Transcript Energy Best Deal presentation

Energy Best Deal
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Gas and electricity prices have risen but there are
still ways to cut the cost of your energy bills
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Developments in the energy market have made it
easier for you to shop around and choose the
best deal
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Energy Best Deal can help you pay no more than
you need to
Shopping around for your gas
and electricity
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Over half of all customers have
now switched to a different supplier
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Customers who have never
switched can each year (on
average) save between £78 £99* depending on how they pay
and where they live
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Some save much more
*figures correct as of 03/11/09
Is changing supplier risky?
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There is no danger of your energy supply being
disconnected
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You will not need a new meter
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The gas and electricity you receive in your home
will remain the same
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The only difference you will see is that your bill will
be from your new supplier
Is it worth changing supplier
while prices are rising ?
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If you have never switched supplier it is always
worth considering shopping around
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When prices are rising some customers may seek
protection through special deals (e.g. fixed or
capped price deals)
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Some people are eligible for a special lower price
social tariff
Can everyone switch?
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Most people can switch supplier
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This includes people on token, key or card
meters
BUT
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If you rent your home the landlord may say in
the lease that you cannot change your supplier