Ikea has teamed up with the “Big Clean Switch”, a campaign that helps people to find cheaper and greener energy tariffs through collective switching.
Collective switching involves a large group of people switching to a supplier at the same time and therefore getting a better deal. The switching process is overseen by a third party who negotiates the tariff on behalf of the prospective customers. The Big Clean Switch campaign claims that households who change supplier could save up to up to £300 per year on their heating and electricity bills. The news of this new partnerships follows on from Ofgem’s announcement that they will be trialling collective switching for around 50,000 customers across the UK. Ofgem is aiming is to combat poor levels of consumer engagement when it comes to switching energy provider.
Interested parties can register of the Big Green Switch’s website up until the 26th of March to see if they can get a better deal. Although there is no guarantee that changing will save you money, people have haven’t swapped provider in a long time stand a higher chance of making a saving. The reason for this is that many people who allowed contracts to roll over with their current supplier are on Standard Variable Tariffs and these are generally the most expensive plans available.
As the only providers being considered by the Big Clean Switch are those providing 100% renewable energy, many of them will be less known to the public than some of the larger energy companies. Many people are uncertain when it comes to switching to a smaller supplier and this is something that the Big Clean Switch are looking to educate the public on. “Smaller suppliers make up a growing part of the UK energy market,” a spokesman for the Big Green Switch said.
“We review the customer service and environmental credentials of every supplier we work with, so that you can switch with confidence.
“We make a simple promise to all our users: if you have a problem that you can’t resolve directly with your new supplier, we’ll take it up with them on your behalf.”
Ikea’s involvement in the campaign will help to drive the campaign’s publicity. The Swedish retailer has previously pledged to become completely sustainable in their energy consumption by the year 2020. Hege Saebjornson, the sustainability manager at Ikea spoke of the new campaign showing that Ikea is not only dedicated to its self-becoming sustainable but that it also wishes to help its customers do the same. “Our commitment to sustainability goes beyond minimising the impact of our own operations to having a positive impact on the world around us,” She said.
“We want to provide our customers with innovative solutions that will help them live a more sustainable life at home and save money in the short and long-term”
“By partnering with the Big Clean Switch, we hope to make switching to renewable electricity simple, accessible and affordable to everyone.”
The Big Green Switch isn’t the only option for those looking to change energy provider, you can also check out our handy comparison tool to see what tariffs are available in your area.
