Craig Tracey, the Member of Parliament for North Warwickshire and Bedworth, has backed the Energy Switch Guarantee, an industry initiative to make switching supplier simpler, quicker and safer ahead of winter.
Statistics have shown that more than 86% of households in North Warwickshire and Bedworth (45,000 people) are missing out on hundreds of pounds of energy savings that can be made by switching energy provider.
The Energy Switch Guarantee – launched in June – is a set of ten commitments designed to offer customers more confidence in the switching process.
The signatories of the Guarantee will make sure the switch is completed in twenty-one days. The Guarantee gives customers the extra assurance that the switch will be fast and reliable.
Craig Tracey MP, who recently attended an event in parliament to learn more about initiatives that offer help to those struggling with their energy bills, said:
"For 86% of households in our community there is a possibility of saving hundreds of pounds by switching their gas and electricity supplier this winter.
“The Energy Switch Guarantee promises to make switching simple and smooth for everyone which I think is really important ahead of winter.”
Craig recently spoke to Citizens Advice Bureau about switching his energy, which helped to save him £225 per year.
Tina Tietjen, independent chair of the Energy Switch Guarantee said:
“I encourage people to shop around this winter for the best deal for them. Customers can save hundreds of pounds and with the Energy Switch Guarantee they are assured a simple, speedy and safe switch.
“The Guarantee is a major commitment by suppliers - from the largest to some of the newest suppliers in the market - to make switching simple and quick. It is designed to reassure consumers who may have reservations about switching.”
Residents can find out more by visiting www.energyswitchguarantee.com