Pensioners who switch their home energy provider will not lost their Department of Social Protection Household Benefits package. Here at One Big Switch we’ve had householders calling us worrying that they would lose their weekly free fuel entitlement if they switched provider. While there appears to be some confusion around the issue, the facts are clear. The Household Benefits package... read more>

A total of 20 new jobs will be created by One Big Switch Dublin with the opening of our new European headquarters in Dublin. The announcement was made by the Minister for Agriculture, Marine and Food Minister Simon Coveney TD on a St Patrick’s week visit to Australia where he met with One Big Switch founder Lachlan Harris. The new jobs will be created over the next two years for posts in ... read more>

Switching your electricity or gas supplier is simple, quick and could save you money. There are a lot of myths about switching your home energy provider. It takes ages, it’s complicated, you get a different type of electricity and you’ll have builders laying new pipes and meters. None of the above is true.  In fact, switching is simple and there’s no disruption.  The only change is the... read more>

Power to the people, or the power of prayer could become a major legal test in South Africa. Nelson Thabo Modupe says his electricity company should fork out 250 million rand because his religious devotion prevented power cuts during the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. Nelson, of Lichtenburg, near Johannesburg, is a member of the Zion Christian Church and says Eskom should pay him approxi... read more>

See if you can save €200 in 30 minutes with our energy tips. Here are five quick and easy ways to save approximately €200 a year in energy costs. In just thirty minutes you’ll make savings that will dramatically reduce your annual energy bill – one of the biggest drains on the household budget. 1. Save on your TV and gadgets Switch off your TV, DVD player, the TV box, the games con... read more>