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Formed in 2015, So Energy offers 100% green renewable energy. This fixed rate deal is available for electricity-only or as a dual fuel deal. Find out more about the deal below:
If you prefer to pay a fixed price for your energy, this could be right for you. But keep in mind you'll need to pay an exit fee if energy prices fall and you want to switch.
The only PAYG tariff that doesn’t charge you if you don’t use any energy, due to no standing charge. Instead, it provides a variable tariff that offers two unit rates - a cheaper Saver Rate automatically kicks in after you've used 2kWh of energy each day.
This deal expires on Saturday 30th September 2023.
You could be paying more than you should for gas and electricity. Or you might want to move to a supplier that offers greener energy, or better customer service. Checking what other suppliers are offering could lead to you switching and finding a deal that suits you better.
Whether you want to compare dual fuel or switch your gas or electric separately, make sure you compare prices to understand your options.
Switching suppliers generally works like this:
You'll need to tell us about:
Pop your postcode and house number in, so we know which supply to switch if you decide to go ahead.
Knowing what tariff you’re on helps find what you’re looking for.
Online or through the post? Paper billing usually costs extra.
Either in kWh or by monthly cost. You can find this info on your latest bill.
Dual fuel, gas-only or electricity-only?
Contact your supplier to see how it can help. The government also has a list of grants to help with your energy payments, like the Warm Home Discount and winter fuel payments.
Comparing energy prices is a great way to save money, but it can also be confusing. So here's what you need to know about the different types of energy deals you can choose from.
An SVT is your provider's default tariff and you'll automatically move to this when your deal ends.
Historically these deals have been the most expensive, but that has changed over the last few years. These deals are protected by Ofgem’s energy price cap.
More about standard variable tariffs
A fixed rate tariff will set your price for a certain length of time. The standing charge and amount you pay per unit of energy stays the same for the duration of the fixed rate deal, so your bills will only go up or down if you use more or less gas and electricity. It protects you from price increases, but you won't benefit if prices fall.
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Prepayment energy tariffs use a prepaid meter in your home, which you'll have to top up. You usually do this with a card or key that you can load with credit online, over the phone, or in local shops.
Dual fuel tariffs cover your gas and electricity. You'll only have to deal with one supplier for both and it could work out cheaper than separate deals. That's not always the case though, so you might want to compare gas and electricity separately as well to get the cheapest energy you can.
More about dual fuel tariffs >
Green tariffs use renewable sources, so your energy is environmentally friendly. They won't always be the cheapest deals on offer though, so if price is your main concern they might not be the right product for you.
More about green energy tariffs >
You'll pay two prices for your electricity on an Economy 7 tariff – one for night time and one for usage during the day. You'll need an Economy 7 meter that separately measures seven off-peak hours at night when energy is cheaper. The other 17 hours will be classed as peak time and more expensive.
The size of your energy bill is not just down to the tariff you pick, but how much you use. Cut your costs with our top tips:
Don't leave the radiators on while no one's home. Dropping the temperature from 20°C to 19°C could cut 10% off your bill.
Use draught excluders and thicker curtains to keep your home warm and cosy. You may also want to invest in double glazing.
Turn lights off and unplug appliances and chargers when they're not needed.
Replace Halogen bulbs with LEDs. They use far less electricity and last longer.
Your washing machine uses most of its energy just heating water.
Newer appliances are generally more energy efficient.
Use a smart meter to keep an eye on how much energy you're using.
Put a reminder on your calendar when your deal's coming to an end. Compare suppliers to see if you could save.
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Page last reviewed: 15 September 2023
Page reviewed by John Fitzsimons