Tide turns for energy as Atlantic floats new tariff

Gareth Kloet, head of energy at Confused.com comments on new tariff from Scottish & Southern: "Scottish & Southern Energy today unveiled a new tariff, ‘Atlantic Online Fixed Price'. In terms of fixed tariffs, it's the best offering of the big 6 in four regions and it is top overall for people in Northern Scotland. This online-only tariff is fixed until 31st August 2011 and offers a good to deal to those looking for the security of a fixed rate. The tariff also benefits from having no standing charge so customers will only pay for the energy that they use.

This follows hot on the heels of Scottish Power's news that it is offering £30 cash back to customers who sign up and successfully switch both their gas and electricity to Scottish Power's Online energy saver 7 tariff (£15 per utility) with Confused.com.  This is Scottish Power's most competitive tariff and the cashback offer makes it the cheapest from the big six suppliers, for the average consumer.

The message remains that whilst the best buy tables are a useful guide they are no substitute for going online and checking out the best deal for your personal circumstances and consumption.

It's impossible to predict the way the market will go but through using an accredited price comparison site, like Confused.com, that shows the whole market there are still big savings to be made as the energy providers continue to battle for your business."