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Join forces to switch energy supplier

Fri 18 Mar 2016
Local people are being encouraged to join forces to switch energy tariffs and suppliers for the chance to save money in the next Big London Energy Switch auction.

Ealing Council has supported this energy switch scheme, which brings people together to use their collective buying power to secure better deals on their fuel bills, since it began in 2013.

The scheme uses an auction where energy suppliers compete against each other to offer people who have registered to switch the cheapest tariffs available.

Energy consumers are asked to register their interest online at www.biglondonenergyswitch.org.uk before 17 May 2016 when the next auction takes place. Once the auction is complete, everyone who registered will be contacted with their own personal offer. They can then decide whether to switch or stay with their current energy supplier and tariff.

Anyone who pays a bill can take part, including tenants and residents on pre-pay meters and businesses. Collectively, those who have participated since the first auction have saved nearly £120,000 on fuel bills.

Councillor Jasbir Anand, cabinet member for housing, said: "Switching energy suppliers to get the best possible fuel savings available has never been easier. The Big London Energy Switch scheme allows local people to join forces and make informed choices to take advantage of the significant savings that can be achieved."

"Research suggests not many people have considered switching energy providers, but those who have registered and switched in Ealing have typically achieved an average saving of £238. I urge anyone wanting to save money on their fuel bills to register online before the next auction."

Register your interest to save money on gas and electricity bills through the Big London Energy Switch scheme before the next auction on 17 May, visit: www.biglondonenergyswitch.org.uk

To get independent advice about switching, energy consumers are encouraged to visit: www.BeAnEnergyShopper.com

Local residents can also arrange a home energy advice visit and get one-to-one energy switching support through the COSIE helpline on 0800 083 2265. For more information visit: www.ealing.gov.uk/news/article/1363/keep_cosie_this_winter

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