New energy customer

Hayley90

Hello,

I am basically a real newbie to all things grown up and am struggling to understand how to sign up with an energy company as a new customer.

I am moving in to my first house on Friday and don't currently have any energy account in my name. I have done the usual comparison and switch searches but I am unsure how it works as I am not actually switching companies, I am just signing up as a new customer..

Also, how would it work with the current owners? Would I get my new chosen energy company to start my contract from the day I move in...


I would appreciate absolutely any advice regarding this as I can't seem to find anything online for being a new customer!

Thanks to all in advance

maas

The which guide is pretty useful. Skip the first section.

http://www.which.co.uk/switch/energy-advice/moving-house-and-supplier

Fruit_and_Nut_Case

maas wrote: »

The which guide is pretty useful. Skip the first section.

http://www.which.co.uk/switch/energy-advice/moving-house-and-supplier

Nice guide. However the OP may wish to ignore Step 4 and avoid using Which? Switch in favour of using a cashback site.

macman

You will be in a deemed contract with the existing suppliers from day one, so take opening reads the day you move in, and contact the to register for an account. Once that is done, you can switch if you wish-it will take 4-5 weeks.
Use a switching site to find the best tariff, and then switch using a cashback site.