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Switch Electricity
How soon can you start a switching process? I am on npower Sign Online 23 Electricity / Monthly Fixed Direct Debit and although I have only been on it for 6 months I think this stops on 6th November. I am thinking of fixing with EDF. With EDF saying they are putting up their prices in December can I still get EDF deal if I…
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How much should the average monthly direct debit be for gas?
An average sized three bed semi detached house, 3 adults, gas cooker, no gas fire, usually have the thermostat at 17 to 18 C. (we have gas central heating obviously.) :) There is someone in some of the time in the day (as well as people being in at night,) as I work part time, and my daughter is in some of the time when…
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MSE News: Beware British Gas Fix & Fall
"British Gas has jumped on the 'fix energy' bandwagon but the figures show its flagship Fix & Fall tariff doesn't cut the mustard..." Read the full story: Beware British Gas Fix & Fall
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Bioethanol Fire place
Hello, I am wanting to buy a new fire place as I do not have any Gas in my living room. I have though about buying a Portable Bioethanol Fire (free standing) But I am not sure if they are economical with regards to fuel costs and also if they are safe regarding the ventilation aspect. Is there a better way to heat my…
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Electricity use seems a bit high, looking for advice
Hello, I've just moved in to a 1 bed flat and I'm keeping a close eye on my electricity meter. Today At 9am, I read it at 19820. At 2pm it is on 19823. The fridge is on ( rated 213khw per annum) and ive boiled the kettle once with enough water for 1 cup. Three units in the space of 5 hours seems a bit high especially with…
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older house kwh per day gas useage
Hi All, I know there are posts about average kwh gas ues etc but nothing really that seems to compare to my readings! Our house is 170 sq metre 1930's house with 300mm loft insulation and solid walls. Carpets throughout with thickest underlay and engineered wood in kitchen / dining room Last winter (feb) i was recording up…
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PV panels and Energy provider
Hi all, I have a PV installation and its registered to SSE. They pay the FIT reading payments I supply Can anyone please explain if there is any problems or what happens if I change energy provider. Thanks banyan
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N Power
I thought it was about time someone didnt complain about a company but instead praised an employee for their commitment and help. I have just come off the telephone from Lucy Valentine and she was incredibly helpful and nothing was too much trouble for her, she managed to fix my tarif and get my bill down yes DOWN! Thanks…
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EDF: We'll raise bills 11% - but only 2% is due to energy costs!
EDF Energy is the latest of the UK's Big Six energy suppliers to announce brutal price rises, in this case an increase no less than 10.8 per cent - yet the company openly admits that energy prices would call for a 2 per cent rise at most. Why on Earth does the firm think it's OK to implement a price rise almost six times…
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EDF Fix For 2012
Hi All I am currently with EDF on their Fix for 2012 tarrif and would like peoples views on if I should switch to Blue + Fixed Price to March 2015. I assume whilst it si cheaper now on my current tarrif that once this ends in Dec 12 the tarrif i will get then will be higier than the Blue 2015 one. Also thought I would…
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My electric usage seems high but can i ask you guys what you think.
I have a stable yard with 8 stables and a day living mobile home and my electric averages out for 16.9 khw per day. Before I pay someone to have a look can i run my usage past you guys who are more in the know. So in the summer we use the kettle about 4x per day but only boil what we use for a cuppa and the TV for about…
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Who is my gas supplier?
I recently had a gas meter installed by Scottish Power (gas supply was there, just unused so it was a new service for me)- who happened to be already supplying my electricity. I've had no bills yet and recently contacted SP about changing my electricity meter. During the conversation it cropped up that they could be…
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MSE News: British Gas boss: Why I put your energy prices up
"With EDF the latest to hike prices, British Gas MD Phil Bentley explains why the UK's largest supplier is doing the same ..." Read the full story: British Gas boss: Why I put your energy prices up
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Fix with EON
I'm with EON ( Dual Fuel Online Energy ). Costs around £1800 a year. Now that everyone except EON have put up prices, is it a good time to fix with EON? Quite like to stay with them cos of the Tesco clubcard points ! Have choice of 1 year or 2 years ( and can have £42 discount I currently get in tesco points instead which…
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How much electric would a fan use?
Hello everyone, I currently pay £49 a month gas/electric in total. It's a 2 bed house with only me here - I'm out most of the day. I sleep at night with a stand up fan next to the bed which I have on. Its on level 1 - the lowest level. Having this on for 8 hours - how much of a difference would this make to my bills? I.e.…
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switch yes or no
At present with Eon Save on line 11 tariff, it ends in January next year, Eon prices not increased as yet, should i think of switching to a capped contract, have been with Eon for years, looking at there Age over 60 tariff, we spend approx £930 a year now on dual fuel, switching to this it says £990. Its fixed for a year,…
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MSE News: EDF to raise energy prices by a massive 10.8%
"EDF has become the fifth of the big six energy firms to announce a price rise in time for winter. And it's a huge rise..." Read the full story: EDF to raise energy prices by a massive 10.8%
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Switching away from E.ON
Just completed a trouble free switch from E.ON to EDF. However, despite my E.ON account being closed and the final bill calculated on 9th October, E.ON still haven't refunded me the £122 I was in credit. I've even received the £30 for switching via moneysupermarket. Funny how these large companies feel they can hold on to…
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Huge Final Bill after paying Direct Debit
Hi, need a bit of advice what to do here... Been merrily plodding along paying the £33 per month direct debit for electricity and £69 per month direct debit for gas for the last little while. (3/4 bed student house) On a tariff where direct debit can change based on higher/lower usage. So imagine my horror that when we ask…
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Free Insulation any catches?
Hi, I have British Gas coming round to do a free insulation survey (cavity and loft / assuming our house is suitable for this). I got the idea / info from MSE. http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/utilities/free-cavity-loft-insulation I am just wondering if there are any questions I should ask, is anything I should be aware…
