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Thinking about EBICO for Electricity only (low user)
hi there, we currently have a property that is now in the process of being renovated. It is not frequently occupied, it is electricity only. As a result, annual consumption is pretty low at around 1000-1400kwh per year. There is no requirement for heating as that is provided separately, just a fridge-freezer running plus a…
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Am I missing something? npower tarrif
Ok, I am going to make this simple, I don't understand it so I hope someone can tell me whether I am missing a trick. I have been with Scottish power since October 2011, on their fixed tarrif until December 2012. I have been paying £80 for dual fuel and have just broken even, so no extra to pay. I used roughly 3000kwh…
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Scottish Power question
I'd like to get the Scottish Power 2014 fixed rate package for my flat. However when I go through the online application process it says the account would not be active till Dec 5th. This is two days after Scottish Power's rates go up. Does anyone know if the rates fixed in would be today's rates or what? This might be a…
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Which is cheapest?
I am arguing with MIL about the cost of her heating. She has central heating in all rooms and separate gas fires in the kitchen and front room. I say it would be cheaper to run the central heating more as its on thermostat and she says its cheaper to run the heaters when central heating goes off. Who's right?
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independant gas transporter charge
Martin You discussed the subject of gas transport charges some 4 years ago in your blog and saised the matter with ofgem. There is still no clarity around IGT charges; none of the suppliers publish their charges and none are relected in the switch comparison sites. Today I enquired to Ebico re their IGT and was referred to…
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Help with coin operated meter
Currently in a studio with a coin operated electricity meter. It's the first time I've seen anything like this. Since Friday the meter has has got through £16, which seems an extortionate rate. I've cooked twice totalling about 90mins. I've not used any hot water other than 1 shower (due to being elsewhere). I have a…
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Help in choosing a new utility supplier
Good evening Currently I am with Southern electric for gas and electricity and want to switch, but I need some advice. Firstly when I put in how much I pay monthly, and how much units I used last year, I get results back which differ vastly, can I ask does anyone know why? Also, what do people think of first:utility and…
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Trying to work out how much heating costs per hour!
This is driving me crazy, for some reason i just can't figure it out! For gas central heating. We're pretty poor at the moment so we're trying to find out how much heating we can use for so much money. Raidiators are 1.5kw we use 2. Boiler is 24/28 KWH (i go by 28 to be safe) But boiling is not on full, there's 5 dials the…
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Suppliers: Competing Doing Nothing
Finally even the CEO of BG has admitted that the Suppliers do nothing. They simply operate the former billing and collection processes, passing on upstream costs and adding a margin for that privilege. They don't even meter read relying on third party operators. They simply set a price to cover costs and add £50 profit.…
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Cavity wall insulation leak under the floor
Had CWI done 2 years ago, and it has definitely reduced the heating consumption. However during a recent look under the floor by a surveyor (re floorboards) he reported a massive amount of CW insulation had leaked under the floor in one area. Should I be concerned about this and if so what should I do? Thoughts? Thanks in…
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Moving in one month, any point fixing?
Hopefully, (touch wood), moving at end of November. Is there any point me fixing? Currently with Scottish Power for Gas and Electricity. £126 per month. Argh, I am assuming any agreement would be void upon moving.
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Switching question
Hi everyone, this might be a bit of a stupid question but thought I had better ask! I have just switched to dual fuel with Scottish Power fixed until 2014 rate via money supermarket. After I had completed this and it detailed the next steps it occurred to me it does not say anything about what happens with my current…
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change prepayment to quarterly
I would like to change my Scottish Power gas and electricity prepayment meters to take advantage of the fix before the price hike. I have read on other forums that I must pay for the meters to be removed and I have to pay a deposit. How true is this? Can anyone tell me who is the cheapest supplier to move to in the long…
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heatwise difficult to switch or compare prices
I keep hearing about switching suppliers to save money but I am on heatwise which most suppliers cant or wont touch. my current tariff is as follows daily standing charge of 10.95pence per day my first 225kwh @ 23.657pence per kwh (per quarter) my normal day rate @ 12.453 pence per kwh (cooker, hobs, washer, fridge,…
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HELP!! Efficent and cost effective heating options??????
Being from Oz, I dont know much about all this heating stuff, so I need some help. I live on a private estate (not a housing estate, but with an georgian manor house and grounds-I dont live in the manor house btw!!!) and I have oil central heating. I dont have any choice in this, and whatever I use the estate bills me for.…
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Help with Scottish Power
Hi folks, Long time creeper on this site and I'm you'll be able to sort this issue out easily. I've did a quick search through the threads and I couldn't find the answer I was looking for but no doubt its here somewhere. Anywhoo.... Just moved into my first rented house and I got a estimated bill for gas and electricity…
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npower fixed price contract that isn't
This site recommended this fixed price deal, which it transpires is nothing of the kind. I signed up for the account in early September 2012 only to be dumbfounded yesterday when I received a letter from npower stating that my electricity bill would be increased by 8.3% from 26 November 2012. After spending one and three…
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Scottish Power, capped tarrif.
I am with Scottish Gas and supposedly on their capped until 2014 tarrif, yet I have just recieved an e-mail from them, telling me that my gas prices are going to rise from December. I really don't understand how they can say that I am still protected under the capped tarrif but still increase my gas charges, just doesn't…
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Free Electricity & Gas
Hi I'm looking for the best deal on Gas & Electricity for a house that will be standing empty for a few months. One of the best deals I can find appears to be Scottish Power's fixed rate 'till April 2014. U-Switch seem to suggest that if I use 200kW of Gas 45kW of daytime electricity & 30kW of E7 electricity per year…
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boiler issues
The pressure in our boiler never stays at the right pressure? It rarely stays above 0.5-1 and when the heating is on it goes all the way up to the red! I'm able to adjust the pressure but that doesn't help, any other suggestions? I am due a boiler safety check thing though.
