Solihull Council has launched a new scheme to help find residents a better deal on how much they pay for their gas and electricity.
The Solihull Switch ‘n’ Save scheme will take the hassle out of searching for a cheaper gas and electricity provider. This type of scheme is known as collective switching, which uses the collective bargaining power of residents to get better prices from energy suppliers.
Visit www.solihull.gov.uk/switching to register before the deadline of 12 October 2015. All you will need is a recent energy bill to hand. The Council will use the information provided to build up a picture of your current energy use and preferences in order to negotiate on your behalf.
An auction will then be held where energy companies will bid for the opportunity to offer you a cheaper contract. At no point are any of your personal details released to utility companies.
The new energy price offer will then be sent to you via email or post and it will be up to you to decide whether to switch and save – there are no obligations to switch and the entire process is completely free!
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June Perrins, from Kingshurst, managed to substantially reduce her
outgoings when she switched. She said:
“I’d never thought about switching
before and had no idea I could have saved that much money. It was a quick and
simple process and I’d definitely recommend it to others.”
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Councillor Karen Grinsell, Cabinet Member for Stronger
Communities and Partnerships, said:
“This scheme will mean residents won’t need
to negotiate the often confusing world of energy suppliers and tariffs; instead
the Council will do the hard work for them. You’ve got nothing to lose by
registering your details and you may end up having some extra cash in your
pocket at the end of it!”
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For more information and one-to-one support in registering
for the scheme call 0121 704 6000 or visit a Solihull Connect walk-in centre.
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