‘Big switch’ could save £250 on energy bills

HOUSEHOLDERS ACROSS a North Yorkshire district are being the chance to cut their energy bills by providing a collective voice to drive down costs.

Scarborough Borough Council is supporting the Big Community Switch, which is overseen by a firm called iChoosr which describes itself as “independent experts in group buying”.

Through bulk purchasing across many UK communities, it can offer cheaper tariffs.

Coun Carl Maw, the council’s cabinet member for stronger communities and housing, said: “This initiative provides our residents with an opportunity to potentially save money on their energy bills.

“Registration is easy via the website and our White Rose Home Improvement Agency team can assist you if you do not have access to the internet.

“We have received reports of some residents, who have previously switched, saving in excess of £250 per year on their bills, so it is well worth registering to find out how much you could save.”

After May 19, iChoosr will invite energy companies to offer their best prices for energy to everyone that has registered for the scheme.

Those that register will receive a personal offer from the winning supplier, which will indicate how much their household could save by switching to the new tariff.

There is no obligation to accept and there are no fees or charges if people do not switch over to the alternative supplier.

If an offer is accepted, contact information will be sent to the winning supplier. iChoosr will take care of the whole switching process and check if the supplier does what it has promised.

Free online registration for the latest round of the Big Community Switch is available at www. scarborough.gov.uk/energyswitching.

Those that choose to register will need their latest household energy bill to hand.