This takes effect immediately and will help push ScottishPower to no.1 position in almost all searches being carried out.
This will only be available for a very short period so the message has to be ACT NOW, if you are thinking of comparing energy prices do it today as this may be gone tomorrow.
Just over two weeks ago the government, OFGEM, Consumer Focus, some Consumer groups and some Energy Suppliers all met.
The meeting had one main purpose and that was to agree a strategy to help consumers reduce overall what they pay out for their energy costs.
]]> Did the meeting work? On one hand it was very positive and there are indeed some good plans in the making.However all indications are that UK domestic energy consumers, you and I are going to suffer greatly.
Within the space of a week two big six suppliers have removed from the market their flagship online tariffs on the basis of simplifying the market for the consumer but the net effect of this is that these the market now no longer has these tariffs available.
We are already aware of moves afoot by a third big six supplier to do the same.
Consumer groups will be pleased by the fact that ultimately they may get their wish in the simplification of tariffs but at what cost?
Everyone recognises that no supplier can afford to move all their customers to the cheapest deals in the market but simplifying the market so that one tariff fits all actually does nothing to help the consumer or in reality the energy supplier. The net impact is that everyone ends up paying the higher rate and whilst that could be seen as fair, that is simply not how the world works today.
To maintain a competitive market suppliers must be able to compete and offer innovative low cost tariffs, some with penalty clauses to leave them early and some without. But remove them as appears to be happening and overnight we almost destroy the competitive element of the market.
The biggest problem with energy prices being so high is NOT actually energy prices being so high, in fact the UK benefits from some of the lower energy costs across the entire globe. The problem is really affordability and consumption.
The mistake everyone seems to make is that automatically we think the suppliers charge too much, but when you look at the detail on a customer by customer basis energy suppliers do not make a lot of money, in fact your local supermarket probably makes a lot more per customer per year.
From an Energylinx perspective it may appear that we are supporting the energy supplier to help them make more money, this is definitely not the case we simply want the consumer to get the very best deal and want to let you know what is really happening in the market. Unfortunately at the moment the news does not look that encouraging.
The UK and we mean you and I need to face the reality that energy is a finite resource, that some of the raw elements in energy prodiction in the UK are effectively not even produced in the UK (The UK imports natural gas as we simply do not produce enough), and without doubt we need to reduce our energy consumption.
We need a radical rethink in terms of plannning legsilation so that builders have no option but to build houses to the very best European standards of insulation. The extra cost could easily be recouped in the first year if carried out correctly.
So what can you do today to help reduce your bills?
Switch now, today not tomorrow, it may be too late by tomorrow to get the best deal.
Switch off appliances that you do not use. How many phone chargers are switched on in your house or workplace right now. How many lights are on in empty rooms?
And lobby your MP to get them to force government to have real re-think, simplifying tariffs by putting pressure on energy suppliers is quite simply not the answer. It might look good on paper but the reality is it will cost us dear.
Energylinx has calculated these increases for the average domestic customer consuming 3,300 kWhs of electricity and 16,500 kWhs of gas, on a standard tariff paying by monthly direct debit to be, on average across the UK, 18.1% on gas and 11.4% on electricity.
As with any price increase Energylinx would encourage all households to compare their energy price regularly and make sure that they do have the best deal for their circumstances, with tariffs being launched and removed from sale it is important that this is carried out regularly.
You can do this by calling Energylinx for free on 0800 849 7077 or by using the links below.
]]>Citing reasons such as increased distribution costs, the cost of environmental and social schemes together with the increases in wholesale energy prices, this makes SSE the third big six energy supplier to announce double digit price increases in recent weeks.
To compare energy prices either click one of the links below or call us on 0800 849 7077.
For an online 100% impartial gas and electricity comparison, click here
British Gas recognises the difficulties customers are facing in the current economic climate, but today's announcement follows steep rises in wholesale costs, which have increased 30% since last winter because of higher global demand for gas, driven by increased consumption in Asia and the impact on supply of unrest in the Middle East and North Africa.
British Gas aims to offer competitive prices and protect customers from cost increases in the wholesale market as far as possible. But the company cannot continue to make a loss on the energy it sells, as it needs to be a profitable business in order to invest in future sources of energy for Britain. The company is investing around £1.5billion this year alone in securing new sources of energy for its customers.
Find out when this might impact on you by calling 0800 849 7077.
]]>If you were considering moving to this tariff Energylinx would encourage you to carry out an alternative energy comparison as soon as possible.
]]> You can do this for free and impartially simply by using one of the links below or call our energy hotline on 0800 849 7077 (01259 220 000 for those with free mobile minutes too!) ]]>Whist energy prices are slowly creeping up it has been a long time since we have seen a supplier reduce costs by 14%.
So if you live in Birmingham, Gloucester, Hereford, Worcester or Wolverhampton and prefer to receive your bills by post today is the time to transfer energy supplier.
To find out if this tariff is the best one for you we would recommend that you use one of the links below or call our energy hotline on 0800 849 7077 (01259 220 000 for those with free mobile minutes too!)
To compare gas and electricity click here
To compare electricity only click here
*Based on a standard domestic profile of 3,300 kWhs of electricity and 16,500 kWhs of gas per annum
]]>The introduction of E.ON Fixed Price 5 means that customers will be protected against rising energy prices for the next two winters and beyond.
Payment must be either be by monthly direct debit or prompt cash cheque.
The key features of E.ON Fixed Price 5 are:
Energylinx would encourage any customer considering the tariff to carry out a full comparison using its free and 100% impartial service to ensure that E.ON Fixed price 5 is the best tariff for you.
You can do this either by calling 0800 849 7077 or by using one of the links below:
]]>WebSaver 12 offers customers to benefit from a discounted price against British Gas standard tariff rates until 30th September 2012. As with so many competitive tariffs launched in recent months this one does come with early termination fees should you leave the tariff before 1st October 2012.
Changing energy supplier is very easy these days and the savings can amount to hundreds of pounds. Tariffs like British Gas WebSaver 12 are worthwhile if you wish the flexibility of a non fixed tariff but like the idea of a discounted energy rate.
In terms of its price positioning the WebSaver 12 tariff from British Gas achieves 1st place when considering a standard consumption, paying by monthly direct debit across the distribution regions of London Electricity, Manweb, Northern Electric, Scottish Hydro-Electric, ScottishPower, Seeboard, SWALEC and SWEB
To compare gas and electricity click here
To compare electricity only click here
To compare gas only click here
However let us have a look at the figures that the industry and government use when talking about domestic energy prices.
Pre January this year we used a standard consumption figure for an average customer of 20,500 kWhs of gas and 3,300 kWhs for electricity.
We now use 16,500 kWhs and 3,300 kWhs respectively.
If we look at what would have been quoted as an average spend on gas and electricity for an average consumer paying by monthly direct debit, averaged across all big six suppliers on their standard tariffs, averaged across the whole of the UK we come up with a figure of £1,147.57 back in May 2009.
If we look at the same analysis today the figure reduces to £1,032.34.
Great news, that means you are better off by nearly £115 per year.
Strange thing is that we have not found a customer who is spending less today than they were two years ago.
So where does that leave you, the consumer?
Our advice is switch now and switch fast. Wholesale gas prices are definitely on the way up and without doubt suppliers will have no choice but make some radical increases very soon. Overnight we have seen one supplier take a capped deal and whilst offering the same service increase the cost for customers joining today as opposed to yesterday by 10.97% averaged across the UK.
To compare energy prices and try to save that £115 click here
Or call us on 0800 849 7077 today
OnlineSaver 4 provides the customer with a 4% discount versus British Gas Standard rates until 31st October 2012, at which point customers will be moved onto another product or to British Gas standard tariff rates.
The tariff is only available to customers taking the EnergySmart proposition option
There are no cancellation fees
Energylinx has launched the tariff across its network with immediate effect.
To find out if OnlineSaver4 is the best tariff for your home please use the links below or call Energylinx on 0800 849 7077.
To compare gas and electricity click here
To compare electricity only click here
To compare gas only click here
]]>Go-Fix 6 is a new online fixed npower product designed to give Monthly Direct Debit customers security and peace of mind through fixed energy prices. It offers both dual and single fuel customers fixed prices until 31 July 2012 if you manage your account online. A £20 cancellation fee per fuel may apply if you change tariff or supplier before this date.
Click here to find out if Go-Fix6 is the best tariff for your circumstances.
* Energy prices will be fixed at the price set at the launch of the product until 31 July 2012.
* For the average dual fuel direct debit customer, the charges are 3.8% lower on an annual basis when compared with npower's standard (off-line) variable tariff, until 31 July 2012. Annual charges for other customers including those taking only one fuel will vary and may be higher than standard.
* Available to new and existing Dual Fuel and Single Fuel customers paying by Monthly Direct debit.
* Customers must manage their account online.
* A termination fee of £20 per fuel may apply if a customer wishes to leave the product tariff before 31 July 2012.
* At the end of the fixed period customer will revert to standard online prices for their area unless they agree to be placed on another suitable npower product.
* IGT Charges of £31.50 per annum are charged where the customer is connected via an IGT network.
At the same time Go-Fix5 has been withdrawn from sale. Originally planned to be available until 31st May the launch of Go-Fix6 has meant that Go-Fix 5 is no longer available to new customers.
As with any tariff launch Energylinx would encourage users to compare their own requirements across the entire energy market, either by calling us on 0800 849 7077 or be using the links below:
To compare gas and electricity click here
To compare electricity only click here
To compare gas only click here
]]>As with any change of price Energylinx would recommend that customers continually check their tariffs to ensure that there is nothing better on the market for them.
The simplest way to so this is to use our online service or call Energylinx on 0800 849 7077
The cashback applies to all tariffs with the exception of Online Energy Saver 14.
The cashback payment will be paid directly to you by Energylinx following completion of your transfer to ScottishPower. Payment is likely to be around 4 - 6 weeks from the date of your transfer.
To arrange a free comparison call Energylinx on 0800 849 7077 or log onto www.energylinx.co.uk