How much are you paying for your gas and electricity? What\u2019s for sure is it\u2019s more than 12 months ago and around double the price from 2004. And worse news still is those rates are set to double again by 2020. <\/p>\n
But have you given much thought to the energy provider you\u2019re with? According to one of the Internet\u2019s leading price comparison sites, there\u2019s as much as \u00a3300 difference each year between the cheapest energy tariff and the most expensive. <\/p>\n
All of the UK\u2019s leading suppliers have increased prices again this winter, blaming wholesale costs and energy efficiency schemes for the hikes. Tom Crosswell, the Head of Marketing at Quotatis said: \u201cThe results of the survey shows just how important it is to get on the right energy tariff. And the best way to do that is to shop around. <\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s staggering that many households have never switched their energy tariffs, probably through convenience. But nowadays it\u2019s hassle free and your new provider will arrange all the specifics. <\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019ve had a cold winter and energy prices will only increase in the future, so now\u2019s the time for people to take control of their expenses.\u201d<\/p>\n But Tom suggests there are three ways to make changes to your energy bills. First off you could consider a fixed tariff, which keeps your rates at the same price for a certain period of time. Therefore, if prices increase during this period, yours will stay the same. <\/p>\n You could also consider the Green Deal, which is a Government-run scheme to support the installation of energy efficiency measures such as loft lagging and wall cavity insulation. Although the scheme offers loans and you\u2019ll have to pay back interest rates. <\/p>\n Your other option is investing in home upgrades yourself, whereby all the savings go straight into your pocket. A new boiler for instance can save you as much as \u00a3310 a year, whilst basic loft lagging could cut your bills by \u00a3100 annually. <\/p>\n Your energy supplier may also be running a benefit to reduce your energy usage, so speak to them as well to find out if and how you can take advantage. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Facts & Figures You’ll Love To Share <\/strong><\/p>\n
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