If it’s cheaper gas and electricity tariffs you’re after and you want to save money in Denbighshire and surrounding areas, Energy Watch are here to help. The energy prices in Denbighshire have had another price hike.
Here is what you can do immediately to find who is the cheapest supplier in Denbighshire with our free comparison link, and begin to save money on your fuel bills.
The process of finding the cheapest gas and electricity suppliers is very quick and easy when you compare tariffs online. All you need to do is answer a few questions. The answers that you’ll provide will be used to find the cheapest energy supplier.
If you’re already with the cheapest energy supplier in your area, you’ll find out immediately and there will be no need to switch. The only thing that you will have to do is make sure you are on there cheapest tariff.
As soon as you’ve filled your postcode in and answered a few questions, which literally takes a few minutes, you’ll see a list of all the cheap energy suppliers in the Denbighshire area. This will also include how much you can save with each energy supplier when you make the switch online. You can then go ahead and choose the best energy supplier that offers you the most savings. This is a great way of picking the cheapest energy tariff.
Don’t delay, find out today, if you can get cheaper gas and electricity by comparing prices of all the energy suppliers in Denbighshire.
Three suppliers have now announced prices hikes for the coming months. Here’s what we know so far…
- British Gas is increasing its standard variable tariff by 5.5% from Tuedsay 29 May – a £60/year hike on the typical bill to £1,161/yr.
- EDF has announced a rise of 1.4% to its standard tariff from Thursday 7 June. Its standard dual-fuel prices are set to rise by £16/year to a typical £1,158/year.
- Scottish Power is to hike its standard tariff by 5.5% from Friday 1 June. Typical dual fuel households will see their bills rise by £64, from £1,147/year to £1,211/year.
- E.on removed its £20/year dual-fuel and £5/year (per fuel) paperless billing discounts on Thursday 19 April. A typical customer on dual-fuel, with the paperless discount, will have seen their prices rise from £1,123/year to £1,153/year.
If the remaining big six follow suit, as they often do, millions more could face steep hikes over the coming months
So if you’re on a standard tariff with any of these companies, whether they’ve yet to hike prices or not, it’s likely you’re still massively overpaying – so do a free energy comparison now to see if you can switch and save
Comparison sites don’t always show all tariffs by default.
It’s also possible to get cashback for switching from comparison sites. Bear in mind though that some comparison sites by default only show you tariffs you can switch to via them (ie, where they’re paid commission). This filters out some results – Energy Watch UK comparison shows you ALL those available by default.
If you do use a comparison site always make sure you’ve selected the option to show all available tariffs to get the full picture before making a decision.
For more help switching energy via comparison sites CLICK HERE.
Not switched for a while?
A recent report from Ofgem – the energy regulator – found that around 57% of customers are still on expensive standard tariffs, often paying £100s/yr more than a more competitive tariff would charge, for the same gas and electricity
To try and prevent these customers from being further ripped off, the government is planning to implement an energy price cap, which will require Ofgem to set a maximum amount that suppliers can charge on their standard tariffs until 2020. This should be in place by the end of 2018. This is in addition to the current price cap for vulnerable and prepayment customers.
The real savings are made from switching however, and to encourage more people to change energy providers, Ofgem has also been trialling other initiatives. These include targeting those that have been on standard tariffs for more than 3 years to highlight the savings they could make by moving suppliers, and organising a collective switch.
Ofgem have also announced plans for a one day switch, which will eventually allow customers to switch by the end of the next working day.
Switch to monthly direct debit to save £75
Fixed monthly direct debit payments, where you pay a fixed estimate each month, can usually save you £75/year as companies are sure you won’t default and they earn interest on any overpayments. So if you can do this, go for it. Depending on your supplier, any overpayments are refunded automatically or on request.
Plus don’t assume dual fuel (getting gas & electricity from one supplier) is cheapest. When comparing, check the cheapest separate suppliers too.
How to save if you’re on a key/card meter
While new regulatory caps on how much prepay customers can be charged mean prices are coming down, those on key or card meters are still pretty hard done to, certainly compared to those on billed meters. If possible, switch to one of these. You may have to pay, but the savings are usually worth it.
Often they won’t let you though, due to credit score or income difficulties. For full info on how to ditch a prepayment meter for a billed meter, or if you can’t, how to save on prepay, see the full Cheap Prepaid Gas & Elec guide.
When it comes to energy suppliers, loyalty doesn’t pay. If you’ve stuck by the same company for years, chances are you could make big savings by switching energy suppliers.
Many people stay on their providers’ standard variable tariffs year after year, despite the fact these are often the most expensive tariffs available. However people who are on a standard variable tariff can switch at anytime without penalty.
Poor value tariffs cap
The energy regulator Ofgem recently announced it would introduce a cap on poor-value tariffs, including standard variable tariffs. The cap is due to come into effect on January 1, 2019.
How much will you save
Customers who use a typical amount of gas and electricity will save an average of £76 per year once the cap comes into effect, with customers on the most expensive tariffs saving around £120. In total, the price cap will save consumers in Great Britain around £1 billion.
“Even with this price cap, we strongly urge customers to take control and switch to an even cheaper rate – nearly all the best deals can only be obtained by switching. After all, why save £76 when you could be saving £300?”
There are numerous cheap energy tariffs to choose from, but the amount you’ll actually pay is determined on how much energy you use and which region of the UK you live in.
Who pays the most on energy bills in the UK?
According to research by our comparison-service partner Energyhelpline, there is a £56 difference between the typical yearly energy bills in the cheapest and most expensive regions of the UK. This assumes customers are on an average variable tariff, with medium household usage and are paying by monthly direct debit.
Gas price postcode lottery
Nearly all UK energy suppliers, including the ‘big six’, charge different electricity and gas prices depending on the postcode provided.
Save by paying monthly
Gas companies also charge different rates depending on how you pay your energy bill. If you pay quarterly by cheque or other means, you could be missing out on valuable discounts. Suppliers tend to offer money off – typically about seven per cent a year – if you pay by monthly direct debit, as it means less paperwork for them.
Easily compare all energy prices in your area for free
Our energy-price comparison site takes every single rate for each region and payment method to find the cheapest electricity and gas prices near you.
The rates are all loaded into a cost calculator so you can see the best rates in a matter of minutes, making it easy to compare tariffs.
Remember, as well as making sure you’re on the best-possible energy deal, you can keep gas and electricity bills to a minimum by ensuring your home is as energy efficient as possible.
Ways to save energy
Short term measures
- Don’t leave electrical items on standby and always turn them off fully
- Draught proof windows and doors, keeping curtains closed wherever possible to minimise heat loss
- Only boil as much water as you need when using your electric kettle
- Turn your thermostat down – lowering it by just one degree could save you around £85 a year, according to Energy UK
- Switch the bulbs in your house to low-consumption, longer-life LED bulbs
- Turn the lights off when you’re the last one to leave a room
- Make your fridge and freezer more energy efficient by defrosting them regularly
Long term measures
- When replacing electrical items, only buy those which are energy efficient or have an ‘A’ rating
- Consider installing cavity wall insulation
- Make sure your loft is properly insulated to stop heat escaping through the roof
- Installing a condensing boiler
- Fit double-glazed windows
Want a smart meter?
Smart meters show you how much energy you’re using in pounds and pence and will bring an end to estimated energy bills.