Hampshire residents -ENERGY SWITCHING SCHEME

Fred123

Apologies if this isn't in the right place on forum, but new to this so here goes...


I know MSE does it's own energy club but thought people not in the MSE scheme may be interested in this, just in case it could save them some money (i will certainly be interested to see if this does come up with some competitive prices......)

(although there is the disadvantage that no cashback type incentives are included).


also note: i think this is only open to Hampshire Residents as it is a scheme run by Hampshire County Council.

I can't put links in post as forum newbie but below is the info from the Hampshire County Council Website

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Switch Hampshire

Register with Switch Hampshire to see if you could save money on your energy bills


The County Council working with all the other local authorities across Hampshire has set up a ‘collective energy switching service’ which will enable gas and electricity consumers in the county to combine their purchasing power and get a better deal on their bills.
Registration for the Switch Hampshire scheme is now open and is free - just sign up and we will do the rest.
To register you will need to know your current tariff and your current energy usage in terms of power (KWh) or cost in pounds and pence. This information should be shown on your annual energy statement or you can phone your energy provider to find out.
Once we have received the best offer from the energy suppliers we will contact you with details of how much you could save. It is then up to you whether you switch or not.

• it’s a simple way to cheaper energy
• there is no fee to join or to switch
• you are under no obligation to switch
• it’s a secure scheme backed by your local authority

The more people who sign up, the greater the savings may be.
Rebecca Outram, Head of Housing Aster Communities (Hampshire) says:

'I'm really pleased to be able to promote the Switch Hampshire scheme to our residents, particularly as it's backed by all the Councils in Hampshire.It's really quick and simple to register and if residents decide to switch the scheme does the switching for them. I'd encourage everyone in Hampshire to register to find out how much they could save on their energy bills'.

Please note:
Switch Hampshire does not guarantee to provide a cheaper price than your current tariff. Savings are accurate on the day the offer is made. If you choose to accept the offer, you have the right to cancel within seven days of accepting.

KTF

Details here:
http://www3.hants.gov.uk/switch

And:
http://bigcommunityswitch.ichoosr.com/Product/index.rails?actionId=301&utm_medium=web&location=switchhampshire

IMO you will get a bigger saving switching using a comparison site but each to their own.

Wywth

Fred123 wrote: »

...(i will certainly be interested to see if this does come up with some competitive prices......)
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Based on all previous similar schemes, it won't!
Follow this advice to get the best deal for you (+ possible cashback too :beer:)

http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/utilities/you-switch-gas-electricity

Plushchris

Wywth wrote: »

Based on all previous similar schemes, it won't!

Thats odd, I heard the energy companies love people that live in Hampshire and are going to practically give their energy away to them via mega cheap tariffs set up by such a caring council scheme.

/Sarcasm