• Vehicle Insurance
    • Compare Car Insurance
    • Car Insurance Guides & Reviews
    • Motorbike Insurance
    • Van Insurance
    • Bicycle Insurance
    • Breakdown Cover
    • Taxi Insurance
    • Motor Fleet Insurance
    • Motor Trade Insurance
  • Energy
    • Compare Energy Deals
    • How to switch energy supplier
    • How to save money on your energy bills
    • How to avoid the energy price cap rise
    • Energy Guides & Info
    • Energy Company Reviews
  • Home Insurance
    • Compare Home Insurance
    • Home Insurance Guides & Company Reviews
    • Landlord Insurance
    • Compare Broadband Deals
    • Broadband TV & Mobile Guides and Company Reviews
    • Compare Mobile Phone Deals
    • Mobile Phone Insurance
  • Pet
    • Compare Pet Insurance
    • Pet Guides & Advice
  • Travel
    • Compare Travel Insurance
    • Travel Guides & Tips
  • Kelvin MacKenzie
    • The Kelvin MacKenzie Column
    • Consumer News
    • Your Jokes | Let's be funny and save some money
  • Shopping
    • Shopping Guides
    • Money & Finance
    • Compare Loans
    • Online Shopping Advice
    • Delivery
    • Scams
    • Best Buys
  • Your Complaints
    • Complaints & Reviews
    • Contact Us | Complain & Review
    • Shopping
    • Cars & Garages
    • Eating and Drinking
    • Delivery
    • Travel & Holidays
    • Energy
    • Money & Insurance
    • Telecoms
    • Property
    • Healthcare
A SPOKESMAN SAID
  • Vehicle Insurance
    • Compare Car Insurance
    • Car Insurance Guides & Reviews
    • Motorbike Insurance
    • Van Insurance
    • Bicycle Insurance
    • Breakdown Cover
    • Taxi Insurance
    • Motor Fleet Insurance
    • Motor Trade Insurance
  • Energy
    • Compare Energy Deals
    • How to switch energy supplier
    • How to save money on your energy bills
    • How to avoid the energy price cap rise
    • Energy Guides & Info
    • Energy Company Reviews
  • Home Insurance
    • Compare Home Insurance
    • Home Insurance Guides & Company Reviews
    • Landlord Insurance
    • Compare Broadband Deals
    • Broadband TV & Mobile Guides and Company Reviews
    • Compare Mobile Phone Deals
    • Mobile Phone Insurance
  • Pet
    • Compare Pet Insurance
    • Pet Guides & Advice
  • Travel
    • Compare Travel Insurance
    • Travel Guides & Tips
  • Kelvin MacKenzie
    • The Kelvin MacKenzie Column
    • Consumer News
    • Your Jokes | Let's be funny and save some money
  • Shopping
    • Shopping Guides
    • Money & Finance
    • Compare Loans
    • Online Shopping Advice
    • Delivery
    • Scams
    • Best Buys
  • Your Complaints
    • Complaints & Reviews
    • Contact Us | Complain & Review
    • Shopping
    • Cars & Garages
    • Eating and Drinking
    • Delivery
    • Travel & Holidays
    • Energy
    • Money & Insurance
    • Telecoms
    • Property
    • Healthcare
Compare Energy Prices & Deals

​Find the cheapest energy quotes

​
Don't get cold feet - our customers save an average of £350 by switching gas and electric.​
Compare & Save

The best value energy deals - Save money

Enter your postcode so we can find your local suppliers
Tell us about your current energy plan
Choose a cheap energy deal from our results
Provide us with your details to complete the switch
Picture

Compare cheap energy tariffs

Why should I compare energy prices on A Spokesman Said?

​We compare energy quotes from the UK's biggest suppliers to provide you with the best deal for your home.

All you need to do is enter your postcode, tell us about your current plan and pick an energy deal from our results.

Can I save money switching gas and electricity?

If you want to overpay for gas, electricity or dual fuel, this page isn't for you.

But if you're looking to save money on your utility bills, finding the cheapest energy deal in your area this is the place to start.
compare cheap energy tariffs and switch to cheap tariffs
Picture
Save £££ on your energy bills
Get Quotes Now
​Households that take five minutes to compare gas and electricity tariffs from across the market on A Spokesman Said typically save £350 a year.

At the top end, savings could be as high as £600.

Money isn't the only reason to switch: you may want better customer service, or a greener supplier.

Save £££ on your energy bills

Compare and Save Now
​What do I need to switch energy?

To change energy successfully, submit up-to - date meter readings to your old and new supplier.

Arm yourself with:

  • Your postcode
 
  • Your current payment method (found on your bill)
 
  • What tariff you're currently on
 
  • How much you spent last year on energy

Providing these details will help you get the most accurate savings results, but they're not essential.

If you don't have them to hand, or you're unsure, you can switch on A Spokesman Said using our estimate calculator.

​You just need to select the size of your house and whether you have high, medium or low usage.


Knowing your exact tariff helps, but again isn't essential.

And that's it! You're ready to rock and enrol onto a new deal.

CLICK HERE: Households that compare gas and electricity tariffs could save £350 a year | COMPARE ENERGY QUOTES NOW

There's more information in our guides on how to switch energy supplier and switching if you're a prepayment meter customer.
best priced energy suppliers
​How do I know what tariff to switch to?

Comparing energy quotes can be confusing because of the different tariffs available.

You can choose from:
  • Standard variable - company's bog-standard tariff, likely to be the most expensive
 
  • Dual fuel - a plan supplying both gas and electricity, typically comes with discounts or other incentives
 
  • Fixed rate - the price paid per unit of energy is fixed for a set period of time. Popular when energy prices are rising
 
  • Prepayment meter - pay for your energy by topping up a key or smart card, then insert into a meter to use energy
 
  • Online-only - tariffs managed entirely online, usually highly competitive
 
  • Economy 7 - meters that split the tariff of an electricity supply between seven hours overnight and daytime.
 
  • Economy 10 - records tariffs split between typical use and 10 specific off-peak hours of usage
 
  • Capped plans - price isn't fixed completely, but it won't go above a certain level
​
  • Social plans - special tariff for people defined as in ‘fuel poverty', those who spend 10% of income on fuel

READ MORE: Want to know more about your energy supplier? | Check out our energy company reviews

If you care about renewable energy, you might want a green energy tariff.

Dual fuel tariffs, where you pay one supplier for gas and electricity, are convenient because you only get one set of paperwork.

Paying for both gas and electricity at the same can cut your bills.

As can a fixed rate tariff, which provide cover against price hikes by fixing the amount you pay for your energy for a set period.

To find the best plan for your household, read our guide on available energy tariffs.

Switching energy suppliers - FAQs

How long does it take to change energy suppliers?

Your energy switch is protected by the industry regulator, 
Ofgem, and should take around 17 days(provided your supplier is signed up the Energy Switch Guarantee), but can take up to 3 weeks.

When you decide to switch, your new supplier will contact your existing one to sort out the details and confirm the transfer.

Will my energy supply be affected?

Your power supply 
won't be affected during the switch.

Whoever supplies your home, energy is delivered through the same pipes and wires, so engineers won't need to visit your property to rip up your garden and lay pipe work.

Nor will you have to pay two sets of bills during the changeover.

Here are 11 terrible excuses for not switching your energy.

Will I have to pay an exit fee?

You might be worried about having to pay an exit fee to switch energy supplier, which can be £20 per fuel.

Your supplier should notify you when you enter the last 42-49 days of your fixed tariff, at which point you cannot be charged a termination fee.

Even if you are asked to pay a cancellation charge, it's likely to be dwarfed by the amount of money you will save switching.
Picture
Save up to £497 on your energy bills
Get Quotes Now

You could save up to £497 on your energy bills!

Compare and Save Now
​Can I get a smart meter?

This largely depends on how advanced the supplier's smart meter programme is, as the government-launched rollout is being implemented by individual companies.

If you really want a smart meter, you can switch to get one but make sure it's worth it first.

To find out more, read: everything you need to know about smart meters.

Understanding your energy bills

Reading your energy bills can be like trying to decode hieroglyphics.


Understanding supply numbers, billing period, payment slips, standing charges, estimated and actual readings and VAT will help you successfully manage your relationship with your energy supplier.

READ MORE: Want to research further to find the best energy for you? | View our helpful energy information guides here

Our energy jargon buster is here to help.

Your energy bill contains important information, such as what gas, electricity or dual fuel tariff you're on.

Before comparing deals, check which tariff you're currently on and make sure you know when your tariff ends.

If it ends and you fail to switch, your provider will automatically roll you onto its standard tariff, likely to be its most expensive deal.

When your tariff is coming to an end, make sure you switch to a cheaper deal.

Auto-renewing may seem convenient, but if you auto-renew your risk your bills rising by hundreds of pounds when you're rolled onto the company's standard plan.


Can I get government help with my energy bills?

There are government schemes to help you with your energy bills if you're elderly or receive state benefits.

They are:

Winter Fuel Payment: how do I get the allowance? And am I eligible?


The Cold Weather Payment

The Warm Home Discount
Picture
Save £££ on your energy bills
Get Quotes Now
​Before switching energy, check your new supplier supports the scheme you are applying for.

Make a complaint about your energy supplier.

​If you've got a problem with your existing energy supplier, or one you've recently switched to, you can 
make a complaint on A Spokesman Said.

Whether it's a problem with your supply, incorrect billing, problems with a smart meter - such as faulty readings or missed installation dates - payment issues or poor customer service, we can help get your complaint heard and resolved.

You can post the details of the complaint live and help other consumers make an informed decision about which energy supplier to choose.

We help you find the best provider, but also stick by you during and after your switch.

We even select certain cases and contact the energy supplier on your behalf and demand a resolution to your issue.

Take young couple Melissa Evans and Phil Jones.

Npower only called off the solicitors that were casing the couple for a debt they'd already paid when we stepped in.

Don't switch in the dark: read energy supplier reviews.

​There are over 48 energy suppliers to choose from in the UK.


Choice is a good thing, but switching to a provider you don't know much about or have never heard of can be daunting.

Our energy company reviews can help you find the best provider for your household.

We've reviewed the Big Six - British Gas, Npower, SSE, E.ON, Scottish Power and EDF - as well as smaller companies such as Extra Energy and Avro Energy, who offer some of the cheapest deals, and renewable power companies Ecotricity and Bulb Energy.

We review customer service, tariffs, price and green energy credentials.
​

If you're still unsure, here's what you should know about switching to a small supplier.

Save £££ on your energy bills

Compare and Save Now
Please note that some of the links on A Spokesman Said are affiliate links.

If you choose to purchase through these links, we may receive commission at no extra cost to you. By using these affiliate links, you are directly supporting A Spokesman Said, and helping us to provide you with free content and advice.

aspokesmansaid.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
​
Switch & Save
​Energy
​Insurance Homepage
Vehicle Insurance
Car Insurance
Home Insurance
Travel Insurance
Pet Insurance
​Landlord Insurance
TV & Broadband
​Mobile Phone
​Mobile Phone Insurance
​Compare Loans

Motorbike Insurance
Van Insurance
Bicycle Insurance
Breakdown Cover
Taxi Insurance
Motor Fleet Insurance
Motor Trade Insurance
Guides & Reviews
Car Insurance
Energy
Energy Company Reviews

Home Insurance
Broadband, TV & Mobile
Travel
​Shopping
Online Shopping Advice
Delivery
Scams

Money & Finance


Columns
The Kelvin MacKenzie Column
Consumer News
​Your Jokes 
Kelvin MacKenzie Newsletter

​Your Complaints & Reviews
Your Complaints & Reviews
Money & Insurance
Energy
Travel & Holidays
Shopping
Telecoms
Healthcare
Cars & Garages
Eating & Drinking
Property
​Delivery

Your Complaints | Contact Us
Useful Links
​About Us
Terms and conditions
Privacy Policy
Contact Us
​Sitemap
 © Copyright 2013-2021. Talkco Ltd
  • Vehicle Insurance
    • Compare Car Insurance
    • Car Insurance Guides & Reviews
    • Motorbike Insurance
    • Van Insurance
    • Bicycle Insurance
    • Breakdown Cover
    • Taxi Insurance
    • Motor Fleet Insurance
    • Motor Trade Insurance
  • Energy
    • Compare Energy Deals
    • How to switch energy supplier
    • How to save money on your energy bills
    • How to avoid the energy price cap rise
    • Energy Guides & Info
    • Energy Company Reviews
  • Home Insurance
    • Compare Home Insurance
    • Home Insurance Guides & Company Reviews
    • Landlord Insurance
    • Compare Broadband Deals
    • Broadband TV & Mobile Guides and Company Reviews
    • Compare Mobile Phone Deals
    • Mobile Phone Insurance
  • Pet
    • Compare Pet Insurance
    • Pet Guides & Advice
  • Travel
    • Compare Travel Insurance
    • Travel Guides & Tips
  • Kelvin MacKenzie
    • The Kelvin MacKenzie Column
    • Consumer News
    • Your Jokes | Let's be funny and save some money
  • Shopping
    • Shopping Guides
    • Money & Finance
    • Compare Loans
    • Online Shopping Advice
    • Delivery
    • Scams
    • Best Buys
  • Your Complaints
    • Complaints & Reviews
    • Contact Us | Complain & Review
    • Shopping
    • Cars & Garages
    • Eating and Drinking
    • Delivery
    • Travel & Holidays
    • Energy
    • Money & Insurance
    • Telecoms
    • Property
    • Healthcare