Some energy tariffs have rates that are either fixed or discounted for a certain period of time.
When your tariff end date comes around, it's important that you take action, otherwise you could end up out of pocket.
What should I do if my energy tariff is ending?
When your energy tariff or discount is about to end, you should get a letter from your supplier giving you a warning and telling you what they are going to do with your account.
Read this letter carefully - in some cases you could be automatically 'rolled-over' onto a new tariff unless you tell your supplier otherwise.
The tariff may be your supplier's 'standard' plan, an online plan or a fixed plan. This may not be right for you because:
- standard plans are among the most expensive in the market,
- the online plan you're given may not be the most competitive for you,
- online and fixed plans sometimes come with an exit fee that means you have to pay if you decide you want to switch.
When you've got this letter, come to uSwitch and compare all available energy plans to find the best deal for you. You can either use the tariff that's ending or the tariff that your supplier wants to switch you to to do your comparison. Just remember to use the number of kWh you use in an year so that you get the most accurate result.
If you decide to switch, you need to get your timing right - if you leave it too late you could already have been rolled onto a new tariff with an exit fee.
Check your terms and conditions or speak to your supplier to find out when you can switch without the risk of a penalty charge.
How do I find out when my energy tariff is ending? Back to top ↑
Take a look at the tables below for a list of tariffs that are ending in the next few months:
Fixed plans
| Supplier | Plan | End date |
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Fixed S@ver | 31st March 2012 |
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EON Fixed Price 5 | 1st July 2013 |
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Age UK Fixed Price July 2013 | 1st July 2013 |
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EON Fixed Price April 2013 | 1st April 2013 |
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EON Fixed Price Saver April 2013 | 1st April 2013 |
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iSave Fixed Price V1 | 31st March 2013 |
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Go Fix 5 | 31st May 2012 |
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Price Fix 5 March 20112 | 31st March 2012 |
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Fixed Saver June 2013 | 31st May 2012 |
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Fixed Saver June 2013 NSC | 31st May 2012 |
| SSE | Price Fix 5 March 2012 | 31st August 2014 |
Discounted plans
| Supplier | Plan | End date | Plan details | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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OnlineSaver 3 with EnergySmart | 30 Apr 2012 | 4% discount against standard prices until 30th April 2012 | |
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OnlineSaver 3 with EnergySmart and Energy Extra 50 | 30 Apr 2012 | 4% discount against standard prices until 30th April 2012 | |
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WebSaver 12 | 30 Sep 2012 | Guaranteed 6% discount against standard British Gas prices until 30th September 2012 | |
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WebSaver 12 with EnergyExtra 50 | 30 Sep 2012 | Guaranteed 6% discount against standard British Gas prices until 30th September 2012 | |
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OnlineSaver 4 with EnergySmart | 31 Oct 2012 | 4% discount against standard prices until 31st October 2012 | |
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OnlineSaver 4 with EnergySmart | 31 Oct 2012 | 4% discount against standard prices until 31st October 2012 | |
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WebSaver 11 | 31 May 2012 | Guaranteed 6% discount against standard British Gas prices until 31st May 201 | |
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WebSaver 11 | 31 May 2012 | Guaranteed 6% discount against standard British Gas prices until 31st May 201 | |
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WebSaver 11 with EnergyExtra 50 | 31 May 2012 | Guaranteed 6% discount against standard British Gas prices until 31st May 201 | |
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Online S@ver 9 | 30 Jun 2012 | At least 2% discount to EDF Standard prices until the end of June 2012. | |
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Energy Discount Plan v4 | 30 Jun 2012 | Guarantee a discount of 2.5% on Standard Electricity and Gas prices until at least the end of June 2012 | |
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Online S@ver 12 | 30 Sep 2012 | At least 2% discount to EDF Standard prices until the end of September 2012 | |
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Energy Discount Plan v5 | 30 Dec 2012 | Guarantee a discount of 2.5% on Standard Electricity and Gas prices until at least the end of December 2012 | |
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Online S@ver 8 | 30 Mar 2012 | At least 2% discount to EDF Standard prices until the end of March 2012. Guaranteed whether Standard prices go up or down | |
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E.ON SaveOnline 6 | 1 Jun 2012 | Minimum of 6% discount against E.ON Energy plan rates until the 1st June 2012 | |
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E.ON SaveOnline 5 | 1 Apr 2012 | Minimum of 6% discount against E.ON Energy plan rates until the 1st April 2012 | |
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E.ON SaveOnline 7 | 1 Jul 2012 | Minimum of 6% discount against E.ON Energy plan rates until the 1st July 2012 | |
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Football Saver 3 | 30 Apr 2012 | Prices guaranteed to be 7% below our Standard tariff until 30th April 2012 | |
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Sign Online 22 | 30 Jun 2012 | Guaranteed 2% discount against npower's standard plan until 30th June 2012 | |
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Price Protector | 31 Aug 2012 | Prices capped until 31st August 2012 | |
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Sign Online 21 | 31 Mar 2012 | Guaranteed discount against npower's standard plan until 31st March 2012 | |
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Sign Online 23 | 6 Nov 2012 | Guaranteed 2% discount against standard offline variable until 6th November 2012 | |
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Online Energy Saver 15 Dual Fuel | 30 Nov 2012 | Prices will remain 16.4% below standard rates until 30th November 2012 | |
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Online Energy Saver 14 | 31 Aug 2012 | Guaranteed to remain a minimum 2% cheaper than standard ScottishPower monthly Direct Debit prices until 31st August 2012 | |
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Online Energy Saver 13 | 30 Apr 2012 | Guaranteed to remain a minimum 2% cheaper than standard ScottishPower monthly Direct Debit prices until 30th April 2012 | |
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Online Fixed Saver December 2012 | 30 Nov 2012 | Prices fixed 13.9% below ScottishPower standard monthly Direct Debit prices as of 1st August 2011 | |
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ScottishPower Direct October 2012 | 30 Sep 2012 | Variable tariff - will remain at least 1% below ScottishPower standard rates until 30th September 2012 | |
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Online Energy Saver 16 | 31 Dec 2012 | Prices will remain 11.9% below standard rates until 31st December 2012 | |
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Online Fixed Saver November 2012 | 31 Oct 2012 | Prices fixed 5% below ScottishPower 1st August 2011 standard monthly Direct Debit prices |
I've compared prices there's nothing cheaper - what should I do?
If your tariff was very competitive you may find that there's nothing that's cheaper on the market at the moment.
This doesn't mean that you shouldn't switch - your tariff is ending so you have to switch to a new one. Rather than looking for a big saving, look for a tariff that offers the lowest possible price.
What type of energy tariff should I switch to? Back to top ↑
If you're considering switching your gas and electricity, the cheapest plans are the online tariffs available from various suppliers. The advantages of these plans include:
- cheaper rates due to lower administration costs for the suppliers,
- extra discounts,
- accounts can be easily managed online, although some do still offer paper billing if you prefer,
- meter readings can be submitted online for more accurate billing.