Offers are now in for the Merseyside Collective Switch with an exclusive offer being negotiated for those who registered to take part.

Over 10,000 people have now registered for the Merseyside Collective Switch to get a better deal on their energy bills, which has led to an attractive offer being secured.

The winning tariff is from EDF Energy and is a 1 year fixed tariff, with average savings of £256 a year for the average direct debit customer. It is currently the cheapest on the market.

Those who have registered for this, or previous rounds of the Merseyside Collective Switch can access the exclusive offer tariff.

This winning tariff is available as part of a full market comparison, so participants can compare how much they could save and switch to any tariff on the market to find the deal that’s right for them. The scheme’s switching partner, energyhelpline, are on hand to make the switching process easy.

So far, the Merseyside Collective Switch has helped local people save over £1 million on their energy bills. The last Collective took place in March with those who switched benefiting from average savings of £311 a year on their energy bills.

The scheme is organised by local charity, Energy Projects Plus, together with the six Merseyside local authorities. It aims to reduce people’s energy bills through negotiating cheaper tariffs from energy suppliers and making it easier for people to switch.

The exclusive tariff is only available until midnight on Tuesday 29^th November, so if you have registered for this round or any of our previous switching rounds, don’t delay switch today.

If you didn’t register in time, you can still do a full market comparison at www.energyhelpline.com/lcrcollectiveswitch, or call the Save Energy Advice Line on 0800 043 0151 for information on other support available to help reduce your energy bills.

A special event is being held in the Garden Quarter, Chester, to help residents find out how they could save money on their energy bills this winter.

The Save Energy, Save Money event will provide residents with an opportunity to meet with experts and discuss ways in which they can reduce their energy bills and keep their home warm during the colder months.

There will be advice stands from a variety of organisations covering everything from fire safety, debt and benefit advice to a range of interactive workshops and exhibits demonstrating simple actions you can take to reduce your energy bills.

Local environmental charity Energy Projects Plus will also be on hand to offer Garden Quarter residents a free home energy check which includes:

• Funding for new heating systems, heating repairs, insulation, draught proofing or new heating controls.
• Help to switch to a cheaper energy tariff, with average savings of £220 a year.
• Advice about avoiding damp and condensation, and the most cost effective way to use your heating.
• Benefits checks, support with Warm Homes Discount applications (a £140 credit from your energy supplier) and Priority Service Register support.

The home energy check service and the Save Energy, Save Money event have been promoted to Garden Quarter residents through a mailing in partnership with the Garden Quarter Association and Cheshire West and Chester Council.

Paul Brand has had his energy check and said: “Following the visit we were surprised but very grateful to learn that we were eligible for a grant of £600 towards a new boiler and heating controls, plus support installing loft insulation.”

Arnold Wilkes of the Garden Quarter Association and Transition Chester, has undertaken energy efficiency improvements to his home, improving its warmth and reducing his energy bills. He said: “After reducing my own energy bills, I thought I would try and help others improve the energy efficiency of their living accommodation. If you want to reduce your energy costs then come along to our energy exhibition on 29^th October to find out what you can do”.

Councillor Bob Rudd for the Garden Quarter said: “I am pleased to have helped the residents develop the Garden Quarter Community Plan which highlighted the high number of properties in the area with fuel poverty. We hope that local residents will take advantage of the help that can be provided and through the Save Energy Save Money event.”

The Save Energy, Save Money event takes place on Saturday 29th October 2016, 10am to 1:00pm at Chester Blue Coat CE Primary School, Walpole Street, Chester, CH1 4HG

The registration deadline for the Merseyside Collective Switch has now been extended to the 31^st October.

The scheme has saved local people in excess of £1million on their energy bills through switching to a cheaper energy tariff, with average savings of £311.

Collective switching works by asking people to register their interest then uses collective buying power to negotiate exclusive tariffs from energy suppliers.

Residents will need to register before midnight on the 31^st October in order to access the exclusive collective switch offers tariffs negotiated for the group.

Over 7,000 people took part in the last round in March. Exclusive, market beating tariffs were negotiated for Merseyside residents including a fixed tariff from E.on, an offer for ‘payment on receipt of bill’ customers and a special deal for prepayment meter customers. Previous rounds of the switch have attracted exclusive offers from both the large and smaller suppliers, including British Gas, E.on, and Ovo.

In addition to the Collective Switch offer, participants are welcome to switch to any tariff on the market to find the deal that’s right for them, with tariffs shown against each other for comparison.

The scheme aims to make it easier to switch supplier, and advisors are on hand to offer free and impartial help every step of the way.

It’s free to join, and there is no obligation to switch once the offers are released.

Mr David Bailey registered for the last round of the Collective Switch on behalf of his 87 year old Mother, Margaret, who saved £1,067 through switching.

He said “I’m thrilled with the big savings made for my mother and think it’s great we are coming together as a community to get a cheaper deal on our energy bills. It was so simple and quick to do, I would recommend it to anyone.’’

Mayor of Liverpool, Joe Anderson said: “The Merseyside Collective Switch is a great scheme that is putting money back into the pockets of local people. We are thrilled to have reached this milestone figure of £1 million collectively saved so far. It demonstrates that by joining together, we can get a fairer deal from energy providers. I hope many more people join this round. If just 1 in 10 of you joined us we could have over £20m staying in local people’s pockets.”

Ellie Abernethy has managed the project since its launch three years ago. She said “One of the main aims of the Collective Switch is to make switching easier, especially for people who are nervous about switching, and those who don’t have internet access and can’t compare prices online. If you haven’t switched for more than 12 months, you may be on your supplier’s most expensive tariff. Even if you are a regular switcher, our winning tariffs are often market beating and therefore cheaper than you can find elsewhere. I hope everyone registers to find out how much they could save”.

In order to access the collective switch offers, residents must register before midnight on Monday 31st October.

To join the Collective Switch visit www.LCRenergyswitch.co.uk or call 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.

Make sure you’re a part of the Merseyside Collective Switch

The Merseyside Collective Switch has saved local people in excess of £1million on their energy bills through switching to a cheaper energy tariff.

The next round launches today. Residents will need to register before midnight on the 16^th October in order to access the exclusive collective switch offers tariffs.

Organised by local charity, Energy Projects Plus, in partnership with six Merseyside local authorities, the Merseyside Collective Switch was set up in 2013 to help local people to save money on their energy bills.

Collective switching works by asking people to register their interest then uses collective buying power to negotiate exclusive tariffs from energy suppliers.

To date, the scheme has delivered six rounds of collective switching. The last collective was the biggest yet, with over 7,000 people taking part and average savings of £311 a year.

Exclusive, market beating tariffs were negotiated for Merseyside residents including a fixed tariff from E.on, an offer for ‘payment on receipt of bill’ customers and a special deal for prepayment meter customers. Previous rounds of the switch have attracted exclusive offers from both the large and smaller suppliers, including British Gas, E.on, and Ovo.

In addition to the Collective Switch offer, participants are welcome to switch to any tariff on the market to find the deal that’s right for them, with tariffs shown against each other for comparison.

The scheme aims to make it easier and safer to switch supplier, and advisors are on hand to offer free and impartial help every step of the way.

It’s free to join, and there is no obligation to switch once the offers are released.

Mr David Bailey registered for the last round of the Collective Switch on behalf of his 87 year old Mother, Margaret, who saved £1,067 through switching.

He said “I’m thrilled with the big savings made for my mother and think it’s great we are coming together as a community to get a cheaper deal on our energy bills. It was so simple and quick to do, I would recommend it to anyone.’’

Mayor of Liverpool, Joe Anderson said: “The Merseyside Collective Switch is a great scheme that is putting money back into the pockets of local people. We are thrilled to have reached this milestone figure of £1 million collectively saved so far. It demonstrates that by joining together, we can get a fairer deal from energy providers. I hope many more people join this round. If just 1 in 10 of you joined us we could have over £20m staying in local people’s pockets.”

Ellie Abernethy has managed the project since its launch three years ago. She said “One of the main aims of the Collective Switch is to make switching easier, especially for people who are nervous about switching, and those who don’t have internet access and can’t compare prices online. If you haven’t switched for more than 12 months, you may be on your supplier’s most expensive tariff. Even if you are a regular switcher, our winning tariffs are often market beating and therefore cheaper than you can find elsewhere. I hope everyone registers to find out how much they could save”.

In order to access the collective switch offers, residents must register before midnight on Sunday 16^th October.

To join the Collective Switch visit www.LCRenergyswitch.co.uk or call 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.

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Beechwood Scouts, along with their families, have been out promoting the Warm and Healthy Homes scheme, as part of a campaign aiming to reduce energy costs for residents on the Beechwood estate.

       Pictured: Beechwood Scout Group

The team have been out publicising the British Gas Energy Trust Warm and Healthy Homes scheme which offers free home energy visits to residents.

The home energy visits include advice from an expert energy advisor on how to use heating systems effectively, how to avoid damp and condensation, help with switching to a cheaper energy tariff, help with benefits maximisation, applications to the priority service register and Warm Homes Discount and access to other support.

The project can also help fund energy efficient measures in some homes, such as replacement boilers, draught proofing and insulation and there are free LED lightbulbs, water saver packs and energy monitors available.

Free home energy visits are available to eligible householders across Wirral, Halton, St Helens, Sefton and Cheshire. In particular, people who have a health condition affected by cold, the elderly, and families with young children, could benefit most.

Wallasey based charity, Energy Projects Plus, manages the project and is working alongside Liverpool Housing Trust to bring this offer to homes in Beechwood.

To find out more about what’s on offer in Beechwood, come along to the Beechwood Community Event at Beechwood Chapel on Friday 15^th April from 1pm to 3pm.

To find out more about free home energy visits through the Warm and Healthy Homes scheme, call the Save Energy Advice Line on Freephone 0800 043 0151.

For 20 years, EPP have worked hard to alleviate the causes of fuel poverty.

This Fuel Poverty Awareness Day, we will be at The Venue, Huyton, providing advice to residents on how to keep warm and comfortable in their homes, and making sure they are on the best tariff.

Our Fuel Debt Advisors will also be out and about in the Wirral, providing support to customers with fuel debt. The Wirral Fuel Debt Advice Service can also support with funeral arears, water debt and funding towards white goods and boiler replacement.

As always, our Save Energy Advice Line will be providing expert impartial energy efficiency advice and referring residents across Merseyside and Cheshire to grants and schemes for additional support.

We will also be promoting our brand new project, Warm and Healthy Homes, which provides home visits to residents who are particularly vulnerable to cold living conditions, and delivers a range of personalised support which can include switching energy tariff, advice on using energy more efficiently, referrals for income maximisation support and funding for energy efficiency measures.

In addition, the Merseyside Collective Switch, managed by Energy Projects Plus, is currently open for switching. Over 7,000 Merseyside households are taking part in this current round. Those who registered are invited to switch to the exclusive market beating tariffs that have been negotiated for the group, with typical savings of £350 per year for a direct debit customer. Additional switching support is also available to those who missed out on the current round.

To find out more about what we do, or to access any of the support above, call the Save Energy Advice Line on 0800 043 0151 or visit www.epplus.org.uk

Offers are now in for the Merseyside Collective Switch and organisers are pleased to announce they have negotiated exclusive, market beating offers on behalf of Merseyside residents.

Over 7,000 local people have taken part in this round of the Merseyside Collective Switch to get a better deal on their energy bills, which has led to a range of attractive offers being secured from energy suppliers.

The winning tariff is from E.on with a 1 year fixed monthly direct debit at the average annual cost of £770. This exclusive market beating deal has average savings of £350 per household. E.on have also offered exclusive market beating tariffs for Economy 7 and Pay on Receipt of Bill customers. Deals have also been secured for prepayment customers with an offer from OVO Energy, and we are thrilled to have a winning Green Energy deal from OVO Energy.

The offers are available as part of a full market comparison, so householders can see how much they could save and choose the tariff that is best for them. The scheme’s switching partner, energyhelpline, are on hand to make the switching process easy.

The scheme is organised by local charity, Energy Projects Plus, together with the six Merseyside local authorities and Viridis. It aims to reduce people’s energy bills through negotiating cheaper tariffs from energy suppliers and making it easier for people to switch.

Switching levels are currently at their highest levels for four years, according to Ofgem. The Merseyside Collective Switch is proud to have been a part of movement to make switching easier, saving Merseyside residents over £760,000 off their fuel bills since its launch in 2013.

The offers are only available until Monday 14^th March so if you have registered for this round or any of our previous switching rounds, don’t delay switch today.

If you didn’t register in time, you won’t be able to switch to the exclusive offers tariffs, but you can still do a full market comparison at www.energyhelpline.com/lcrcollectiveswitch, or call the Save Energy Advice Line on 0800 043 0151 to request a call from a switching advisor.

The next round of the Merseyside Collective Switch is now open. Merseyside residents are invited to register their interest and see how much they could save on their energy bills through taking part.

Over 150,000 households have taken part in the Merseyside Collective Switch so far, and over £750,000 has been saved collectively by those who switched. Save up to £214 off your average yearly bill this winter by taking part.

Mr Stan Parker from Widnes took part in the collective switch and saved £341 a year on his energy bills. He said: “It was really quick and easy to switch through the Merseyside Collective Switch. I was provided with clear information and support every step of the way and I am thrilled to be saving such a significant amount on my fuel bills”.

The Switch Together, Save Together scheme is organised by local charity, Energy Projects Plus, alongside the six Merseyside local authorities and Viridis.

Collective switching works by asking people to register their interest then uses collective buying power to negotiate an exclusive tariff from energy suppliers. The exclusive tariff is only available to those who register for the collective switch. Previous rounds of the switch have attracted exclusive offers from both the large and smaller suppliers and some tariffs have been the best on the market.

In addition to the Collective Switch offer tariff, participants are welcome to switch to any tariff on the market to find the deal that’s right for them, with tariffs shown against each other for comparison.

The scheme aims to make it easier and safer to switch supplier, and advisors are on hand to offer free and impartial help every step of the way.

Peter Owen, Chief Executive of Energy Projects Plus said “As we hit the colder months, and our energy use increases, now is a great time to check if we are on the tariff best for us. The Collective Switch has been created to make checking as simple and straightforward as possible, with support available at all stages. I would encourage everyone to join in and see how much they could save.”

Residents are invited to register their interest in the collective switch by Sunday 14^th February in order to receive information about the exclusive tariffs. It’s free to join, and there is no obligation to switch once the offers are released.

To join the Merseyside Collective Switch simply register online at www.LCRenergyswitch.co.uk or call the local Save Energy Advice Line on Freephone 0800 043 0151, where free and impartial help and advice about saving energy at home is also available.

This round of the Merseyside Collective Switch has now come to an end. We would like to thank everyone who took part, with your help we have saved over £90,000 in this round of switching. Some exclusive tariff’s were secured with a winning 1 year fixed tariff from British Gas.

We were also thrilled to see a winning Green tariff from Green Star Energy.

Although this round has ended its never to late to check and switch to make sure you are on the cheapest tariff. You can switch today by visiting  energyhelpline’s website , but please note the exclusive offers are only available through taking part in our collective switching scheme.

However if you want to take part in another one of our safe, supported and hassle free Collective Switches don’t worry there will be another one in the Spring.

If you want to find out more about collective switching visit www.lCRenergyswitch.co.uk