Over a million households missing out on energy savings

1.2 million households across Yorkshire and Humberside are missing out on their share of £200 million by sticking with their energy company.

By shopping around and taking advantage of the best energy deals on the market, millions of people can save around £200 - and some can save even more.

The ‘Power to Switch’ campaign, launched today, encourages people to switch supplier and save money.

With 26 energy companies on the market and some fixed deals £100 cheaper than they were a year ago, there’s never been a better time to find a great deal, switch and save.

Energy and Climate Change Secretary Ed Davey helped launch the campaign today.

The Government’s programme of energy market reform includes:

  • Halving switching times, it now takes only 17 days to switch energy supplier down from 5 weeks last year

  • Encouraging new suppliers on to the market – there are now 20 independent suppliers

  • Legislating to back Ofgem reforms that force energy companies to make energy bills clearer – and providing information for customers about how to switch

  • Ofgem has recently strengthened its Confidence Code for price comparison websites, setting tighter standards on how tariffs are displayed with websites given until the end of March to comply

Ofgem has recently strengthened its Confidence Code for price comparison websites, setting tighter standards on how tariffs are displayed with websites given until the end of March to comply.

Credit: Press Association

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