There was a welcome bit of news for homeowners a few days ago when it was revealed that Scottish Power had introduced a brand new tariff, two pounds cheaper than the current existing best deal. It is not an exaggeration to say that the rise in energy bills over the past few years has been a real kick in the teeth to thousands of property owners.
The average annual energy bill now stands at a total of 1,250 pounds per year, compared to around just half of that less than a decade ago. This has taken us all by surprise and forced us to desperately seek ways in which we can cut the cost of bills so that they do not take up such a significant amount of our regular income.
One suggested route is to shop around for a cheaper tariff from an alternative supplier as rumours of a price war sparked off by the decision of Scottish Power could prove to be unfounded.
Switching to a different supplier can very often save you a good amount of money, particularly when done on a regular basis. You can do this by first keeping your eyes peeled on the many energy news sites to check when new deals come onto the market.
Then carry out a price comparison using your existing energy bill, inputting your usage accurately so that you only get tariffs appropriate for your home. This will only usually take around five minutes so it is worth your time. Keep your eye out for fixed-tariffs as often they will offer you a fixed price for a certain length of time, usually 12-24 months, but you must note that you will be tied in during this period and it may cost you to buy yourself out of the package.
Once you have located a tariff that seems agreeable, your next job will be to invest in products that will improve the energy efficiency of your home.
Double glazing in Ashford, double glazing in Chatham and double glazing in Dartford is the best place to start for those who have never replaced their windows as an enormous amount of heat loss occurs through old window frames and panes. Also think about installing insulation in any loft space you have as it will work in tandem with your new windows.
It is entirely up to you to cut the cost of energy!
