Energy: Find the cheapest supplier & earn cashback

kuepper

My supplier npower suggested different fixes for gas and elec as my best option based on my consumption and it is. Comparison sites don't seem to offer that option

footyguy

kuepper wrote: »

My supplier npower suggested different fixes for gas and elec as my best option based on my consumption and it is. Comparison sites don't seem to offer that option

You can do this with any comparison site listed.
For many it is a simple tab or filter to see either gas only or electricity only options.

The article advises you do make such a comparison in tip number 4

Plus don't assume dual fuel (getting gas & electricity from one supplier) is cheapest. When comparing, check the cheapest separate suppliers too.

See also the thread you created on the same topic
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5599280

theloft

How can I get a comparison quote BASED ON MY CURRENT DEAL as all comparison sites quote against a Standard Tariff when the existing deal has ended. There is a move to change this but it has not happened. I am on Dual Fuel with Scottish Energy.
None of the comparisons give you an easy comparison, unit rates etc.
Any advice appreciated

editor1

theloft wrote: »

How can I get a comparison quote BASED ON MY CURRENT DEAL as all comparison sites quote against a Standard Tariff when the existing deal has ended. There is a move to change this but it has not happened. I am on Dual Fuel with Scottish Energy.
None of the comparisons give you an easy comparison, unit rates etc.
Any advice appreciated

You need to actually do a slide rule comparison, which means calculating yourself for the amount of gas and electricity you use and standing charge charges, its quite easy to do as long as you know your existing charges and alternative charges you are looking at - don't forget VAT though, which is 8% I think. Most comparison sites compare quite well, but over estimate actual savings, so basically just look at the monthly charge you want to pay. In my instance I pumped for First Utility 15 month fixed price, which worked out at £90 per month, as compared to Ovo Energy that wanted £102 month based on our existing 12 month usage - also check cash back sites, again in my instance we have £100 cash back from Top Cash Back via signing with First Utility - it was not the cheapest as the new boys on the block are cheaper, however with Cash Back included, costs over duration of contract favourable and avoid price hikes until May 2018.

System

editor1 wrote: »

You need to actually do a slide rule comparison, which means calculating yourself for the amount of gas and electricity you use and standing charge charges, its quite easy to do as long as you know your existing charges and alternative charges you are looking at - don't forget VAT though, which is 8% I think. Most comparison sites compare quite well, but over estimate actual savings, so basically just look at the monthly charge you want to pay. In my instance I pumped for First Utility 15 month fixed price, which worked out at £90 per month, as compared to Ovo Energy that wanted £102 month based on our existing 12 month usage - also check cash back sites, again in my instance we have £100 cash back from Top Cash Back via signing with First Utility - it was not the cheapest as the new boys on the block are cheaper, however with Cash Back included, costs over duration of contract favourable and avoid price hikes until May 2018.

VAT on domestic energy is 5% not 8%.

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@theloft
The Cheap Energy Club comparison site has the option to use just your current deal as the baseline for comparisons. When the results are displayed, just click the "base your savings on this cost instead" under the what you're currently paying box.

familyguy321

editor1 wrote: »

You need to actually do a slide rule comparison, which means calculating yourself for the amount of gas and electricity you use and standing charge charges, its quite easy to do as long as you know your existing charges and alternative charges you are looking at - don't forget VAT though, which is 8% I think. Most comparison sites compare quite well, but over estimate actual savings, so basically just look at the monthly charge you want to pay. In my instance I pumped for First Utility 15 month fixed price, which worked out at £90 per month, as compared to Ovo Energy that wanted £102 month based on our existing 12 month usage - also check cash back sites, again in my instance we have £100 cash back from Top Cash Back via signing with First Utility - it was not the cheapest as the new boys on the block are cheaper, however with Cash Back included, costs over duration of contract favourable and avoid price hikes until May 2018.

How do you get £100 cashback from TCB? I can only see £40.

FG

British_Gas_Rep_Matt

money_needs wrote: »

I an on the BG deal that finishes on the 28th feb.I have just agreed with BG the same fixed price for another 12 months.I asked for there best deal and they offerd me 3 different ones including staying on the same tarif i am on now for at least another 12months,glad I didnt switch to Martins latest best deal before checking first with BG.Give it a go it worked for me.....:j

Hi money needs, it's great to hear you've got another good deal; however I'm not aware any of our current tariffs would be the same price as your Collective Tariff.
To be on the safe side it'd be best to check your new deal and if you'd call our Billing Team on 0800 048 0202 we'll check this for you.
Alternatively if you'd prefer you can pop me an email with your details to talktous@britishgas.co.uk, please just include MSE Forums & your MSE username in the subject heading. Thanks, Matt

familyguy321

I switched last year to British Gas as part of the February collective deals and my fix is due to end this month.

With the lack of any good dual fuel deals available, I have looked at separate suppliers and my research has led me down to:

Gas: Scottish Power - I should end up paying the same as this year
Elec: Robin Hood - projected to be £50 more expensive, but has no exit fee so option to switch if a better deal comes along.

Has anyone got any good or bad experiences with any of these suppliers?

I will be looking to switch through the Cheap Energy Club. Would I be better going through a cashback site?

Regards,
FG

jf62

Not sure how to post a new thread as i cannot seem to find this option.

Will the Cheap Energy Club be back up again soon as it is down at the moment? I tried using it last night and again this morning.

Thanks