Over 4,600 people from across the region, joined together in a bid to get a better deal on their energy bills.

During the two week switching period, 699 residents switched to a cheaper tariff. Those who switched have benefitted from an average saving of £110 a year.
Two people saved over £1,000 and five others saved over £500.

In total the Liverpool City Region collective switch saved local residents £76,435 on their energy bills.

Scheme switching partner, energyhelpline successfully negotiated several different offers from energy suppliers. Scottish Power, Npower, The Co-operative Energy and Good Energy all made offers, with up to £50 cashback against their energy tariffs. The offers included a variable tariff; fixed tariffs, quarterly billing, and an offer for customers with prepayment meters. These special offers were available for a limited period from 3rd June to 14th June 2013.

The Mayor of Liverpool, Joe Anderson, who leads on low carbon issues for the City Region, said: “It’s great that we’ve been able to put so much money back into the pockets of local residents. It shows that by working together in this way, we can make a difference. Those who didn’t register for the collective switch have not missed out. We’re going to run another collective switch later in the year and we hope even more people will get involved and see how much they could save on their energy bills.”

Organisers, Energy Projects Plus, along with partners Halton Council, Knowsley Council, Liverpool City Council, Sefton Council and Wirral Council are planning another collective switch, due to take place in early Autumn.

Those interested in taking part in the next Liverpool City Region Collective Switch can register their details on www.LCRenergyswitch.co.uk or call Energy Projects Plus on freephone 0800 043 0151.

Over 4,500 residents have joined the Liverpool City Region Collective Switch to get a better deal on their energy bills.

Offers are now in from energy suppliers and there’s something for everyone. Householders are invited to have a look at the offers and see how much they could save.

The level of response enabled scheme switching partner, energyhelpline to negotiate several different deals to suit the different needs of the whole group.

Offers were made by Scottish Power, Npower, The Co-operative Energy and Good Energy and include a variable tariff; a range of fixed tariffs with options to fix for one, two or three years; a green tariff; an offer for customers paying by quarterly billing, and an offer for customers with prepayment meters. Some of these are early bird offers which end on Friday 7^th June. All other offers end on Friday 14^th June.

The Mayor of Liverpool, Joe Anderson, who leads on low carbon issues for the City Region, said: “We’re really pleased with the level of response we’ve had to the scheme. This is an opportunity for a lot of people in the Liverpool City Region to save money on their energy bills, and I hope that everyone who joined the scheme is able to benefit from one of the offers.”

There’s still time to join the collective switch until the offers close on 14^th June. You can see the offers as part of a full market comparison, and generate a personalised quotation to see how much you could save, by visiting www.LCRenergyswitch.co.uk.  Alternatively, you can call energyhelpline on 0800 902 0415 or 01622 845 594 to speak to an expert energy advisor.

The City Region Collective Switch team will be outside Clayton Square shopping centre on Thursday 30^th May. They will be providing free advice about how to save money on your energy bills, plus, anyone who joins the collective switch at the event will be entered into a prize draw to win a Garmin Sat Nav! We hope to see you there.

Householders from across the region are invited to join the 2,000 people who have already signed up to the Liverpool City Region (LCR) Collective Switch to save on their energy bills.

Organised by Wirral-based charity, Energy Projects Plus, together with the Liverpool City Region local authorities, the scheme aims to reduce people’s energy bills by using collective buying power to negotiate cheaper tariffs from energy suppliers.

Anyone can join the LCR Collective Switch, regardless of current supplier or payment methods – you don’t even have to live in the Liverpool City Region. Those who have never switched their energy supplier or who haven’t switched in the last 12 months are likely to benefit most. The scheme aims to make it safer and easier to switch supplier and householders could typically save £189 per year on their energy bills.

The period of registration, when people can opt to join the collective switch, closes on the 3rd June 2013. By registering their details, householders will help give weight to the scheme by increasing its bulk buying power. They also need to register in order to receive information about, and benefit from, the tariffs that have been negotiated through the collective switch.

The LCR Collective Switch is backed by Halton Council, Knowsley Council, Liverpool City Council, Sefton Council and Wirral Council. It’s free to join and householders will be able to see how much they would save before they decide if they want to switch suppliers.

The Mayor of Liverpool, Joe Anderson, who leads on low carbon issues for the City Region, said: “We’re so pleased that 2,000 people have already joined the Liverpool City Region Collective Switch to save money on their energy bills. People in our region are concerned by rising fuel prices and this scheme could help people save hundreds of pounds a year simply by switching to a cheaper tariff. There’s nothing to lose and the more people that join, the better the deal we’ll be able to negotiate, so I would encourage everyone to join in and see how much they could save.”

Householders can join the collective switch by registering online at www.LCRenergyswitch.co.uk  or by calling the local Save Energy Advice Line on freephone 0800 043 0151, where residents can also get free and impartial help and advice about saving energy at home.

Householders from across the region are invited to join the Liverpool City Region

(LCR) Collective Switch to see how much they could save on their energy bills.

Organised by Wirral-based charity, Energy Projects Plus, together with the Liverpool City Region local authorities, the scheme aims to reduce people’s energy bills by using collective buying power to negotiate cheaper tariffs from energy suppliers.

Anyone can join the LCR Collective Switch, regardless of current supplier or payment methods. Those who have never switched their energy supplier or who haven’t switched in the last 12 months, are likely to benefit most from the collective switch. The scheme aims to make it safer and easier to switch supplier and householders could typically save £189 per year on their energy bills.

The period of registration, when people can opt to join the collective switch, is open from 15th April to 3rd June 2013. By registering their details, householders will help give weight to the scheme by increasing its bulk buying power. They also need to register in order to receive information about, and benefit from, the tariffs that have been negotiated through the collective switch.

The LCR Collective Switch is backed by Halton Council, Knowsley Council, Liverpool City Council, Sefton Council and Wirral Council. It’s free to join and householders will be able to see how much they would save before they decide if they want to switch suppliers.

The Mayor of Liverpool, Joe Anderson, who leads on low carbon issues for the City Region, said: “This is a great opportunity for the people of the Liverpool City Region to join together and collectively benefit from reduced energy bills. We know that people in our region are concerned by rising fuel prices. This scheme could help people save hundreds of pounds a year simply by switching to a cheaper tariff. There’s nothing to lose, so I would encourage
everyone to join in and see how much they could save by collectively switching.”

Householders can join the collective switch by registering online at www.LCRenergyswitch.co.uk or by calling the local Save Energy Advice Line on freephone 0800 043 0151, where residents can also get free and impartial help and advice about saving energy at home.

The Warmer Wirral team has a great gift for Wirral residents this Christmas – more funding for free insulation that could mean a warmer home this winter! The scheme has received additional funding from British Gas , enabling Wirral residents to have insulation installed right up to  February 2013.

While other discounted insulation schemes offered by utility companies are now closed to general applications Wirral homeowners and private tenants can still get their home insulated for free. There is still time to have a survey before Christmas and the insulation can then be installed quickly and easily in January.

Peter Owen, Chief Executive of local charity Energy Projects Plus said: “It’s great news to have received the additional funding from British Gas. Despite us helping over 18,000 residents so far some still think it is not free for them, but I say get in touch and let us show you that it is.”

To find out more call the Wallasey based advice line on 0800 043 0151 or visit www.warmerwirral.org.uk

Lofty the polar bear has been giving out free insulation in Wirral. Interested in finding out more about this fabulous offer supported by Wirral Council and British Gas and administered by Energy Projects Plus, then click on this link and visit the Warmer Wirral Website.