As temperatures drop and households begin switching heating back on, a free AI-powered service is helping homeowners reduce their energy bills by hundreds of pounds. The tool, called Nous, claims a typical household can save £500 or more a year, with one user reporting savings of £300 annually and describing the experience as 'like having a PA for house bills'.
How the free service works
Nous is designed to handle 'boring life admin tasks' on behalf of customers, keeping track of major household providers across the UK. Getting started requires only a postcode entry online, with no card details needed. The free tier manages two services, provides one householder login, and includes a choice of 'savings mode' and smart reminders.
According to Nous, households using the free service can expect typical savings of £310. The company also offers a premium tier at £6.99 per month, which manages unlimited services, allows unlimited householder logins, and includes smart reminders, WhatsApp chat support, and cash rewards. Nous reports typical savings of £960 for premium users.
Customer experiences and reviews
Nous has received an 'Excellent' rating of 4.7 out of five stars on Trustpilot from more than 1,200 users. One customer commented: "Switched my power supply, saving me nearly £300 per year. Very smooth switch and good communication."
Another user praised the service's convenience: "Excellent service, great communication via WhatsApp. They listened to what I needed and went and found me the perfect broadband package, arranged the engineer visit and set up my direct debit, as well as cancelling my last provider. I'm a busy person and, whilst I have the best intentions, I would have left this to the last minute without Nous. It's like having a PA for house bills!"
Not all feedback was entirely positive. One individual noted: "Registering with Nous was simple and straightforward. Communication (is) good, except I have emailed about a concern and not had a reply yet." However, the majority of reviews were favourable, with another customer stating: "So easy, I barely had to do anything, really appreciate Nous sorting everything to change my energy supplier. They were great and I would definitely recommend."
Alternative comparison services
For households seeking alternatives, Uswitch offers a free service covering broadband, TV, SIM only, mobile phones, energy, current accounts, and credit cards. The platform says its experts 'battle to bring you exclusive deals and more control over your bills'.
Compare The Market also provides cost-cutting options for home insurance, car insurance, and credit card deals. The site states it 'scans for savings to deliver personalised deals ahead of your renewal'. These services offer additional routes for consumers to reduce household expenses as energy costs continue to rise.
