Research published today by Ofgem reveals that 23% of consumers currently shop around for their energy as part of their winter to-do list. Commenting on the findings, Ann Robinson, Director of Consumer Policy at Uswitch.com, says: “Our research shows that seven in ten households went without heating at some point last winter to cut costs with over a third saying this affected their quality of life or health. The fact that only 23% of consumers say they will shop around for their energy as part of their winter checklist means that millions could be compromising on their health in order to get by.
“There is currently £300 difference between the cheapest and most expensive tariff on the market, so shopping around now will really make a difference to hard-pressed consumers before the cold weather starts to bite.”
Jason Wakeford
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Email: jason.wakeford@uswitch.com
Twitter: @UswitchPR
All research referred to above was conducted with the Uswitch.com Consumer Opinion Panel amongst 1,021 respondents in January 2014.
1. In response to: ‘Have you gone without heating this winter to keep your energy costs down?’ 50% said ‘occasionally’, 20% said ‘regularly’, 3% said ‘always’. This adds up to 73% who went without heating at some point this winter.
2. In response to: ‘Do you think you’re achieving the right balance this winter between keeping your home warm and managing costs?’ 36% said ‘No – the cutbacks I’m making are affecting my quality of life and/or health.’
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