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Archives for July 2008

Costs to heat water in different ways
Perhaps a silly question, but I cannot see if it has already been raised. Supposing I want to make a cup of tea. What is the cheapest way to boil half a pint of water, assuming electric is at 9p/kWH and gas is at3p/kWH, and also roughly how much would it cost to heat the water in the following. 1. Electic kettle. 2. Kettle…
totally bewildered..
Hi, Due to the recent hype re: increase in fuel charges I have to decide whether to cap or not to cap.. Facts:- I am currently with southern electric... For dec 07 - march 08 my bill shows I used a total of 1644 units I get charged:- 8.82p per unit or(0.0882 if you prefer) and 7.050p standing charge per day again or 0.0705…
What if prices rise mid switchover?
I don't know if this has been discussed before... Where do you stand if you are in the middle of switching (after 7 day cooling period but before the switchover is complete), and the new supplier increases the price? I am in the horrid situation. Was on EDF and switched to online 5 with BG before BG announced massive hike…
Npower
Dont know if people know, but I have been struggling to pay my NPOWER Gas and Electric, I rang them up as I could not afford to pay them and because I am disabled and on a low income they have now arranged me to only pay what I have used this time and if I pay on time for the next 6 months they will wipe my back bills up…
British Gas 2011 Fixed Price Tariff
Hi All Amoung the bad news from British Gas yesterday, has anyone noticed they have now released a new fixed price tariff until September 2011 fixed at yesterdays new standard prices? What are peoples thoughts on this? Anyone got views/comments on this new tariff? Thanks Andy
Is there a thread for ideas how to cut energy consumption?
I'm sure there must be - can't see it though.
Direct Debit or not!
Am with BG dual fuel and have missed capping before yesterdays rise. I have always paid cash at the Post Office when paying these bills but then heard yesterday that it is a cheaper tarriff if you pay by Direct Debit. However, today on TV it said the opposite - could someone clear this up for me? Also, reading some of the…
Have I done the right thing????
I am currently with N-Power Dual Fuel: Gas: first 2067 at 6.154p above at 1.990p Electricity: first 206 at 14.150p above at 13.600p This is NOT including VAT @ 5% I have just switched to E-On, using uswitch (free wine), to the Price Protection 2009 V17 Dual Fuel. Gas: 5.314p per kWh 3.387p per kWh above 2680 kWh p.a…
Why Dont we ask, even better DEMAND....
To get better competition between the top 5 suppliers To give all future 'increases' ........... ON THE SAME DAY!:j :j :j :j What would that do to competition?:confused: :confused: Got you thinking? I hope so:D :D :D :D k. If you agree click the Thanks button! Let them know! Trust me they do watch these forums!
HELP! Advice needed with changing tarriff on bills
Hi, I have just been in touch with Southern Electric to discuss how my electric and gas payment plan was doing, as I am paying more too get rid of arrears. - Due to the initial payment being too low when I joined in sep 2006. I was not sure what tarriff I was on and then noticed that on the first bills I had it said…
Cheaper to pay electric by meter or by Direct Debit?
Hi, I was just looking for some advice on behalf of my parents. They currently pay for their electric by using a key meter, they have been using this method for some years. They were just wondering whether it would be cheaper to get rid of the meter and pay by direct debit? Any suggestions please? Thanks xx :)
moneysupermarket, uswitch, etc
Ive been on a few of these sites putting the same figures in on each one and they are all coming up with different suppliers giving me the best saving. surely it should be listing them in the same order for me? Not sure to go to 1 company or still have 2 seperate ones. Any advise on this would be a great help. Not sure…
today British Gas price increases
British Gas increased the gloom for householders today with price increases of 35% or £230 on gas, and 9% or £37 on electricity. :eek:
Sorry not another thread. 45000KWH Gas / Electricy 11000
Never switched before. British Gas Standard Tariff Southern Electric Standard Tariff. The non fixed/caped tariffs are coming out with a £1000 saving - is this right?...! Can some clever person work out what I should go to?.. Just heard about the Centrica profits. No way am I helping them swell there profits again.
duel fuel?
Is it best to have your gas and electricity with one firm or 2 separate firms?
do i switch SOL 10 tariff to capped
i signed up in march to npower with both my gas and electricity do i switch from SOL 10 tariff to capped emailed them and i can change BUT: If you would like us to fix your prices, this would mean you would be taken off our SOL 10 tariff and put onto our standard tariff. You would also need to contact us with your gas and…
Capped Tariff Is £117 More - Do I switch?
I'm with Scottish Power and currently and pay about £60 per month on there On-line Energy Saver 2 Account. I have done a price comparison and I could switch to Southern Electric for a fixed tarrif but it would cost me an Extra £117 per year ( at current prices) Should I still do it? Thanks and sorry if this has been…
energy suppliers
just spent over two hours trying to cap my energy prices, thought I was on to a winner when my current provider offered a fixed price until 2009. Then I got to checking the prices and basically what I was being offered was a new increased price and the removal of my on line discount, which by my maths based on my last bill…
Scottish power energy saver 4 - should I cap?
I currently have the Scottish power energy saver 4 - should I cap with Scottish power? Has anyone changed or stayed with the same tariff? Thanks Craig
n power prices
hi just want some advice i am currently with n power for both gas and electricity have called them today and they won't cap but i am due £80 cash back in october should i change and go to e on who will cap or wait till october to change help . e are only capping till monday xxx thank u xxx

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