Make sure you’re a part of the Merseyside Collective Switch

The Merseyside Collective Switch has saved local people in excess of £1million on their energy bills through switching to a cheaper energy tariff.

The next round launches today. Residents will need to register before midnight on the 16^th October in order to access the exclusive collective switch offers tariffs.

Organised by local charity, Energy Projects Plus, in partnership with six Merseyside local authorities, the Merseyside Collective Switch was set up in 2013 to help local people to save money on their energy bills.

Collective switching works by asking people to register their interest then uses collective buying power to negotiate exclusive tariffs from energy suppliers.

To date, the scheme has delivered six rounds of collective switching. The last collective was the biggest yet, with over 7,000 people taking part and average savings of £311 a year.

Exclusive, market beating tariffs were negotiated for Merseyside residents including a fixed tariff from E.on, an offer for ‘payment on receipt of bill’ customers and a special deal for prepayment meter customers. Previous rounds of the switch have attracted exclusive offers from both the large and smaller suppliers, including British Gas, E.on, and Ovo.

In addition to the Collective Switch offer, participants are welcome to switch to any tariff on the market to find the deal that’s right for them, with tariffs shown against each other for comparison.

The scheme aims to make it easier and safer to switch supplier, and advisors are on hand to offer free and impartial help every step of the way.

It’s free to join, and there is no obligation to switch once the offers are released.

Mr David Bailey registered for the last round of the Collective Switch on behalf of his 87 year old Mother, Margaret, who saved £1,067 through switching.

He said “I’m thrilled with the big savings made for my mother and think it’s great we are coming together as a community to get a cheaper deal on our energy bills. It was so simple and quick to do, I would recommend it to anyone.’’

 

Mayor of Liverpool, Joe Anderson said: “The Merseyside Collective Switch is a great scheme that is putting money back into the pockets of local people. We are thrilled to have reached this milestone figure of £1 million collectively saved so far. It demonstrates that by joining together, we can get a fairer deal from energy providers. I hope many more people join this round. If just 1 in 10 of you joined us we could have over £20m staying in local people’s pockets.”

Ellie Abernethy has managed the project since its launch three years ago. She said “One of the main aims of the Collective Switch is to make switching easier, especially for people who are nervous about switching, and those who don’t have internet access and can’t compare prices online. If you haven’t switched for more than 12 months, you may be on your supplier’s most expensive tariff. Even if you are a regular switcher, our winning tariffs are often market beating and therefore cheaper than you can find elsewhere. I hope everyone registers to find out how much they could save”.

In order to access the collective switch offers, residents must register before midnight on Sunday 16^th October.

To join the Collective Switch visit www.LCRenergyswitch.co.uk or call the local Save Energy Advice Line on freephone 0800 043 0151, where residents can also get free and impartial help and advice about saving energy at home.

Offers are now in for the Merseyside Collective Switch and organisers are pleased to announce they have negotiated exclusive, market beating offers on behalf of Merseyside residents.

Over 7,000 local people have taken part in this round of the Merseyside Collective Switch to get a better deal on their energy bills, which has led to a range of attractive offers being secured from energy suppliers.

The winning tariff is from E.on with a 1 year fixed monthly direct debit at the average annual cost of £770. This exclusive market beating deal has average savings of £350 per household. E.on have also offered exclusive market beating tariffs for Economy 7 and Pay on Receipt of Bill customers. Deals have also been secured for prepayment customers with an offer from OVO Energy, and we are thrilled to have a winning Green Energy deal from OVO Energy.

The offers are available as part of a full market comparison, so householders can see how much they could save and choose the tariff that is best for them. The scheme’s switching partner, energyhelpline, are on hand to make the switching process easy.

The scheme is organised by local charity, Energy Projects Plus, together with the six Merseyside local authorities and Viridis. It aims to reduce people’s energy bills through negotiating cheaper tariffs from energy suppliers and making it easier for people to switch.

Switching levels are currently at their highest levels for four years, according to Ofgem. The Merseyside Collective Switch is proud to have been a part of movement to make switching easier, saving Merseyside residents over £760,000 off their fuel bills since its launch in 2013.

The offers are only available until Monday 14^th March so if you have registered for this round or any of our previous switching rounds, don’t delay switch today.

If you didn’t register in time, you won’t be able to switch to the exclusive offers tariffs, but you can still do a full market comparison at www.energyhelpline.com/lcrcollectiveswitch, or call the Save Energy Advice Line on 0800 043 0151 to request

Wholesale gas and electricity prices have hit a five-year low, according to the latest research. This fall has not been reflected in domestic energy prices.

The Merseyside Collective Switch, delivered by local charity Energy Projects Plus, together with the six Merseyside local authorities, is providing an opportunity for local people to come together and request a better tariff from suppliers.

According to market information provider, ICIS, wholesale energy prices hit a five-year low at the end of 2015. The causes were a mild winter and lower global commodity prices. Although British Gas cut their prices by 5% in August, the other big five energy suppliers did not follow suit.

Many of us are paying over the odds for our gas and electricity, yet Ofgem research shows that over 60% of us don’t recall switching supplier.

The average saving for those who have switched through the Merseyside Collective Switch is £214 a year.

Collective switching works by asking people to register their interest then uses collective buying power to negotiate an exclusive tariff from energy suppliers. The exclusive tariff is only available to those who register for the collective switch. Previous rounds of the switch have attracted exclusive offers from both the large and smaller suppliers and some tariffs have been the best on the market.

In addition to the Collective Switch offer tariff, participants are welcome to switch to any tariff on the market to find the deal that’s right for them, with tariffs shown against each other for comparison.

The scheme aims to make it easier to switch supplier, with additional support available to those who haven’t switched for a while.

Peter Owen, Chief Executive of Energy Projects Plus said “As we hit the colder months, and our energy use increases, now is a great time to check if we are on the tariff best for us. The Collective Switch has been created to make checking as simple and straightforward as possible, with support available at all stages. I would encourage everyone to join in and see how much they could save.”

Over 150,000 households have taken part in the Merseyside Collective Switch so far, and over £760,000 has been saved collectively by those who switched.

Residents are invited to register their interest in the Collective Switch by Sunday 14^th February in order to receive information about the exclusive tariffs. It’s free to join, and there is no obligation to switch once the offers are released.

To join the Merseyside Collective Switch simply register online at www.LCRenergyswitch.co.uk or call the local Save Energy Advice Line on Freephone 0800 043 0151, where free and impartial help and advice about saving energy at home is also available.

As we enter autumn winter fuel bills can become a worry for many Merseyside residents, with many having to make sacrifices in order to pay their energy bills. Last week Energy Projects Plus visited Mrs Dorothy Spencer, a Magenta tenant who was kind enough to share her experiences of taking part in the last Merseyside Collective Switch.

Following an accident which left Dorothy wheelchair bound she was struggling to balance paying for her carer and keeping herself warm in her home. She became aware of the switch through her carer and found it quick, easy and worthwhile.

Ms Spencer said ”I was so made up when I switched, the savings were brilliant. With all the cuts I was worrying where to save money, the savings have covered the cuts I had.”

We’ve currently saved over £600,000 for Merseyside residents but we want to save more.

Find out how much you could save by taking part now!

Or alternatively for more information call the Save Energy Advice Line 0800 043 0151

Following our last collective switch which was the most successful yet a new round of collective switching is being launched for Merseyside. Householders are invited to be a part of it and see how much they could save on their energy bills.

Over 10,000 Merseyside households have taken part so far and over £600,000 has been saved collectively by those who switched.

The Switch Together, Save Together scheme is organized by local charity, Energy Projects Plus, alongside the six Merseyside local authorities and Vidris.

Collective switching works by asking people to register their interest then uses collective buying power to negotiate an exclusive tariff from energy suppliers. The exclusive tariffs are only available to those who register for the collective switch. Previous rounds of the switch have attracted exclusive offers from both the large and smaller suppliers.

Participants are welcome to switch to any tariff on the market to find the deal that’s right for them, with tariffs shown against each other for comparison.

The scheme aims to make it easier and safer to switch supplier, and advisors are on hand to offer free and impartial help every step of the way.

The last Merseyside Collective Switch saved residents an average of £202.86 with one resident saving £825.06 and many households saving over £500.

Mrs Dorothy Hardcastle from Liverpool took part in the collective switch and saved £348 a year on her energy bills. She said: “I had put off switching my tariff, but the collective switch made it really easy. I was provided with support every step of the way, and I am delighted to be saving such a large amount on my energy bills”.

Residents are invited to register their interest in the collective switch in order to receive information about the negotiated tariffs. Registration is open until the 19^th October it’s free to join and there is no obligation to switch once the offers are released.

You can join the collective switch by registering online at www.LCRenergyswitch.co.uk or by calling the local Save Energy Advice Line on freephone 0800 043 0151, where residents can also get free and impartial help and advice about saving energy at home.

A new round of collective switching is being launched for Merseyside. Householders are invited to be a part of it and see how much they could save on their energy bills.

The Switch Together, Save Together scheme is organised by local charity, Energy Projects Plus, alongside the six Merseyside local authorities.

The last Merseyside Collective Switch took place in September and saved residents an average of £203 a year, with one resident saving £825 a year and many saving over £500.

Collective switching works by asking people to register their interest, then using collective buying power to negotiate an exclusive tariff from energy suppliers. The exclusive tariff is only available to those who register for the collective switch.

Previous rounds of the Merseyside Collective Switch have attracted exclusive offers from E.on, British Gas, Npower, Scottish Power, The Co-operative Energy and Good Energy and have included tariffs for direct debit, payment on receipt of bill and prepayment customers. The last two collectives have included deals that were the cheapest on the market and only available to those who registered.

The winning tariffs are shown against other tariffs on the market, so householders can clearly see if it’s a good deal for them. They can switch to any of these tariffs through the scheme. If they don’t find a better tariff they don’t have to switch, there’s no obligation. The scheme aims to make it safer and easier to switch supplier, and expert advisors are on hand to offer free and impartial help every step of the way.

Mr Martin Doughty from Moreton, Wirral took part in the collective switch and saved £677 a year on his energy bills. He said, “I would definitely recommend the collective switch to others. It only took a few minutes to register, the information about the tariffs was clear and switching was quick and easy. I’m really glad that I took part because the savings are so great! If you’re not sure about switching or haven’t switched for a while, this is a good way to do it.”

So far, over £424,000 has been saved by Merseyside householders switching their tariff through the Merseyside Collective Switch.

Ellie Abernethy, Project Manager of the scheme at Energy Projects Plus said “We’re all feeling the pinch at this time of year, and the rising cost of energy can be a real strain on household budgets. This is a great opportunity for the people of Merseyside to join together and collectively benefit from reduced energy bills. This collective switch hopes to be the biggest yet, and we’re aiming to get some great deals for the people of Merseyside. It’s free and easy to join, we’ll let you know how much you could save before you switch and there’s no obligation to switch if you decide not to. There’s nothing to lose. I would encourage everyone to join in and see how much they could save by switching.”

The offers will be announced on 2nd March and you need to register before then in order to find out about the exclusive deals.

You can join the collective switch at www.LCRenergyswitch.co.uk or by calling the local Save Energy Advice Line on freephone 0800 043 0151, where residents can also get free and impartial help and advice about saving energy at home.

The third round of the Merseyside Collective Switch has just closed and organisers are thrilled to announce that a further £143,054 has been saved by local residents switching to a better energy tariff through the scheme.

This latest round brings the total saved by Merseyside householders to £424,416.

Over 2,400 people took part in the latest Collective Switch. Those who switched saved an average of £203 a year on their energy bills. One Merseyside resident saved £825 and a significant number of people were able to save over £500 a year.

The Switch Together, Save Together scheme is organised by local charity, Energy Projects Plus, together with the six Merseyside local authorities. It works by inviting people to register their interest in the scheme, then using collective buying power to negotiate cheaper tariffs from energy suppliers.

E.on offered two tariffs exclusive to the collective switch, which were the cheapest on the market for both Monthly Direct Debit and Payment on Receipt of Bill customers. The offers tariffs were both fixed, protecting customers from any price rises until September 2015. Householders were also able to switch to other existing tariffs through the scheme.

Mr Matthew Scilly from Southport saved £443 a year on his energy bills. He said: “I found it really quick and easy to switch through the Merseyside Collective Switch. I was provided with clear information and support every step of the way and I am delighted to be saving so much on my energy bills”.

Ellie Abernethy, Project Manager at Energy Projects Plus said, “We are really pleased with the results of the collective switch. It’s great that so many people took part and are making such significant savings at a time when household budgets are under increasing pressure. The £424,000 total savings is money put back into the local economy, so it’s a good thing for Merseyside too”.

Energy Projects Plus are currently running a ‘Switch Now’ campaign in partnership with the six Merseyside local authorities. The campaign encourages householders to explore if switching tariffs could save them money now, rather than waiting for the next collective switch. The same level of help and advice is available as during the collective switch to help make switching easier.

Householders can find out more about switching supplier by visiting www.LCRenergyswitch.co.uk or by calling the local Save Energy Advice Line on 0800 043 0151.

The Merseyside Collective Switch exclusive energy deals have now been extended until midnight Monday 29th September.

Hundreds of Merseyside residents have already switched through the scheme and are now saving an average of £202 a year on their energy bills.

The Switch Together, Save Together scheme is organised by local charity, Energy Projects Plus, together with the six Merseyside local authorities. It aims to reduce people’s energy bills by collective buying power to negotiate cheaper tariffs from energy suppliers and making it easier for people to switch.

E.on has offered two exclusive tariffs for the collective switch, which are the cheapest on the market for both Monthly Direct Debit and Payment on Receipt of Bill customers. The offers tariffs are both fixed, protecting customers from any price rises until September 2015.

To benefit from these exclusive tariffs, householders need to register with the Merseyside Collective Switch. To register visit www.lcrenergyswitch.co.uk or call freephone 0800 043 0151 to speak to an advisor.

Ellie Abernethy, Project Manager at Energy Projects Plus said, “It’s great that people are making such significant savings through switching. Now the offers have been extended even more local people have the opportunity to benefit from the scheme and save on their bills”.

You can see the offers as part of a full market comparison, and generate a personalised quotation to see how much you could save, by visiting www.lcrenergyswitch.co.uk Alternatively, you can call freephone 0800 043 0151 to speak to an advisor.

Merseyside residents are saving an average of £200 a year on their energy bills through the Merseyside Collective Switch.

Exclusive offers are available for those who register to take part and include the cheapest energy tariff in the UK.

E.on is offering the cheapest tariff on the market for both Monthly Direct Debit and Payment on Receipt of Bill customers, available only through the collective switch. The offers tariffs are both fixed, protecting customers from any price rises until September 2015.

The two winning tariffs are exclusive to the collective switch and are only available until midnight on Monday 22nd September. Householders are encouraged to have a look at the offers and see how much they could save.

To benefit from these exclusive tariffs, householders need to register with the Merseyside Collective Switch. To register visit www.lcrenergyswitch.co.uk or call freephone 0800 043 0151 to speak to an advisor.

The offers are available as part of a full market comparison and free and impartial advice is available to guide people through which tariff is best for them.
The Switch Together, Save Together scheme is organised by local charity, Energy Projects Plus, together with the six Merseyside local authorities.

Ellie Abernethy, Project Manager of the scheme at Energy Projects Plus said: “We are thrilled to be able to offer these exclusive tariffs and it’s great that people are making such a significant saving through switching. This is a good time to think about switching so you can make sure you’re on a lower tariff before the winter bills come in. I hope that everyone takes a minute to have a look at how much they could save if they switched and are able to benefit from the scheme.”

You can see the offers as part of a full market comparison, and generate a personalised quotation to see how much you could save, by visiting www.lcrenergyswitch.co.uk Alternatively, you can call freephone 0800 043 0151 to speak to an advisor.

Offers are now in for the Merseyside Collective Switch and organisers are pleased to announce they have negotiated the cheapest energy tariff in the UK, on behalf of Merseyside residents.

2,000 local residents have joined the Merseyside Collective Switch to get a better deal on their energy bills. An energy auction has taken place with suppliers in which E.on offered the cheapest tariff on the market for both Monthly Direct Debit and Payment on Receipt of Bill customers. The offers tariffs are both fixed, protecting customers from any price rises until September 2015.

The two winning tariffs are exclusive to the Collective Switch and are only available for a limited time. Householders are encouraged to have a look at the offers and see how much they could save.

The exclusive collective switch tariffs are only available to householders who have registered for the Merseyside Collective Switch. To register visit www.lcrenergyswitch.co.uk or call freephone 0800 043 0151 to speak to an advisor. The offers are only available until midnight Monday 22nd September.
The offers are available as part of a full market comparison. The winning offer will be displayed at the top of the online results table above all other tariffs on the market. This ensures the customer knows how the offer compares against the standard available tariffs and shows that by joining the collective and coming together as a community, they have helped secure a better deal.

The Switch Together, Save Together scheme is organised by local charity, Energy Projects Plus, together with the six Merseyside local authorities.

Ellie Abernethy, Project Manager of the scheme at Energy Projects Plus said: “We are thrilled to be able to offer these exclusive tariffs. This is an opportunity for a lot of people to save money on their energy bills, knowing that they will benefit from impartial advice about which is the best tariff for them. This is a good time to think about switching so you can make sure you’re on a lower tariff before the winter bills come in. I hope that everyone takes a minute to have a look at how much they could save if they switched and are able to benefit from the scheme.”

You can see the offers as part of a full market comparison, and generate a personalised quotation to see how much you could save, by visiting www.lcrenergyswitch.co.uk Alternatively, you can call freephone 0800 043 0151 to speak to an advisor.