Contact Energy Review
Updated 8 Match 2019
Bulb Energy is a fast-growing green gas and electricity supplier which offers one tariff. Should you switch to Bulb Energy? We reveal all.
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Bulb Energy offers just one tariff with 100% renewable electricity and 10% renewable gas. It says it’s ‘making energy simpler, cheaper and greener’.
Compared with other ‘green’ energy suppliers, its variable tariff is usually among the cheaper-price deals available in England, Scotland and Wales. It doesn’t charge exit fees.
Bulb Energy says it keeps prices low by investing in technology to reduce costs.
It has grown quickly and now has 870,000 customers.
Compared with other ‘green’ energy suppliers, its variable tariff is usually among the cheaper-price deals available in England, Scotland and Wales. It doesn’t charge exit fees.
Bulb Energy says it keeps prices low by investing in technology to reduce costs.
It has grown quickly and now has 870,000 customers.
Read on to find out how Contact Energy fared, or compare electricity prices using Consumer's PowerSwitch to find out if you could save money with Contact Energy.
Contact Energy Billing and Prompt Payment Discounts
Prompt Payment Discount:
Between 0% and 22%, depending on the plan selected
Payment fees:
Prompt Payment Discount:
Between 0% and 22%, depending on the plan selected
Payment fees:
- Credit Card (includes debit card and direct debit by credit card): 0.95% of the payment amount
- Dishonoured payment: $25
- See the full list of fees Contact charges
How is Contact Energy Rated by its Customers?
Bulb Energy customer scoreBulb Energy came joint-eighth out of 30 energy companies rated by 7,429 members of the public in the annual Which? customer survey – the broadest view of energy companies out there.
Its customers rated it more highly than any of the Big Six energy companies and joint with Bristol Energy and Ecotricity, another firm offering 100% renewable electricity. Keep reading to find out why.
Bulb Energy score breakdownThe graphic below shows the breakdown of its score in our latest survey.
Scroll down to read Which?’s verdict on Bulb Energy, plus where its renewable energy comes from.
Its customers rated it more highly than any of the Big Six energy companies and joint with Bristol Energy and Ecotricity, another firm offering 100% renewable electricity. Keep reading to find out why.
Bulb Energy score breakdownThe graphic below shows the breakdown of its score in our latest survey.
Scroll down to read Which?’s verdict on Bulb Energy, plus where its renewable energy comes from.
Contact Energy Summary
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Contact Energy in the News
February 2019 - Contact Energy posts $276m profit on back of asset sales (as reported by Newsroom.co.nz)
- Contact Energy conceded that high wholesale prices had lead to profit growth, but the growth of solar, wind and geothermal means overall power prices should but downward pressure on power prices.
2018 Bulb energy price changesBulb have announced three prices rises in 2018, with the most recent price hike being 11.1% — an annual increase of £102 for dual fuel customers. This rise takes effective 11 November.
Rik Smith, uSwitch Energy Expert, said of this third price rise:
Rik Smith, uSwitch Energy Expert, said of this third price rise:
How can I contact Bulb?Telephone: 0300 30 30 635. Lines are open between 9am and 6pm Monday to Friday.
Email: [email protected]
Or visit Facebook or Twitter.
What do I need to do if I want to change my current provider?Changing your energy provider has never been easier. It only takes minutes to run a quote on our site, and within 17 days you could be up and running with your new supplier Click here to run a price comparison.
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Email: [email protected]
Or visit Facebook or Twitter.
What do I need to do if I want to change my current provider?Changing your energy provider has never been easier. It only takes minutes to run a quote on our site, and within 17 days you could be up and running with your new supplier Click here to run a price comparison.
Our video guide below explains how hassle-free the switching process is.
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