One thing that is consistent whether you rent or own your own home, is that you have to pay bills. That’s assuming you don’t live somewhere where bills are included of course! Even then sometimes you may have to contribute towards them in one way or another.

Since you have to pay these bills, it makes sense to try and get them as cheap as possible.

Unlike things like food, clothes and electrical goods, paying less for your energy doesn’t mean it’ll be lower quality. Cheaper energy doesn’t mean that electric won’t light your house as brightly, or your gas won’t heat your house the same way. It just means you get exactly the same ‘product’ for less money.

Many financial advice experts will tell you that switching your energy supplier is a great way to save yourself money. This is something that has become very simple to do in the last few years with the invention of ‘Price Comparison Websites’ and even the energy companies themselves providing comparison services.


Here are some of our favourites :

Beat That Quote - a new site that claims to be 'the UKs fastest growing comparison site. Offers comparisons on all utilities

British Gas - Yep, even British Gas will compare its prices for you

Compare The Market - Known for Insurance but also compare Utilities and no Meerkats in sight!