Online Energy Rate Calculator

How our service works

When your fuel bills are soaring, you need to be able to compare all the electricity and gas supply companies with ease.

There are so many bewildering tariffs, zones and rates that the whole process is mind boggling.

We are proud to offer the finest online comparison service there is.

There are no hidden charges at all with our energywatch service, you have nothing to loose and stand to save up to £300 per year on your current energy bills, that could mean saving £1500 over five years!

Our rate calculator is approved by Energywatch, the energy consumers official watchdog and we offer a telephone helpline (Mon-Fri 8am-8pm)

Compare all the electricity and gas providers in one place.

All the tariffs, from all the suppliers are fed into our database.

All you need to do is to enter a few details about your current supplier and we will show you how much you can save by switching to an alternative company.

What details do I need to switch?

• Generally, just your postcode and some basic details-such as usage or monthly/quarterly spend figures (however, if these are not available it is still possible to use the site with our usage estimator).

You can save up to £300 on your current energy bills!

• If you choose to switch, we take care of all the formalities for you. Our support staff are there to help, should you have any questions about switching (Mon-Fri 8am-8pm)

How does the process for transferring suppliers work?

• Choose the supplier that offers the best deal using our energyhelpline calculator.
  Look up information about all the suppliers and tariffs on the results screen and you can search by price, service rating and green tariffs .
  Once you have chosen your new supplier you can provide us with the details that will form the basis of your contract. These are forwarded to the new supplier who will arrange the switch.
  We will send you an email to confirm the details of the switch and a contact point for your new supplier.
  Within a month you should be given a supply transfer date by your new supplier and on this day you should take a meter reading and submit it to your new supplier-this is passed on to your old supplier so that they can arrange your final bill.

Will there be any interruption to my supply?

• No. There will be no interruption whatsoever. There is no need to change any meters, wires or pipes - your new supplier will use the same ones as your old supplier. The only changes that you will notice will be a lower bill and / or improved customer service from your new supplier.

What are service ratings and how are they calculated?

• Our quality service ratings provide an excellent guide to the level of service that a supplier provides. The service ratings are represented by stars:
  1 Star-Poor,
  2 Stars-Below Average,
  3 Stars-Average,
  4 Stars-Good,
  5 Stars-Very Good.
• The ratings are calculated from complaint levels received from Energywatch, call centre hours, availability of Internet services and special offers. Deductions are made for recent fines from OFGEM.

To switch to a new supplier do I need to contact my old supplier?

• No, your new supplier will organise your transfer from your old supplier. You should, however, ensure that your new supplier receives a final meter reading from you so that they can organise a final bill with your old supplier. Please note that your old supplier may contact you to try to get you to change your mind.

If I want to switch to a Direct Debit tariff do I need to have my bank details online?

• No, you can request a paper Direct Debit form which will be sent to you by your new supplier. You can then fill out your bank details and return it to them in your own time. However, we would recommend that you complete Direct Debit forms online on our secure servers, as this will save you time in the long run.

How does this free service make money; surely you don't work for nothing?

• All electricity and gas price comparison services receive a commission from the new supplier for finding them a new customer, this funds our services.

I want to save as much money as possible; how should I go about it?

• Simple. Find out what you currently pay for your gas and or electricity in a typical year and which tariff you are on with your current supplier. Enter your details into the calculator and submit your search with the default settings. Your cheapest supplier will be returned to you at the top of the results table.

I'm not sure who my current supplier is; how do I find out?

• Look for recent bills - the supplier name will be on there. Otherwise, to find out who your current gas supplier is, you can contact the Meter Point Number Helpline on 0870 608 1524. To find out who your current electricity supplier is, you can contact your landlord or letting agency or your regional electricity supplier eg. London Electricity - you can find their phone number in the phone book, on the web or from directory enquiries.

If I do not know what my current spend is can I still use the calculator?

• Use the High, Medium and Low usage levels on the input screen. Your usage will roughly equate to the size of your property. Small flats are generally low users, larger flats and houses medium users and large houses high users. If you only use gas for cooking you should enter low user for gas.

What is a gas meter (or MPRN) number and how do I find it?

• Your MPRN (Meter Point Reference Number) is the unique identifying number of the Gas meter at your property. It is a 10 digit number, sometimes referred to as an "M" number, and can be found on your gas bill (generally on the back of the bill). If you can't locate your MPRN on the back of your gas bill or on your meter, you can call the Meter Number Helpline on
  0870 608 1524. If you sign up with us, we have a special system on the site which looks up your meter number automatically from 90% of UK addresses.

What is an electricity meter (or MPAN) number and how do I find it?

• Your MPAN is the unique identifying number of the Electricity meter at your property. It is often referred to as a "Supply Number" or "S" number, and it can be found on your electricity bill (generally on the back of the bill). If you can't locate your number, you should contact your current electricity supplier. We have a special system on the site which looks up your meter number automatically from 90% of UK addresses.

With energywatch approval, you can rest assured that we offer the best online comparison service in the market.