What’s in this review?
Go Effortless Energy is an exciting new company that has only been in the market for three years.
So who are they? What do they offer?
Let’s take a closer look and find out more.
Founded in 2013, Go Effortless Energy was the creation of a couple in Staffordshire called Andrew and Melanie Burns.
They were so frustrated with the ‘big six’ energy companies that they decided to create their own energy company, to help facilitate the energy needs of their friends and family.
They quickly realised that to get the best rates they would need more customers, and so they created Go Effortless.
They have built their business around transparent ideals which include employing locally, paying all corporate and personal taxes and giving something back to their community.
Costs and Fees
Go Effortless Energy offers a very large number of tariffs depending on your location, but a quick quote from their website revealed that for a three bedroom home which houses 3 to 4 people, your monthly cost for electricity and gas would be around £119.
| June 2018 V1 | Total per annum | Total monthly | Billing |
| Average price for a three bedroom home | £1426.59 | £119 | Paperless |
Remember to compare energy suppliers before deciding to switch.
Core Gas & Electricity Services & Offering
Currently, Go Effortless Energy only offers fixed or variable electricity and gas tariffs. If you are looking to switch energy suppliers it’s a good idea to perform a business gas comparison with a professional UK based energy broker to get the best deals.
Go Effortless Energy Support & Reviews
As there are no reviews on sites such as Trustpilot or Google to find out how to Go Effortless fair with their customer service, it is hard to review it.
However, on their website there is a help centre that covers how to contact them, submitting your meter readings, what to do in the event of an emergency and a change of tenancy.
There is also a page dedicated to showing you how many complaints they have received, which is usually one every so often. For a closer look check it out here.
Contract Length and Fees
Although Go Effortless Energy offers a huge amount of tariffs depending on your location, see the table below for two examples of both a fixed electricity tariff and a variable electricity tariff.
12 month fixed tariff
| Tariff type | Fixed |
| Payment method | Monthly Direct Debit |
| Unit rate (ppkWh) | 13.41 |
| Standing charge (pp day) | 25.93 |
| Tariff ends on |
12 months after switch date to Go Effortless Energy
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| Price guaranteed until |
12 months after switch date to Go Effortless Energy
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| Termination Fee | Not applicable |
| Discounts and additional charges | Not applicable |
| Additional products or services included | Not applicable |
| Assumed annual consumption | 3,100 kWh |
| Estimated annual cost | £510.36 |
| Tariff Comparison Rate (TCR) (ppkWh) | 16.47 |
Standard variable tariff
| Supplier | Go Effortless Energy |
| Tariff name |
Standard Variable Tariff – April 2018 v1
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| Tariff type | Fixed |
| Payment method | Monthly Direct Debit |
| Unit rate (ppkWh) | 15.79 |
| Standing charge (pp day) | 33.19 |
| Tariff ends on |
12 months after switch date to Go Effortless Energy
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| Price guaranteed until |
12 months after switch date to Go Effortless Energy
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| Termination Fee | Not applicable |
| Discounts and additional charges | Not applicable |
| Additional products or services included | Not applicable |
| Assumed annual consumption | 3,100 kWh |
| Estimated annual cost | £610.64 |
| Tariff Comparison Rate (TCR) (ppkWh) | 19.7 |
Company Comparison
| Company | Bulb | So Energy | Affect | Go Effortless Energy |
| Overall Trustpilot Score | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | No Data |
| Discounts | No | No | £15.75 per fuel per year | £15 per fuel by paying by debit card |
| The average cost for dual fuel three bedrooms home | £82 | £78 | £90.00 | £119 |
| Positive Reviews on Trustpilot | 92% Positive | 86% Positive | 86% Positive | No Data |
Who Should Use the Company?
Go Effortless is a company for those who value supporting their local community and a transparent supplier that will be honest and open about every aspect of their business.
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Summary
Smaller companies often need time to grow to offer customers everything that they might need, and Go Effortless is one of those companies. Although it does offer honest insights into the business and their costs, customers also have to consider that they are not the most cost-effective option in the market.
Pros
- Easy to get a quote
- Tariffs based on your location
- Transparent and honest values
Cons
- No reviews anywhere online
- Not a huge range of services
- No clear information about business tariffs
