I am a renter moving house... which energy provider?

Pinktinkerbell

Hi,

I am moving into a rented flat in a couple of weeks, after being out of the country for a few months. I have no idea where to start for choosing the cheapest energy supplier.

The flat has both gas and electric supply.

I have looked on the MSE energy club, but it seems to be aimed at people who have an existing bill to compare against...or am I being daft?!

Is there somewhere obvious that I can look for information?

Thanks

JJ_Egan

All the comparison sites include the tariff cost .
Just use average figures and look at the lower tariffs .

System

Pinktinkerbell wrote: »

Hi,

I am moving into a rented flat in a couple of weeks, after being out of the country for a few months. I have no idea where to start for choosing the cheapest energy supplier.

The flat has both gas and electric supply.

I have looked on the MSE energy club, but it seems to be aimed at people who have an existing bill to compare against...or am I being daft?!

Is there somewhere obvious that I can look for information?

Thanks

A couple of things to consider:

1. You have to accept a contract with the existing supplier when you move in (Google Deemed Contract). Make sure that you read the meters; contact the existing supplier with your details and meter readings, and then put the readings in a safe place.

2. Once you have notified the existing supplier, then you are free to switch. If you just sign up with A N Other supplier then the existing supplier will block your switch. Note: the existing supplier will bill you for energy used up until the date that the switch goes through at its standard variable rate.