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Switch and save: Switch Together could help residents beat rising bills

9:00 am, Monday, 19th October 2026 - 29 seconds ago

Homes and property

Do you think you are you paying too much for your energy? Or wondering if now is the right time to switch or fix your tariff?

North East Lincolnshire Council has partnered with Switch Together Energy – the national energy switching initiative formerly known as Big Community Switch, to help local residents save money on their bills while accessing tariffs backed by 100% renewable electricity.

More than 20,000 households nationwide have registered for the latest Switch Together Energy scheme, highlighting the scale of interest in securing competitive energy deals ahead of the winter period.

Following the scheme’s latest auction, registered residents can now access an exclusive, fixed-rate tariff with British Gas priced £72 below the current Ofgem Price Cap, helping households secure certainty over their energy bills ahead of winter.

With energy costs continuing to put pressure on household budgets, securing a fixed tariff below the current Ofgem Price Cap gives residents an opportunity to take control of their energy bills. Forecasts suggest prices could rise again in January, so locking in a competitive rate now could provide valuable peace of mind and help households avoid future increases.”

Residents still have time to register and will receive a personal energy offer. Participation is free, and there is no obligation to switch.

George Frost, UK Head of Switch Together, said: “Staying on a standard variable tariff right now is like holding on to a rising balloon which is only going to keep going up. Fixing your rates now means that you will not be exposed to further price rises for the next 12 months. If you are looking for certainty, fix now.

”Many of us have just started to turn the heating back on after a long warm summer. If you don’t act now, you should brace yourself for bill shock over the winter months.”

To register and find out more, visit: Collective Energy Switch | North East Lincolnshire Council

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