Households across Britain are being urged to take action on their energy bills before the Christmas period, with a new deal offering significant savings and a substantial cashback incentive.
A Lucrative Switch for Winter
Price comparison site Uswitch is actively encouraging customers of major suppliers like British Gas, EON, Octopus, and Ovo to consider closing their accounts. The incentive is a market-leading offer from EDF that could put money back in people's pockets during the costly winter months.
By switching to the EDF Simply Fixed Nov26v10 tariff, priced at £1,599 a year for an average household, consumers can secure a rate that is £156 cheaper than the current Ofgem price cap of £1,755.
How to Claim Your 100 Free Hours
The deal's standout feature is the opportunity to claim the cost of 100 hours of electricity for free. This bonus is available to households with a smart meter who switch via Uswitch. The cash refund is promised to land in bank accounts before the new year, providing a timely financial boost.
Will Owen, an energy expert at Uswitch, commented on the offer, stating: "Energy prices are set to remain high through the winter, so it’s important that households are locking in lower rates to keep costs down as temperatures plummet."
Why You Should Act Now
This advice comes at a critical time. Ofgem, the energy regulator, has announced a surprise increase in the price cap, which will see the typical annual dual-fuel bill rise by £3 to £1,758 from January. This means standard variable tariffs, which millions are still on, are set to become even more expensive.
Owen strongly recommends that consumers who haven't fixed their energy deal in over a year should run a quick comparison. He emphasised that this EDF tariff is currently the cheapest deal available from a large supplier and represents a straightforward way to make immediate savings ahead of the colder season.
