If you were told you could take one step to make your power bills go down and keep from having to write checks all over the place every month for various energy services would you? Of course you would. Well, here's your chance.

It's called switching. This is a process where instead of relying only on electricity or gas, you use some of each to get the best deal on each service.

While many customers know if they shop around they may be able to find a little bit of a break on their electricity and gas bills, who really has the time to call from one company to the next comparing services. Then once you find the cheaper rate, there are pages of paperwork, right? Not if you know how to skirt the work.

You can do this by going to a third party, a company like SwitchSelect.com. Describe your energy needs and they will find you the best available deal on gas and electricity. Not only can they shop around to all the vendors, they can also set you up with an online program, which is often a better price savings than an in-person paperwork signup. Next, set up a direct debit payment plan for your service so you don't have to write checks every month.

SwitchSelect.com Co-Founder and Director Leon Hayes says they take the work out of the process, "Customers now have all the information they need at their finger tips. With our unique energy calculator customers can save time and money. The golden rules are there to make it easier for customers."

In these trying financial times, consumers need all the help they can get in lowering their power bills. Learning the secret of switching can help you keep more of your hard earned cash.

www.switchselect.com.au