Watchdog urges consumers not to rush into switch to ESB

HOUSEHOLDS thinking of joining, rejoining or reaffirming their allegiance to the ESB have been advised not to rush into it until they consider all their options.

Ann Fitzgerald, chief executive of the National Consumer Agency, said confusion over the different offers available from the main power suppliers meant it was difficult to work out where the best value lay.

“It is really difficult to work out price comparisons,” she said. “I spoke to the Energy Regulator this morning and they are working on a price comparison site but that’s going to take time. I would say to consumers, do not rush. The offer is not going to go away.”