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trying to avoid dual fuel
I once made the mistake of going over to southern for my electricity and equigas for my gas, Even though I did not request dual fuel, my bills became aligned, which in effect was the same as dual fuel but not. I with the help of the regulator managed to switch back my electricity supplier to scottish power, but was…
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SimplySwitch to close
Daily Mail and General Trust is to close price comparison website SimplySwitch just 18 months after acquiring the business in a deal worth £22m. The Daily Mail owner admitted that all SimplySwitch's 65 employees could lose their jobs and a consultation on redundancies has already begun. SimplySwitch, which allows customers…
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Gas & Electricity - Sainsbury's Energy
:j Does anyone have any recent experience of Sainsbury's Energy (EDF) deal that is currently being touted in store? Been speaking to a sales person today and am potentially interested in making the move (from British Gas and Eon) but want to be sure that it's the sensible thing to do! :T :beer:
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Scottish Power price rises!
Just heard that SP are putting prices up by 15% on Gas and 14% on Electricity. Not 100% which tariffs are affected, certainly the standard will be, will post more news when I hear!
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Advice Needed re swapping companies...
I've changed meters from pre-payment to credit. Gas currently Scottish Gas, standard tariff, Electricity with Scottish Hydro. Questions are: 1) I've no oustanding payments (except the current HE bill, which hasn't arrived yet!), so presumably I can get a dual fuel deal somewhere? 2) Which company would be best? I used…
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Electrician
Im looking for a reliable electrician who will not rip me off! Im in Reigate in Surrey. Ive had bad experiences with electricians in the past and would like someone who is recommended. Thanks
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gas / electric bill seems high!!!
hey everyone ive been in my flat for 2 months now and just got the first bill... i was a bit shocked. its dated 01/12/07 - 25/01/08. the gas bill is £69.62 based on meter readings (87 units, 2711kwh) the electric is £32.44 (241 units) this is only a ground floor 2 bed maisonette with a modern condensing combi boiler. i use…
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BG being awkward about switching through money supermarket
Hi comrades, first post.. I'm currently on BG standard for gas and E.ON standard for electricity. I came up with a click4 dual-fuel deal via www.moneysupermarket.com which stated that you can still switch even if you are with BG already. Today I got a call from BG confirming that the moneysupermarket switching details were…
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Online energy bills, check the readings
Obviously good money savers that we are we all do this all the time ( 'ahem') but just as a reminder to do so have a look at this article from last Saturdays Independent http://www.independent.co.uk/money/invest-save/questions-of-cash-the-danger-of-paying-energy-bills-online-774159.html I need to remember to do this. I had…
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ScottishPower Discounted Energy Tariff
I've seen this tariff and it works out so much cheaper than their other tariffs, with no price rises until nxt year sometime. However there must be a catch- does anybody know anything about this tariff? Thanks
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Help with electricity bill
Hi Need some help sorting out my electricity bill as it is getting bigger all the time! We owe £190ish and use about that over the quarter, our monthly payments are £70. We also have gas but that only runs our fire and hob so it is a small bill and not a problem. All our other heat and our water is electric. We live in a 2…
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Scottish gas using a made-up meter reading!
I moved into my current flat on 1st September 2006, phoned Scottish Gas with my name and meter reading but soon after I received a letter addressed to "the occupier" with threats of supply being cut off etc over a huge unpaid bill. I phoned them again, explained the flat had previously been unoccupied for about 2 years,…
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Suggestions for reducing electric useage.
I've been recording my weekly eletric useage for a while and wondered if anyone could help give me pointers for reducing it. It's a 3 bedroom, mid terrace. 2 adults living here, both in pretty much all day everyday just now. Gas heating and water, electric cooking. Using around 66 units a week just now. All lightbulbs are…
