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Taking meter readings
I'm sorry if this is a stupid question. I have taken the readings for gas and electric as we moved into a new flat (2 bed, 2 adults one small child) and then today after being there one month. Now I am a little confused about the results. We have only used 70 units of Gas which sounds very low (we haven't had the heating…
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Gas Bill from over a year ago...
Hi Yesterday i received a bill from a debt collector regarding a british gas bill for £75 - when i phoned them they said that british gas had handed this over to them in June 08 and the debt was for bill in february 07 and related to a property I moved from in September 2007. When contacting British Gas they were very…
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cavity wall insulation
hi! i have been trying to sort out my parents electricity and gas by getting a capped rate as they pay a lot of money per year (£1500). However, i've just found out that if they wait til sept when my dad is 70, they will get free cavity wall insulation. do they go for a capped rate now when in fact their consumption should…
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anyone got a efergy monitor?
bought one today but having real problems in link the display unit to the transmitter. both units have brand new batteries. I'm pressing the < button and the word link flashes on the display for 30 seconds or so but thats it. if press the green button on the transmitter the green led flashes but thats all :( any ideas? Kev
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Utilities warehouse any good??
I have just discovered the Utilities Warehouse web site. It claims to be cheaper for all your utilities etc etc etc. Has anyone used it or does anyone have any info as to whether it is worth considering????:confused:
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Help, I don't have a gas bill!
I have been living in my new build property for the last 15months and have never recieved a gas bill:j . Although this sounds great i am worried that eventually i will have a gas bill that i cannot afford, and more importantly at a time when the cost of each unit will be more expensive. "So tirednewdad, why don't you just…
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B Gas Boss says "wear two jumpers"
A gas firm boss faced a heated backlash yesterday after telling families struggling with soaring fuel bills to 'wear two jumpers'. Jake Ulrich of Centrica - the parent company of British Gas - was attacked for his 'flippant' and 'out of touch' remarks. The 55-year-old, who earns more than £1million a year, was accused of…
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Cost of N Ireland's Electric
Hi Since we are on a meter at home (which is a good thing as it helps watch what you use) we used to get by on £40 p m. Since the rising cost of fuel/electric we've been trying to watch closely what we use and turn off everything we can at night. Which is hard with a bloke that loves to keep every extention running with…
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15% discount on energy bills
My Energy company will give a 15% discount if you are on a low income. EDF energy gave me 15% rebate on my pre-payment meter. If you pay other ways it is taken off your bill (you have to ask for it) :rotfl:
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British gas took money from my bank account
Hello all...............:o And thanks for your comments on this matter which has caused my family such distress. It would appear from most of your replies that very few of you have ever been in this situation, let alone suffering from life threatening conditions. And yes I did give account numbers etc, I'm not that stupid.…
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Urgent advice needed re utility investigation by buchanan clark and wells
Hi I need some urgent advice please. I let out my flat between sept 2007 and june 2008. The previous tenants i think had outstanding bills with npower, possibly water and virgin media as well ( accounts all in their name, not mine) When i moved back into my property on 10th June 2008 i called npower & water company and…
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poor deal from comparison sites?
I have been searching the comparison sites (energysavingonline, uswitch, the energy shop etc) for fixed price electric deals. They all said scottish power was my best bet, costing me an extra £70 ish annually. I decided that was worth it, so went direct to the scottish power website to check the small print. I ran through…
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wrongly billed - what are my consumer rights?
2 years a go a new meter was installed at my house. It was set to zero. 6 months ago I received a bill saying they owed me £500. I couldn't believe it and phoned to tell them that they must have made a mistake. They checked their records. They confirmed their meter reader person had given them the figures, I confirmed…
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New to paying bills, Help !
Hi, i have recently moved into a house with my partner and this is really the first time on our own paying bills etc so need some advice, i have been told by someone from powergen customer services that british gas supply our electric but they dont know who supplys our gas. I have done a few comparison quotes online and it…
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Economy 7 fridge?
I was wondering whether a really well insulated fridge set to run quite cold could be run overnight on Econ 7 electricity only. I might borrow a temperature data logger and see what happens. I pay 4p per unit overnight, compared with around 12p during the day.
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Gas or Electric Heating? Which one is cheaper?
Hi all, I am a student and I will be moving to rent a private house.(cannot live in University accommodation anymore). There are a few houses & flats I have viewed so far. In some flats, there are electric heater as well. So I wanna ask you whether electric heating or gas heating is cheaper. I dont wanna spend too much…
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15% off EDF gas and electricity
;) For people on Income Support or Pension Credits EDF are running an 'Energy Assist scheme' :- 15% discount on standard gas and electricity prices until March 2009 Anyone on a prepayment meter will receive an annual rebate in the form of a letter which you take to a post office and swap for the cash :j! Those not on…
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Southern Electric 20% discount for gas and electric for low income families
Hi All Just to let everyone know, if you are a southern electric and gas customer you may be legible to get 20% off your bills if on low income. if your usage is 10% or more of your income, then they will give you the discount. i just phoned to give my meter readings and ended up being passed to the energy pluscare dept…
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Fridge/freezer power rating.
My assistant (and friend) at work whom I rescued from e-on about six months ago was given an electricity meter whilst she was working there. Having never used it because it was so complicated I got it out of the box and had a play. I've worked out that my fridge and freezer burn about £227 a year in total :eek: Is that…
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advice needed - swalec
hello everyone this is my first post, atho I have been following this site for a few weeks. here goes Because of husbands illness (stroke) I am now in charge of families finances. Doing fairly good job uptil now, I just don't understand gas/elec bills, and am looking to cut bills like everyone else as every penny counts.…
