Compare energy prices at least once a year

May 21st, 2009 by writer | No Comments | Filed in Press Releases

So many people have been saving money by switching energy suppliers of late that noted energy savings website EnergyChoices.co.uk has actually been able to document savings of well over 2000 pounds for many of the web sites users. It appears that a huge percentage of UK energy buyers are unaware that they should compare gas and electricity prices at least one a year. This is somewhat funny, as these same energy buyers never fail to have their annual boiler inspection and make sure all is ship shape for the colder seasons. A boiler inspection costs around 90 pounds but an energy comparison cost absolutely nothing. And checking electricity prices can save you thousands every year. Begin your quest for the best energy prices by visiting EnergyChoices.co.uk. There you will find page after page of energy price comparison. These will simply explain to you why some energy sellers charge so much more than others. And once you see the potential for savings, use the free Energy Choices energy comparison tool to find the company with the lowest price for gas and electricity in your part of the UK. A yearly boiler inspection is always a good idea. But a year gas price inspection is even a better one.

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Are UK Homeowners Wasting Money…

March 17th, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Press Releases

wasting-moneyConsumer magazine Which? Stated that only around 15% of householders switched energy providers in a 12 month period, despite the large potential savings involved. With the current financial climate, one would think more people would be jumping on the energy bill saving bandwagon…

Why Don’t More People Compare Energy Prices?

Considering the fact that most UK householders (probably safe to say householders worldwide!) are trying to tighten the purse strings these days, at first it seems confusing that so few of them switched energy providers last year.
One possible reason may be that consumers are simply unaware of the potential savings involved with switching energy providers. Everyone seems to be focused on comparing their options as regards to their credit obligations, such as 0 balance transfers, but may not actually realise that large savings can be had by comparing energy prices.

How do I Compare Energy Prices?

Another possible reason that many people don’t compare energy prices, is they feel that despite the possible savings, they perhaps feel that the level of effort needed to get the best deals is just too daunting.
In reality, this couldn’t really be further from the truth. If you have the internet, for example, a visit to an energy comparison website can be a huge help. For the best results, look for an energy comparison website that gives more than just an energy prices checker, rather find a site with articles and news about energy related matters, as these sites will generally be more up to date and accurate.


About Energy Choices.

http://www.energychoices.co.uk is a UK based energy comparison website. They provide a plethora of information about the UK energy market, with frequent updates. Additionally they give visitors free access to a postcode checker, to enable UK residents to check what energy deals are available in their area, and to help them switch to a better deal if appropriate.

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EnergyChoices Highlights Reductions in Energy Prices

February 14th, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Press Releases

EnergyChoices.co.uk brings not only the best deals available in th UK for electricity and gas, but also has a simple website designed to make your choices easier. They bring the latest news to the widest audience and have their experts on-hand to demystify the jargon. There has been no better time to compare the market and save some money.

Compare Energy Prices

Energy prices have been hot news for some time now with security of supply and volatile pricing meaning regular and significant price rises on the approach to winter. While EnergyChoices can’t control the market they can make sure all the options and information is readily available.

Aske The Experst And Reduce Your Energy Bills

There are many ways to reduce the amount you pay to keep the house warm and the lights on. EnergyChoices aim to make this easy by pointing consumers in the right way for them. For some people, they just need to compare energy prices with all the tariffs laid at their fingertips the right choice is easy to make. Others need to check out the sage words of the experts to stop them paying for services they don’t need. Or maybe just advice on how to be more energy efficient or what grants are available to efficiency savings possible.

Let There Be Price Cuts

With their fingers firmly on the pulse EnergyChices have been calling out the price cuts as Scottish Power, British Gas and latterly, E.ON and EDF have reduced the price per unit to consumers. But, not happy to follow the party line, their experts question the motives and the timing so the consumers know if and when to change and who is holding the best cards.

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Only 15% of UK households compare energy prices

January 24th, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Press Releases

Dour financial news was the ignominious end to 2008 after pre-winter warnings of big price rises for energy. Though, according to Which? only fifteen percent of households in Britain have switched energy supplier in the last twelve months.
It is obvious that the colder the weather the more energy you use. The more energy you use the higher your fuel bills. And, with energy prices, at best unstable and at worst unstable and steadily increasing it is surprising that more people are not scouring the market to keep the house warm and the costs down.

Of those customers who did switch their supplier or price plan, ninety percent said they found the switch was easy to make and most of them used the internet to find their deals. A site like EnergyChoices.co.uk allows consumers to compare energy prices of all the suppliers and choose only those that are available by searching using postcode. The rise of comparison websites has had a massive effect on the numbers of consumers switching their supplier to get the most relevant terms and value. Most of the comparison sites succeed because they provide all the most up-to-date information so all the relevant suppliers deals can be assessed at one time, cutting through the leg-work and the small print to make a switch easy, painless and good value. As a bonus, the best sites also host articles by the professionals to help bust the jargon and have experts on-hand to answer any tricky questions. And, as OfGen’s figures show you could save more than £100 by switching supplier maybe more consumers will take the cue and get switching.

Other seasonal advice to help ward off unexpected costs suggests regular servicing of the boiler or heating insurance like British Gas Homecare – like many of the boiler insurance policies available, provision is made for regular servicing as well as parts, labour and call out if your boiler breaks down. And, given the cost of boilers and plumbers this is one insurance policy well worth investigating.

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Energy prices 2009

January 9th, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Press Releases

Before the ‘Credit crunch’ began to give us nightmares at the end of 2008, the big news was the volatility and extreme price rises in the oil and gas markets. Before Christmas we began to see fuel (petrol at the pumps) prices dropping from £1.15 to a distinctly more manageable £0.87 by the start of 2009. Although, the ‘Big Six’ energy suppliers seem somewhat more reluctant to pass these benefits back to the consumer. The waters have been significantly muddied by the dispute between Russia and Ukraine, which has caused a sharp- though probably short-lived- increase in the cost of a barrel of oil.

The government, however, has been quick to enter the fray warning the UK energy suppliers not to use the Russian dispute as an excuse for not passing price reductions back to householders. With such uncertainty likely to remain throughout 2009 it seems increasingly difficult for consumers to find out who offers the best value and who is trying to capitalise of the markets volatility.

The smart advice is to compare gas and electricity prices to see which supplier performs best in your area and who has already passed price reductions back to the end-users. There are many price comparison sites on the internet to help consumers get the best value and most people who switched their supply did so online. The advantages being, all the suppliers deals can be laid side-by-side for ease, the energy prices are regularly updated giving the consumer access to the hot deals as soon as they are available, and perhaps most importantly, most sites have expert advice and impartial articles to help bust the jargon and ensure the consumer is able to make an informed choice.

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How to Save Money This Winter? – Compare Energy Prices!

December 24th, 2008 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Press Releases

With global financial uncertainty and spiralling energy cost sending chills down the spine all summer, many people are taking any steps they can to ensure that the lights and the heating stay on and that the energy budget is affordable. There have been big headlines and most energy providers have been offering fixed price enregy tariffs and capped energy deals. But, are these deals all they’ve cracked up to be and are they the best means of getting the best energy prices?
 
As usual, the story is always somewhat more complex than first meets the eye. In the middle of summer a barrel of oil would have cost $144 whereas now you can expect to pay around $60 a barrel. Whilst the oil producers are trying to keep prices artificially high by limiting production serious work is being done by lobbyists and government officials alike as they try and avoid the potential crisis of energy shortages/poverty.
 

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In July fixed and capped tariffs were the big news and certainly pushed abutton with many consumers worried about the winter ahead. Though most providers will not pass on a reduction in energy cost to consumers if you have signed up for a fixed tariff. Although contractually bound it is still possible to leave a fixed tariff by paying the cancellation fee (normally between £20-50), it has never been more worthwhile to compare energy prices as the difference in unit cost for a fixed tariff and the newly reduced variable package may quickly swallow the cancellation fee if the difference is that great or your usage is high.
 
It is also worth investigating the discounts that are avilable if you go paperless and deal with your energy supplier online or by direct debit. Though the last word should always be conservation not consumption. Any pound spent on insulation will pay itself back many times over as compared to pounds spent heating your home, and the government now has many schemes available to help households improve their insulation.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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British Gas Homecare… What is it All About?

December 19th, 2008 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Press Releases

Christmas dinner is in the oven. The entire family is lurking round the Christmas tree slurping on eggnog. The extended family are being bussed in from all points compass and general goodwill is being spread ever further. Her Majesty is due on the box shortly when… Due to the excess loads made on the system by all the extra family and all the extra washing the boiler goes pop, bang and then too quiet.
 
Plumbers are known to be an expensive hobby, they charge a good deal for their specialised knowledge, even more for a call out fee, an astronomical sum for arriving on Christmas day and, even if the boiler is repairable you must then add the costs of parts and labour or a new boiler. And, when your Nan asks ‘Where’s the British Gas Boiler Cover then dear?’ The appropriate answer probably should be- ‘in the bureau Nan.’
 
British Gas Homecare is an insurance policy which can cover not only the boiler, but the whole central heating system, the drains, electrical wiring and associated fixtures. Of course the premiums vary depending on the desired level of cover, but by any means of reckoning, it would take several years of insurance premiums to match the cost of one boiler failure.
 
British Gas also of a ‘Flexi Option’ that equates to a thirty percent discount on the premium though you would be obliged to pay the first fifty pounds if you need to make the call- much like the policy excess now a key feature of many car insurance policies. There are of course many providers of home insurance and specialist cover and a quick comparison of the market should give you all the facts and figures necessary to make an informed decision and have real piece of mind over winter.
 
Energychoices.co.uk has a wealth of information about all aspects of boiler insurance, as well as supplying visitors the wherewithal to compare gas and electricity prices online, to ensure you are getting the best deal possible in your area.
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Compare Energy Prices

November 11th, 2008 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Press Releases

There are many energy providers in the UK and they vary in terms of cost, coverage and services. The market is dominated by the largest companies but the smaller providers have their niche. Given the credit crunch and the ever increasing cost of energy or if you are just moving home it is well worth comparing the companies, their costs and the deals they have on offer. Aside from the smaller and usually more local companies the main providers in Britain are British Gas, Scottish Power and NPower.
 
First of all, find out what your options are in your area. The easiest way would be to use a website like energychoices.co.uk they provide energy switching and comparison services for gas and electricity (and indeed both together), The site will let you perform your search based on your postcode then you can compare energy prices and options.
 
British Gas is is one of the largest power companies in the UK and can be one of the cheapest. It is available throughout England, Scotland and Wales, though trades as Scottish Gas in Scotland. They are now providers of both gas and electricity and are keen to offer discounts if you become a dual fuel customer and also if you sign up online, they quote potential savings of £122 if you follow this route. British Gas also provide a fairly comprehensive range of ancillary services such as boiler and central heating instalation, maintenance and repairs and even boiler insurance. Given the cost of a boiler and a gas certified plumber this is one service worth investigating as one call out and the cost of repair will exceed the cost of several years insurance. They also offer a market tracker tariff that follows the wholesale cost of gas on a quarterly basis though in the current climate it seems that energy prices are set to steadily rise.
 
NPower is another big player supplying 6.8 million customers in the UK it is an amalgamation of several smaller UK energy companies and and is jointly owned with RWE a German energy supplier. It has three tariffs standard, fixed and NPower juice. The fixed tariff caps the unit cost of power for a contractually agreed period (one or two years common) and NPower Juice is a tariff that allows it’s users to derive part of their consumption from green and sustainable sources, a factor that will both draw in new customers and the increased investment should help bolster green research and uptake.
 
Scottish Power is somewhat smaller than NPower but with 5.2 million customers across the UK it is certainly a major player. It offers a much broader range of tariffs including a fixed price energy deal (until 2009), a green/sustainable tariff and the Economy & tariff all available in different variations. After a 2006 price increase, Scottish power has recently reduced electricity prices 6% and gas prices by 16.5%.
 
As the providers are vying for our custom they are all keen to stress that when you switch, the power remains on. Unless you are in breach of contractual terms the switch is usually free. Though, given the variety of providers, offers and regional differences in availability, careful research is required to ensure you get the best value. Undoubtably, the most effective and time-smart way to do your research is by using a comparisson site, if you ensure the site is accredited and regularly updated all the information should be readily at your fingertips and the options to save highlighted.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Compare Energy Prices To Help Beat The Credit Crunch

October 5th, 2008 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Press Releases

Energy bills are soaring, so now customers are looking for ways to save money with their household energy bills.
 
This is not surprising as with all the news on the horizon about adverse geopolitical situations and the soaring commodity market, what with British Gas prices recently rising by 35%, and Electricity prices rising by 9%!
 
Fixed price energy tariffs are one way that consumers can save money on their bills.
 
The good thing about Fixed Price tariffs is that you know where you are for the agreed term of the contract and can plan accordingly with no price increases above and beyond the agreed amounts. More often than not, this period is 1 to 2 yrs.
 
In the present climate of high energy prices, these deals are certainly more enticing and affordable.
 
When you are considering these types of agreements then there are two basic points to consider.
 
1. At all times understand where and when the agreement both starts and ends and the possibility of price increases after termination of the agreement.
 
2. Some suppliers of fixed price energy deals may reduce your capped Unit price if there is a drop in their standard prices, whereas other providers may not do this. -Make sure you know which is the case with your energy provider!
 
The main benefit of fixed price tariffs is being able to accurately forecast your charges and costs well in advance.
 
This has become more and more vital as the price hikes have taken effect. It is worth noting that it’s not just British Gas that are having to increase their gas prices. EDF Energy are also increasing their prices, as are many other energy providers.
 
So it would seem that now is a better time than any to check the deals on fixed price energy that are available in your area. It has to a bit of a no brainer really to use the various online price comparison sites to help you with your research to get the most favourable options available to you.
 

 
Where possible, use a website that has the ability to compare energy prices via the use of a post code to help you get a more accurate idea of what is applicable and available to your area.
 
One such site is www.energychoices.co.uk. Unlike some comparison sites, energychoices has a high amount of frequently updated information about the latest twists and turns in the energy market, thus being a one stop shop’ consumers can go visit to find out how they can get the best deals in this turbulent climate.
 
 
 
 
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As Energy Prices Rise… Compare energy prices, and look for fixed price deals

September 4th, 2008 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Press Releases

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Energy bills are soaring, so now customers are looking for ways to save money with their household energy bills.
 
This is not surprising as with all the news on the horizon about adverse geopolitical situations and the soaring commodity market, what with British Gas prices recently rising by 35%, and Electricity prices rising by 9%!
 

Fixed Price Energy

Fixed price energy tariffs are one way that consumers can save money on their bills.
 
The good thing about Fixed Price tariffs is that you know where you are for the agreed term of the contract and can plan accordingly with no price increases above and beyond the agreed amounts. More often than not, this period is 1 to 2 yrs.
 
In the present climate of high energy prices , these deals are certainly more enticing and affordable.
 
When you are considering these types of agreements then there are two basic points to consider.
 
1. At all times understand where and when the agreement both starts and ends and the possibility of price increases after termination of the agreement.
 
2. Some suppliers of fixed price energy deals may reduce your capped Unit price if there is a drop in their standard prices, whereas other providers may not do this. -Make sure you know which is the case with your energy provider!
 
The main benefit of fixed price tariffs is being able to accurately forecast your charges and costs well in advance.
 
This has become more and more vital as the price hikes have taken effect. It is worth noting that it’s not just British Gas that are having to increase their gas prices. EDF Energy are also increasing their prices, as are many other energy providers.
 
So it would seem that now is a better time than any to check the deals on fixed price energy that are available in your area. It has to a bit of a no brainer really to use the various online price comparison sites to help you with your research to get the most favourable options available to you.
 
Where possible use a website that has the ability to drill down data via the use of a post code to help you get a more accurate idea of what is applicable and available to your area.
 
One such site is www.energychoices.co.uk. Unlike some comparison sites, energychoices has a high amount of frequently updated information about the latest twists and turns in the energy market, thus being a one stop shop’ consumers can go visit to find out how they can get the best deals in this turbulent climate.
 
 
 
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Compare electricity and energy prices to cut household bills.

July 31st, 2008 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Press Releases

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The credit crunch is slowly causing more and more people to look for ways to cut down on the cost of living. Household bills are one place that most people can save money relatively painlessly, and without suffering reduced living standards as a consequence.
 
Many of us tend to simply stick with the same company year after year, when spending just a little time shopping around for a better deal could possibly save you hundreds of pounds a year. Whilst trawling through the myriad of offers out there may seem daunting at first, once you get started it is in fact relatively easy, especially with the help of a comparison website.
 

Compare Gas and Electricity Prices
 
Comparison websites, such as energychoices.co.uk are a great help to consumers wishing to save cash by easily checking the prices of nearly all energy providers in your area in one go.
 
Having lots of information in one place can make it easy to get the best deal, saving a decent amount of cash, and avoiding the stress of having to read through many websites individually.
 
Energychoices also have the answers to many of the questions that you may need answering when looking to switch providers,so it is highly recommended that you take time to sit down with a coffee and read through the articles available on the site.
 
So, if like many people at the moment you are looking to cut costs and save on your bills, visit energychoices.co.uk and compare energy prices, you may be pleasantly surprised by how much you can save!
 
 
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