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CESP Scheme 2012
Hi all, I have been sent an invite to attend a "British Gas CESP Open Day" near me, seemingly in conjunction with my local Council. My circumstances are i am NOT on any income support, and have, in fact, been told in the past that, because i have an occupational pension of some £900 a month i don't qualify for anything…
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eon gas and credit on a pre payment meter
in december, eon sent me my annual gas statement. i have a pre payment meter so i am paying for the gas before i use itm, and when all the money has gone, its turns itself off...ok?? my annual statement shows that i have a credit of £64.06p. how can this happen if i am paying for the gas as i use it?? i have been looking…
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N Power Gas Bill - First rate seems very high
Hi all, Just wanted some advice for our gas bill that just came through. It says they are charging us at: first 2249kwh at 8.206p next 880 at 2.971p This seems very high as although we are on standard tariff, we were also on that with previous suppliers (Southern) and they were charging us 2.880 and 3.150p. I know prices…
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Help, £558 quarterly bill for gas
:mad: Just had bill from Eon , im on fixed price till October 2013, but can leave anytime. Electric was only £56 I'm normally savvy with bills, and I'm in shock. I pay £140 a month dual fuel. Can you let me know what details are needed to help me see if anything cheaper. I'm just baffled because the electric bill is cheap.…
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38degrees
What does anyone understand about 38degrees? My understanding is that it is a consumer focused pressure group re: rip-off utility prices. I believe the ethos behind it all is that if we all switch to a named utility company, then the ones left behind wil have to lower their prices, and so on etc. Market forces. If I've got…
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British Gas Harassment
Hi, Since i moved into my house in August 2007 i have suffered repeated harassment from BG regardimg unpaid bill that does not belong to me. I changed suppliers when i moved into the property which was a new build property, no-one had lived there previously. BG have in the past looked into the problem and then admitted…
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Gas & Elec. costs in a flatshare - how much is reasonable?
I have been sharing a house with three other people since November. This means I moved in right at the beginning of the cold season. In summer, before I moved in, they used to pay each about £20 per month for elec & gas together. At the moment the three others are paying around £35 each; I pay £45 because I work from home…
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Dimplex DuoHeat 500n - Is the On-Peak heat affecting the release of the Off-Peak heat
Hi, I recently purchased and installed (via an electrician) a DuoHeat 500n in my living room. Unfortunately, its not heating up my living room. As you might know, the Duo has two heat supplies: (1) BACKGROUND - via an of-peak connection and this is the stored heat (2) COMFORT - via an On-Peak Connection and this is an…
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Are we using above average energy levels?
HI All Just trying to get an idea of what other similar familes bills are. We are on eon save online 5 tariff. Gas usage is 950 pounds per year. electricty 650 pounds per year. 2 adults, 12 yo and 3yo in 3 bed semi detached house. Is this higher or lower than yours? thanks....
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want to change from econamy 7
does anybody know how much companys charge to change metres over I am just about to switch company from scottish power sick of the changing my dd payments and messing me about We only use most of our electicity duing day but it was in when we moved in so costing us more than a normal meter would
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edf pre payment meter
Hi all Im really struggling with the cost of Gas I live in a 3 bedroom council house and just have the gas central heating {back boiler for the mo but fire has been condemned so the supply to that isnt working } 9 radiators in the house single old style ones . Thats it I have the heating on for 4 hours a day Monday to…
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Are Scottish Power Shafting me !!!!
I was with Eon, my monthly dual fuel was £160 a month after doing several price comparisons it worked out if I switched to Scottish Power I would save £252 a year as it was reduced to £139 for the same readings. (Price comparison) Great I thought, now 3 months into my contract with Scottish power they have now sent me an…
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Cost to replace a warm air central heating fan?
How much does it cost to replace a warm air central heating fan? Any advice would be appreciated! I feel I'm being ripped of my my property management company who have quoted £300 + VAT - is this reasonable?
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EDF Fail Ofgem Direct Debit Rules
My relative has just received their second bill around 6 months into their contract. It is emblazened with 'Direct Debit Review'. The amounts previously paid are to be amended from the next payment date.EDf have taken firm meter readings. There is no explanation whatsoever of the calculation of the revised amounts for gas…
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Gas company want to move meter
Hi, I am just after a bit of advice, the gas men have been around our way for the last 2 weeks digging up the road and yesterday we had a visit from 1 of them to say that they need to move our pre-pay meter. The only problem is we had a fitted kitchen done about 3 years ago and had the cupboards designed around our…
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Customer-Led Network Revolution?
I have a letter, like I am sure many other have asking me to join the Customer led Nework Revolution, letter signed from British Gas as part of a partnership to take part in a survey. Its all to do with having a "smartmeter" and in return you get free M & S vouchers for taking part etc., I understand what the smart meter…
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Is there an Official British Gas poster here?
I thought there was. I'm overseas and just pay a small monthly DD while I'm away and no gas or elec used as no one at home. But I keep getting monthly requests to read my meter, very annoying. I've contacted BG and they tell me not to worry they've sorted it. But I wonder if I don't contact them will they then take an…
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how can I get top up cavity wall insulation?
Any ideas?
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Why all the boiler/heating posts?
I don't know if one of the boards has been renamed or something recently, but there has been a sudden increase in heating and boiler related threads creeping into the gas and electric forum. Can the mods please do something? Surely it's better if this board remains about gas and electric supply? Boiler questions are…
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Combi boiler (intergas)
hey everyone im getting a combi boiler fitted iv had a few diffrent quotes but the engineer i want to go with wants to install an intergas boiler all the others r saying worcester cdi every one i no has had a worcester fitted but this enginer is sayin intergas is teh dogs but there is not alot online about it!!! So…
