Electricity is taken for granted by most of us, but we sometimes forget that it is vital in almost everything we do - even writing and reading this column about electricity wouldn’t have been possible without it.

Electricty companies are usually part of massive multinational companies these days, but there are also green electricity suppliers that derive part or all of their supplies from renewable energy sources like wind farms and hydroelectric dams, so you have a wealth of choice that even encompasses issues of conscience.

And choice is what it’s all about when it comes to cheaper utility bills. You can switch supplier if you like - just as you can make any free choice in most markets - and for added convenience why not start here on this very page?

Even if you don’t decide to switch, you can at least see what cheaper utility bills would mean to your household budget.