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Economy 7 meter, how can i get rid
Hi all, we moved into a new house around 12 months ago and have been on the first utility fixed tariff. They have now switched us to an economy 7 tariff I dont want to be on one of these as we use no electricity at night. I want off, however when using comparison sites, they all only give me values for economy 7. How can i…
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EON Leavers will be gathering momentum
Due to the approaching end of V19 etc those EON customers leaving will be gathering momentum and begin to show statistically in EON's customer base. I waited for a while but with no improvement have switched to First Utility. (EON you still have some time to come up with a decent tariff, but it is rapidly running out!!)…
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Quidco offering First Utility £100 cash back
For anyone thinking of singing up with First Utility 12 month, 15 month or 12 month fixed duel energy deals highlighted as 'Good Deals' on the Energy Club be advised Quidco are now offering a £100 cash back for duel energy - the fixed prices and cash back add to a compelling deal as compared to Avro Energy and bury Ovo…
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Reading New Smart Meters
Eon fitted two new smart meters whilst I was a customer. However, I changed to British Gas with the Cheap Energy Club Collective last year. British Gas now want to fit THEIR Smart meters which includes ripping out the Eon ones. I intend shopping around when my fixed rate expires so does this mean I constantly have to have…
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Which gas and electric supplier has the best user experience?
I'm looking to switch my gas and electricity to a new supplier. I'm currently on an ancient variable tariff from Co-Op Energy that's a long way off being the cheapest option. I'm keen to save money, but I've also had my fair share of crappy customer experiences with utility companies. The Co-Op's botched IT upgrade a while…
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Bills sent to completely unknown address??
We switched electricity providers at the beginning of December. Submitted final readings to new supplier as instructed who passed these onto old supplier. We had yet to receive a final bill, but today I received an email making a final demand for payment, before 'enforcement action' would be taken (transfer date was 5th…
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Eco 20:20 meter
Hi, Has anyone had this meter installed by EDF some years ago and now finding it difficult to get it changed? EDF paid for the meter to be installed but now no-one wants to pay for it to be changed back. I'm looking for a better energy deal but very few providers will support the Eco 20:20 meter. If anyone has been in a…
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Any idea what prices will be like in the summer?
Hi all. Are they going to go up and up or might they stabilise? I am loathe to leave my current tariff as it is so low it would make you sick and does not run out until July but should I be thinking about a longer term fix now? Your thoughts, please.
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Smart Meter problems
I'd be really interested to hear how many of you have had smart meters fitted and then had an awful lot of problems, many needing engineer visits. Both me and my brother had these meters fitted last year since when things have not run smoothly. And trying to get the smart meter team to permanently solve the problems is not…
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Energy quote
Just done a quote on MSE for duel fuel and the cheapest was with a company called Avro not heard of these anyone had any good/ bad experience with these
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Scottish Power or Iresa?
On Eon V19 (online only) at the moment which runs out on 28th Jan. Quite a heavy user of both gas and electricity. While Iresa is coming up cheaper for me I am entitled to Warm Home Discount so with this and £30 Energy Club cashback the second cheapest Scottish Power Online Fixed Saver March 2018 v2 (Fixed till 31 Mar…
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Scottish Power Electric meter stopped working
Hi My Electric meter was last read in July 2015, it has now just been read in December 2016 and has not moved in that time period. Am I liable for the electricity and how do they work it out. I have been paying a DD every month and am in massive credit with this. Who is liable for the meter, me or them?
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Meters in dangerous positions?
I am writing this in anticipation of what may happen when we are forced to have smart meters installed. I moved into a chalet bungalow last year which has electricity and gas meters in very odd places. The (very old) gas meter is in a cupboard in the bathroom next to the stopcock, adjacant to the sink. The (digital)…
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BG Energy Swap - Smart Meter Advice
I am currently on the British Gas Collective Fix February 2017 tariff so will be looking to swap to a different tariff in the next 5-7 weeks. I have done a preliminary comparison and found that current British Gas/Sainsbury Energy tariffs are £200 more expensive than many others currently on the market. Usually I would…
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Grants
Hi, Is there any grants still available regarding either free rendering or solid wall insulation please? The main one at the moment its the solid wall insulation because its a nightmare in my house on the outside of the wall which leads from the kitchen to the front of my house. Had the cavity wall insulation done but the…
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British Gas - In credit
Hello Happy New Year everyone. Has anyone had trouble trying to claim credit off British gas? I've viewed my account online after submitting a meter reading. I'm now £350 in credit, How did you claim your money? Thanks for your help.
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OVO Energy - switching from prepayment meter
Does anyone have any experience of changing from a prepayment meter to a credit meter with OVO Energy. I have been with them for about 14 months, have no energy debt with them or my previous supplier. My credit file is not good. I want to do this to save money as electricity is the only fuel in my house, and over the last…
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Cooperative Energy Bullyboys
Moved from Cooperative Energy in December 2014 to N Power. Paid up to date ( so I thought ), on the 12th December 2016 ( Yes two Years later) recived a ' Your Account is Overdue arrange payment NOW! for £58.33 from Cooperative Energy. Emailed to ask why. Told They had'nt billed me for the last 3 weeks of my contract and…
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British Gas blackmail
I have been a member of Homcare for many years and in 2013 had a new boiler fitted, all has been fine except that after the 1st service the heat exchanger needed to be replaced. In october this issue returned and I have been having a running battle to get this fixed as the boiler is unable to maintain a constant hot water…
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Business Energy
Good Morning all, I'm after some advice. I have recently taken control of the energy for my employer (a charity), and I have noticed we have an outstanding debt from 2009. I am told the debt stands because of meter reading errors on behalf of one of the "Big 6". We have been arguing the case for 7 years, but they are now…
