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Cheap Electricity in Solihull

Cheap Electricity in Solihull - Some useful information
- You can get gas and electricity (dual fuel) from the same supplier. Many suppliers now supply both gas and electricity and offer combined plans that include incentives, discounts or reduced prices.
- Your new supplier will also contact your existing supplier to arrange the transfer of your supply.
- Suppliers are always changing their tariffs and prices, so regardless of which company you're with, you might still be able to save a substantial amount if you shop around.
- Many suppliers offer accounts that can be managed online, including online billing and meter reading. Lots of these accounts also offer online discounts.
- According to an independent MORI survey, about 100,000 people switch their gas and/or electricity suppliers every week and 90% of them say switching is easy.

Cheap Electricity in Solihull - There are a number of ways in which you can save money on the cost of your electricity bills. These include:

Use A-rated energy efficient electrical appliances. An energy efficient washing machine could use up to 33% less energy a year and an A-rated fridge freezer could save you up to £35 a year in running costs.
According to the Energy Saving Trust, around 33% of the heat lost in your home is through the walls, so insulating them can be the most cost-effective way to save energy in the home.
Turn off the TV or video and hi-fi at the appliance rather than leaving it on standby.
Limit the use of electrical appliances and lights to when you need them. A surprising number of people leave the lights on and the TV on standby even when they are out of the room for hours, which can increase expenses.
Paying by direct debit will get you a discount with many electricity providers, and this can help to keep down unnecessary costs.
Using less energy helps to reduce the effects of global warming and helps you to reduce your bills.
Double-glazing cuts heat loss through windows by 50% and could cut your heating bill by up to £40 a year. Source: Enerygy Saving Trust.

- Energy saving tips Contributed by Bridget Johnson, Cheap Electricity in Solihull .

Cheap Electricity in Solihull - Glossary :

Economy 7 electricity tariffs use different pricing structures according to the time of day. For example, the night rate is cheaper than the day rate.

Ofgem, the Office of Gas and Electricity Markets, is the independent regulator of the gas and electricity industries.

Electricity Consumption - measured in kilowatt hours (kWh), with a charge levied for each kWh used. If you're an Economy 7 customer, separate daytime charges and night time charges will be applied.

Green Tariff - based on the purchase or generation of energy from renewable energy sources such as sun, wind, water, and waste, or in funds being allocated to fund conservation and environment protection projects.

Dual Fuel Deals - Despite the discounts that they offer, a dual fuel contract can be more expensive than signing up with two separate gas and electricity suppliers. Always shop around for the best deal.

Unit Price - a variable charge dependent on your level of consumption. The unit price will be applied to every kilowatt hour (kWh) of gas or electricity used.

MPRN (Gas Meter Point Reference Number) - Your MPRN is the unique identifying number for the gas meter at your property. It's a ten digit number, commonly referred to as an "M" number, and can be found on your gas bill.

Standing Charge - A fixed daily charge for the supply of energy, irrespective of your level of consumption.

Deregulation - pening the gas and electricity supply markets to competition between suppliers, providing customers with the ability to choose their gas and electricity suppliers.

KWh (kilowatt hour) - The standard unit of measurement for both gas and electricity consumption.

Electricity Association - The representative body of the major UK electricity companies.

Prepayment Meter or Quantum Meter - A meter that limits the amount of gas or electricity that a consumer can use to the amount that the customer has paid for in advance

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