Energy: Find the cheapest supplier & earn cashback

pooch

themole wrote: »

I have just switched utilities using a link on the MoneySaving expert site... said I would get £30 cash back. How do I reclaim this cash back which will be due 8 weeks after I have switched?

Presumably as explained in the MSE article on the CEC

http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/cheapenergyclub

As opposed to the article mentioned in the OP that this sticky thread is here to discuss

pooch

doveman wrote: »

If anyone on EDF Blue Fix Feb 2015 hasn't noticed, their Blue Fix April 2015 has quite a bit cheaper unit prices for both Gas and Electricity, certainly in the South East area anyway, so it's worth switching as you'll save a fair bit over the next 17 months.

Good point, because the EDF price promise only covers customers "if a rival brings out a tariff which saves them the equivalent of £1 a week or more at typical consumption", not if EDF bring out a cheaper tariff themselves.

So even EDF customers should regularly consult a comparison site (and/or sign up with CEC). This will also give a personalised service to your own usage figures as opposed to "typical consumption" figures.



Edit: Remember though that unit prices only reflect half the story.
The unit prices are cheaper in my region too, but the annual cost will be more because the Feb tariff has discounts that the April tariff does not.
A perfect example of why you really need to consult a comparison site rather than just look at part of the tariff make up such as unit prices.

Edit 2: According to energyhelpline.com. a typical average user in the South East region using 16500kWh of gas and 3300 kWh of electricity per year would be £11 a year worse off on the EDF April 2015 tariff compared to the February 2015 tariff. i.e they would have to pay £1205 p.a rather than £1194 p.a.

krisscross_2

2010 wrote: »

Anyone who`s current tariff is coming to an end is not going to save anything because prices have gone up.
They don`t only go up annually but every time a new tariff comes out, which is every other week.

As regards cashback, you only get this when you switch SUPPLIER.

You miss the point, I was recommended the wrong tariff by CEC by a big margin. A £30 cash back is neither here nor there in the scheme of things, I required a long term saving which CEC did not offer.

WarrenBunny

I've applied to change suppliers this evening. now I'm worried that I've done the right thing because I've elected to switch from B Gas who have increased their tarrif to E.On who hasn't. HELP!

Consumerist

WarrenBunny wrote: »

I've applied to change suppliers this evening. now I'm worried that I've done the right thing because I've elected to switch from B Gas who have increased their tarrif to E.On who hasn't. HELP!

You can normally cancel a switch of supplier within 7 - 14 days of requesting the switch.

Former_E.ON_Company_Representative:_Malc

WarrenBunny wrote: »

I've applied to change suppliers this evening. now I'm worried that I've done the right thing because I've elected to switch from B Gas who have increased their tarrif to E.On who hasn't. HELP!

Hi WarrenBunny

Just thought I'd confirm what Consumerist says. We've a 2 week cooling off period where you can cancel the switch.

If you let us know you've changed your mind during this period, we'll cancel the switch immediately and you'll stay with your current supplier as though you had never asked to move.

Hope this helps.

Malc

Frankie56

I signed up to switch from nPower standard tariff to their Fixed April 2015 about a month ago. I received an email shortly after thanking me for changing and it would all be set up soon. A fortnight later, my online account was still showing the standard tariff so I emailed them. Just received a reply confirming I am still on the standard tariff and they have no record that I asked to change. Have forwarded the confirmation email I received so hope they do sort it.

creddish

WarrenBunny wrote: »

I've applied to change suppliers this evening. now I'm worried that I've done the right thing because I've elected to switch from B Gas who have increased their tarrif to E.On who hasn't. HELP!

This depends on what type of tariff you have applied for. If you have applied for a fixed rate tariff with E-on then this will not be affected by any price increases they implement during your contract period. If you have signed up for their Standard (variable) tariff then I would question the wisdom of your choice.

Colin

mnewton

I spent a whole evening comparing various gas & electricity suppliers with dual fuel tariffs.... the cheapest per kwh for gas and leccy is First Utility but the catch? their standing charge prices for both elec and gas are much higher therefore pushing up the overall price(and they dont give discount)...please remember when all the providers are quoting £1230 or £1240 or £1300 a year it does not include the standing charge which can significantly push up your overall cost. the best overall provider is EDF the gas kwh is a penny higher than most but the standing charge is 25p a day(£91.25 a year) and the leccy is 18p a day(£65.70 a year).......and you get dual fuel and direct debit discounts....... have used them for 3 years and no problems at all.. customer service 10/10..... :T

creddish

mnewton wrote: »

I spent a whole evening comparing various gas & electricity suppliers with dual fuel tariffs.... the cheapest per kwh for gas and leccy is First Utility but the catch? their standing charge prices for both elec and gas are much higher therefore pushing up the overall price(and they dont give discount)...please remember when all the providers are quoting £1230 or £1240 or £1300 a year it does not include the standing charge which can significantly push up your overall cost. the best overall provider is EDF the gas kwh is a penny higher than most but the standing charge is 25p a day(£91.25 a year) and the leccy is 18p a day(£65.70 a year).......and you get dual fuel and direct debit discounts....... have used them for 3 years and no problems at all.. customer service 10/10..... :T

The prices quoted do include standing charges.

It is not possible to generalise that any provider is the cheapest for all customers as the costs vary in the different regions and on the individual customers consumption.

Colin