Spark Energy Tariffs 2022: Compare Energy Prices

Spark Energy tariffs aim to offer customers ‘cheaper bills and better service from day one’. You can use smart meters for greater control of your energy, and also so you can see how much power you are using. Smart meters are available to all customers no matter what tariff they are on.

Spark Energy price changes 2020

All Spark Energy customers have been moved to SSE as of January 2020. If you were on a fixed tariff at the time, SSE said they would honour those rates until the end of the agreed deal, as usual. They also said that customers on the standard variable tariff would pay the same or even less once they moved onto an SSE tariff.

Spark Energy tariffs compared: which is the cheapest tariff

The cheapest Spark Energy tariff, as is the case with most suppliers, is the fixed rate option. This guarantees you a set price for the duration of your contract and means prices will not fluctuate. The current rate for the Fixed Saver does vary according to where you are in the country but the average is 16.52p per kWh of energy and a 23.64p per day standing charge.
There is a choice of three Spark Energy tariffs. These are:

Spark Energy has a small range of tariffs available to their customers. These include fixed and variable direct debit plans, as well as a variable plan with a cash/cheque payment. Let’s first have a look at Spark Energy’s electricity and gas plans below:

So, if you are on a fixed tariff the prices are locked in as agreed. Standard variable tariffs fluctuate according to energy prices around the world and a number of other factors, so can change. Prices also change according to the Energy Cap as set by the industry regulator Ofgem. This usually happens in October, so there are often price changes about this time of year.

You will be informed about any price changes in advance by your supplier. If your fixed rate tariff comes to an end at any point you will be placed on the standard variable rate, which is generally more expensive, so it may be a good idea to get in touch and explore your options.

Spark Energy standard tariffs

Spark Energy has two standard tariffs. One for prepayment customers (more details below) and one for direct debit customers. The rates for these tariffs vary according to wholesale energy prices and the price cap placed on fuel charges by OFGEM. The standard rate for direct debit customers charges is 17.80p per kWh or power and a standing charge of 25.50p per day.

Spark Variable Tariffs

And the cost information associated with Spark’s variable rate tariff plan:

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Spark Energy prepayment tariffs

The prepayment standard rate, called the Move in Saver PAYG allows you to top up your meter using the Swift app or a number of other payment options. This will cost you 29.50 standing charge per day and the rate per kWh of power is 17.61p.

Spark Energy Economy 7 tariff

If you have an Economy 7 meter installed, then you can still use the Spark Energy tariffs. They will still have the same standing charge per day but there will be two different rates for your energy – one for the day and one for the night, between midnight and 7am. They accept Economy 7 meters on both prepaid and direct debit tariffs. They are also signed up to the Warm Home discount scheme and there is a £12 dual fuel discount.
Now, let’s take a close look at these same variable and fixed tariffs, with their Econ 7 plan.

Spark Energy exit fees

Both the Move in Saver PAYG and Move in Save DD offer no exit fees as part of the deal. However, their Fixed Saver Sept 2021 tariff comes with a £30 exit fee if you want to switch during your contract period.

Prices for Spark Energy tariffs depend on where you live in the country. However, as a guide, the average prices for their tariffs are as follows:

Spark Energy business tariffs

As Spark Energy is a supplier specifically aimed at renters and landlords, they currently offer no business tariffs.

Get a Spark Energy quote

If you would like to get a quote for a Spark Energy tariff, then you can do so by visiting here.

You will be asked to enter your postcode and answer a few simple questions about your consumption and current suppliers. The rate you will be quoted will depend on where you live in the country although the variation between regions is not too big.

Is Spark Energy right for me?

Spark Energy aims to provide cheap power for its customers, specifically those in rented accommodation or for landlords looking for the best deals. Some of the main advantages of using Spark Energy include:

• There’s a dedicated app which lets you submit a meter reading
• You can see your latest bills and access your Spark Energy account history
• You can also use the app to pay bills and check how much gas and electricity you’re using
• Spark Energy top up services are also available via the app for customers with smart meters

You can also compare prices at any time. Just use the Spark Energy price comparison tool on the website and make sure you aren’t paying over the odds for your energy.

Spark Energy takes its customer service seriously. In 2017 they received fewer complaints per 100,000 customers than all of the Big Six suppliers and lower than the average for the independent suppliers.

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FAQ

How much does Spark Energy charge per kWh?

The rates that Spark Energy charges per kWh depends on a number of factors such as which tariff you've signed on for, where in the UK you are located and in some cases the time of the day that you are consuming energy.

The actual rates of each of their tariffs are available in this article.

What is the Spark Energy standing charge?

The standing charge the Spark Energy charges depend on the fuel type that you are using as well as the tariff plan that you have signed up for. The standing charge information on each of their tariff plans is viewable in this article.

Does Spark Energy have an exit fee?

This depends once again on which tariff plan you have selected, their variable rate tariffs have no exit fee, but select tariff plans can have an exit fee of £30 per fuel.

Has Spark Energy raised its prices in 2021?

Spark Energy is likely to raise its prices in October 2021 when Ofgem's most recent Energy Price Cap becomes active, as it is much higher than it was previously.