Electricity switching figures hit new June high

The month of June reached a high of 360,000 energy supply switchers. This is 58% higher than June of 2014. Overall more than 2 million customers switched in the first half of 2016 and this is almost twice the number in the first half of 2014. The data has also shown a preference for small to medium suppliers.

Lawrence Slade, Chief Executive of Energy UK, said: “It is great to see more and more customers shopping around over the summer months before winter hits. Over two million people have already switched supplier in 2016 and they have taken advantage of the fantastic deals offered by more than 40 suppliers. Since June 2014 the cheapest tariffs have fallen by over £200. There are now around 50 deals under £900 on offer. The new Energy Switch Guarantee – launched by the Industry last month – has made it even easier for customers to switch.”