Understanding Your Current Tariff
Check your current energy bill for unit rates and standing charges for electricity and gas separately. Your current tariff type, whether fixed or variable, determines your switching strategy. Fixed tariff customers should note their contract end date as switching early incurs exit fees that can offset savings. Variable tariff customers can switch immediately without penalty.
Comparison Process
Energy price comparison websites including Uswitch, MoneySuperMarket and Energy Helpline in the UK, or EnergySage and PowerScout for US solar and energy comparisons, aggregate current offers from dozens of suppliers simultaneously. Enter your annual consumption figures from your bill rather than estimates to ensure accurate comparisons between supplier offers.
Green Energy Tariffs
Renewable energy tariffs from certified green energy suppliers now match or beat standard supply costs in many markets as renewable generation costs have fallen below fossil fuel equivalent costs in numerous regions. Choosing certified green energy suppliers at equivalent cost to standard tariffs delivers both environmental benefit and price competitiveness without premium payment.