Spark of competition means savings on bills

Almost 80,000 people who signed up to One Big Switch, a consumer network, will be able to save money on their household bills thanks to a special offer the group has “unlocked”.

The offer, from Bord Gáis Energy, includes a 10% discount for one year, with a 5% discount thereafter and €120 cash back off any one electricity bill for dual fuel customers.

The move could mean a saving of almost €400 for households over the next year.