In 2017, Telford & Wrekin Council, in partnership with Agility Eco and UK Power, launched a new Energy Support Service, “Switch Telford”.  This service provides people with free, impartial price comparisons and the ability to switch providers.  In the first year almost 600 switches were made with an average saving of £200 per year, with the highest saving of £650. 

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Nottingham City Council have led the way in setting up their own council-owned non-profit energy companies, to challenge the ‘Big Six’ energy companies and deliver value for residents. Other Labour councils have also developed their own ‘white-label’ energy companies, including Liverpool, Southampton and Bristol.