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First Utility block switching away to rip you off
So I apply to switch from first utility (after their massive price increase) and they block it until i clear the balance (rather than make the transfer an then send a final bill....like "every" other supplier. I pay the bill straight away and they do nothing to restart the switch process (so they can carry on ripping me…
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NPower are ripping me off for 1 months energy.
I moved house on the 30/1/14 and the supply was with Npower, I changed to EDF straight away and gave meter reading and NPower said they'd be in touch with the bill. It came today for £261 covering the period of 30/1/14 to 2/3/14, this is for gas and electricity and they want it paid in 10 days. I'm now with EDF and pay…
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GCH vs Electric which is cheapest way to heat our water tank?
We have been heating our water tank via electric emmersion heater element 2 hours per night during economy 7 The element has blown Shall bother fixing it or just put GCH on 2 hours in tye morning to heat the water tank up? GCH vs Electric which is cheapest way to heat our water tank?
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Unintended Consequences - OFGEM Code of Practice
I have just left an energy company that states that it has introduced the changes required by OFGEM earlier than required. In my view, these changes have had unintended consequences. Looking back, I used to be given one annual estimated energy projection; a total annual amount, and a monthly DD payment. As I keep an eye on…
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Ovo or First Utility
Thinking of switching from EDF to either OVO or First Utility. FU tariffs seem very competitive but am a bit concerned of the negative feedbacks. Which is better of the two? Thanks
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Cavity wall insulation done today
I got cavity wall insulation for my house today, let the savings begin.:j
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Ovo Electricity / Southern Electricity Issue
Afternoon all, Could really do with some advice if possible. It's a bit of a long story but I will get through it as quickly and accurately as possible. On 13th June 2013 the wife, the kids and myself moved house (we rent with a HA). When we moved into the house we already knew, through speaking to one neighbour, that the…
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Advice for UK Expats living abroad
Hi everyone, I'm a British Expat currently living abroad. Does anyone have any advice for sending money from abroad to the UK? Does anyone have any experience of doing this through good and trustworthy companies that will give good exchange rates? Thanks in advance
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Does Electricity Company Want my Custom?
Hi I've been paying my energy supplier for a year now by direct debit, on one of their capped tariffs. Today I got a bill through saying I'm now on the 'cash quarterly plan.' Obviously my direct debit and capped tariff has expired, but I don't recall seeing any letter asking if I wanted to renew it. Unless a letter got…
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Staywarm not listed in the cheap energy club plans list
I was going to register for Martin's cheap energy club but when attempting to enter the type of energy plan I was unable to as the plan is Staywarm and that isn't listed. Can anyone advise which plan type I should select please? Thanks
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M and S energy switch vouchers.
I switched to M and S energy months ago. Part of the switch to duel fuel were M and S vouchers. I've just realized that I never got the vouchers. I've emailed them and just wanted to post here to remind others to chase theirs up too.
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flow energy storing date of birth - DPA?
When I phoned Flow energy they wanted my DOB. As DOB has nothing to do with power companies can they actually do this under the data protection act as they do not have a reason for this
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My address and gas box dont exist....
The building I am living in was created into 4 flats in 2004. They were lying empty for a long time and only in the last few years have had people living in them. Mine is the last flat to be occupied, I moved in a few months ago. I quickly located my gas box took the serial number, reading and phoned up transco to get a…
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Anyone paying for electricity by standing order?
If you are paying for your electricity by standing order, which electricity supplier are you with? Are you able to pay monthly? Or do they insist on quarterly? Thanks
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EON - massive overcharge on electricity! :-/
Hi, I just got my quarterly dual fuel bill from EON and they are saying that I have used £301 of electricity! I live in a small 2 bedroom flat and out of the last 3 months I have not been here for 4 of those weeks. I just don't understand it?? My previous quarterly bill was £107 and since I moved in here 3 years ago the…
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Final reminder letter - new home
Hi, Apologies for what may seem like rambling, but I was hoping someone could offer some advice. My partner and I got the keys to our first home on Friday (30.5.14). When we entered our property, we were greeted with final reminder letters for council tax and for gas and electric. The bills were in my partners name. The…
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npower no bill
I moved electricity to npower nov 2013 I still have no bill or meter readings recorded .despite complaints and many phone calls now states meter will be read in october and no bill in sight. Will I be able to change provider or is this too risky do you think ?
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change Eon tariff boob!
My present tariff with Eon ends on 29th June and I changed online to go on E.ON Energy Fixed 1 year v6 from 30th June. I've just discovered that I can save £68 a year if I go on a Scottish Power fixed tariff, I had an error in my spreadsheet that only gave a savings of £12 so didn't consider it worthwhile changing…
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Single rate meter vs Economy 7
Just had a visit from an inspector from Southern Electric checking my gas and electric meters. He told me I am paying a lot more having economy 7 rates and I should call up and ask for a single rate meter. Anyone have any knowledge about this. TIA
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How much did you save with cavity wall insulation?
Simple question Who has had cavity wall insulation installed and how much are you saving on your heating bills?
