A UK household has shared how they cut more than £400 off their energy bills using a 'hassle-free' tool that scours cheaper gas and electric tariffs. The news comes as the recent October Energy Price cap figures show a 4% rise.
This hikes the average home's typical use from £1,663 a year to £1,723, a £60 rise. As winter prices rise, some bill payers are turning towards a free service that users say 'does all the hard work for you' while cutting hundreds off bills.
AI-driven platform tracks and compares bills
Nous is an AI-driven platform that tracks, compares, and switches bills, helping consumers save as much as £500 a year. As busy life schedules mix with increasingly colder temperatures, which inevitably see a rise in energy use, the costs can quickly climb and finding deals can be challenging.
More frequently than not, households can be oblivious to overspending on their bills by hundreds of pounds annually, comparing offers and providers is especially time-intensive, which leaves busy households missing out. The comparison site states it monitors all principal household providers across the UK - and customers can begin without charge by simply inputting their postcode online.
Savings and premium options
Nous states that 'typical' households will save as much as £500, it will oversee two services, there will be one householder login and there will be an option of 'savings mode' and smart notifications. No card information is necessary.
Additionally, there is also a premium option, priced at £6.99 monthly, as well as saving on bills, consumers will earn money. As Nous states, 'the whole household can worry less and save more while earning cash rewards', and the typical savings stand at £960, reports the Mirror.
User experiences and alternatives
One billpayer claims they're saving 'over £1200 a year'. Calling it streamlined, one Nous user said: "Easy and efficient process", highlighting the effectiveness on Trustpilot. They continued: "I received an email saying I could be placed on a better energy plan. I filled in my details and it took less than three minutes, the switch was done automatically without my involvement, and my bill is £100 less per month, so I’m saving over £1200 per year."
Overall, Nous has a 4.7-star rating on Trustpilot, where consumers rate it for the easy cost-saving. One billpayer shared how they saved over £400 on their costs, and said: "Nous was quick, easy and effective within 1 hour of joining. I saved £438 on energy bills. So happy."
Posted the same day Ofgem revealed the UK energy surges, another Nous user said: "Nous helped me move electricity/gas, supplier. It was simple and hassle-free. They did the switch and have saved me £100 per month. I am also getting my £500 credit back from my previous supplier."
For an alternative, Uswitch is free to access, and it says its specialists help highlight exclusive deals. It makes the services such as broadband and TV, SIM only, mobile phones, energy, current accounts, credit cards and more.
There is also Compare The Market, which presents ways to reduce costs on home insurance, car insurance, credit card deals and more. The site states it 'scans for savings to deliver personalised deals ahead of your renewal'.
Like Uswitch and Compare the Market, Nous doesn't just help with energy bills; the service also extends to broadband. As one user explained their experience: "They really saved me, over £240 on my bills electric, phone and broadband. In this day and age, it all mounts up, and that's a great amount of money to save from just 3 companies.
Others were more critical, with one person saying: "Registering with Nous was simple and straightforward. Communication (is) good, except I have emailed about a concern and not had a reply yet."
Consumers can explore their bill spending with Nous, here.
