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WHY SWITCH YOUR HOME ENERGY WITH UKPOWER?

UK Power is an energy comparison site. We compare gas and electricity suppliers
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SAVING IS QUICK

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 * How to switch energy supplier online
 * What happens when you switch energy suppliers in the UK?
 * Can you switch energy supplier?
 * When is the best time to switch energy supplier?
 * How does home energy differ from business energy?


HOW TO SWITCH ENERGY SUPPLIER ONLINE

Gas and electric price comparison sites take the hassle out of finding the best
energy deal - compare gas and electric companies with UKPower and we can start
your switch in the time it takes to make a cuppa.

To start your energy switch, just follow these three simple steps:

 1. Enter your postcode above and click ‘Compare Energy Prices’
 2. Give us a little more information about your current supplier and energy
    usage and we’ll compare electricity tariffs and gas deals from a wide range
    of providers, including the Big Six and the smaller suppliers.
 3. Choose the deal that’s best for you and we’ll take care of the rest.

It really is that simple. Once you’ve agreed to switch with UKPower, we’ll
inform the relevant parties, including your old supplier, and you should be with
your new supplier within 17 days.

As with most gas electricity comparison sites, we won’t charge you a penny when
you switch energy companies with us - we make our money through commission paid
to us by the suppliers. Our comparison service is completely impartial and the
commission we make in no way affects the rates you’re charged.

You can compare gas and electricity deals from the same supplier - also known as
dual fuel tariffs - or compare gas prices and compare electricity rates
separately if you prefer. It might be worth comparing energy prices for each to
find out which saves you the most money.

And you can switch energy provider whether you rent or own your home, just make
sure you clear it with your landlord or letting agency if you’re living in
rented accommodation.

If you’re a business owner looking to save money, switching business energy is
one of the simplest ways to cut costs without compromising on the quality of
your goods or services.

To get the best energy switch deals on business gas and electricity, give our
switching team a call on 0800 320 2000 or leave us a few details on our business
energy switching page and we’ll give you a call back.


WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU SWITCH ENERGY SUPPLIERS IN THE UK?

Once you’ve agreed to an energy switch, your new and old energy suppliers will
get in touch with each other to agree a switching date. Once this date has been
agreed, your new supplier will send you a welcome pack outlining the terms of
your new deal, as well as any next steps you need to take - the only thing you
usually need to do is give them up to date meter readings to make sure your
first bill is accurate.

When you switch energy supplier, there’ll be no disruption to your service, your
power won’t be cut off at any point, and there’ll be no digging or drilling at
your property – your gas and electricity will still get to your home through the
existing pipes and cables, it’s just the company supplying it and the rates you
pay that will change.

The energy switch guarantee means your switch to a new supplier should take no
longer than 21 days, which includes a 14-day cooling off period, during which
time you can cancel the switch without incurring a penalty.


CAN YOU SWITCH ENERGY SUPPLIER?

If you own your own home, you can switch energy company any time you want. If
you’re on a standard variable rate deal you can do this without having to pay an
exit fee, but if you’re on a fixed rate contract you might find your supplier
will charge you for ending the deal early.

If you live in rented accommodation, you should be free to switch provided your
gas and electricity bills aren’t included as part of your rental payments. If
this is the case, you can still ask your landlord to change energy supplier. If
you choose a tariff that comes with a smart meter and you don’t already have one
installed, you’ll need to get your landlord’s permission before you sign up.

If you have solar panels, you’re also free to switch supplier. If you’re signed
up to a Feed-In Tariff (FIT) with one supplier, you can still switch to a
different supplier than the one that makes your FIT payments.

You may find that you can’t switch energy provider if you’re in debt with your
current supplier. If you’ve been in debt to your supplier for less than 28 days,
this debt will be added to your final bill and you should be free to switch. If
the debt is more than 28 days old, you’ll need to pay this off to your old
supplier before you can switch.

If you’re on a prepayment meter and you owe £500 or less, you can switch
supplier and ask for your outstanding balance to be transferred to your new
energy supplier under the Debt Assignment Protocol (DAP). If you owe more than
£500 on a prepayment meter, you won’t be able to switch until this debt is
reduced.


WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO SWITCH ENERGY SUPPLIER?

Energy prices are always fluctuating, but it’s anyone’s guess when - or even if
- suppliers will pass on any price changes to customers. The regular turnover of
tariffs can make things even more confusing, to the point where it feels almost
impossible to know when is the best time to find the best energy switch deals.

That’s where we can help out. To make sure you’re on the best-priced energy
deal, we recommend comparing prices to find cheap energy deals every six-to-nine
months, or at least a month before your current deal is due to end.

It’s always worth switching energy in the following circumstances:

 * You haven’t switched in over a year – If it’s been a year since you last
   switched, there’s a good chance your fixed rate deal has ended and you’ll
   have been moved onto a more expensive variable tariff.
 * Prices are about to go up – When one energy supplier puts up prices, the rest
   usually follow suit soon after. So, if you hear of any price rises on the
   horizon, switch to a fixed-rate deal to lock the lower rates in for 12 months
   or more.
 * Winter is on the way – We all use more energy to light and heat our homes in
   winter, which means our energy bills will be higher during the darker, colder
   months. But you can cut those winter bills by switching to a better energy
   deal before the temperature drops.
 * Your current deal is about to expire – Most fixed-rate tariffs lock prices in
   for 12 months, and will often charge a penalty if you cut the deal short and
   switch early. Even so, you can compare energy plans and switch to a new deal,
   without incurring an early exit penalty, 49 days before your current tariff’s
   end date.

It’s also worth noting that there are times you should avoid switching energy
suppliers. If you’re tied into a fixed rate deal that has an early exit fee, you
should avoid switching supplier unless the savings you can make are greater than
the exit fees. If the penalty is larger than any potential savings you could
make, you should wait until your fixed rate deal has 49 days left to run, when
you can switch without charge.

You might also have problems switching energy supplier if you owe money to your
current supplier, and might have to repay the debt before you can switch.

And switching isn't just about finding the cheapest energy supplier, you should
consider another supplier if you're not happy with your current supplier's
customer service or you're having billing problems.


HOW DOES HOME ENERGY DIFFER FROM BUSINESS ENERGY?

We want to take the hassle out of switching electricity and gas for households
and businesses across the UK. When switching energy suppliers, it’s worth noting
that domestic energy deals differ from business energy deals, and the switching
process is very different for both.

The main differences between domestic and business energy switching and supply
are:

 * Contract length – Although some domestic energy deal can last up to two
   years, most fixed rate contracts are taken out over 12 months. But business
   energy contracts can last up to five years.
 * No dual fuel deals – Domestic customers can usually save money on their
   energy bills by getting their gas and electricity from the same supplier, but
   these dual fuel energy deals aren’t available to business customers.
 * Price – Domestic and business energy prices vary for a number of reasons. One
   being that domestic energy suppliers buy for all their customers several
   months in advance, while most business energy suppliers will only buy gas and
   electricity once a contract is agreed, and just enough energy to last the
   length of the contract. If, for instance, a business agrees a three-year deal
   with an energy supplier, that supplier will buy enough gas and electricity
   for the full three-year period. Business users also have to pay additional
   fees, such as the Climate Change Levy, and are charged VAT at a rate of 20%
   compared to domestic users who are charged 5%. Even so, business can often
   negotiate cheaper rates than households. To get a great deal on commercial
   energy, run a business energy comparison with UKPower.

To find out more ways in which business energy differs from domestic, alongside
a break down of how to switch business energy, check out our guide to Business
vs Domestic Energy.

*Between July 1 2020 and December 31 2020, people who have switched energy
supplier for both gas and electricity with Uswitch saved an average of £216


QUICKLY COMPARE ENERGY TO SAVE AN AVERAGE OF £387*

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