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Debbm2sey

Is it possible to come to the end of an energy contract and not sign up to a new provider? I am going away for 6 weeks at the end of my energy contract and want to leave finding a new provider for a few weeks. Is this possible and if so how do I go about it? Thanks 

Swipe

Yes, you need to just do nothing and you will default to the supplier's expensive standard tariff on the end date.

Robin9

Are you thinking that you won't have to pay a standing charge for those 6 weeks - if so you are mistaken.

Hoof_Hearted

The fixed charge is generally around 15-20p a day, about £5-£8 for six weeks, so not worth going onto the default rate, even for a few days.

Debbm2sey

So in order to leave my current provider I have to join a new 1?

Debbm2sey

Are we saying  that a property can never be without an energy provider, even if its empty.?

tk47

Debbm2sey said:

Is it possible to come to the end of an energy contract and not sign up to a new provider? I am going away for 6 weeks at the end of my energy contract and want to leave finding a new provider for a few weeks. Is this possible and if so how do I go about it? Thanks 

Trying to save yourself a few bob on energy bills for a few weeks should be the least of your worries if you are planning to leave your home unoccupied for so long.

Most average building insurances will not cover you for that period of unoccupancy.

If you are renting, you will almost certainly be in breach of the tenancy agreeement if you leave your home for that long, not least because the insurance will be invalidated.
The landlord may seek repossession in those circumstances.

Debbm2sey

So is that a yss or a no? 

Robin9

You can never be without a supplier 

Smodlet

Robin9 said:

You can never be without a supplier 

Well, technically you probably still could, I suppose.  The effort it would take would not be worth it to most of us as it would involve actually disconnecting the supplies, which is probably chargeable as no-one does it any more.  If you are leaving the property altogether and moving to another one just tell your provider; it does not sound as if you are, though.

If you are going away for six weeks and intend to return, just use a price comparison site such as the one on here and find yourself a good tariff:  If you are looking to save pennies, find one with the lowest standing charges possible * because the unit rates will be high:  If you are not going to be there to use any gas or electricity, that won't matter, will it?  On your return, I would suggest you *find another tariff as soon as possible, with lower unit rates unless you have already done so while you are away.

Hope that makes sense.  Personally, I would find the best tariff I could now and switch to it; ideally one with cash back.

Robin9

Are you leaving any appliances running - fridge, freezer, security lighting ?