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Archives for July 2013

Help needed - not been charged for gas for 5 years
Hi, I was looking to change my energy provider this evening and had someone running through my bills, when looking at my gas meter they were unable to find a reference for my meter on their online system. I looked a bit further, going through bank statements and I was unable to find a payment for my gas which now looks…
Gas usage meters ???
I'm with eon and have the elec usage meter which shows current usage/ per day/per month etc etc and have found it really useful in driving down my elec costs- does a similar thing exist for gas as I think my bills seem high for what it think I use ( individual thermostats on radiators in each room etc house only 8 yrs old…
SSE massive outstanding bills
Hey guys, New down here in utilities, currently working on my SOA up in Debt free wannabes and many people have pointed out my Gas and Electric is insane. Before I start and to hopefully ward off the trolls -* This situation is entirely of my own making * I am an idiot who ignored his bills * I am now paying the price of…
New boiler, most efficient way to heat hot water cylinder?
Hi, We had a new condensing boiler fitted yesterday, it replaced our old back boiler. We have retained the hot water cylinder which has now been fitted with a thermostat that has been set by the installer to 65 degrees C. We also have a new programmable timer installed, replacing our old one. On the old central heating…
Meter Problems
I had a bill meter for years, I always thought my electricity consumption was very very high, the meter was checked in 2008 and they said it was working fine, I took that as being correct and paid the huge amounts being asked of me, this year I got into debt with the electricity company and they put a prepayment meter in…
Add your feedback on energy supplier Woodland Trust Energy
This is a feedback thread on energy supplier Woodland Trust Energy Please share your experience with other MoneySavers. Click reply to take part* Did you switch go smoothly? * Have you had problems since? * Is it easy to contact? The feedback comes as part of the Cheap Energy Club
Gas and Electric - How to get it down
Hope someone can help us out here, I am trying to get our Gas and Electric bills down each month but it seems no matter what I do its not possible. We live in a 3 bed semi detached house, 2 adults 2 children. We are with Scottish Power Its our electric that's concerning me most at the moment, from 5 June until 20 July we…
Electric Car + Energy Supplier Switch Comparison
Hi all - My fixed price enegery deal ends tomorrow, and I am trying to work out the best deal to move to (all will be more expensive than the Scottish Power Online Energy August 2013 deal) - but to add into the mix, I am about to get an electric company car (!!). I have economy 7 meter fitted to the house, and as all of…
MSE News: British Gas profits up, but it won't rule out price rises
"British Gas owner Centrica says profits from its residential energy arm rose by 3.2% to £356 million following a freezing winter — but it isn't ruling out future price rises." Read the full story: British Gas profits up, but it won't rule out price rises Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum…
A Shader Greener Solar Panels & Survey
Hi I've read all I can on A Shade Greener and solar panel threads and I am wondering if anyone can give me some more up to date experience or questions I should ask when their surveyor comes out in a fortnight. I live in a bungalow, have no plans to move, don't want, nor can afford to pay for them up front and the idea of…
Ping : George Osborne's father-in-law
- who said .... "fracking should be carried out in the North-East of England where there are large, desolate areas" - Lord Howell of Guildford should frack in his own area and leave us with our whippets and flat caps in peace He said during Lords Questions: "Would you accept that it could be a mistake to think of and…
EDF is this normal
Had a bit of a panic earlier as I hadn't had any Emails or bills from EDF since December last year. I checked my account on line and it says I'm £700 odd in credit but haven't sent any meter readings for ages so thought I had better ring them to check everything was OK and was told they don't ask for readings and only send…
What's the minimum to avoid disconnection?
Hi there, I've been searching the forum, but can't quite find what I'm looking for. I am in debt with NPower, over £50 for Gas and over £280 for Electricity. I am also on extremely low income at the moment (WTCr). They have sent me a letter recently, warning that they are exploring my disconnection and/or pre-payment meter…
First utility
I keep getting letters from this company addressed to "the owner/occupier". The letters are asking for a bill to be paid. I have not been a customer of theirs, so what should i do about these letters?
price of running an iron?
I did a class last week in encaustic art which was great fun and something I'd be interested in doing at home. Thing is,there's always a catch. You need to keep a special art flat-iron running on a low heat constantly to melt and spread the wax you use. I use as little electricity as possible being on a low income...they…
MSE News: Energy firms should be clearer about their profits, MPs say
"Trust in the energy market is being undermined by a lack of transparency about the profits being made by companies, MPs have warned." Read the full story: Energy firms should be clearer about their profits, MPs say Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply. If you aren’t sure how it all…
Electricity meter
We have been moved on four about 4 days now. What would be or is a normal amount of kwh for electricity for about 3 days?. We have used 13 kwh so far and just wondered because. Immersion heater is not on and boiler controls for water have not been on much but we still have hot water. Just don't want a huge bill! Thanks for…
First Bill
Okay guy this is my first house :D and i am wondering when my first utility bills will come in (gas and electric) i am going to phone scottish gas tomorrow morning and tell them i am now living in the property (is scottish gas okay?) so when would my first bill come in? I've heard some people tell me 3-6 months but i can't…
Wet electric heating elecramate 2000- help!!
Hello all, First post here and in dire need of any wisdom. Myself and my partner have just purchased out first home, it is a 2 bed conversion quite spacious, formerly an old mill. It has no gas supply and therefore relies solely on electric for heating, hot water, cooker and so on. The equipment is an elecramate 2000…
Leaving Npower credit problems
Used uswitch, found a cheaper quote with EDF so changed supplier. Final bill from NPower came through on the 10th of June saying Im in £213 credit and to expect the refund in a month. Nothing came through, so I decided to call them only to be told that the account is still in my ex-wife's name! This account was set up when…

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Ofgem proposes new 'no standing charge' Price Cap – but Martin Lewis warns vulnerable customers need to be opted in or it won't work
Ofgem has today launched detailed proposals for a major shake up to its Energy Price Cap that dictates the price over 80% of homes in England, Scotland and Wales pay for their energy bills.
Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to cut overdraft rates for millions but hike them for others – here's what's happening and full help
If you're a Lloyds, Halifax or Bank of Scotland current account holder, the interest rate you're charged for using your overdraft could change soon as part of a fees shake-up. The Lloyds Banking Group, which owns all three brands, says millions of its customers will pay less after the changes – but a "few" will pay more.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more low-income households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Martin Lewis: At last a chance to fix Council Tax flaws impacting millions – debt collection, difficulty challenging your band, discounts and more
Major flaws in the Council Tax system in England could finally be fixed in future, as the Government has launched a wide-ranging consultation to review hideous debt collection practices, the difficulty of challenging your band, the overly complex and horribly-named Severe Mental Impairment discount and more. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis, who has long campaigned on these issues, shares his response and analysis.
Energy complaints to be dealt with more quickly and Energy Ombudsman to get new powers under Government plans
If you have a complaint about your energy firm, it may be resolved more quickly in future, as the Government has announced a raft of proposals to strengthen consumer protections in the energy market. The planned changes include giving the Energy Ombudsman new powers to force firms to comply with its decisions – but it's still very early days. Here's what we know so far.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Base rate held at 4.25% – here's what it means and when it might be cut next
The Bank of England has held the base rate at 4.25%. Below we explain why, when it might be cut, plus what it means for your mortgage and savings.
Applied for South West Trains 'boundary fares' compensation? Act now to claim it
If you applied for compensation from South West Trains before the deadline in January 2025, you now need to provide your bank details to the claim administrator so it can be paid to you. Here's what you need to know.
Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
All State Pensioners in England and Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payment this winter, though those who earn over £35,000 will see it clawed back through the tax system. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis, and we include answers to your key questions.

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