Cut energy bills - switch together

Cut energy bills - Switch Together

Switch Together – Energy (formerly Kent Energy Deal)

During these difficult and challenging times it’s even more important to save money on your energy bill.

Kent Energy Deal had been in operation since collective switching began in the UK in 2013.  Kent Energy Deal was a partnership between several Kent Councils and IChoosr to help residents save money on their energy bills by using combined buying power to access highly competitive tariffs.  Kent Energy Deal helped many people living in the Dartford Borough and other partner Kent Local Authorities who also ran the scheme to switch to a better tariff therefore saving money on their resident’s utility bills and frequently the tariff offered was a renewable electricity tariff too.  The scheme was just one of the many offered to help residents and support the Council in its carbon reduction ambitions. 

Dartford Borough Council has formed a partnership with IChoosr to offer this service – participation is completely free with no obligation to switch. 

Registration for the scheme opened on 17 August.

You can now register for the new scheme.

Registration requires details of energy consumption (which can be found on your energy bill/annual energy statement in kWhs), name of current supplier and current tariff.  Registration is free and there is no obligation to accept the winning offer.

How does it work?

1. Registration: 

Dartford Borough Council residents can register for free and without obligation online.

2. Auction:

An ‘auction’ will be held when IChoosr’s pre vetted energy suppliers will submit bids.  The supplier who offers the cheapest tariff will get to offer you a new contract.

3. Personal offer:

You will receive a personal offer, based on your registration details, and you can see how much money you can save.

4. You decide: 

The decision is then yours as to whether you want to accept your offer. There is no obligation to switch

5. Take control:

If you accept, you will be one of the thousands who have taken control of their energy costs through our collective energy switching scheme.

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.

Results from June 2026 Auction:

British Gas won

  • Dual fuel, fixed, monthly direct debit, online billing £1,425.28 at Ofgem average usage (£237 below cap).
  • Dual Fuel, fixed, Paper Tariffs
  • Elec-only, fixed, monthly direct debit, online and paper billing.
  • Pre Payment Meter : Variable Tariff

Find out more

Visit Switch Together's website for more information.

 where you can register for the scheme and get in touch with the Big Community Switch Helpdesk: 0800 048 8285 Mon - Fri 8am - 5.30pm.

Or contact us at Dartford Borough Council:

Tel: 01322 343056

Contact us using this Online form 

Alternative energy switching options are available through Ofgem accredited  comparison sites.