The cold winter months lay ahead of us which could be something of a worry to those panicking about the cost of their energy bills
. There are millions of Britons currently living in fuel poverty, estimated at around 6 million, and that figure is expected to rise as the cost of energy follows suit.
A key way of ensuring that you get charged for exactly the amount of energy you use is by checking that you are on the correct energy tariff, a job best done now before the cold snap well and truly hits us all. The best way of finding this out is to thoroughly study your energy bill and get to understand it better.
Then you should get onto one of the many online comparison sites where you can investigate the many tariffs available to you. There are also sites out there that contain an energy saving calculator that you can use to work out if you are paying the right amount on your energy bills and find the best possible deal.
More often than not you will find that you can save money simply by taking out an online tariff as several suppliers offer discounts to those who purchase on the net rather than over the phone. It may also work in your favour to opt for a dual-fuel tariff that deals with both your gas and electricity, instead of taking out separate packages. Paying by direct debit can also help you save some extra pennies.
Some energy companies will offer a range of fixed tariffs that usually tie you in for a certain amount of time but these can be beneficial for those seeking a tariff that will provide them stability in terms of the cost of their bills. During the fixed-term period your bill will remain at the same price and not be subject to the many ups and downs you associate with fuel costs.
Many energy companies estimate the amount of energy homeowners use due to them failing to provide them with a regular meter reading. By supplying your energy supplier with a reading every few weeks you are more likely to get a bill that more accurately reflects the amount of energy you and your family are consuming so that you never get overcharged.
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