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May 31, 2011

Co-operative Energy now cheapest offline energy supplier in the Midlands area

Co-operative Energy is now officially the cheapest offline energy supplier for those paying by monthly direct debit living in the Midlands area after providing customers with a whopping 14% price cut on their electricity bills.

With an average cost of £954.35* for those taking paper bills it can be further reduced by accepting an online option resulting in a cost of £942.35*, unfortunately it then loses its competitive edge and ScottishPower comes in with their Online Energy Saver 14 tariff.

Whist energy prices are slowly creeping up it has been a long time since we have seen a supplier reduce costs by 14%.

So if you live in Birmingham, Gloucester, Hereford, Worcester or Wolverhampton and prefer to receive your bills by post today is the time to transfer energy supplier.

To find out if this tariff is the best one for you we would recommend that you use one of the links below or call our energy hotline on 0800 849 7077 (01259 220 000 for those with free mobile minutes too!)

To compare gas and electricity click here

To compare electricity only click here

*Based on a standard domestic profile of 3,300 kWhs of electricity and 16,500 kWhs of gas per annum

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May 24, 2011

E.ON launches E.ON Fixed Price 5

E.ON, has today (TUESDAY) launched a new fixed price energy product that offers customers peace of mind and price stability until 1 July 2013.

The introduction of E.ON Fixed Price 5 means that customers will be protected against rising energy prices for the next two winters and beyond.

E.ON Fixed Price is available to customers selecting either electricity only or dual fuel (gas and electricity)

Payment must be either be by monthly direct debit or prompt cash cheque.

The key features of E.ON Fixed Price 5 are:

  • Prices are fixed until 1st July 2013
  • Tesco Clubcard points are available if you collect these
  • No early termination fees apply, which means that you are not tied into the tariff.

Energylinx would encourage any customer considering the tariff to carry out a full comparison using its free and 100% impartial service to ensure that E.ON Fixed price 5 is the best tariff for you.

You can do this either by calling 0800 849 7077 or by using one of the links below:

To compare gas and electricity click here

To compare electricity only click here

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May 19, 2011

British Gas launch WebSaver 12

British Gas has today launched WebSaver 12.

WebSaver 12 offers customers to benefit from a discounted price against British Gas standard tariff rates until 30th September 2012. As with so many competitive tariffs launched in recent months this one does come with early termination fees should you leave the tariff before 1st October 2012.

Energylinx has launched WebSaver 12 across it entire network and would encourage every householder to compare energy prices to see just how much they can save.

Changing energy supplier is very easy these days and the savings can amount to hundreds of pounds. Tariffs like British Gas WebSaver 12 are worthwhile if you wish the flexibility of a non fixed tariff but like the idea of a discounted energy rate.

In terms of its price positioning the WebSaver 12 tariff from British Gas achieves 1st place when considering a standard consumption, paying by monthly direct debit across the distribution regions of London Electricity, Manweb, Northern Electric, Scottish Hydro-Electric, ScottishPower, Seeboard, SWALEC and SWEB

To compare gas and electricity click here

To compare electricity only click here

To compare gas only click here

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May 11, 2011

Domestic energy prices are falling

How can that be we hear you ask, as the money that you have been paying your energy supplier will have almost definitely increased in the last two years.

However let us have a look at the figures that the industry and government use when talking about domestic energy prices.

Pre January this year we used a standard consumption figure for an average customer of 20,500 kWhs of gas and 3,300 kWhs for electricity.

We now use 16,500 kWhs and 3,300 kWhs respectively.

So what does that mean in real terms?

If we look at what would have been quoted as an average spend on gas and electricity for an average consumer paying by monthly direct debit, averaged across all big six suppliers on their standard tariffs, averaged across the whole of the UK we come up with a figure of £1,147.57 back in May 2009.

If we look at the same analysis today the figure reduces to £1,032.34.

Great news, that means you are better off by nearly £115 per year.

Strange thing is that we have not found a customer who is spending less today than they were two years ago.

So where does that leave you, the consumer?

Our advice is switch now and switch fast. Wholesale gas prices are definitely on the way up and without doubt suppliers will have no choice but make some radical increases very soon. Overnight we have seen one supplier take a capped deal and whilst offering the same service increase the cost for customers joining today as opposed to yesterday by 10.97% averaged across the UK.

To compare energy prices and try to save that £115 click here
Or call us on 0800 849 7077 today

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May 10, 2011

British Gas launch OnlineSaver 4

British Gas has today launched OnlineSaver 4 and removed OnlineSaver 3 from the market.

OnlineSaver 4 provides the customer with a 4% discount versus British Gas Standard rates until 31st October 2012, at which point customers will be moved onto another product or to British Gas standard tariff rates.

The tariff is only available to customers taking the EnergySmart proposition option

There are no cancellation fees

Energylinx has launched the tariff across its network with immediate effect.

To find out if OnlineSaver4 is the best tariff for your home please use the links below or call Energylinx on 0800 849 7077.

To compare gas and electricity click here

To compare electricity only click here

To compare gas only click here

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May 9, 2011

Npower launch Go-Fix 6

Npower has launched Go-Fix6 with effect from 9th May 2011.

Go-Fix 6 is a new online fixed npower product designed to give Monthly Direct Debit customers security and peace of mind through fixed energy prices. It offers both dual and single fuel customers fixed prices until 31 July 2012 if you manage your account online. A £20 cancellation fee per fuel may apply if you change tariff or supplier before this date.

Click here to find out if Go-Fix6 is the best tariff for your circumstances.

Key Facts of Go-Fix6:
* Go-Fix 6 is available for sale from 09 May 2011until 31 July 2011.

* Energy prices will be fixed at the price set at the launch of the product until 31 July 2012.

* For the average dual fuel direct debit customer, the charges are 3.8% lower on an annual basis when compared with npower's standard (off-line) variable tariff, until 31 July 2012. Annual charges for other customers including those taking only one fuel will vary and may be higher than standard.

* Available to new and existing Dual Fuel and Single Fuel customers paying by Monthly Direct debit.

* Customers must manage their account online.

* A termination fee of £20 per fuel may apply if a customer wishes to leave the product tariff before 31 July 2012.

* At the end of the fixed period customer will revert to standard online prices for their area unless they agree to be placed on another suitable npower product.

* IGT Charges of £31.50 per annum are charged where the customer is connected via an IGT network.

At the same time Go-Fix5 has been withdrawn from sale. Originally planned to be available until 31st May the launch of Go-Fix6 has meant that Go-Fix 5 is no longer available to new customers.

As with any tariff launch Energylinx would encourage users to compare their own requirements across the entire energy market, either by calling us on 0800 849 7077 or be using the links below:

To compare gas and electricity click here

To compare electricity only click here

To compare gas only click here

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May 6, 2011

Green Energy UK increase electricity prices

Green Energy UK has today released new prices for their Deep Green and Pale Green Tariffs. The prices are applicable from 1st May and on average across the UK the increase is 1.42% (ranging from a 3.89% decrease to a 10.60% increase) on the Deep Green Tariff and 3.89% (ranging from a 4.07% decrease to a 11.87% increase) on the Pale Green Tariff.

Worst hit by the increase are those customers living in the Manweb region and those best off with a decrease are those in the Southern Region.

As with any change of price Energylinx would recommend that customers continually check their tariffs to ensure that there is nothing better on the market for them.

The simplest way to so this is to use our online service or call Energylinx on 0800 849 7077

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ScottishPower launch cashback on energy transfers

With immediate effect from today 6th May 2011, ScotttishPower is offering all customers a £20 per service cahsback on any energy transfer arranged through Energylinx or any Energylinx partner.

The cashback applies to all tariffs with the exception of Online Energy Saver 14.

The cashback payment will be paid directly to you by Energylinx following completion of your transfer to ScottishPower. Payment is likely to be around 4 - 6 weeks from the date of your transfer.

To arrange a free comparison call Energylinx on 0800 849 7077 or log onto www.energylinx.co.uk

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