Energy News

Slash winter energy bills with an online tariff

Tuesday, 12 January 2010

By Hazel Cottrell - hazel@consumerchoices.co.uk

Switching to an online energy tariff could save Brits 24% on their costly winter energy bills.

Many Brits will have to cope with high winter energy bills after the cold snap, but they can reduce these by switching to an online energy tariff.

The average household that pays by quarterly cash or cheque could face an energy bill of £493 next month, according to Moneysupermarket.com.

However, by switching to an online deal and paying by monthly direct debit, they could slash their bills by 24% - or £299 - a year.

Scott Byrom, utilities manager at Moneysupermarket.com, said: “Many bill payers will have cranked up their heating in their homes during the ‘Deep Freeze’ and will soon be hit with unexpectedly high energy bills, an expensive way to top off this costly period.”

Brits use 40% of their annual energy consumption over the winter months, so it is crucial that they are getting the cheapest energy now.

Chris Eagle, commercial manager at Energychoices.co.uk, said: “Switching energy tariffs is easy and could save you hundreds of pounds a year. Compare tariffs now to see how much you could save.”

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