This example household is situated in the EN1 postcode Area

Their annual usage of energy is
                       Gas              19138 kWh costing about £750 with British Gas
                       Electricity      3382 kWh costing about £500 with E.On.

Currently they pay on receipt of bill, but this illustration indicates how much
can be saved by switching supplier on line to a supplier of both gas and electricity (dual fuel) and paying by direct debit.

Example is based on the Scottish Power Online energy saver 13 tariff tariff
as at 21 st March 2011.

CALCULATIONS

Gas                 2680 kWh @ 5.8884 pence including VAT at 5% = £157.80
                      16458 kWh @ 2.7878 pence including VAT at 5% = £458.82

Electricity       900 kWh @ 15.0255 pence including VAT at 5% = £135.23
                      2482 kWh @   9.8406 pence including VAT at 5% = £244.24
Less Discounts for
  Signing up and managing your account online (£15.75)
  Dual Fuel taking both gas and electricity        (£16.80)  
                         
                                                             Total Next Annual Fuel Bill £963.54

New bill = £964 Old bill £1250

The above, senario is given only for illustrative purposes, but we do strive to ensure that the numbers quoted are current. As at 21st March 2011.