Dudley borough residents invited to join energy switching scheme
There is still time for Dudley borough residents to sign up to a collective energy switching scheme which could help them to save hundreds of pounds on their bills.
Working in partnership with Dudley Council, Big Community Switch provides guidance and support to residents to simplify the energy-switching process.
The scheme provides a practical solution to ease the financial burden on households in an uncertain energy market.
It secures competitive tariffs with trusted suppliers, giving residents more control over costs, and offers 100% renewable electricity.
Suppliers compete for the opportunity to offer households the lowest energy tariff, and there’s no need to compare different tariffs as everyone registered receives a personal offer.
The tariff secured in the most recent auction is around £260 cheaper than the price cap and will be fixed for 12 months.
Due to the anticipated high demand for this tariff, the registration deadline for the switch has been brought forward to Friday 11 April.
More than 35,000 UK households have registered their interest in the switching scheme.
Councillor Ian Bevan, cabinet member for housing and communities, said:
Switching energy suppliers can be daunting but the Big Community Switch helps households have access to competitive deals, including exclusive tariffs, through a hassle-free process.
The auction could offer savings so I would encourage people to see whether they could benefit from this collective scheme.
It’s free and there’s no obligation to switch, but the more people who sign up the greater the deal potentially.
George Frost, UK Country Manager at iChoosr, which manages the Big Community Switch, said:
Big Community Switch has a clear mission: to help households easily find better energy deals and alleviate the financial burden of high energy costs.
Now is the perfect time for residents to take action, with the scheme providing a competitive tariff fixed for 12-months to protect you against further rises in the energy market.
Whether unhappy with a current provider or waiting for a more stable market, Big Community Switch is here to assist, helping manage energy costs more effectively.
For more information and a link to register, visit the Big Switch page on the Dudley Council website.
Residents will need to have their current tariff details and fuel usage (shown on their most recent bill) to hand.
Anyone who is in debt with their energy bills is advised to speak to the council’s energy advice line before registering to switch. They can be contacted on 01384 817086.