Leader of Hyndburn Council, Cllr Miles Parkinson, today welcomed the news that people are already signing up to the People Power community energy scheme for Lancashire.
Cllr Parkinson said; “People Power uses the notion of bulk buying to get the best deals from the big energy providers. We want as many residents as possible to sign up to the scheme as based on the experience of other collective energy switching schemes, residents have potentially saved up saved up to £250 per year by switching energy suppliers through a collective energy switching scheme.”
Collective energy schemes bring together a number of people who want to switch providers into one 'auction'. Energy providers then bid for their business by offering the best available prices. The more people who join the collective scheme, the better a deal everybody gets.
People Power was launched across Lancashire by 13 local Councils, including Hyndburn, last week, and if the target of just 15,000 residents signs up to the scheme, it could potentially save over £3million for those collectively involved.
Residents are therefore being urged to review their bills and combine their purchasing power in the innovative scheme to ensure they get the very best energy deal possible. Simply visit www.peoplepower.co.uk before 8th April 2013 and enter your details and energy usage (you will need a copy of your energy bills to hand).
There is no obligation from registering your interest in the scheme, as registering simply includes you in the collective group taken to auction on 9th April where energy suppliers will bid for the business which residents can either accept or decline. The more residents that are registered with the scheme naturally makes this a more attractive proposition for the utility firms, effectively achieving considerable economies of scale with significant savings passed to the consumer.
The People Power scheme is targeted at all residents in Lancashire, although anyone outside of the county can also register to be a part of it. The scheme is also open to residents who use pre-payment metres.
Whilst registration is easiest online, Hyndburn people who don’t have email access can sign up at Scaitcliffe House from 9am to 5pm. There will also be sign up roadshows in the community with visits planned for Accrington Town Centre on 22nd March, Great Harwood on 15th March and Oswaldtwistle on 20th March. Call the Council on 01254 388111 for more information. Furthermore, one email address can be used five times to allow for additional family members, friends or neighbours with no internet or email accessibility.
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