Ebico Living and Rebel Energy have announced a new strategic partnership that aims to make sustainable home warmth more affordable for all. As part of the partnership, Ebico, the UK’s first not-for-profit energy company, will retail its energy plans through its domestic energy retail brand Ebico Living. Meanwhile, Rebel Energy, a rapidly growing energy supply pioneer, will supply energy to Ebico Living’s customers.
The partnership comes at a crucial time when standing charges for home energy are weighing heavily on many household budgets. According to Ebico, some customers on Price Capped Standard Variable tariffs are paying up to £375 per year in standing charges without even using any energy. This new partnership aims to address this issue by offering an energy deal that slashes the cost of standing charges.
Ebico’s new Signature energy plan offers an average standing charge of only £147 for a dual fuel customer, representing a saving of £228. This is the lowest standing charge for fixed-rate home energy available through both smart and conventional meters. Combined with competitive unit rates for electricity and gas, the Ebico Signature energy plan is a breakthrough deal for home energy customers throughout Britain.
Phil Levermore, CEO of Ebico, expressed his excitement about the partnership, saying, “We are absolutely delighted to be able to announce this partnership with Rebel Energy. Together, we are embarking on a journey with joint objectives, combining our strengths to offer our customers great energy deals that also support the wider affordability of sustainable living.” He also added, “Rebel Energy shares our focus on the twin imperatives of home energy decarbonisation and affordability, and together we are determined that the interests of low-income households should not be forgotten in Britain’s vital transition to Net Zero.”
Dan Bates, CEO of Rebel Energy, also commented on the partnership, saying, “At Rebel Energy, we are excited to partner with Ebico Living to bring about a significant change in the home energy market. This collaboration aligns with our mission to end fuel poverty in the UK. By offering the lowest fixed rate standing charges available, we are helping to ease the financial burden on households and promoting a fairer energy market.”
The partnership is already making strides in achieving its mission, with Ebico’s new Signature energy plan offering significant savings for smaller households. Levermore explained, “Ebico Signature enables us to offer savings to smaller households. With lower heating requirements, such households can find standing charges a disproportionate financial burden. Ebico Signature offers huge savings on standing charges – great news for all householders, but particularly for those with lower energy use.”
For more information on how to become an Ebico Living customer, please visit https://living.ebico.org.uk.
Media Contacts:
Ebico Living – Marko Bjelic, Head of Marketing
T: +44 (0)1993640031
E: marko.bjelic@ebico.org.uk
Rebel Energy – Leanne Wright, Communications Lead
Email: leanne@rebelenergy.com
Website: www.rebelenergy.com
About Ebico:
Founded in 1998, Ebico is a not-for-profit social enterprise with a mission to make low carbon warmth affordable for low-income households. Through its commercial trading arm, Ebico Living, the company promotes energy plans and related services that support customers in cutting their carbon emissions and saving money. Ebico also has a social impact investment scheme, Ebico Innovation, which provides funding and support to start-up and early-stage companies with products and services that will drive down the cost and improve the sustainability of household warmth for lower-income families. The company donates its surpluses to its charitable trust, The Ebico Trust, which makes charitable grants to organizations supporting innovation in affordable low carbon home warmth.
About Rebel Energy:
Rebel Energy is one of the few energy suppliers to have successfully navigated the recent energy crisis. The company stands out for its commitment to renewable energy, mission to end poverty, advanced automation, and “people first” philosophy. By partnering with companies like Ebico, Rebel Energy aims to achieve a future where every electron on the grid is generated from renewable sources, phasing out gas entirely. The company also actively supports customers with free, money-saving advice, grants, and benefits that improve credit ratings. Rebel Energy’s advanced automated systems and processes significantly reduce the costs of providing energy services, setting it apart from other suppliers. Additionally, the company values personalized and first-class customer service, making it effortless for households and businesses across the UK to switch to Rebel Energy for a better energy deal.
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