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Energy Switch update
We have received a number of
enquiries from residents recently
regarding the current status of our
Energy Saving Scheme.
These
enquiries have been prompted largely
as a result of communication from
their current suppliers offering Fixed
Term Contracts. These offers aren’t a
result of our scheme but the suppliers’
own tariffs of which the Development
Trust do not have details so we are
not in a position to provide individual
advice.
We continue to consult with Ichoosr
(who have managed the supplier
auctions) and are informed that, in the
current climate, suppliers do not wish
to offer Fixed Term tariffs to collective
schemes such as the one we have
operated.
As all residents, who have been a part
of the scheme, will be aware that it
has now been more than two years
since Ichoosr have been able to hold
any of the traditional auctions to
obtain the market leading tariffs that
we became used to receiving. Also
suppliers do not appear to be willing
to offer tariffs to customers without
access to online facilities who require
paper bills. This would affect 25% of
our participants.
It was January 2014 when the
Development Trust explored the
potential of collective bargaining to
reduce resident’s gas and electricity
costs.
Since its inception, it has
generated savings of £182,284 to the
residents of Sedgefield for which we
must be grateful to Ichoosr for the
development and continued support
to all participants of the scheme.
Sadly we have decided, because of
the decisions made by the gas and
electricity suppliers, we will no longer
continue to operate the scheme.
Sedgefield Development Trust would
like to say a huge thank you to Peter
Burnip who has been so active in
pursuing energy savings for our
community throughout this project.
He has provided practical help and
guidance to many residents and
solved many complex supply issues
over the years.
Thank you, Peter, for your kindness and your tenacity.
Pat Howe
