Millions of people up and down the country stay with the same electricity supplier year in year out, without ever checking the prices of other companies. Substantial savings await those with the good sense to check prices, and some users have saved over £300 in the space of a year. It’s a significant amount of money for something that can take just a few minutes.The worldwide web has made it so much easier to gather information, and when it comes to electricity prices, it’s the perfect place to look for reductions in spending. Comparison websites are available, each of which is home to a vast database, full of every possible price plan and tariff. It would be a waste not to make use of this vital resource.The sites are extremely easy to use, even for those with little knowledge of computers. After entering in some details from a recent electricity bill the websites will return a list of the best deals for you to choose from. The switchover itself is so simple, and is handled by the new supplier. There’s no need to even switch off the electricity to your home, so you won’t even notice the change on the given day. Bills are usually sent out monthly, and contain full details of the amount of usage and the cost of each kilowatt. Meters are located in, or just outside, the home, and are used to calculate the amount of energy used.Charges are paid monthly, and several companies offer a small discount to those who agree to pay by direct debit. It’s a far more convenient way to pay, and takes away the need to remember to write out, and post, a regular cheque.