Get Set For Summer
Switch to a better energy tariff, says Confused.com.
Cardiff, UK (PRWEB) June 5, 2009 -- With the onset of the hot weather signaling the start of summer, switching energy provider is likely to be the last thing on anyone's mind, as we assume the expensive months are over. But with so many tariffs available, the change in energy consumption that the summer can bring, can mean big savings if consumers switch provider or tariff.
Although the central heating can be switched off, summer appliances such as fans or air conditioning, electric gardening tools and the all important beer fridge in the shed, all use power. Plus with the kids home for the holidays, the television and games console is likely to be on far more.1 So don't let the summer madness take over before searching for a cheaper tariff.
Gareth Kloet, head of energy prices at Confused.com says: "Just because summer is here doesn't mean that consumers can ignore who supplies their energy and what tariff they are on. Prices have now dropped, plus when energy consumption alters, different tariffs can be better than others, so even if you have switched recently, it could still make sense to switch again.
"Energy comparison is quick and simple to do" he adds "and by switching regularly you'll get a clear and accurate understanding of your own consumption, which may help you to save even more in the future."
"In addition, take advantage of the good weather to reduce energy consumption elsewhere, so hang the washing on the line rather than using the tumble dryer and get into the loft to lay the insulation - it'll keep your home cooler in the summer as well as warmer in the winter."
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| | - Source of kWh - Energy Saving Trust.
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** kWh's calculated by using the wattage provided by retail outlets for specific appliances.
Cost calculated using a unit rate of 14.009p p/kWh - this is the average unit cost based on customers with their incumbent supplier and paying on receipt of the bill.
For further information please contact:
Gareth Kloet, Confused.com: 07966 722063
Press Office, Confused.com: 02920 434 398
Joanna Harte / Gug Kyriacou, Polhill Communications: 020 7655 0550
Notes to editors
About Confused.com:
Confused.com is one of the UK's biggest and most popular price comparison services. Launched in 2002, it generates over one million quotes per month. It has expanded its range of comparison products over the last couple of years to include car insurance, home insurance, travel insurance, pet insurance, van insurance, motorbike insurance, breakdown cover and energy, as well as financial services products including credit cards, loans, mortgages and life insurance.
Confused.com has all of the 'Big Six' energy providers on its panel, customers can save £252* on their annual energy bill by switching with Confused.com
Confused.com is not a supplier, insurance company or broker. It provides a free, objective and unbiased comparison service. By using cutting-edge technology, it has developed a series of intelligent web-based solutions that evaluate a number of risk factors to help customers with their decision-making, subsequently finding them great deals on a wide-range of insurance products, financial services, utilities and more.
Confused.com's service is based on the most up-to-date information provided by UK suppliers and industry regulators.
Confused.com is owned by the Admiral Group plc. Admiral listed on the London Stock Exchange in September 2004. Confused.com is regulated by the FSA.
| | - Confused.com customers saved an average of £252.37 on their annual energy bill in 2008.
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