Different Types of Gas and Electricity Deals
There are many different gas and electricity tariffs on the market. Which ones are available to you will depend on your area and the sort of meter you have in your home. The following are the main types of gas and electricity tariffs you are most likely to come across.
Dual fuel tariffs are when the same company supplies both your gas and electricity. They are often a less expensive choice than receiving both gas and electricity from separate energy providers. British Gas offer very competitive rates with their dual fuel option.
Fixed price gas and electricity deals give you peace of mind with a set price for a specified time period. You are taking a chance with this type of tariff, because while you will certainly be grateful for your fixed rate if the prices go up, you could also be stuck paying over the odds if they go down.
Pre-payment meters can be useful for customers on a tight budget because they work by paying in advance for gas and electricity, avoiding any risk of being landed with a big bill. However, the gas and electricity prices can sometimes be higher for this type of meter. If you have a pre-payment meter and you want to change to an ordinary meter, contact your supplier.
Economy 7 is a price plan where you have a special electricity meter and get separate rates for electricity used during the day and night. As electricity demand diminishes during the night, this type of meter will ensure cheaper electricity during night hours.
Increasingly, green energy tariffs are becoming available where the electricity you buy is generated by environmentally sustainable methods. This includes wind power, solar energy and hydroelectric energy sources.
If a green energy supplier is not available in your area, another environmentally responsible option is carbon neutral gas and electricity. Even major providers are looking for greener products, and British Gas now has a carbon neutral dual fuel tariff that could save you money and the environment.
If you want to find out more about the products and tariffs available where you live, try looking online. There are numerous price comparison websites that are excellent for finding out about the latest deals.
On average British Gas are the cheapest electricity suppliers in the United Kingdom. To get an electricity quote from British Gas