Cut Energy Bills - Switch Together
Energy Deal - the collective switching campaign
During these difficult and challenging times it’s even more important to save money on your energy bill. Dartford Borough Council has offered Energy Deal since collective switching began in the UK in 2013 partnering with IChoosr to help residents to save money on their energy bills by using combined buying power to access highly competitive tariffs. Participation is completely free with no obligation to switch.
Energy Deal hold 3 auctions a year – Autumn, Winter and Spring (auctions October, February and May). If your current fixed tariff is not due to expire in the next few months register and take part in one of the forthcoming rounds.
The current Collective Switching Campaign:
- Opened for registration on Tuesday 31 March 2020
- Auction took place on Tuesday 19 May 2020
- Personal offers available from Monday 1 June 2020
- Closure of the campaign Tuesday 30 June 2020
Outcome of Auction on Tuesday 19th May 2020
The Offers are 100% renewable electricity in all categories.
- Dual Fuel Online Billing customers (monthly direct debit) – Winner – So Energy
- Electricity Only Online Billing customers (monthly direct debit) – Winner – So Energy
- Dual fuel paper billing customers (monthly direct debit) – Winner – Together Energy
- Electricity Only paper billing customers (monthly direct debit) – Winner – Together Energy
- Pre payment Meter customers – Winner – EO
Following the Auction on 19 May 2020 registration for the scheme has reopened to Dartford residents. This can be done on line in the normal way or for those with no internet access by contacting the Environmental Promotions Officer on 01322 343056. Instant personal offers will be available until 30 June based on completion of a registration which includes current tariff details and annual consumption figures.
How to take part
Registration requires details of energy consumption (on energy bill/annual energy statement - preferably in kWhs), name of current supplier and current tariff.
You don't have to live in one of our districts to take part.
For more information and to register select your local council:
Find out more information and register
Due to restrictions on the scheme, the Council is not allowed to send out reminders to residents who have switched through the scheme in the last 2 years. Therefore please keep a note of your current energy tariff expiry date and register for the auction that coincides with that date.
Don’t have access to an email address?
People without an email address can register via a relative or friend’s email address (maximum of five households per email address) or alternatively contact Environmental Promotions Officer on 01322 343056.
Four things you should do
- Grab your bill and register yourself - it's free, easy and without obligation
- Tell your neighbours about the scheme
- Help your relatives if they are not used to registering their details online. (you can register on their behalf)
- Help people without internet access to register with you online, or leave your contact details on 01322 343056 during registration periods for assistance
How does it work
- Here is a short explanation about the Kent Energy Deal scheme, including how to register for the scheme
Results of Previous Auctions
Registration is free and there is no obligation to accept the winning offer.
February 2020 Auction Results
- Dual Fuel Online Billing customers (monthly direct debit) – Winner – Octopus Energy
- Dual fuel paper billing customers (monthly direct debit) – Winner – Together Energy
- Electricity Only paper billing customers (monthly direct debit) – Winner – Together Energy
- Pre payment Meter customers – Winner - EON
- Electricity only online billing customers (monthly direct debit) – Winner – Octopus Energy
The offers are 100% Renewable Electricity
October 2019 Auction Results
- Dual fuel online billing customers (monthly direct debit) – SSE
- Dual fuel paper billing customers (monthly direct debit) – SSE
- Electricity only paper billing customers (monthly direct debit) – SSE
- Pre Payment Meter customers – SSE
- Electricity only online billing customers (monthly direct debit) – So Energy
May 2019 Auction Results
- Dual fuel online billing customers - E.on
- Electricity online billing customers - E.on
- Dual fuel and electricity only paper billing customers - E.on
- Prepayment meter customers - E.on
February 2019 auction results
- Dual fuel online billing customers - Octopus
- Electricity online billing customers - E.on
- Dual fuel and electricity only paper billing customers - E.on
- Prepayment meter customers - E.on
- Personal Energy Offers will be sent out from 25 February 2019
- Acceptance phase closes on 26 March 2019
October 2018 auction results
- Online billing dual fuel and electricity only Monthly Direct Debit customers: E.ON
- Paper billing dual fuel and electricity only Monthly Direct Debit customers : E.ON
- Prepayment meter customers: E.ON
May October 2018 auction results
- Online billing dual fuel and electricity only Monthly Direct Debit customers: So Energy
- Paper billing dual fuel and electricity only Monthly Direct Debit customers : E.ON
- Prepayment meter customers: Economy Energy
Want to know more?
Alternative energy switching options are available through Ofgem accredited comparison sites.
Contact Us:
Tel: 01322 343056
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