This seems like a no brainer. The cynic in me is wondering what the catch is though!
http://www.rte.ie/news/2009/0218/bordgais.html
http://www.rte.ie/news/2009/0218/bordgais.html
This seems like a no brainer. The cynic in me is wondering what the catch is though!
http://www.rte.ie/news/2009/0218/bordgais.html
The cynic in me is wondering what the catch is though!
'Switchover fee' maybe?
It mentions that you will be able to change back to ESB at no cost but doesn't seem to specifically say that it's free to change to Bord Gáis in the first place.
I can't find anything on their website yet. I'd be interested to have a look at their terms and conditions and whether, as with Airtricity, you have to fulfill certain conditions to get the full 10%.
It's great to see some competition at last but it is also slightly disappointing to see the two new entrants both arrive at the same 10% discount. It reminds me of the first years of telecoms competition, still better than a poke in the eye though!
10% of an already inflated price would not compel me to move from the ESB.
Considering the increases mandated by the regulator over the recent past the discount would need to be in the region of 30% before I would consider it.
IF for Example Bord Gais workers decided to take industrial action at some point would one not run the risk of having both their electricity and Gas cut off?
Too big a risk for 10% imo.
What are the conditions for Airtricity?
It's great to see some competition at last but it is also slightly disappointing to see the two new entrants both arrive at the same 10% discount. It reminds me of the first years of telecoms competition, still better than a poke in the eye though!
That's only to see your gas bills online - nothing to do with the electricity switch. Don't worry about it!Only customers with open Bord Gáis Energy Supply natural gas accounts may register.
askalot; can you tell me where you saw the 12% discount being offered? I have looked at the bord gais website and cant find it.
Also is this 12% a similar offer to airtricity,in that it will remain 12% cheaper than ESB?
Thanks
small print on their website
Guaranteed minimum savings of 10%* off ESB rates
* The discount stated is off the applicable ESB domestic tariff unit rate and applies to the first year's consumption. Thereafter the Bord Gáis Energy standard discount tariff will apply which is guaranteed to be at least 5% below ESB unit rates for years two and three of this offer. Terms and conditions apply.
That's only to see your gas bills online - nothing to do with the electricity switch. Don't worry about it!