Thousands Sign Up For Cheaper Energy Scheme In First Month

Thousands Sign Up For Cheaper Energy Scheme In First Month

has received more than 4000 registrations for its energy switchover scheme, YORSwitch, since its launch in February and is encouraging more people to sign up.

The scheme works by households registering their interest followed by an online auction between energy suppliers, with the winning supplier’s best offer made available to residents. The scheme is open to anyone, not just those residing in the East Riding.

The closing date for registrations is Monday, 8 April, with the online auction, between energy suppliers, taking place on Tuesday, 9 April.

Following the auction an offer letter will be sent out to those who registered detailing the winning energy supplier’s offer. Residents then have time to consider the offer and decide if it is right for them. If it is, then all the resident needs to do is respond to the offer letter and then the energy supplier will set up their new energy deal which is fixed for 12 months.

Councillor Jackie Cracknell, cabinet portfolio holder for community partnerships at East Riding of Yorkshire Council, said: “The response from residents has been extremely encouraging since the scheme launched and, out of 50 local authorities nationwide currently promoting such schemes, we now account for 21 per cent of 20,000 registrations nationally.

“Switching energy suppliers is something that many of us never get round to doing or it can seem too daunting and complicated.

“The YORSwitch scheme makes switching energy suppliers really easy so that we can all start to save money on our gas and electric bills.

“The simplest way to register is online, with all the information you need to register available from your current , and the more people that get involved the greater the buying power of YORSwitch.”

For further information and to register for YORSwitch, visit www.eastriding.gov.uk/yorswitch



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