Supplier Switching time list
Energy Switching Times
A couple of years ago it took two months to switch energy providers as the process was very drawn out. However this switching time has now reduced considerably for some energy suppliers due to new government legislation and Ofgem guidelines. It’s an amazing time to switch, have a look at the switching process and save money from your bills as quickly as possible.
Reading the bill
You should read your bill properly and in detail. Whilst it may seem like a hard task, it is surprisingly quite easy once you know the jargon and energy numbers. The bill includes the contract you have with the supplier and it outlines your current tariff or plan. The tariff information will include the tariff name, the type of deal, the end date of the plan and more importantly when you can exit the plan and if there is any exit fees.
Switching Limitations
The energy supplier can stop from switching if you are in a contract, but in all cases you have the option to pay the exit fees and switch to a better supplier. Furthermore, if you are in debt with your current supplier then you will need to check if the new supplier will allow you to switch the debt. If the new supplier disagrees, you will have to clear your energy debt before proceeding to the new energy supplier.
Switching Times
The following details are correct as of January 2016.
| No | Energy Supplier | Switching time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Better Energy | 17 days |
| 2 | British Gas | 17 days |
| 3 | Co-Op | 4-6 weeks |
| 4 | Ecotricity | 17 days | 5 | EDF | 17 days | 6 | EON | 17 days |
| No | Energy Supplier | Switching time |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Extra Energy | 5-6 weeks |
| 8 | First Utility | 17 days |
| 9 | Good Energy | 17 days |
| 10 | Green Star | 3 weeks |
| 12 | npower | 17 days |
| 12 | Ovo | 4-8 weeks |
