How to save money on your Gas & Electricity

1. Pay monthly by direct debit as suppliers often offer a discount if you set up a direct debit

2. Use a price comparison site to compare all the Gas & Electricity suppliers

3. Choosing online billing may also reduce your gas and electricity bills. It’s also convenient and better for the environment too!

4. Gas and electricity suppliers also offer discounts when you have both your gas and electricity with one supplier.

6. Reduce your electricity usage by turning off lights and appliances and by using energy efficient light bulbs.

7. Reduce your gas usage by turning down your thermostat degree, closing curtains at night and by insulating your loft. Read our Saving Energy guide for more energy saving tips and advice.

8. Switch now if you’ve never switched gas and electricity supplier.

9. Energy grant There are grants available for improving home heating and insulation. Go to the Energy Saving Trust’s energy grant search for more details.

10. Think twice before you sign up to a price capped tariff. Whilst they have the benefit that the price won’t rise for a fixed period, the cheapest capped tariffs can be more expensive than the cheapest uncapped tariffs and you may be locked in to the tariff for a year. It’s better to have the freedom to switch and save whenever you want.