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Reducing electricity usage/cost without switching?
Hi there, We're looking to reduce our electricity usage and costs but we don't want to switch as we're happy with the current plan. We've managed to reduce our gas usage but wondered if anyone had any tips? We don't usually leave things switched on, we have energy-saving lightbulbs everywhere, boil limited water in kettle…
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I SAVED £125 on our last leccy bill
Our previous bill was over £200 for one quarter. Last bill £85. How did I do it? It's pretty boring stuff, but worth a try: Here's what I did: 1. Got rid of 10 year old fridge and ditto freezer. Bought new fridge/freezer which is A+ rated. OK, it cost £200, but will pay for itself in 6 months. 2. Switch off EVERYTHING you…
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Switching Gas & Elec suppliers - beware?
Hi there, I would love some advice... I have just switched from npower dual fuel, to Scottish & Southern dual fuel. I phoned npower to see if they could match the lower prices but they couldn't and agreed I should switch. Now npower has hit me with a really hefty 'final' bill for gas. I am a very low gas user because we…
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fault with boiler, no hot water, electrical fault?
Hi Wonder if anyone can help Had hot water last night, then this morning, no power to fuse box. For the last few weeks, I have been getting the problem with hot radiators upstairs (see there is also an on-going thread re this) - wonder if the problem could be connected. British Gas reckon £ 150, not knowing what the…
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USwitch/Energyhelpline
Hiya guys I was just checking around if i was on a good tariff or not using Uswitch & energyhelpline but are now more confused than ever!! When i put my details into Uswitch it said that the best deal was British gas at -£55 lol, but when i used energyhelpline it said british gas again (the same tariff as uswitch had said)…
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renting accomedation
i will soon be moving into my first rented place.i havent yet had chance to ask lots/all of the questions i need to with the agent.....do i have controll over who supplies my elec and gas or is that down to landlord?
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Moving house while owing money to EON
I recently got my first electric bill from EON after being at this address for 9 months, I had phoned them repeatedly about it and got nowhere. The bill was for £600. I couldnt pay in one go so they said they wanted to fit a prepayment meter. I now pay £10 a week towards my debt. Im moving house this weekend and my new…
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Scottish Power - power reader gadget!!!
Friends are with Scottish Power and recently were offered a gadget that in fitted onto your meter and tells you how much you are spending over a weekly period, daily etc. Does anyone else have one of these ad is there is a cost implication? Many Thanks :beer:
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Which energy supplier for VERy low gas users.
Just wonder if anyone can advise on this. We recently moved into a new house, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and its VERY well insulated, doubled glazed etc etc. We were with Npower at our previous house for both gas and electric, and the gas at this house was with British Gas, so we moved over to Npower (awful decision, but…
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solar panels are they good value for money now??
With prices on the up and up, is it worth installing solar panels on the home roof, I know when I read a while back online that even though it was good for the environment (which is what many did it for) it would take along time to reap the rewards back financially but is this still the case, and also there are grants…
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Help!!!!!!!!!!
My son has had a hairdressing salon for almost three years now. His electric meter has been read regularly and he has been billed by Bizz energy. He has just recieved a bill from E-on for £7800.00 who claim they have been supplying his shop. The shop was empty and had been for at least a year before my son moved in and had…
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British Gas Rip Off
hya I dont know if anyone can help but I am having a total mare with british gas. We moved into our home 1 year ago. The day we moved in I called bg to advise them and gave them meter readings etc. I was told that my gas would be £15 per month and my electric would be £15 per month so I set up a direct debit for £30 per…
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On Income Support and I am on BritishGas Essential tarif but Who Else is there ?
Hi my mother and i both are getting duel fuel with British Gas. We are led to believe that we are on the cheapest tarif called, "essentials". Here is my last 2 bills. gas First 351.00 kWh at 4.192 pence Next 3533.18 kWh at 2.314 pence Electricity First 86 kWh at 13.561 pence Next 72 kWh at 8.844 pence First 138 kWh…
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British Gas Essentials Tariff - advice please really worried
Hi everyone I'm really worried like a lot of people about the price of my gas and electricity. I have been on British Gas Click Energy 5 but have just found out about the Essentials Tariff. I am 24 and in receipt of DLA, IB & IS because I genuinely cannot work as I've been left registered disabled with permanent nerve…
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Energywatch what happens when they end?
I am grateful to this forum for recommending Energywatch, who are now taking up my brother's dispute with Scottish Power. It is an immense relief he says that he no longer gets uncivilised phone calls from them. However, I watched a Parliament programme on tv recently, and I'm pretty certain the discussion said that…
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Carbon monoxide poisoning?
Dear All In short, I would like to know if I can claim damages from the local council for not maintaining the chimney properly. I moved to this council property with my two children in 1994. I got a degree at aged 40 and was set to give my kids a good life when I became ill and the GP has signed me off long-term sick for…
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E.ON Cashback Surprise/EDF-no fixed tarriff!
In this mornings post I received a rather strange letter from E.ON telling me that when I left them 12 months ago I was not allowed my normal discount on their final bill. They told me that they don't give discounts on the final bill when the account has been closed, but they felt that they should have made this clearer to…
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NPOWER's Price fix - not!
Just called Npower to fix my Electricity prices till 31st March 2009 as they advertise on their site, and also on Television. "Sorry sir we cannot fix your bill" As we have electricity only - and we have Economy 7 meaning we have 2 supplies ( which btw means I can't switch supplier as no-one else that covers our area…
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Is It A Rip Off?
hI ALL just wondering if anyone has used moneysupermarkrt to switch suppliers. i switched earlier this year using it and was told i would receive a cheque for 30 pounds for using their site for the switch. i have emailed them twice and was given 2 seperate dates to receive my cheque by, which have both passed and guess…
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wondering wich electric/gas company is cheap AND a good customer service provider??
We're currently with Southern for both electric and gas, we pay via DD for the discount and get points on the Argos scheme, but are there any cheaper suppliers but have a good customer service record?? And what is the average every1 pays for electric and gas TIA
