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have gas and elec meters but sent a bill?
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Actual readings very different from estimated readings
Hi my actual day reading is 1,000 kWh more than what Powergen estimated in my latest bill. But my actual night reading is 7,000 kWh less that the estimated one. If I call them to submit actual readings, will I actually get money credited back into my account, and if so how much?
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electricity supply smart metering
Hi Ive just seen a program on tv regarding electricity supply smart meters which allow householders to track usage against time - to see when your usage increases and therefore to identify times when you are using lots of energy. Ive searched tweb but not found much about this from the regular electricity companies. It…
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huge increase of electric but why?
Atlantic have told me my payments of £23 a month for electric have jumped to £43 a month (average 22 units a month) since last January which has put me in arreas hence the £43. What I want to know is what has pushed the consumption up that much? I have no new appliances or anything, run a 2 bedroom terreced house with just…
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EDF online V5
I decided to consult the price comparison programmes recommended on this site, and find that I should be able to save a lot if I switch to EDF Online V5. I am therefore very interested. But there is no indication of what the Online V5 tariff requires. Do I have to download some kind of software ? or report my meter…
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Gas & Electric late payment charge. Is it Legal?
Has anyone any thoughts or knowledge on whether the new late payment charges that are being introduced shortly are legal? I wondered if the bank charges fiasco has set a precedant?
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Advice on business electricity costs
Hi, I am new to this so hope this is the right forum! The business I work for are relocating to a new office and I have been asked to find out how much the electricity will cost so we can budget. The heating in our new office is included in the rent. The office is about 420 square foot and we have 5 computers, 2 printers,…
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Get rid of pp meter
My daughter and her husband got inot difficulties with their gas and electric bill shortly after they moved into their first home. In order to sort it out, Powergen (their provider) put them in a pp meter and they had to pay loads every month to cover the old bill and the current usage. They are now straight, have grown up…
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who do british gas think they are?
wanted to write into this forum to see if anybody can give me advice or help with british gas as they are completely useless company to deal with. hey is the story last year my parents received letter from BG apologising for the fact that since 2003 to present they have been sending out bills with only 5 digit reading on…
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a little tip homecare
if anyone one is on the BG homecare plans and are not happy with you renwal just cancel and start again you will then get it a new customer rate. when you calll to cancel you will be put through to the retention team just refuse what everthey offer you ( unless its better then a new customer deal) may seem obvious but…
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Questions Re Gas Co. Default Notice
Can anyone give feedback on this: I had a payment scheme set up with a Gas supplier for an old account that came into arrears after moving home. One day I needed a replacement payment card and when they finally sent it out, it was accompanied by a cover letter that overstated the amount owed. I was reluctant to use the…
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Advice on switching suppliers
Although I am pretty savvy and run a financial (stoozing) website that Martin sponsors, I have never swapped utility suppliers. I have read Martin's article and just wanted to see if anyone here could confirm that his article is pretty up tp date or can make any recommendations about reliable supplier and/or reliable…
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Switch to Sainsburys Gas & Elec and get 10,200 nectar points
story here http://www.sainsburysenergy.com/sainsburys-energy/showPage.do?name=landingPage.til&redirect=SEEC I'm not recommending that you do, simply pointing out that its there. Cheers QQ
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Please Help... Confused re:cost per kw/h
I have just bought one of those plug in power meters from maplin that tells you how much power your appliances are using. To test it I did a quick wash on my washing machine and the display shows that in kw/h I used 0.3. How do I translate this to cost in ££££'s I phone N power who have given me a really complicated…
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How do you complain to British Gas ?
I have had a look on their website, but there doesn't seem to be any contact details ? We moved into our house 2 1/2 years ago - there were already pre-pay meters (both gas and electric with British Gas). We changed details with BG although we have noticed that we seemed to go through the gas really quickly. 3 weeks ago we…
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Should we be charged as domestic or business customer?
Dear All I live in a flat in a converted warehouse. Each flat is responsible for its own gas/elec as you would assume. BUT there are lights in the communal areas and the electricity for this is paid for out of our service charge with the customer listed as "Warehouse Co Ltd" (it's share of freehold so each flat owns one…
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Can't get a bill from British Gas
Last May we bought a house where my daughter is now living and sharing with 3 other students, they're sharing the bills. Previous owners had gas and electricity with British Gas, so I phoned them on the day we got the keys with meter readings and gave my daughter's name for the new account. Was told she would receive a…
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Rough idea of rates
Hello, I hope this question doesn't come across as stupid or lazy, but I have had a look on the comparison site for gas and electricity and it strikes me that I'd just like to know roughly what the unit price is. I am currently on Powergen capped until Jan 2007. My rates are GAS: 2.596 per kwh (primary units) and 1.717…
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lightbulbs
My son cant be bothered turning off lights so I have decided to add it on to his rent. Hopefully to teach him a lesson! Soooo.....How much does a 60w bulb use per hour approx? Thanks in advance!
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Electric rates: please help
Hi there I live in a 2 bedroom, newbuild apartment in Birmingham (lots of halogen lights). We have electric radiators, no gas. I've just had the following bill and am worried about it being excessive. Meter: Start 98524E (estimated) End 743A (actual) Units 2219 Cost £192.45 This is for 77 days. I'm confused why the figure…
