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Archives for April 2015

Frightening Price Inflation Implied by ScotPower 3yr Fix
The spreadsheet values turned up for Scottish Power's fixes make alarming reading. Comparing their 1 and 3 year fixes* produced the following first year costs: first year of 1 year May 2016 fix : £1409 first year of 3 year Aug 2018 fix : £1828 For three years, it's obvious what the 3 year fix will cost: £1828 + £1828 +…
Utility warehouse over estimated me after switch, and do i have to pay economy 7 rate
Ok first off not sure if this happens a lot but it wouldnt suprise me if companies try it on. I moved flat and utility warehouse on my final bill after switching put opening reading a day before I moved in and added 50kwh on, also took an actual reading for 12 days and then gave me a final estimate end of march which…
Grade II* listed, underfloor heating - options?
Hi all, I have an interest in a Grade II* listed property that is up for sale, it has LPG heating. I would like to replace the dated water heating system with a renewable one - that seems quite possible with solar/PV mounted away from the property going by other houses nearby. However is central (underfloor) heating ever…
Gas meter dispute
Hi this is my first post here but I am at the end of my tether. I switched from Npower to EDF last year. EDF flagged up a possible mistake on my opening gas meter reading as this conflicted with what Npower told them. On my closing bill, Npower had ignore the read I sent them and instead put that my read was a different…
Switchover to BT from VM
Hi, could the mods please delete this thread? I posted it in the wrong forum!
I have solar panels and am thinking about electric heating instead of gas
This is my first post for ages and I may be in the wrong place for this particular question but here goes! We have 4kw PV solar panels which last year gave us a pay back of nearly £1,900. We have A rated double glazing, cavity wall insulation and loft insulation in a detached 3 bedroom bungalow. We are retired so at home…
moved - gas and electricity
Hi I've been moving stuffs into new flat and heating hasn't been on and lights on about 6 times. I'll be properly living there in a week. I've taken gas and leccy readings. I believe owner was with Scottish Power. So do I find thr cheapest deal on here or do I rung sp to give them my readings and cancel the arrangement?…
EON - How long for final bill, switched away 16th April
I switched to Ebico on the 16th April and letter from them confirmed all switched over fine. I was previously with EON and wondered how long before their final bill is produced? When I log on online there is nothing listed any-more under plans with them but no sign of a final bill either. I like things to be tidy so…
What date to switch to avoid exit fee?
My current supplier says that my tariff ends on the 31st May 2015. I understand I will jump over to their variable rate on 1st June 2015. I was wondering what date to actually process the switch using the comparison sites? 1st June? I basically want to avoid the exit fees as well as the extortionate variable rates.. Thanks
Npower issues - what to do next?
So I've been having trouble with Npower for the best part of a year now. Npower used to supply me at the old place. I've used them for years and never had any problems with them. I moved in to my new flat last April, to discover pre-payment meters. Had to register with British Gas because they were the current supplier,…
Npower DD Issues!!!!
NPower are really starting to pee me off now!! I have a tiny little house with only 4 storeage heaters of which 3 were on in the winter and one was on a timer so only come on for a few hours in the morning and a few in the evening. We have a heater in the bathroom that broke and the kitchen light broke so we've not been…
Npower Telemessage Recieved For So Called Money I Owe Them
Hello, When i left Npower (rip off merchants) i very quickly started getting letters saying i owe them £48 quid or around that figure. It annoyed me a little because i was on pre payment meters so i can't fathom how i owe them money and how convenient it is that the ordinarily quick off the mark money vultures suddenly…
Getting obsessive over reading meter.
My wife says I am getting obsessive over reading the meters every day when I told her that our gas consumption has gone up 6 kWh a day due to our teenage grandson, who is staying for a few days, having long showers.:eek: And the house reeks of Lynx deodorant.
Renewable Heat Incentive
Hi I currently have a multistove burner with back boiler to heat my water and central heating, but mainly burn wood. I have been looking at the renewable heat incentive (RHI) and they just say biomass boiler but do mention stoves but dont go into great detail. With me just burning wood would I be eligable for this or do I…
scottish power metric/imperial
Currently having major issues with scottish power for numerous reasons But last night after looking over gas bills I have been charged as having imperial meter ft3 although I have metric meter m3 installed in the house. Been told by scòttish power categorically I gave imperial meter and that its on national grid as…
Gas Safe
Not sure if this is the correct forum but if not perhaps someone can direct me to the right one. I lodged a complaint with Gas Safe regarding the installation of my boiler by a Gas Safe registered engineer. The Gas Safe Inspector inspected the installation and provided a Report listing the defects and I was notified that…
Anybody heard of Power & Gas Unlimited?
Has anybody heard of Power & Gas Unlimited? Had a letter through the post. They don't come up in Google but the letter contains the website address, which is - http://www.powerandgas.co.uk Between the letter and website I wasn't sure if they were legit. They come up on companies house as being established April 2014.…
Switching - amendments to final reading
I am in the process of switching from EDF to OVO. Switch date was 24/03/15. OVO requested that I send them meter readings on 21/03, which I did. Final gas bill today from EDF which shows the closing reading as higher than my supplied reading. This is shown as Estimated. I rang EDF, who said that the reading is audited by…
Is BG Homecare200 worth it on old boiler?
Just moved house and i think the boiler is about 10-11 years old (probably replaced when the extension was done by previous owners), we are considering the HomeCare 200 plan for peace of mind, do any of you have it, and more importantly have you used it? How did you find the service?
feedback on GnErgy or GB energy supply?
The MSE Energy has just recommended the above to me followed by Sainsbury's Energy. I won't go for Sainsbury's as they are under BG and there is poor feedback. I am reluctant to try the above as they are new and small and I can't see enough feedback. Any comments please? I am going to try Uswitch as a comparison.

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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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