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1 green place
I will be having a new central heating boiler fitted under the eco scheme, and have been told that it would be cheaper to install in a different place because at present the boiler is in the middle of my bungalow with a flue through the roof. The surveyer from 1Greenplace said that the flue also needs replacing, plus would…
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Switch Atlantic to Scottish Power or First Utility
I have a relative who has been with SSE/Atlantic for a few years and paying cash on receipt of the quarterly bill. The person is a pensioner in receipt of winter fuel allowance. Looking at Cheap Energy Cub is seems she can save around £200 p.a. and get a £30 cashback from Scottish Power or First Utility, or £240 p.a. by…
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PLEASE HELP? How easy is it to switch?
First let me tell you my situation. In especially last year I have been overwhelmed by illness that has hit my mum which includes a heart attack and dementia. I have szero experience of all the stuff about bills and 'switching' etc but am trying my best. But am fearful because I don't wish to bring even more problems for…
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British Gas inflexible
I signed up for the switch to British Gas late on 17th February. Unfortunately I then found out I was going to have to move out of my current accommodation at short notice. I tried to contact my existing supplier on 2 March to tell them to stop the switch, but had difficulty contacting them, and it wasn't until the next…
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Energy switch: First Utility exit penalties
The main site currrently states: It's also worth noting if your current deal has exit penalties most providers barring sometimes SSE, First Utility & Ovo don't charge for internal tariff changes. First Utility used not to charge for internal tariff changes, but appear to have started to do so in recent weeks. I switched…
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Anyone heard of this Government Scheme ? scam
Hi, OH has just told me that he has had a phone call from a company who said they were promoting a Government Energy Saving Scheme. They said they will complete a survey about your energy use and if they cant save you money they will give you £100 Marks and Spencer vouchers. He has arranged for them to come along to…
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Plans for wide-ranging cap on energy bills expected to be scrapped
http://www.theguardian.com/business/2016/mar/04/energy-bills-cap-uk-households-competition-markets-authority-watchdog There a surprise fat cats allowed to continue fleecing the british public
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Scottish electric decided I owe them money despite never having an account with them.
Going to try and cut a long story short and get some advice from you knowledgable money savers. We moved out of our property in 2011, the bills were all in my husbands name, we took our electric supplier to our new property where we have been ever since. 1 month ago I recieved a letter from a debt collecting company…
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One Years Boiler Cover With Annual Service For £14.40
Sorry if this has already been posted, I did look but couldn't see it anywhere. sse currently have an offer for annual boiler cover with a service and initial check up. If you sign up before 31st March 2016 you get the first 6 months free. Then it's £12.40 a month for the remaining 6 months on the flexi plan. If you do…
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MPs debate competition in UK energy markets
On Wednesday 9 March from 4.30pm, MPs will debate competition in UK energy markets. Dr Daniel Poulter, Conservative MP for Central Suffolk and North Ipswich, will lead the debate. Watch the session on Parliament TV. Further information The House of Commons Library provides impartial information and research services for…
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Npower problems
Admittedly I ran into problems a few years ago and was behind with my gas and electric payments to Npower. In January 2015 I came home to find 2 men in my home fitting prepayment meters. I regularly topped up both meters thinking I was working towards paying off the debt and paying for what I used. In June 2015 I received…
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over 60's heating allowance
Hi - I was told that you could claim if over 60?? I have been on the gov website and it states you can only claim if born on or before 1953 My husband was 60 on 11 Nov 1955 so according to them he doesn't qualify yet it clearly states if you are over 60 you can claim Can someone advise me please
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EDF tariff names
Hi, Is there a fundamental difference between the EDF Blue+ Price Promise and the Blue+ Price Freeeeze options? Apart from one being a longer fix (maybe thats it) it seems that the 'features' are the same (no exit fees, fixed rate for term) , albeit charged at different rates of course. Thanks
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Problem with Gas and Electric Account
Hi, I was wondering if I could briefly get the advice of forum users Our joint fuel company began providing for us in oct 2014. In January 2015 we set up on Direct Debits for bot gas and electricity. By April 2015 we had already accrued debt on the acccount for both of -£500. I phoned and ask how could this have happened;…
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Electricity usage
Looking for advice about my electric. I live in a 2 bedroom ground floor flat, with all electric heating. I have Dimplex Quantum storage heaters in total I have 5 quantum units and 1 standard: Living room has 2 QM100 units Hall has 1 QM125 Front bedroom has 1 QM100 Back bedroom has 1 QM70 Bathroom has a Dimplex XLS6 unit I…
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Billed by coop and npower for gas
Last year I switched my gas and electricity to coop from npower. But this week I noticed email from blower about annual usage and it transpires they still been taking payment. The coop also have me registered on there site as having gas and electricity. Anyway I phoned blower find out what going on and they said I hadn't…
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npower huge bills economy 7 immersion issues
Hi guys, hope you can help me. I moved into my two bed flat about a year and a half ago. Initially my bills were £80 month which I accepted and didn't send in meter readings for about 7 months. When I did, they said that I was 1grand in debt so consequently my direct debits have been absurdly high. My day use of…
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No gas to hob or oven
All 4 gas rings are not igniting and when I checked the oven noticed this isn't working either. But the boiler/heating is working fine. Does anyone have any ideas as to why this is? Many thanks...
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Zog Mercury 12 Price Drop
Based on my usage, following a price drop today, Zog leads the market for the lowest fixed price gas tariff. It works out as a £23 drop on a £300 annual spend. Zog is a gas only supplier so if you run a comparison then bear this in mind. They do accept IGT transfers. Companies like Zog tend not to get much press as they do…
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Shared Utility Meter
Hello, New to the forum so feel free to move this thread if it is in the wrong place. I recently moved into a 1 bedroom flat and I'm in the process of sorting out the utilities etc. However, the flat that I am in, and the one opposite to me used to be just one flat, but is now two flats. The problem is the…
