Brit Gas Websaver 5 VS free electricity monitor

gazpacho_uk

Hi,

Iam looking at switiching from Npower as our provider of gas/electricity. the FREE new electricity meter looks to be beneficial, but its only avaailable on some tariffs. Uswitch say that British gas would be the cheapest provider compared to what we are paying now, but that is on their websaver 5 tariff. The estimated difference between the two tariffs is about £80 per year and if we went for the one with the free elec meter we would be tied in until June 2010.
So .... the dilema.
Do I take the more expensive option to get the free meter, then switch next June
OR
would you forget the meter and just go for the cheapest option (with free case of wine from Uswitch LOL)

One more question: Does anyone know if the meter is compatable with other providers if I switch from British Gas ??

Thanks for taking a look,

Cardew

The meter(monitor) will work with any provider.

Although useful it should not be a big factor in your choice of Utility supplier - if you really want one they are not expensive to buy.

Robert2009

These electricity monitors will not save you a penny. They will tell you how much electricity you are using but all it needs is some common sense such as switching things off when not using them

I have had one for over a year and I have not reduced my electricity usage at all.

I now know how much everything costs but since I need electricity to be comfortable in my house I just use what I need.

If you get a cheaper tariff without the monitor take it.

In fact if I could be bothered I would put my monitor on ebay but I can't.

Rob

Swipe

You can buy the Owl monitor for £30 and then go with the websaver5 tariff

gazpacho_uk

thanks for the advice everyone. i will go with the cheaper option !