npower vs bulb

wookie66

Current supplier contract w npower runs out end of May2018, quick search on price comparison sites id bulb as cheapest provider with decent rating


Went to npower online account got a fixed price deal that ends March2020 that is £150 higher than the bulb which is standard rate and may increase subject to market prices


So stuck with npower


However couple observations - I did my own calculations using unit rate gas electricity and my annual usage which I monitor closely. This is the best and most accurate way to determine your annual gas electricity spend since find the price comparison sites make a few assumptions that don't always give a accurate comparison


Since our family household is high user of gas electric (30k Kwh and 8k Kwh annual respectively) it makes sense to do a separate spread sheet based calculation to get the best deal


Hope this helps anyone looking to renew

martinlewisjunior

Bulb will pay your exit fees to switch to them, up to £120.

So it might be worth still switching

Energy club (moneysavingexpert comparison engine) does a really good job at comparing providers if you know your actual usage. So put your details in there.

Also Bulb is cheaper than nPower

System

martinlewisjunior wrote: »

Also Bulb is cheaper than nPower

Hasn't Bulb just warned its existing customers that its prices are under review? It is a variable tariff that they offer. Nothing to stop a switch too them and then switch out again if prices rise. The latter will be without penalty.

NittyGritty

bulb also have a refer a friend programme where if you sign up using a friends link you Both get £50 credit on your accounts