how to compare tariffs

melb

Hi all we're on scotttish power fixed tariff until end of this month and want to compare other companies' prices. Stupid question I know but should we get all out bills out for 1 full year and look at how many therms we use (we've got both gas and electricity with sp at the moment). I haven't had to chance to look at comparison sites yet but do they go on number of units or cost? thanks if anybody can be bothered to help as I know it's a bit of a dumb question and I should be able to do my own research. thanks

Mike_by_the_Sea

Hi melb

You should always use units rather than cost when using the comparison sites. Also, if you ring sp they will be able to tell you your annual usage to save you going through the old bills.

Good luck

Mike

Plushchris

As mike said, always use units instead of cost, just be aware that gas units may have to be converted into Kwh for putting into a comparison site (Gas meters measure in eith cubic metres or cubic feet)

before_hollywood

uswitch definitely works in units or cost and asks what you are on, best ask sp what tarriff you are on just so any comparisons are as accurate as possible