Households switching electricity supplier and saving millions
AROUND £18.9 million was saved by
270,000 households in the North West in the last 6 months, simply by changing
electricity supplier.
The figures, released as part of the 'Power to Switch' campaign, show
that within the North West:-
► 38,000 households in Manchester saved around £2.7 million
► 25,000 households in Liverpool saved around £1.8 million
► 21,000 households in Chester saved around £1.5 million
The 'Power to Switch' campaign encourages people to switch supplier and
save money by visiting:-
BeAnEnergyShopper.com. Millions of
people can save around £200; and some can save even more.
Nationally, during a 4 week period for the campaign, both gas and electricity switches through price comparison sites resulted in 130,000 households saving
£38 million; an increase of 193% on the previous year.
Wrapping up the campaign, Energy and Climate Change Secretary, Ed Davey, said:-
"Switching puts money back in people’s pockets; and thanks to our
reforms, thousands are taking advantage of cheaper deals and a more competitive
market.
We want even more people to join the thousands who are switching and saving
today."
Energy and Climate Change Minister, Amber Rudd, said:- "With 27 energy
companies on the market and some fixed deals £100 cheaper than they were a year
ago, there’s never been a better time to find a great deal, switch and save."
The Government’s programme of energy market reform
includes:-
► Halving switching times - it now takes only 17 days to switch energy supplier
down from 5 weeks last year
► Encouraging new suppliers on to the market;
there are now 21 independent suppliers
► Legislating to back Ofgem reforms that force energy companies to make energy
bills clearer; and providing information for customers about how to switch
For more information about how to switch energy supplier visit:-
BeAnEnergyShopper.com or call the Energy Saving Advice
Service on:- 0300 123 1234.
