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130,000 IRISH ENERGY CUSTOMERS TO DEMAND A REWARD FOR LOYALTY

130,000 IRISH ENERGY CUSTOMERS TO DEMAND A REWARD FOR LOYALTY

130,000 IRISH ENERGY CUSTOMERS TO DEMAND A REWARD FOR LOYALTY

One Big Switch is today launching the Big Energy Switch, a campaign to cut the cost of electricity and gas in Ireland and reward energy customers for their loyalty.

One Big Switch need 10,000 new registrants to bring their membership to 130,000. They’ll use this collective buying power to unlock group-discounted electricity & gas offers.

Different to previous Big Switch campaigns; One Big Switch will make the unprecedented demand that the offer be made available to the winning energy retailers’ existing customers.

One Big Switch has launched the Big Energy Switch because:
 

  • Exclusive of taxes, Ireland has the second highest electricity prices in the EU[1], yet
  • 4/5 (78%) households are on standard electricity plans, not receiving a discount[2] and
  • Currently, no retailer offers their customers discounts equivalent to new customers.

There are discounts for new customers, often equating to yearly savings of over €400. By not switching and staying on standard rates, consumers are effectively paying a loyalty tax.

Alarmingly, monthly switching numbers were down 10.3% in Q2 2017 from Q2 2016 despite switching being the easiest and quickest way to save on energy costs.

David Liston, One Big Switch’s Director of Campaigns has launched the campaign in response to the fact so many Irish households are still on some of the most expensive deals out there.

Liston today commented; “Irish energy is up there with the most expensive in Europe, just ask the families out there paying for it; it’ll come as little surprise.

“What is surprising that 4 in every 5 of those families are still paying a loyalty tax by sitting on base rates, paying far too much for their electricity and gas.

“We want the Big Energy Switch campaign to work again and inspire a retailer to not only offer a great group-discount to new customers, but to their current loyal customers also.

“We need 10,000 more members to give us the immediately critical buying power to do this.”

One Big Switch recently ran the Big Cost of Living Switch, using people power to unlock market beating offers on energy, home insurance and broadband.

Joining the Big Energy Switch is entirely cost and obligation free. Consumers who wish to join can visit www.onebigswitch.ie.

 

[1] https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2017/1129/923775-ireland-4th-most-expensive-eu-country-for-electricity/

[2] https://www.cru.ie/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/CRU17290-Q2-electricity-and-gas-retail-markets-report.pdf

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Someone
Someone from D commented:

Want to join please. How? 

Fergus
Fergus from G commented:

Got an text from my previous supplier requesting a meter reading do I ignore this Or should I send the reading 

Someone
Someone from D replied to Fergus:

Send it otherwise your bills will be estimated not actual 

Someone
Someone from C commented:

I can't switch as l am not in position to pay by direct debit and I feel that this is unfair. 

Someone
Someone from D commented:

Tried to fill form on computer but when it came to the gas reading it said you must have over seven numbers but I had nine and would not let me go any further 

Someone
Someone from D commented:

Tried to fill form on computer but when it came to the gas reading it said you must have over seven numbers but I had nine and would not let me go any further 

Clair
Clair from D commented:

When do I start seeing savings? 

Clair
Clair from D commented:

I have just joined the one big switch and would like to avail of extra discount by joining the conversation and start seeing the money saving benefits 

Lynda
Lynda from MH commented:

Hi, I've just joined OBS - has anyone been with them for a period of time noticed the savings? I'm sure I'll find out in due course! 

Someone
Someone from D commented:

I am with with Bord Gais Energy at the moment so why is the same company coming up with my new quote does it mean i should just stay as i am.I had thought there would be other companys to compare with? 

Someone
Someone from D commented:

How much per units Bord gais charge you 

Someone
Someone from CW commented:

Can I switch if I have a pay and go card for gas and electricity ? 

Someone
Someone from D commented:

You can switch electricity not gas because for the gas you will change the gas meter(NGI) 

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