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Price Comparison By kwh - Stumped!
Hi I work for a property management company and have been charged with finding alternative prices for gas for a communal heating system for a block of residential flats we manage in Liverpool. At present we have a bespoke contract with Eon, which is proving difficult with the comparison sites because they want me to enter…
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Just a quick question . . .
Just a quick and hopefully easy question.:rolleyes: I've changed gas and electric companies with no worries but what do I do with the old electric keys?? I was send a prepaid envelope to send the gas card back but have had nothing for the electric keys. Do I just throw them away or what? :confused:
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Ofgem to ban 'unjustified' prices.
Could be welcome unwelcome news for those on prepayment meters: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/7958525.stm They will still be able to charge higher but need to be able to justify the higher rate. ETA: unwelcome - they've updated the article already.
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N Power combined bill higher than expected
I have just received my 1st combined gas/elec bill from N power ( usually quoted separately ) for period from mid Nov/end Feb. Elec is £315, Gas £408 for 3 bed modern detached house with 3 working adults. I pay £75 for Gas & £52 for elec per month & for the 1st time ever I am in debit which concerns me. I have Gas…
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Only gas bill in 3 years, £3000!
Hi, posting this on behalf of my sister. They built a house about 3 years ago, and ever since then they've been contacting British Gas on a regular basis asking for a bill. BG kept passing them to the new accounts department, and as soon as my sister said they already had gas with BG it was the end of the call - as a…
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1st Bill - In 3 Years
I am after some advice if possible. We moved into a new house in October 2005. We were never informed of who was supplying the gas and electricity and were (perhaps naively) waiting for our first bill. As time went on it never arrived and in fairness it become one of those things that just got forgot. Afterall, 3 years is…
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I've saved a fortune!
Hi, Just wanted to give encouragement to those still swithering/dragging their heels about switching gas & electric. Since 10th March we have reduced our monthly DD from £145 (combined) to £88!!! :j A massive £57 a month saving! :j What did we do? Well, we gave them accurate readings and shocked ourselves with how much we…
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Bill from Scottish Power for old property?
Yesterday my landlord dropped off a bill for my old address of a whooping £342. Thing is I havn't lived there for a year and a half. I phoned scottish power when I first moved to say there was a problem with my account. I used to live with my sister and when I moved in with my girlfriend at the new address, they put both…
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What is the Average Elec useage for 100% elec 2 bed flat
Hi Really hoping someone can help; I am in a battle with an ex lanlord and the elec company. To summarise I lived in a 2 storey 2 bed flat for 22 months. The boiler was broken and the only way I could get heating and hot water was to have the on peak switch on. This was only discovered on recieving big elec bills. I am now…
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How do my Bills seem?
Hi there, I'm looking for some input from all you switched on folks (excuse the pun) What do you think of our energy consumption, I don't know whether it's good or bad:o . We're in an end of terrace 3 bed house, myself OH, 2 teenage boys and 1 8yo. So multiple lappies, Xbox, TV, american f/freezer, tumble dryer used maybe…
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Nation Grid Electronic Token Meter gone MAD
By a series of accidents I have ended up with a pre payment meter. This is the smart card type that you have to top up at PayPoint then recharge the meter. What started out as a “alleged” debt of about £600 has suddenly jumped to around £1500. Atlantic Gas (or whoever they belong to now) go suddenly mute when contacted by…
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changing supplier
i know this may seem like a really stupid question, so please dont shout at me!! but how do i go about changing my gas and electricity supplier? what do i need and where do i go to do it?
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Scottish Power Mpan Scam
SCOTTISH POWER MPAN SCAM EXPOSED SCOTTISH POWER IS CIRCUMVENTING THE RIGHT TO HAVE YOUR ELECTRICITY SUPPLIED BY WHICHEVER COMPANY YOU CHOOSE. There have been thousands left stranded with pre pay meters and no way of switching supplier to the one of their own choosing. HOW DO THEY MANAGE THIS? Scottish Power simply split…
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can i replace an old economy 7 storage heater with a towel heater
probably a silly post but due to limited funds and my first child due later this year i am currently using funds to decorate nursery and our very small bathroom for the new arrival and was wondering if possible can i replace the horrid looking economy 7 storage heater in the bathroom with a towel/bathroom heater using the…
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npower telesales & unwanted contract
On March 3rd I was contacted by a member of npower's telesales team who informed me that I'm paying too much for my gas/electricity with my present supplier. At the time I was at the wheel of a truck (hands free of course) and pointed out that I was driving and had no figures to hand to compare what he was offering me. I…
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Can Ebico really halve my gas bill?
Hi everyone, new to the forum here. Having just browned my trousers after recieving my dual fuel bill from Npower i'm looking to change. Here's the breakdown of my last bill: Gas - 19/11/08 to 14/03/09 (4 months) 4553 k/wh £306.71 inc VAT Electricity - 18/11/08 to 13/02/09 (3 months) 871k/wh £126.64 I prefer to pay my…
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British Gas are trying it on
I left BG in 2001, in April for Electric and June for my Gas and went duel fuel with what was then Virgin now EDF. I am now getting letters and phone calls from a DCA saying I owe £64 from November 2003,:mad: Called BG they say they know nothing about it and confirm my dates, then get call from BG saying I owe above amount…
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Can Ebico really halve my gas bill?
Hi everyone, new to the forum here. Having just browned my trousers after recieving my dual fuel bill from Npower i'm looking to change. Here's the breakdown of my last bill: Gas - 19/11/08 to 14/03/09 (4 months) 4553 k/wh £306.71 inc VAT Electricity - 18/11/08 to 13/02/09 (3 months) 871k/wh £126.64 I prefer to pay my…
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Gas bill unit cost
On my latest gas bill from British Gas, they have removed the unit pricing from the bill. In spite of their much hyped price reduction in February, there is no way to check this as the units up to Feb 18th are shown(estimated) and up to March, but only a total price. Gas and electricity bills have always been unit priced…
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Eon Energyonline Extra - the best option?
I've just changed to Eon's Energy Online Extra Saver 12. Electric First 225 kWh per quarter is 25.02 Additional are 10.66 Gas First 670 per quarter is 6.53 Additional is 3.55 Also 6% direct debit discount 2% dual fuel discount 6% online discount Could anyone tell me if this sounds like a good deal? I know it's the best…
