Community switching for cheaper energy in Shropshire
With spiralling energy costs and one in four homes in Shropshire identified as being in fuel poverty, the launch of a new Government backed initiative to get households to switch to cheaper energy tariffs has been welcomed by Shropshire Rural Community Council.
Chief executive of Shropshire RCC Julia Baron said: “We are delighted to take an important role in the Cheaper Energy Together scheme launched this week to encourage households to register for cheaper gas and electricity tariffs.”
“It’s simple, by combining our purchasing power as a community in Shropshire, we can negotiate cheaper energy costs which will be offered to all those interested in the energy switch, with particular focus on those households in fuel poverty or fuel debt” added Mrs Baron.
To register your interest in getting cheaper gas and electricity visit www.cheaperenergytogether.org or call 0800 888 6611.
The community switching scheme is open to all households. Registration is free and without obligation. An auction will be held in March to see which energy suppliers can offer the best energy tariffs for subscribers in Shropshire.
Shropshire RCC already operates a popular community buying scheme for heating oil and is one of 30 not for profit partner organisations participating in the Cheaper Energy Together initiative.
