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Energy Monitor....
I'm a little stuck & wonder if anyone could help? received a free real time energy monitor & standby saver plug from british gas a few days ago...we're on pre pay for our elec but thought it would be an idea to see what each appliance is using per hour I've read the instructions & it states I need to connect the…
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ERA Code of Conduct - a sham ??
There was a disturbing story about EDF in the Times recently, - I can't yet post a direct link but a search at the Times on-line site for Adam Laurie should bring it up as the top hit. It seems EDF are claiming they don't have to provide accurate bills - just so long as the provide them regularly. Be obliged if someone…
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Any time limit on final bills?
Is anyone aware of whether or not there are time limits on how long an energy company can leave it until they pursue you for a final payment when you close your account? I switched from Atlantic September 2007 to Scottish Power. Heard nothing more from them until middle June 2009 when they asked for £9-21 out of the blue.…
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Pre-paid meters vs DD
Hi all Im moving to my first flat at the weekend and I know it has prepaid meters for both electric and gas. Im completely new to bills etc as its my first flat (rented). Ive looked for info but cant really find what im looking for. If anyone can help id be really grateful. In particular, - Is there anything I should do…
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British Gas
Hi, can anyone offer me advice? I changed from EDF last year to British Gas as they were offering me a better deal on duel fuel. A few weeks after signing for BG EDF came back and offered me an even better deal, so I dedcided to go back to them, i cancelled BG and they sent me 2 final bills. The elec one was about right…
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Moving into my first home..
Once I have found out my providers for gas and electric, as well as given them my readings. What next? Do i negotiate a deal over the phone? or can i switch immediately? Just wanted some hints/tips from wiser beings! [Am a FTB!] Thanks in advance X
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Please help!! Electricity bill up £104!!!
My partner and I have just recieved a letter from Scottish Power telling us that our monthly direct debate (Ecomony 7 heating) will increase from £42 to £146 with effect from next month! I have phoned and asked why there is such a hike and they have stated that the last reading they have was taken in December 2007. I know…
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Please Help!!! Fainting over electric bill
Hi there, My partner & I have moved into a new house (correct meter readings) and just had our first bill from southern electric. We have E7 electric however the 3 night storage heaters we have are switched off and we work f/time and leave the house @ 8am and come back at 6pm night time. The only electric we use is the…
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Scottish Power more than doubling Direct Debit
Scottish Power notified me a couple of days ago that they are increasing my DD from £47 to £100, despite my bills being less than £30 a month and my account having constantly been in credit (currently £67). Does anyone else think this is unreasonable, especially as it's not as if it's winter or anything and do I honestly…
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E.on not collecting!
Hi Basically E.on have still not collected a payment even though they set up a Direct Debit. My combined gas and electricity bill has rocketed since January as E.on have not been collecting their Direct Debit payments :mad: This has obviously not just put us severely in arrears but shoved up our monthly Direct Debit…
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British Gas sent me huge bill a year after I closed account
Hi We had a small shop which we closed in march 2008. We carefully made sure we paid all our debts and sent all utilities final meter readings and a forwarding address. I paid off and closed the British Gas account. Today I got a bill for £688. After ages on the phone they said they had discovered they had been using the…
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When Does Responsibility For Usage Begin?
My 86 year-old mother-in-law has just purchased a retirement flat. The contracts were exchanged on Tuesday 7th. July 2009. She has not moved in yet and probably won't for 2 or 3 weeks because her builders are doing some alterations and decorations. But the builders are using small quantities of electricity and water.…
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cost of utility bills for a 1 bedroom flat
Hey! I just wondered if someone could tell me how much utility bills would roughly be for one person in a one bedroom flat? Any help would be great! Thanx
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How to read my gas meter
I have currently moved into a flat and for the first time in my life I am entering the world of utility companies and their bizzare billing rituals. Anyway I'm a little confused about my gas meter. It is a siemens digital type with 8 digits, metered in cubic metres. On the first day the meter read 06461449, three days…
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Do Eon charge for switching ?
Thinking of changing fro Eon price protection v14 ends oct to scottish power will i get charged for switching
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High electricity usage, but lifestyle not changed
Hi My last two quarters electricity bills were quite high compared to what they were compared to same quarters last year. Just paid a bill for £360; last bill was just under £400. We seem to be using around 3000 units per quarter, compared to like 2300 to 2500 units last year. What may be causing this - a faulty meter?…
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EDF account in debt due to meter fault
Hi all, title maybe bit misleady, but please read on. I am supplied elec and gas by edf, 3 years ago when we moved ito our current house, I changed to edf and had them change a card meter to standard meter. 3 years on and it turns out my account has been running wrong, my meter reads are transposed, so my day rate was…
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Eon to scottish power
Hi i'm thinking of changing my Eon price protection v14 capped which ends in october to scottish power with we promise to it pays £70 for a duel fuel change-but i'm still £70 in credit with Eon at the moment my bills are only £15 a month (were £42 but was paying to much so reduced to £15) should i wait or change to…
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Can my contract be cancelled
The small company I work for had a 5 year electricity deal with Scottish Gas which ran out (unknown to us) in the summer of last year. We only realised when the bill we received had jumped to around 400% of our usual bills. They claimed that the deal we were on meant that unless we cancelled they could put us on a 1-year…
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Scottish Power not on "U"Switch
I entered 3 comparison sites for best gas / electric prices, the majority giving Scottish Power as the best for my needs, but they are not mentioned on "U" Switch, any one else having this problem please call "U" Switch and ask the question.
