Compare Energy Prices

By switching your current energy tariffs, you could save hundreds of pounds by switching to better energy tariff through Free Price Compare. We compare energy prices and available energy tariffs from the UK energy suppliers to find better energy deal for you. You might also switch away from your current supplier if you are not happy with their customer service or you can switch suppliers if you are looking for green energy tariff.

By switching dual fuel, you can save up to £505* on your gas and electricity bills. Gas only tariff you can save up to £253* and Electricity only tariff you can save up to £279*

* 10% of customer switched through Free Price compare saved £505 or more. By using same survey, more than 50% of switches saved £253 on gas only and £279 for Electricity only. Based on actual energy switch from 17/03/2019 to 17/06/2019.

Savings may vary depending on customer household habits and usages.

All you need is your recent energy bill from your energy provider. All of the required information can easily be found on energy bill. However, if you don’t have a bill, we can still help you by looking at your monthly spend.

For a reliable and accurate quote, you need to know below:

• Current energy supplier name
• Current energy tariff
• Current Energy usages in kWH or Monthly spend.

Usually, you can compare your energy prices within 4 minutes by using Free Price Compare. According to Ofgem figures, there are 70 active energy suppliers; Free Price Compare work with the largest suppliers in the industry and one search will generate results from the supplier we work with which means it’s very easy to compare energy prices with Free Price Compare compared to getting a quote with each energy supplier individually.

Once you have made an application to switch away from your current supplier, Free Price Compare will begin the process and carry out the communication your new supplier on your behalf, your new supplier will communicate with your existing supplier and deal with the switch process. All you will be asked for is to provide meter reading that will close down your previous account and open your new one. Usually energy switch can take up to 30 days to switch. Switching energy is hassle free with Free Price Compare.

No, your electricity and gas supply will remain as it is and you will never know the exact moment your supplier has changed. The only change you will notice will be your bill as they will come from new energy supplier.

• 1 Standard variable energy tariffs – the energy prices vary based on the wholesale energy price meaning your bill could go up or down throughout your supply.
• 2 Fixed rate energy tariffs - this is best for your peace of mind. Your energy prices will be fixed for a period you choose meaning your unit rate and standing charge will not change for the duration of the contract. Usually you can get a contract from 12 month to 60 months contract.
• 3 Green energy tariffs – green energy tariffs can be fixed or variable tariffs. Green energy means energy generated by using renewable sources such as solar plants and wind farms.

Dual fuel energy tariff means you get gas and electricity supply from one supplier and you’ll also get one energy bill too. Most energy supplier offer discount if you switch to a dual energy tariff. However, you can switch gas and electricity individually if you prefer different supplier and separate bills.

Switching your gas and electricity supply is really easy. All you need to do is answer few questions regarding your current energy supply than choose a tariff and supplier you would like to switch to.

Once the switch application has been completed the rest of paperwork is carried out by your new supplier.

It is ideal to pay any outstanding debts before the switch date. Otherwise your current supplier can stop your switch. If your debt is less than £200 then your energy switch should progress as usual and the money you owe to the previous supplier will be taken on the final bill unless you have agreed a payment plan with them.

If you are happy with your supplier and prices then it is possible that you can take your current energy deal with you – Just contact your supplier and let them know your new address.

When you are moving home you should take the following actions:

• Take a final meter reading on the day you are moving out
• Take a meter reading the day you move in to the new property
• Contact the existing supplier and check what tariffs you are on at the new property. Usually you will be on standard tariffs by default and they are one of the most expansive tariffs so it is recommended that you switch supplier or the tariff.

Yes, you can switch if you are directly paying your energy bills to a supplier. If you are paying your landlord for your energy bills then they will need to do the switch.

It depends on the supplier you are switching your energy to, but government incentives suggest that all suppliers must aim to install smart meter by 2020 in England, Wales and Scotland.

You can get smart meter if your supplier offers a smart meter installation or you can wait until they contact you regarding smart meter installation.

Yes you can switch FITs (feed in tariffs), we recommend that you check with supplier if they are happy to pay for your feed in tariff.

- FIT’s – means you’ll get paid for generating energy for you and selling excess energy to the national grid.

Energy prices can change depending on supply and demand in the wholesale energy market. If you are on variable tariff, your bills will go up and down with the wholesale market. If you don’t want your energy prices to be affected by the market change than your ideal tariff would be fixed rate energy tariff.