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Certain workers can access energy switching incentives worth up to £85

Frontline workers are being offered energy switching incentives worth up to £85 as households brace for another rise in the price cap.

Those working in the NHS, emergency services, social care, teaching, the armed forces and other eligible professions could claim gift cards worth up to £85 by switching to selected energy tariffs through Blue Light Card. The deals come as Ofgem prepares to announce the next energy price cap on Wednesday, August 26. The regulator sets the maximum rates suppliers can charge customers on default tariffs, with the new cap applying from October 1.

The current cap is £1,862 a year for a typical household paying by Direct Debit – already 13% higher than the previous quarter. Ofgem has confirmed that the next cap will be published by August 26, although the final figure will depend on the regulator’s calculations.

Blue Light Card says its members can currently access a series of incentives when switching energy supplier.

These include:

• ScottishPower: An £85 Amazon gift card when switching to an eligible dual-fuel tariff.
• EDF: A £55 gift card for an eligible dual-fuel tariff. Customers can choose from Amazon, Merlin, Aldi, Tesco, ASOS or The Restaurant Group.
• So Energy: A £40 Amazon gift card when switching to an eligible one or two-year fixed tariff.
• Uswitch: A £50 Amazon gift card when choosing an eligible dual-fuel tariff.

The offers are available to eligible Blue Light Card members, with terms and conditions applying. Blue Light Card said the EDF offer is exclusive to its members and is available to both new and existing customers.

Steffie Brader, Head of Strategic Partnerships at Blue Light Card, said: “With autumn approaching and many frontline workers concerned about rising energy bills, it’s more important than ever to take a few simple steps to make sure you’re not paying more than you need to.”

She added: “Reviewing your current tariff and checking whether there’s a better option for your household could help reduce monthly costs.”

The organisation warned that households should not switch simply because of the gift card. Instead, customers should compare the overall cost of the tariff, including the unit rates and standing charges, before deciding whether to move.

Ofgem itself says households could pay less by changing their tariff or payment type, although the actual amount paid depends on energy consumption, location and meter type. The regulator also stresses that the price cap does not put a maximum on the total bill a household can receive. It limits the rates suppliers can charge, meaning people who use more energy will pay more.

Blue Light Card says eligible members include NHS staff, police officers, firefighters, ambulance workers, teachers, members of the armed forces, pharmacists, optometrists, dental practice staff, prison and probation workers, coastguards and lifeboat crews, among others.

It costs £4.99 to join Blue Light Card and provides access to a range of discounts and offers. The organisation said its members saved more than £500million through its offers during 2025. However, the energy switching incentives are commercial offers and Blue Light Card says it may receive commission if members switch through some of the links, at no extra cost to the customer.

The energy deals were correct at the time of the announcement and may be subject to change. Households can check their existing tariff and compare it with alternatives before deciding whether switching is worthwhile. Ofgem’s latest published figures show that the current price cap is £1,862 for a typical dual-fuel household paying by Direct Debit.