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Moving Gas Meter
Hi, Wondered if anyone could advise me of the most economical way of getting the Gas meter moved. It is currently in the living room and has vent to outside, thus making it pretty chilly near the cabinet. So we are looking to getting it move outside (on the same wall). Been quoted £520 by National Grid- wonder if we have…
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New business premises: billed out of contract rates
Hi everyone Don't know if anyone can advise at all. We moved into new premises in January and it's taken us a while to get on top of everything, including sorting out our electricity supplier. We were contacted by the existing supplier for the premises, Opus Energy, who supplied the previous tenants. They gave us a quote…
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Saved £650 on Duel Fuel Switch Today Hurrah
Hi Guys, I was on the double gold with Utlity wharehouse for my energy until just now. I compared by exact kwhr usage from my existing supplier, using the cheap energy club then went on to the so energy web site and yes, I'm £650, yes £650 better off. What's even more satisfying is that I called Utily Whare house last week…
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Questions to the Secretary of State for Energy & Climate Change on prepayment prices
On Thursday 24 March 2016, the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change answered questions on reducing energy prices for indebted prepayment customers. What steps she plans to take to reduce energy prices for indebted prepayment customers. Watch the session in full on Parliament TV.
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Has anyone switched to So energy
I am currently trying to switch my energy supplier as my Sainsburys energy deal is coming to an end on 30th April. I went onto uswitch and the cheapest is So energy on their "so crocodile" tariff. Has anyone heard of them or uses them. I am a bit sceptical as I have never heard of them but the saving is quite high. Any…
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confusion-economy 7 or not? help really needed please!
Good Evening I'm really hoping someone can help me. I've never not had gas supply in the home before. Just moved into a rented barn conversion Friday which was advertised as economy 7. It has panel rads on the walls which you switch on and off when required...I figure.. There is one meter in the cupboard giving one…
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49 days and exit fee question
Hi i am with E.ON and my end date is 20th may. I have a dual fuel exit penalty of £60 which i believe isnt valid 49 days before the end date eg 1st April So my question - can i apply for a new provider today knowing that it wont be swapped for 13+ days eg 6th April?? Or should i wait until 1st april? thanks
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Electricity quarterly
hello all, i left Scottish Power because of the erratic payments.i am now with SSE as they are better if you live in a flat. i pay weekly only haven't for a couple weeks!! I'm not home much, away about 12hrs a day x3 a week. latest SSE bill jumped to £184 now this is s.o. who's never home. As this is starting again there…
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Utilitywise query
I've been approached by Utilitywise to search and set up energy accounts for the community centre that I am treasurer for. Has anyone used these? If so, do they charge? And are they worthwhile? I'm quite happy to find the best deal myself but they seem quite insistent.
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Warrant for disconnection or prepayment meter gas
I recently received a letter addressed to my landlord by name "or the occupier". As the occupier I signed for it and opened it. It was from BCW Group (acting on behalf of Scottish Power) announcing a date that they will be applying to the magistrates court for a warrant to enter the property and either disconnect the gas…
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We're moving home and want to get set up properly from the start...
Hi Were moving to a new home April (all being well) We left London in September 2015 and have been living with the in-laws so we have not had our own bills for over six months. In effect we are starting again with energy/internet/water suppliers etc. We'd like to get off on a god footing with all our suppliers - Any advice…
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Re: 14 day cooling off denied: Cafe & flat BES problem.. question..
Hi Can anyone give advice? First 2 questions are: 1) Does this para (below) apply to verbal contracts for the commercial supply of gas & elec. Contract agreed over the phone on 21 March 2016 in response to a cold call from a broker (contract with BES). "When you sign up for a new energy tariff online, over the phone or at…
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what to expect now from EE
Hi i finally had email today from scottish power to say they have taken over our G&E from extra energy as of 21/3. i cancelled my DD with EE as they were taking £169 every month without telling me to pay for arrears i was unaware of. According to my online account with them now i owe £89 but that is not my final bill. Will…
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Scottish Power driving me mad!
Hello, Just looking for a bit of advice from someone that may have been in a similar situation. My mum switched to SP in Jan 15. They were due to come out and fit a prepayment meter. She feels better with this because she doesn't get much money and control it this way. Between Jan15 and Oct15 SP failed to show up to fit…
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OVO and EDF
Basically, I changed from EDF to OVO. OVO sent EDF electric and gas meter readings, which were overestimated. The electric readings were grossly overestimated. EDF will only change the final bill if OVO send them the real readings that I sent them. OVO refuses to update EDF with the real readings. It will not work out over…
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Gas Meter Reading
Just moved into a new house and the gas meter viewing panel is cloudyour so you can't read the numbers. Have contacted my supplier who have told me that the issue in question is not a fault with the meter so they won't come out and fix it. But they will replace the whole meter for a cost to myself of £89! I'm arguing that…
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Edf
Hi, I was wondering if anyone has had a similar experience with EDF. I was with Scottish Power for Electricity and was due to moved house in October 2015. I advised them of my new address and said I would like to continue with them but also I would now have a gas supply and would like duel fuel. They agreed, set up the…
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Extra Energy - Leaving advice?
I have just received my Extra Energy bill and was shocked to find that they have increased my monthly direct debit an extra £11 a month. I keep accurate monthly figurers and I know exactly how much energy I use throughout the 12 month contract. Phoned Extra Energy to see if they would reduce my monthly direct debit back,…
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Gas and Electricity
Hello all; I'm a tenant in a small block of flats, I have a gas and electricity meter inside my home (not in the communal area) and once every few months or so I get a letter from my landlord (not the letting agents or the building manager) asking me to fill out the meter readings, which I duly do with one copy going to…
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Switch from Economy 7 to Gas
Hi there, Has anyone recently switched from E7 to gas? I'm trying to get an idea of how much this would cost for a small 2 bed flat. Even a very rough idea would be helpful. I'm currently unemployed but have enough savings to buy a very small, run down flat. I'm living with family at the moment. My idea was to slowly do up…
