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Leicester & Leicestershire Councils to take on 'Big Six' energy firms by offering cheaper gas and electricity

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Councils to take on 'Big Six' energy firms by offering cheaper gas and electricity

By danjmartin  |  Posted: February 16, 2017

   

  

 

Councils to offer cheaper energy

 

Council bosses are set to front a new initiative they claim will offer homes cheaper energy bills than they could get from the 'Big Six' suppliers.

Leicester City Council and Leicestershire County Council have formed new energy supply partnership with a smaller energy firm they have so far declined to identify.

 

However, the councils insist the new arrangement will supply cheap, reliable energy to city and county residents.

The have suggested customers could save £150 a year on their bills compared to the major suppliers, the "Big Six" of which are British Gas, npower, SSE. E.ON, Scottish Power and EDF.

The councils said the new deal would be run on a not-for-profit basis, and help tackle fuel poverty by offering customers "affordable energy".

A council spokesman said: "Unlike many of the major national suppliers, the new energy supply partnership will be run locally on a not-for-profit basis, with an emphasis on offering low tariffs for domestic properties

"The new scheme will also focus on high-quality customer service, trustworthiness and making it easy for customers to switch to it. "Anyone who hasn't switched their energy provider in the last two years is likely to be able to save money by using the new service."

The council will be paid 50p for each customer who switches to the partnership and £1 for new dual-fuel transfers.

They say the money raised will go into marketing the scheme or will be ploughed back into customer discounts.

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Leicester assistant city mayor for energy and sustainability Councillor Adam Clarke said: "Many people across the city and county are probably paying over the odds for their energy bills with the big, national suppliers.

 

"In contrast, this energy supply partnership scheme is designed to help people who are least able to meet their energy bills and are facing fuel poverty as a result.

"We've been working with the county council to select a supplier, based on the levels of customer service, their reliability and the ease of dealing with them, as well as ensuring they can provide cheaper energy tariffs.

"This partnership will be backed by the two local authorities, and run on a not-for-profit basis, meaning customers can have peace of mind that it's providing a reliable source of affordable energy.

"In addition to the standard tariff there will also be a renewable energy tariff, in recognition of both councils' commitment to the climate change agenda.

"We are now signing a memorandum of understanding with the county council, which will allow us to formally appoint our chosen supplier and work together with them to provide the service."

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Councillor Byron Rhodes, the county council's deputy leader, added: "We're delighted to be in partnership with the city council. As an authority committed to supporting vulnerable people, we have sought a partnership which will help residents across the city and county, including the people who find it hardest to meet the cost of their fuel bills.

"Through this scheme, they will have the confidence of knowing they can afford to heat and light their homes."

The energy company will be able to provide services to all domestic properties in Leicester and Leicestershire.

Further details, such as how to sign up, will be announced when available.


Read more at http://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/councils-to-take-on-big-six-energy-firms-by-offering-cheaper-gas-and-electricity/story-30141520-detail/story.html#IwmJRlkWYzo7qYII.99

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34 minutes ago, davieG said:

Councils to take on 'Big Six' energy firms by offering cheaper gas and electricity

By danjmartin  |  Posted: February 16, 2017

   

  

 

Councils to offer cheaper energy

 

Council bosses are set to front a new initiative they claim will offer homes cheaper energy bills than they could get from the 'Big Six' suppliers.

Leicester City Council and Leicestershire County Council have formed new energy supply partnership with a smaller energy firm they have so far declined to identify.

 

However, the councils insist the new arrangement will supply cheap, reliable energy to city and county residents.

The have suggested customers could save £150 a year on their bills compared to the major suppliers, the "Big Six" of which are British Gas, npower, SSE. E.ON, Scottish Power and EDF.

The councils said the new deal would be run on a not-for-profit basis, and help tackle fuel poverty by offering customers "affordable energy".

A council spokesman said: "Unlike many of the major national suppliers, the new energy supply partnership will be run locally on a not-for-profit basis, with an emphasis on offering low tariffs for domestic properties

"The new scheme will also focus on high-quality customer service, trustworthiness and making it easy for customers to switch to it. "Anyone who hasn't switched their energy provider in the last two years is likely to be able to save money by using the new service."

The council will be paid 50p for each customer who switches to the partnership and £1 for new dual-fuel transfers.

They say the money raised will go into marketing the scheme or will be ploughed back into customer discounts.

Read more: Leicestershire companies failing to pay minimum and living wage named and shamed

Leicester assistant city mayor for energy and sustainability Councillor Adam Clarke said: "Many people across the city and county are probably paying over the odds for their energy bills with the big, national suppliers.

 

"In contrast, this energy supply partnership scheme is designed to help people who are least able to meet their energy bills and are facing fuel poverty as a result.

"We've been working with the county council to select a supplier, based on the levels of customer service, their reliability and the ease of dealing with them, as well as ensuring they can provide cheaper energy tariffs.

"This partnership will be backed by the two local authorities, and run on a not-for-profit basis, meaning customers can have peace of mind that it's providing a reliable source of affordable energy.

"In addition to the standard tariff there will also be a renewable energy tariff, in recognition of both councils' commitment to the climate change agenda.

"We are now signing a memorandum of understanding with the county council, which will allow us to formally appoint our chosen supplier and work together with them to provide the service."

Read more: Officials threaten to call cops as planning protesters descend on...

Councillor Byron Rhodes, the county council's deputy leader, added: "We're delighted to be in partnership with the city council. As an authority committed to supporting vulnerable people, we have sought a partnership which will help residents across the city and county, including the people who find it hardest to meet the cost of their fuel bills.

"Through this scheme, they will have the confidence of knowing they can afford to heat and light their homes."

The energy company will be able to provide services to all domestic properties in Leicester and Leicestershire.

Further details, such as how to sign up, will be announced when available.


Read more at http://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/councils-to-take-on-big-six-energy-firms-by-offering-cheaper-gas-and-electricity/story-30141520-detail/story.html#IwmJRlkWYzo7qYII.99

Maybe it'll catch on and all councils will do a similar deal on a "not-for-profit" basis. Hardly encouraging for the employees of the big six. And what if the big six slash prices and take a loss on certain accounts for a while?  Just thinking out loud!  

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5 minutes ago, Thracian said:

Maybe it'll catch on and all councils will do a similar deal on a "not-for-profit" basis. Hardly encouraging for the employees of the big six. And what if the big six slash prices and take a loss on certain accounts for a while?  Just thinking out loud!  

Haha, I missed the not for profit bit.

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9 hours ago, Thracian said:

Maybe it'll catch on and all councils will do a similar deal on a "not-for-profit" basis. Hardly encouraging for the employees of the big six. And what if the big six slash prices and take a loss on certain accounts for a while?  Just thinking out loud!  

I guess the  smaller company partner will need to take on more staff and it will be up to them to remain competitive. 

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