Switching Tips

CashStrapped

bigfreddiel wrote: »

Actuallly, I know what I use, I know my current charges and standing charge.

I did not say otherwise.

bigfreddiel wrote: »

So if you gave me your unit charge and your standing charge its is a trivial calculation to compare and find the cheapest.

Why would that help? We seem to be going round in circles. Why would you need my current unit/standing charge rates to find the current cheapest? Without my usage, again, it would be pointless.

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OK.....without using usage data, for your area, which tariff is cheapest for me? Do a search and give me the tariff name and unit rates.

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At the moment, each utility company has a variety of set tariffs available. These do not change unless they bring out a new tariff. It is up to us to search those tariffs and pick the one which gives us the cheapest result based on how much energy we are likely to use over the year.

For low users Tariff A may be best
For medium users Tariff A maybe expensive and Tariff B is best
For High users both of the above may be very expensive and Tariff C is best.
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You also have to consider which fuel you use most of (especially for dual fuel tariffs) . Some tariffs have cheap electricity but an expensive gas component and vice versa.

You may use far more electricity than me, but I may use far more gas than you. So again, the cheapest tariff for you may be incredibly expensive for me.

I would look for a cheaper gas tariff and that may be balanced by a more expensive electricity component. But it works out cheaper for me as I use less electricity.

bigfreddiel wrote: »

Thanks for your comments, you made it very clear for those that may not understand.

I am not sure you have yet, but we'll get there!

In summary, when using a comparison site, always use the most accurate annual KWH readings you can. That will show you the cheapest tariff for your particular use.