Confused while choosing your electricity provider? Read on to ease your efforts

More than a dozen energy companies may be operation around your city

. Most of them would be offering gas and electricity both (duel fuel) while others might be dedicated suppliers of either gas or electricity. As we all know that the prices of electricity differ with different electricity companies. Thus a big advantage of having so many companies in this segment of energy supply is that a customer can easily find the cheapest option among the leading players and reduce their spending on electricity billing by switching their electricity suppliers.

Do you have a fair idea of your overall electricity usage?

Before getting in to any deal you should have a fair idea about the details. Likewise for any electricity deal, you must have a fair idea of your electricity usage. Best to start with previous electricity bills for gathering this information. Then you can refine it further as per your needs.

Does the company include standing energy charges included in their billing?

All of us look for the lowest number in price however, most of us overlook the - next to it which reads terms and conditions apply. So when looking through the pricing, look for 'standing energy charges'. Companies that do not have this charge usually cost more per unit of electricity in comparison to companies that offer lower cost per unit but include a 'standing energy charge'. For an average household, both end up costing about the same but for higher electricity usage, the absence of 'standing energy charge' makes the bill more cost effective.

Does the company offer you 24 x 7 free customer support?

Most electricity companies now offer various new features that you can use to get discounts and concessions. However, 24 x 7 customer support that is free of cost is something you should always look for and never ignore. Features that you should look for include

Online payment system that is reliable and works.

Online account management system where you can choose your plans and add ons and features etc.

'Green' option where you get electricity produced from renewable energy sources.

Duel fuel offerings where a single company provides you both gas as well as electricity. This not only gets you more discount but also the ease of dealing with one company for all your needs.

Direct debit facility which often gets you extra discounts too.

Fixed price models

So, if you pay attention to the points mentioned above and carefully compare offerings from various companies then it will be very easy to choose an electricity supplier that is best suited for your needs.

Confused while choosing your electricity provider? Read on to ease your efforts

By: Tony (OM Visions)

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