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Energy Tariffs

Independent advice on energy tariffs, comparison site reviews & information on mobile phone plans If you are looking for the cheapest energy price or the best available deals on fixed price tariff’s for your gas and electricity supply, check out all the available tariffs from the energy suppliers below. Or get a fresh quote from [...]

which comparison site offers the best deal for switching gas & electricity

Who is the best energy comparison site Choosing which comparison site to switch your energy supplier can be confusing, as there are a great many of them. I find it easier to break them down into trusted categories. First of all make sure you use a Consumer Focus accredited comparison site. These sites have to [...]

how to switch energy supplier

Get cheaper gas & electricity prices by switching your supplier If you are new to switching your energy supplier, you will find this guide quite useful. Many People are now turning to price comparison sites to compare all the energy deals from all the gas & electricity suppliers. By comparing all the suppliers in one [...]

green stuff

Green renewable energy, reducing our carbon footprint With our natural energy resources dwindling away, it’s time we all took an interest in energy and the environment. Wind Farms are popping up everywhere these days, this is down to the Government pushing energy companies into meeting with with their targets for producing renewable electricity. We are [...]

Energy Best Deal

 Energy Best Deal Ofgem and Citizens Advice have been working together since 2008 developing and delivering face-to-face consumer advice through the Energy Best Deal scheme. The scheme has proven to be a real success in helping consumers with advice. Many People are still on their energy suppliers highest tariff. In conjuction with OFGEM and the [...]

independent energy advice

What is the point of independent energy advice? and how do I know it will be beneficial to me? At EAS UK, we pride ourselves in our knowledge of the gas and electricity suppliers energy tariffs. How they all work, and which ones to avoid. You are reading Martins’ Blog – That’s me, I was [...]

get quotes to switch energy supplier

If you have decided to take matters in your own hands, & search for the best deals for your gas & electricity bills   we will guide you through the process. The first thing you want to get a hold of, is one of your bills. You will need this to identify your current tariff. [...]

how to save money on the internet

save £1000 by doing it online   Here are some examples of top money saving tips, which are available to you simply by doing things online.   Energy saving – save money on your gas and electricity bills. Worse case scenario – you are paying your bills each quarter to what used to be known [...]

BT business phone & broadband offer

We are delighted to inform you of a new BT Business offer, the 1p BT Business Deal which is aimed at new customers buying a line and broadband package from BT business.   Customers who take out a BT business phone line from Monday 23rd January 2012 can then add broadband for just 1p for [...]

New World NW60G Gas Oven Satin Steel

Satin finish gas oven NW60G Price £294.99. It was the price, and the good reviews which attracted me to this oven. I came accross it while I was searching for energy efficient products. Although it doesn’t fit in my normal category for ovens, I thought this was a really good price for a gas oven. [...]

Energy Tariffs

Independent advice on energy tariffs, comparison site reviews & information on mobile phone plans

If you are looking for the cheapest energy price or the best available deals on fixed price tariff’s for your gas and electricity supply, check out all the available tariffs from the energy suppliers below. Or get a fresh quote from one of the top rated comparison sites, in the right hand column.

 

 

     
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which comparison site offers the best deal for switching gas & electricity

Who is the best energy comparison site

Choosing which comparison site to switch your energy supplier can be confusing, as there are a great many of them. I find it easier to break them down into trusted categories.

  • First of all make sure you use a Consumer Focus accredited comparison site. These sites have to follow a strict set of rules, and there are not that many which have this accreditation.
  • Then choose the best from these sites. We have made this easy for you by reviewing these sites. See review
  • Don’t waste your time going to different comparison sites for quotes. It is the energy supplier’s who set the prices. The comparison sites have no control over this.
  • Comparison sites will show in their adverts, different average savings, for example: Switch with us and save up to £543, or switch with us and save up to £468. These are based on savings which some of the energy switchers have saved. Your own personal savings will be based on your energy consumption, and will be the same on all the comparison sites.

Ps’ Grab a fixed price quickly, the cheapest one’s  are starting to disappear!

how to switch energy supplier

Get cheaper gas & electricity prices by switching your supplier

If you are new to switching your energy supplier, you will find this guide quite useful.

Many People are now turning to price comparison sites to compare all the energy deals from all the gas & electricity suppliers.

By comparing all the suppliers in one place, you can see who is offering the cheapest priced deals, or the best fixed price tariff.

Please bookmark this page then open in a new window, so you can follow the instructions

What you need to compare suppliers:

  • Your gas & electricity bills
  • Your annual energy statement ( Your supplier should have sent you one of these)
  • If you have your statement, this tells you how many KWH of gas & electricity you consumed over the previous year.

How to compare prices:

Gas

  1. Press the green start button on the right
  2. enter you postcode and expected spend on gas & electricity
  3. click submit
  4. Select your current tariff (this is shown on your bill)
  5. Select your current payment method
  6. If you don’t know you current usage, selecting the don’t know option will do a calculation based on the UK average consumption of 16500 KWH for gas

Electricity

  1. Follow steps as above from 4 to 6
  2. Economy 7 is normally present when you don’t have gas heating. And has 2 meter readings, for day & night usage
  3. If you don’t know you current usage, selecting the don’t know option will do a calculation based on the UK average consumption of 3300 KWH for electricity

Next

Select your preferred payment method (best prices are available when you choose to pay by direct debit) Then click view results

You are now presented with all the energy suppliers prices for all the different tariffs. As a rule of thumb, you would choose the cheapest, which is the first one you see. During the threat of price rises, it would be wise to choose a fixed price tariff.

Select the tariff which suits you best, then enter your billing information as requested. Your new supplier will then handle the whole switching process.

They will ask you for your meter readings on the day of the switch over.

If you come across anything you are not sure about, please leave a comment below

green stuff

Green renewable energy, reducing our carbon footprint

green energyWith our natural energy resources dwindling away, it’s time we all took an interest in energy and the environment. Wind Farms are popping up everywhere these days, this is down to the Government pushing energy companies into meeting with with their targets for producing renewable electricity.

We are still a long way from our future energy, changing from non renewable energy, to new energy.

Going green is now becoming more important to People, as they consider our future generations. However, if you had the choice between renewable and nonrenewable energy, when it comes down to price, what would you put first? The problem here is, green technology comes at a price. After all someone has to pay for it!

Not only is green power energy more expensive from the suppliers. It is also expensive to produce yourself with the purchase of solar panels, or wind turbines. Or if you prefer, windmills, as many People are calling them.

Producing energy from Solar panels is becoming a very popular means of producing your own electricity. With the benefits of receiving payments in the form of the Feed in Tariff (This is where you get paid for producing green energy)

You may be lucky enough to get a grant toward the cost of a solar power system. There is a company which specialises in this field, and you are able to get quotes from many providers with them.

Visit  ECO expertslink for more information on this service.

With different types of energy available, you do have a choice. You can also choose which supplier to get your green power from. Comparison sites have a facility where you can get quotes for green sustainable energy. If you would like to get quotes for greenergy ( I think I just invented a new word)

 I suggest you pop over to UK Powerlink  Once you have got your quotes, just click on the green energy tab.

When you get quotes for your greenpower, check out the tariff details. In many cases, you can get £100 back for choosing renewable energy.

There are many ways you can help to reduce our carbon footprint, and help with environmental issues.

 

Carbon emissions from air travel are sky rocketing. Flying is already a major contributor to global CO2 emissions, and it’s on the rise. At current levels, planes cause at least six per cent of the UK’s total carbon dioxide emissions. But the Department for Transport estimates that this could rise to a third of all emissions by 2050, if the demand for air travel continues at present rate and we continue to make energy savings in other areas.

 

As well as an increase in the amount people fly, there has also been a rise in the proportion of long haul flights, which create significantly more CO2. A return long haul flight to Thailand releases over two tonnes of CO2 per passenger, which is more than most non flyers’ carbon footprint for a whole year. You can help with this by taking your holidays somewhere closer, such as Spain, or even in the UK (Don’t forget your wellies and brolly)

Also, if you fly from your nearest airport, you will be saving on your carbon footprint and reducing global warming, by not travelling so far by other means.

Jet2.comlink  now fly from many UK airports. In my experience their prices are very good. After all, I have to be responsible also. “OH” and I like to save money where I can as well! 

We will be adding more content to this page as and when it becomes available. If you would like to show your interest in helping us to save the planet, you can subscribe to our feed below. when you subscribe, you will receive any new information whenever we update this page.

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Energy Best Deal

 Energy Best Deal

Ofgem and Citizens Advice have been working together since 2008 developing and delivering face-to-face consumer advice through the Energy Best Deal scheme. The scheme has proven to be a real success in helping consumers with advice.

Many People are still on their energy suppliers highest tariff. In conjuction with OFGEM and the Citizens Advice Bureau we aim to get People off these expensive tariffs and onto the best energy deal available to them.

 

There are a number of ways in which you can reduce your energy bills! Did you know? If you are on certain benefits, you may be entitled to the Warm Home Discount Scheme. Your supplier will be able to provide more information on this.

Energy suppliers participating in the Warm Home Discount scheme

The electricity suppliers involved in this scheme are: Atlantic, British Gas, EDF Energy, E.ON, Equipower, Equigas, Manweb, M&S Energy, npower, Sainsbury’s Energy, Scottish Gas, Scottish Hydro, ScottishPower, Southern Electric, SSE, Swalec and Utility Warehouse,

A good way to ensure you get the cheapest tariff is to get quotes from all the energy suppliers. To save time, you can do this through a comparison site.

At Energy Advisory Service UK – We provide a service, where we will keep an eye on your energy prices, and advise you the best thing to do. This way, you can ensure you are always on the best priced energy deal available to you.

If you would like to benefit from this service. Simply provide us with some details about where you live, and the tariff you are currently on. Use the comments section below to tell us this. Your information won’t be made public!

This service is available to everyone. So you don’t need to keep track of your prices, we will do this for you, and advise any changes!

Please provide the following information in the comments section:

  • Your postcode
  • Your current supplier
  • Your current tariff, I.E. Standard energy (this info is on your bill)
  • Your current annual spend for gas and electricity. Or your KWH usage (you should have a statement with this information)

Once we receive this information, we will contact you by email advising the best thing you should do!

 Alternatively – If you simply want to get cheaper online energy bills, press the start button in the right hand column

independent energy advice

What is the point of independent energy advice?

Martinand how do I know it will be beneficial to me?

At EAS UK, we pride ourselves in our knowledge of the gas and electricity suppliers energy tariffs. How they all work, and which ones to avoid.

You are reading Martins’ Blog – That’s me, I was a Manager with one of the major UK energy suppliers. Although I have great respect for the company I worked for, this doesn’t mean I always give them positive reviews for their tariffs.

When you search the internet for information on any particular tariff, you will often come across energy-advise.com. This is because – as soon as a new tariff is introduced, I evaluate it, and weigh up the pro’s and con’s. I would also state whether or not I would go with the tariff myself.

My observations

  • People who pay standard energy prices are paying over the odds, to compensate for People who switch to cheaper online deals.
  • Some other websites offer energy advice, even though they have never worked for an energy supplier.
  • Gas & electricity is very expensive. Choose your new tariff wisely.
  • In some cases, the cheapest energy deals don’t give you the discount until you have made 12 monthly Direct Debit payments.
  • Cashback sites don’t provide any added value when you switch through their links. They only attract People who are looking for cashback, and can’t offer any professional advice when it is needed. This often leads to false economy.

What do we do?

  • Provide free energy advice
  • review energy tariffs
  • Provide a free online switching service
  • Review energy comparison sites
  • Provide information on mobile phone deals
  • When any trusted companies come up with a great deal, we post it on our site.
  • Provide free tools to calculate your energy consumption

get quotes to switch energy supplier

If you have decided to take matters in your own hands, & search for the best deals for your gas & electricity bills

gas flame

 

we will guide you through the process.

The first thing you want to get a hold of, is one of your bills. You will need this to identify your current tariff.

  1. If you have not switched online in the last 12 months, you are most likely on your energy suppliers Standard tariff (this is the most expensive)
  2. When you get comparisons, you will need to know how much you spend per year on your current tariff, or how many KWH you use per year.

That is all you need to know to be able to compare prices with all the energy suppliers.

The next step, press the green start button on the right, then enter your postcode.

From there, just follow the prompts. You will then be presented with all the energy suppliers available tariffs.

You simply choose a tariff which suits you best.

how to save money on the internet

save £1000 by doing it online

save £1000 by doing it online

 

Here are some examples of top money saving tips, which are available to you simply by doing things online.

 

Energy saving – save money on your gas and electricity bills.

Worse case scenario – you are paying your bills each quarter to what used to be known as the gas board and the electricity board.

Switch to an online dual fuel deal and pay by direct debit.

Savings = £300 Click start button on right to get quotes

Phone and broadband – save money in a round about way

No matter who your telephone provider is, you can save money with BT

Switch to BT and save on your mobile broadband costs.

Savings = £360 More info on this BT deal on another page at this website

Mobile phone – Get more for your money

Social network streaming uses a lot of your internet allowance, so you end up with a big bill from your provider.

Get on the one plan with 3 Mobile

Savings = £340 More info on this 3 Mobile deal on another page on this website

 

Savings have been calculated by conducting a customer survey, and we have used the average figures for our result shown in the savings above

BT business phone & broadband offer

BT business offerWe are delighted to inform you of a new BT Business offer, the 1p BT Business Deal which is aimed at new customers buying a line and broadband package from BT business.

 

Customers who take out a BT business phone line from Monday 23rd January 2012 can then add broadband for just 1p for the first 3 months and unlimited calls for 1p also for the first 3 months. This includes calls to UK landlines, mobiles and over 190 countries for only 1p a month. A customer can also add unlimited calls from a BT business mobile for just 1p also for the first 3 months.

 

 

 

All broadband and phone line packages start from £15.51 a month* (line rental of £15.50 and then broadband for 1p);

Basic Broadband and phoneline = £15.51* per month , for first 3 months(24 month contract)

Phone line, Broadband & Unlimited calls = £15.52* per month, for first 3 months(24 month contract)

*excluding VAT

 

This is applicable for all package types for the first 3 months. Depending on the broadband type a customer goes for this, the cost after 3 months will vary.

 

 Visit BT Business Broadband for more information

 

New World NW60G Gas Oven Satin Steel

Satin finish gas oven NW60G

Price £294.99. It was the price, and the good reviews which attracted me to this oven. I came accross it while I was searching for energy efficient products. Although it doesn’t fit in my normal category for ovens, I thought this was a really good price for a gas oven. Having said that, a new gas oven is more energy efficient than an old one!

New World NW60G Gas Oven Satin Steel

 

Link to merchants website with discount

Product overview

Efficient, economical and affordable, this single gas oven has a cool, understated satin-steel finish, which also resists smudges and fingerprints. The control panel is clearly marked and includes a digital clock/minute minder.

The large 69L oven cavity incorporates a conventional gas oven and variable gas grill, and includes a grill pan and two shelves with 15 positions. The heat-reflective glass on the large viewing window provides good insulation as well as a good view of whatever’s cooking. Oven ignition is mains-powered and automatic.

This oven is also FSD compliant, and therefore can be used in flats and shared dwellings.

Product features

Brand
 
New World
Can be used with LPG

LPG requires different jets.

No
Colour and finish
 
Satin steel
Depth
 
55cm
Fuel
 
Gas
Height
 
58.5cm
Internal light

Lets you see what’s cooking.

Yes
Main oven liner type
 
Enamel
Main oven pyrolytic

Pyrolytic ovens make cleaning easy – they heat up to a very high temperature, turning food spills to ash, which you then just sweep away once the oven has cooled down.

No
Main oven shelves
 
2
Main oven type
 
Gas
Manufacturer’s guarantee
 
1 year
Width
 
59.5cm

Indesit IWE81281W White Washing Machine

Energy saving washing machine

Price £254.99. Energy rating A+. Energy cosumption 1.36 KWH

The Indessit IWE81281W is a perfect compliment to our range of recommended energy saving products. Once we have sourced suitable products for this category, we then search for the best prices.

This special offer will be hard to beat!

Indesit IWE81281W White Washing Machine

Link to merchants website with discount

 

With plenty of features to keep you happy, the Indesit IWE81281W is a winner in the home. A large 8kg drum capacity makes light work of heavy loads, while it also boasts an A+ rating for energy efficiency, and an A rating for wash performance.

It has temperature-sensed fill and automatic water level control to ensure the water is used as efficiently as possible in every wash. A time saver feature lets you reduce the length of programmes – great if you’re in a hurry – and a 15 minute quick wash is ideal for when you need your clothes fresh in a rush.

A wide opening door makes for easier loading and unloading.

Product features

Automatic water control

Uses only the amount of water the wash needs.

Yes
Average water consumption per cycle

How much water does the machine use? Useful to know if you’re on a water meter.

69L
Brand
 
Indesit
Colour and finish
 
White
Delay start

Set the machine to start in your absence – perhaps to take advantage of cheaper night-time electricity.

Yes
Depth
 
60cm
Digital display
 
No
Economy programme

Saves you money by using a lower temperature.

No
Energy consumption
 
1.36kWh/hour
Energy rating

The energy efficiency of the appliance from A to G, with A being the most efficient and G the least.

A+
Fitting
 
Non integrated
Half load

For when you’ve less to wash.

Yes
Hand wash

Programme replicates hand washing, suitable for silk and woollens.

No
Height
 
85cm
Manufacturer’s guarantee
 
1 year
Maximum Spin Speed
 
1200rpm
Model number/name
 
IWE81281W
Pre-wash

Useful on very dirty utensils

No
Programmes
 
16
Spin efficiency

 

How much water is extracted by the spin cycle. A rating from A to G, with A being the best.

B
Spin protection

 

This protects the machine from going into a spin cycle if the load is unbalanced.

Yes
Variable temperature control
 
Yes
Wash capacity
 
8kg
Wash performance

 

Graded from A to G, with A being the highest quality.

A
Weight
 
67kg
Width
 
59.5cm