SILHILLIANS can now register to take part in the latest round of a scheme which has already helped thousands go green and save money on their energy bills.
Known as the Big Community Switch, the collective energy switching scheme is designed to secure better energy deals for households, helping them switch energy suppliers, move to a 100% renewable electricity tariff, and potentially save money on their energy bills.
It uses the bargaining power of a large group to help secure lower prices from energy suppliers.
A new auction with trusted and vetted suppliers is taking place and residents can register their interest to take part for free until October 31.
Once the auction is complete, participants will receive a personal offer via e-mail, allowing them to decide whether the new tariff is right for them with no obligation to switch providers.
Since 2015 the Big Community Switch has helped more than 8,000 Solihull residents save a staggering £2.05million and reduce CO2 emissions by 3,987 tonnes.
Solihull Council’s Cabinet Member for Housing, Councillor Mark Parker, said: “Switching energy suppliers can be a daunting task. At Solihull Council, we are pleased to see the Big Community Switch return to offer households competitive deals via a hassle-free process.
“The last auction saw more than 430 Solihull residents sign up to help take control of their energy costs and save money on their bills, so I encourage others to take advantage of the scheme and register for free, with no obligation to switch.”
George Frost, spokesperson for Big Community Switch, said: “Rising energy costs have placed a significant burden on households. This scheme offers a practical starting point for residents to make an informed decision about switching their energy supplier.
“By coming together as a community through this scheme, people in Solihull can access tariffs that might not be available to them individually.”
To register or find out more, visit Solihull Council’s Big Community Switch webpage.