Tescocompare.com launches Xelector powered gas and electricity comparison service

London, Wednesday 1st of October 2008 12:00:00 AM

Xelector and Tescocompare.com today announced the launch of their gas and electricity comparison and switching service on the Tescocompare.com website. Powered by Xelector, the home energy comparison service will provide accurate and comprehensive comparisons, and help Tescocompare.com customers to save money and switch suppliers quickly and easily.

The Xelector gas and electricity comparison service provides customers with a view of the entire energy market and the ability to switch to all major gas and electricity suppliers. Xelector's ability to switch customers to all major suppliers is a distinct advantage and will provide Tescocompare.com customers with the best choice.

The new utilities channel adds to Tescocompare's online service and provides consumers with a comprehensive gas and electricity comparison including green energy deals. Unlike most comparison services, Tescocompare.com will also include the ability to switch to EBICo, a not for profit company known to provide the best deals for prepayment customers.

Consumers can narrow their search with the following features:

• "Price Freeze" details how long tariff prices will be guaranteed for, allowing consumers to budget more easily.
• "Rewards" details tariffs offering rewards such as Airmiles and Clubcard Points.
• "Internet Only" lists tariffs for consumers who prefer to manage their accounts online.

All electricity suppliers featured on the site have had their green credentials rated. The percentage of electricity supplied from renewable sources is included alongside price so consumers can choose the greenest deal that meets their budget by selecting the "Green" search. Consumers can view quotes and switch to specialist green energy suppliers such as ecotricity and Good Energy.

The Tescocompare.com energy comparison service provides energy news and useful tips to help homeowners save energy and reduce fuel bills. In addition, customer questions are answered and advice provided to help consumers through the whole process, from quote to switching provider. Commenting on today?s launch, Xelector Commercial Director Justin Thomas said: ?Xelector has been a Tesco partner since 2003, and we are delighted to extend our partnership with this new venture. The launch of the Tescocompare Gas and Electricity Comparison Service is a terrific opportunity for Tesco customers. We?ve always been committed to providing the best and most comprehensive service, and Tesco recognized this when choosing an energy switching partner for the Tescocompare.com site.?

Matthew Dransfield of Tescocompare.com added: "At Tescocompare.com we have always said we will create a comprehensive comparison search covering many different products and services. And in times of rising utility prices, finding the best deal for your gas and electricity provider has never been more important. "Our utility comparison service not only compares different energy providers - it also offers energy savings tips and extra advice on how to switch utility providers. "The 'Green' tab allows consumers to compare electricity providers and their green credentials. Our rating of green tariffs analyses the percentage of electricity from renewable sources, ensuring consumers get the greenest tariff for their budget. The other tabs, 'Price Freeze', 'Internet Only' and 'Rewards', further enable the consumer to choose the best provider to meet their budget, payment and account handling preferences."