RESIDENTS across the borough are encouraged to think about saving on their energy bills.

Dudley Council is urging people to sign up to its latest Big Switch campaign which brings people together to cut their energy bills by switching their energy suppliers collectively.

The more people who register; the better the deal offered by the energy companies. The deals offered are market leading rates - not available through ordinary switching sites.

In previous auctions more than 6,000 people across Dudley have registered to switch and the last campaign in May resulted in an average saving of more than £300 per household.

People can register online or by telephone to take advantage of cut price rates offered by energy companies.

The Big Switch auction scheme, which is open for registration until October 10, is open to all householders, including people living in rented accommodation, those with a prepayment meter or people paying for dual fuel or for gas and electricity separately and those with a fuel debt of up to £500 or less.

Councillor Gaye Partridge, Dudley's cabinet member for housing, said: “Our Big Switch energy auctions have proved extremely popular in the last few years with thousands signing up to take part and savings hundreds of pounds on their energy bills. Now is the ideal time to be registering to save ready for the coming colder winter months.”

To find out more call Dudley Council Plus on 0300 555 2345 or visit www.dudley.gov.uk/bigswitch.