We'd like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum... Read More » This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are - or become - political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.

We're aware that some users are experiencing technical issues which the team are working to resolve. Thank you for your patience.

📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!

Energy

Archives for September 2007

British Gas - £7605 quote for resiting and replacing boiler. Madness?
Hi, My Mum has had British Gas in as her boiler is very old and inefficient. They have given her a quote of £7605 to replace the boiler, and resite it from in a cupboard in the bathroom to the utility room next door. My Mum did not ask for the resiting, but they said it wouldn't add much to the cost and she can see the…
shared house-unequal use of electricity
Hi, my friend and I have recently rented a room in a shared house and are having a problem with the existing tenant. Basically we are on a tight budget this year and so want to keep costs low. He on the other hand seems to eat electricity! The electric and gas are both on pre-pay meters which we thought would make it…
shared house-unequal use of electricity
Hi, my friend and I have recently rented a room in a shared house and are having a problem with the existing tenant. Basically we are on a tight budget this year and so want to keep costs low. He on the other hand seems to eat electricity! The electric and gas are both on pre-pay meters which we thought would make it…
have i / am i being ripped off by scottish power
Hi there, im new to the forum. just wondering if you could clarify for me a few things re my bill? i have been with scottish power, duel fuel, online for just over 18 months now, for the first year we were paying £78 ish per month for both. 6 months ago our DD was hiked up to £194 ish per month??? i called them and they…
npower
my mum and dad are currently with npower for their electric and are using a budget key meter, the key has stopped working a few weeks ago the meter reader man said there was something wrong with the meter, my dad phoned them up today to try and get someone to help, my mum is registered disabled and the company has been…
Check your Powergen direct debit!!
Hi everyone, if your supplier is Powergen and you pay by direct debit, it might be a good idea to check your balance. I did this recently and discovered I owed them over £300, a balance that has been building up for at least 2 years to my knowledge. Upon drawing Powergen's attention to it, they told me my direct debit had…
My Latest npower gas bill - all units charged at higher rate?
Just had my latest bill from my favourite gas suppler npower:rotfl: . Just noticed that all the units have been charged at the higher rate and none at the lower rate. Is this normal? I really cannot be bothered to phone them yet again this year, so any help appreciated. I also noticed that on the basis of this bill they…
Age Concern High User!!M
My parent are on a age concern tarriff for high users and pay £110 per month during the winter the heating was on most of the time because of my dad but he has now gone into a care home so its just mum in the house and she wont be using so much electric and gas how or where do I find out about the best deals for her most…
Utilita Energy Prices - On the increase !!
Hi Everyone, I've just received a letter saying that Utilita are increasing there prices by 3.5% from the 1st November 2007. But you'll be able to get 4 additional light bulbs at the end of the first year, WOW !!! Anyway the letter also say's if you want to move you have to let them know within 14 days and the transfer…
EDF Energy Electricity - I am worried now...
EDF energy have started giving you a little chart on your bill showing your electricity consumption in terms of units per day for this current quarter, the last quarter, and the same quarter this time last year. My consumption has gone from 5.2 units per day this time last year, to average of 13 units per day in the last…
Deemed contract terms
As a lawyer, I've come across numerous instances where gas and electric consumers have seemingly had contracts imposed on them. The Gas Act and the Utilities Act 2000 provide that an existing supplier shall have the right to continue the supply to a supplied premises when an occupier moves out and another moves in. It has…
Capped price???
Our online capped price for gas and electricity comes to an end on Sunday. Scottish Power have offered another year's price fix. Should we take this - what do you think energy prices might do in the next year? It is hard to compare what they have offered but they have decreased the 'Daily Service Charge' and increased the…
cost of a towel heater?
Hello, Can anyone point me in the direction of finding out how much an electric towel heater is costing to run? I have "discovered " my husband is switching it on before bed so he has a warm towel in the morning. I want to kill him as try and cut corners everywhere but feelI need more evidence before comitting the crime!…
How to use white meter storage heating??
I've just moved to a house that has white metre storage heaters installed - I've never used these before and the previous owners never left any kind of instructions - can anyone give me any help on how these things work - we also don't appear to be able to get any hot water unless we switch on the hot water switch at the…
Economy 7 times.
New to Economy 7. Just moved into a new house, First night with the storage heaters on last night. There is a mechanical clock with all the fuses and a digital meter reading which has rate 1 and rate 2. The time on the mechanical clock dial it out by about 3 hours so it does not come on until about 2am in the morning and I…
What's cheaper, Gas or Electric?
I live in a concrete flat.. not great for insulation, but I only use one room. I've often heard that its better to have the gas heating on, as its cheaper than electric bar fires. I can set the gas central heating to only go into one room, but I still have to heat the boiler, and all that area, so its not as efficient as a…
can neighbours be made to move meters as access my property to read meters
We've recently had an access dispute with neighbours but our solicitor checked it all out and states they have no access only for maintenance of side wall. The neighbours gas and electric meters are on the side wall of their house overlooking our front forecourt and they've installed themselves a gate(against our wishes)…
halogen heater query
hi there are halogen heaters economic i am looking at one that has 3 bars with 350w per bar ?
No gas meter
Can anybody tell me why my daughter's landlords insist on doing a yearly gas check when she has no gas in her property and when she moved in the CORGI certificate stated this?
Broken Meter
Hi Have a very major problem withour electricity supplier have been giving them readings for the last twelve months and they have just com back saying that they have been the same all year. Thus the meter is not working properly how can they charge me not knowing what ive used. the bill could be quite big.

★ ★ ★ Meet your Ambassadors

Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply

MSE News

Ofgem proposes new 'no standing charge' Price Cap – but Martin Lewis warns vulnerable customers need to be opted in or it won't work
Ofgem has today launched detailed proposals for a major shake up to its Energy Price Cap that dictates the price over 80% of homes in England, Scotland and Wales pay for their energy bills.
Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to cut overdraft rates for millions but hike them for others – here's what's happening and full help
If you're a Lloyds, Halifax or Bank of Scotland current account holder, the interest rate you're charged for using your overdraft could change soon as part of a fees shake-up. The Lloyds Banking Group, which owns all three brands, says millions of its customers will pay less after the changes – but a "few" will pay more.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more low-income households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Martin Lewis: At last a chance to fix Council Tax flaws impacting millions – debt collection, difficulty challenging your band, discounts and more
Major flaws in the Council Tax system in England could finally be fixed in future, as the Government has launched a wide-ranging consultation to review hideous debt collection practices, the difficulty of challenging your band, the overly complex and horribly-named Severe Mental Impairment discount and more. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis, who has long campaigned on these issues, shares his response and analysis.
Energy complaints to be dealt with more quickly and Energy Ombudsman to get new powers under Government plans
If you have a complaint about your energy firm, it may be resolved more quickly in future, as the Government has announced a raft of proposals to strengthen consumer protections in the energy market. The planned changes include giving the Energy Ombudsman new powers to force firms to comply with its decisions – but it's still very early days. Here's what we know so far.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Base rate held at 4.25% – here's what it means and when it might be cut next
The Bank of England has held the base rate at 4.25%. Below we explain why, when it might be cut, plus what it means for your mortgage and savings.
Applied for South West Trains 'boundary fares' compensation? Act now to claim it
If you applied for compensation from South West Trains before the deadline in January 2025, you now need to provide your bank details to the claim administrator so it can be paid to you. Here's what you need to know.
Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
All State Pensioners in England and Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payment this winter, though those who earn over £35,000 will see it clawed back through the tax system. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis, and we include answers to your key questions.

View All

Energy

Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply

🚀 Getting Started

Is this how you want to be seen?

Get our FREE Weekly email full of deals & guides - and it’s spam-free

Energy

Discussion List

Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply

🚀 Getting Started

Is this how you want to be seen?

Get our FREE Weekly email full of deals & guides - and it’s spam-free