You’ll need to put in your current supplier, tariff and bill to get the most accurate comparisons.
When you’ve chosen, just write your meter readings down, and ring up your preferred supplier. You might even be able to do it on the Internet these days, but I personally prefer to talk to someone and hear them confirm that I’ve been switched over.
Good luck!
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you can use uwitch or other web comparison sites to find the best deal in your area.you have to be up to date with your present supplier to switch (no big arrears) duel fuel on direct debit gets the best price.you do not need to inform your housing association.i found it easy to switch by phone when i found the best deal coz you definitely know it is done. i tried switching on the web but it didn`t work properly but i did find the best deal. The wbsite shows the different prices for different suppliers after you type in your postcode and how much u spend etct their is usually one supplier that is cheapest for each area,where i live it is eon ,be lucky…
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done it on u switch found eon phoned them switched and saved money
Easy to change i’ve just switched from greedy grabbing buggers british gas to Ebico, you can sign up online to
http://www.ebico.co.uk/html/c_terms.php
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It’s not a stupid question at all!!
You can use price comparison websites to get an idea of which company would be best for you, I think uswitch.com is the most popular. You’ll be asked for details like who is your current supplier; what tariff you’re on; whether you want "green" energy supply; how much you pay per month. Based on the info you give them, they’ll give you a list of companies that will price beat your current supplier.
After that, contact the company you’ve chosen; they’ll do the switching from your current provider. Make sure they send you a letter confirming the switch. As it’s BG, I’d keep a very close eye on what’s going on; I switched from them a few years back and they somehow managed to "cancel" my switching order!
All the best Good luck!
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http://www.uswitch.com