With the first of the Energy Companies to raise their prices by 8% today, now is a good time to review your energy needs for the next 12 months or even longer. (Long term fixed rates still available)
This coincides nicely with the Councils Big Community Switch (see below). Its worthwhile registering as you are not under any obligation to switch but will be advised of the terms they have negotiated.
You have until Tuesday. Do it this weekend.
Alternatively you may wish to check out the market for yourself using a comparison service. We like Eneryhelpline (not least because if you eventually take up an offer from this website, we receive a donation at no cost to yourself and we need the money). All the sites seem to offer the same deals.
Check it out at Energyhelpline
Join the Big Community Switch for possible fuel bill savings
With rising prices of food, travel and services, Colchester residents can now see if they can cut their home energy bills by switching provider in the Big Community Switch.
The Council is encouraging residents across the borough to register before 18 November to be in with a chance of being offered savings.
Signing-up must be done through the easy, no obligation online form at www.colchester.gov.uk/bigcommunityswitch
An email address, along with a recent bill, showing annual home energy usage and tariff, are needed by all residents to sign up.
Shortly after the national auction on November 19th 2013, all residents who have registered will be contacted by the organiser, iChoosr, with details of their household’s offer. Savings are not guaranteed but for those offered a better deal who then decide to switch, all will be moved collectively to the winning energy company by early December.
Residents can help friends and family without internet access or an email account to save too. Up to five households can be registered on one email address and the offer details then passed on following the auction.
Recognising not all residents have access to a computer or an email account, a range of support is now available both from the Council and local organisations so more residents can benefit.
From the Council’s dedicated 24 hour automated information line – 01206 507555, to a step-by-step email set-up fact sheet, and information on other ways to cut energy use.
Residents needing computer access or support with basic IT skills can make an appointment at the Signpost Resource Centre at Greenstead Library to help create an email or use their computers. Alternatively why not sign up for a basic IT course at The Colchester Learning Shop in the town centre. Learner sessions can be used to set up an email account and register interest in the Big Community Switch.
Self-serve computers are also available at the Council’s Customer Service Centre and the borough’s libraries, subject to availability, for residents to register themselves.
Click here for information on what help is available and where.
Timetable
Register by: November 18th 2013
Auction will be held on: November 19th 2013
Offer Emails and Letters sent out to residents after: November 27th 2013
Deadline to send you confirmation that you would like to switch: January 13th 2014
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