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Uswitch comments on increase in number of consumers switching energy supplier

The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has today announced that more than £38 million was saved by 130,000 households switching energy supplier in one month of the Government’s ‘Power to Switch’ campaign.

Commenting on the new figures, Uswitch.com Director of Consumer Policy, Ann Robinson, says: “It’s fantastic to see more and more consumers tackling high energy costs head on by switching to more competitive deals. With over £340 a year difference between the cheapest tariff and the average big six standard deal, shopping around can significantly reduce sky-high bills.

“With more consumers switching, energy suppliers will have to up their game in order to attract and keep customers – by doing more to reduce prices and improve customer service.

“The success of DECC’s campaign underlines why increased consumer engagement in the energy market is at the heart of improving levels of competition.”

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Jason Wakeford

Phone: 0203 872 5612

Email: jason.wakeford@uswitch.com

Twitter: @UswitchPR

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