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Archives for February 2017

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Leaving Dual Fuel
I can find my energy cheaper by having different suppliers for gas and electric. I am currently on a dual fuel tariff. Is transferring just a case of switching the gas and then switching the electric (or vice versa)? Also, is it easy to switch back to a dual fuel tariff should that become cheaper? Thanks
MSE News: Utilita to increase dual fuel energy prices by 2.9%
Prepay supplier Utilita is the latest firm to decide to hike prices, with almost half a million customers affected...Read the full story: 'Utilita to increase dual fuel energy prices by 2.9% – check now to see if you can save' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply. If you aren’t sure…
Ran boiler without earth connected - have I broken it?
Hi All, First post here, hope I have put this in the right place. I am renovating a flat at the moment. On Saturday I did something stupid with the electrics and I think I have caused a fault with the boiler. To cut a long story short, whilst working on the final ring circuit installing a spur, I ran the boiler without an…
NPower to Iresa
Well I kicked off a transfer of my elec from Npower to IRESA some time ago. Yesterday I rang Npower to schedule a move from one gas tariff to another. I asked at the end whether my elec transfer had done thru. They said yes. Today I get an email from IRESA saying Npwr had blocked the move. So I phone NPwr up to ask why.…
G4S Handling door 'Gas Checks'?
What is all that about then? G4S card in my door saying they were here to read the gas meter? Is that just them taking over all industries or what?
dual fuel
hi I wonder if anyone knows how to compare utilities if I have never had a bill before. its my first home. at the moment dual fuel is with edf and tariff says variable deemed standard electricity and deemed gas. says estimated annual cost £570.58 for electric this is for a single person in a one bed bungalow, and gas…
MSE Switching Calc Confusion
I did a price comparison via this site this morning and the numbers do not seem to add up. Hurrah! You can save £102 a year by switching to the top dual fuel deal. So how did they get to £102 from numbers below? Things do not seem to add up and what sticks out is "Based on the usage figures you gave us, this is the…
Gas saftey valve
Hi, I am currently renting a house and have noticed that the gas cut off valve is located behind the gas meter in a hole drilled out into the wall which is also at the back of one of my kitchen cupboards (the cupboard is quite deep as it goes off to the side), the meter is at the very bottom of the cupboard as well so…
How Solar Power System works?
[FONT=&quot]I am looking for high-quality solar panels that deliver more energy over the long-time. So I required suggestions how solar panel installed and save the environment.[/FONT]
switching
Hi, I have just switched my energy supplier from SSE to e-on but wondering what will happen to my smart meter? I have been told my current one with SSE will stop working and when e-on take over due to software compatibility then i will no longer be able to monitor my bills? Is this correct does anyone know please because…
Spark Energy Billing Problem
Hi My account with Spark Energy is massively in credit. I asked them for a refund on Tuesday last week (21st February.) I received an email on Friday ( 24th Feb) to state that the refund couldn't be processed due to no reading on my account. This was rectified with a quick email and I was told my refund would be processed.…
Getting Frustrated Trying To Switch
Anyone else finding this? I've been monitoring uSwitch for a month or so, as my fixed tariff with EDF ends in May, but for our useage the only companies that are coming up cheaper than my current fix+rest of year on standard tariff are the very new, small companies which we're not keen on chancing it with, especially with…
Bamboozled
Having received a reminder of Energy saving plan with a collective I click on the link and complete the details -only to discover that I cannot switch because it appears the saving is only for people who already HAVE and EDF account? at the end of the form it asks for your current EDF Acc no!.....tad unfair as I'd love to…
£125 Electricity bill pcm. Small 2 bed house 1 person :(
My DD has gone up from £70 to £125 pcm! :eek: I live on my own in a small 2bed house. I have night storage heaters (70s) & don't have the money to replace them yet. Am on an Eco7 tariff. I've had 2 radiators on, 3 at most, on minimum just to take the chill off! There's a gas supply in the house but it's been capped off -…
Does Cheap Energy Club Comparison Include Warm Home Discount
Does the Cheap Energy Club comparison results include the warm home discount? Or if you qualify you can take this payment into account on top? I can't remember if i was asked if i qualify when registering.
MSE News: Energy switching at six-year high – search for the cheapest deals
Energy switching rose 30% in 2016 compared with the previous year – but most are still overpaying on standard tariffs...Read the full story: 'Energy switching at six-year high – search for the cheapest deals' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply. If you aren’t sure how it all works,…
Looking to swtich using the energy club
Hello, I'm wondering if someone can give me advice as very new to all this and a bit confused. We are with British Gas dual fuel, gas and electricity, We got a smart meter installed the end of January and we pay our bills by direct debit. They have recently increased our direct debit to approx 60 a month for gas and 80 for…
iChoosr Collective
So, First Utility won iChoosr (and their associates) collective. For me, they say they're £5 cheaper, however, if you click on "view calculation" I get a different (accurate) figure that shows it would actually cost me ~£30 a year more.
Scottish Power; Incorrect Meter References blocking supplier changes!!
Hello, bit of a long story but please do bear with me, it's so frustrating!!!! I have recently moved in with my fiancee into her property, and have taken over energy in my name. I was already paying it for her before moving in. She moved into the property in Dec 2013, where a prepay meter was already installed. Due to the…

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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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