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EDF just sent me a giant bill I simply Cannot afford - usage stupidly high!
Been with EDF for 2 years. supplied meter readings for the first few months to get a feel for the cost. Cost was set at £67 per month. november 2017 they sent me a bill to say they was putting the cost up to £81, which apparently i complained about and said no. EDF tell me that i was using £90 per month electric and £90 on…
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BG - prepay meters switch
I want to switch from prepay meters (which were in the house when I moved in) to direct debit but British Gas have refused to allow this. I have a 'fair' credit score with Experian and Experian say that's not the issue and British Gas don't know what their problem is with my score either. I've looked at MSE til I'm cross…
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Boost Button
Hi, not sure why I am posting, more of a "get it off my chest" type of thing as I doubt there will be anything that can be done. Basically I am moving to antother flat in the next three weeks. I use SSE for electricity. I was paying £35 per month in the house before this one (whilst living with my ex), so I assumed that…
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Our Power - another one bites the dust
https://our-power.co.uk They only had about 38000 customers - now waiting for OFGEM to appoint another supplier for the Edinburgh supplier's customers.
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Peoples opinions on.....
Hi Martin's CEC tells me I can save £36 a year!! by switching to a 1 year Fixed deal with Bulb with no Exit fee. This is a duel fuel paying by D/debit. Is it worth it for that? Is there anything else to consider? thanks
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MSE News: Small energy supplier Our Power stops trading
Our Power, an energy supplier with about 38,000 domestic customers, has stopped trading. If you're a customer, your energy supply will continue as normal – here's what else you need to know...Read the full story: ''Small energy supplier Our Power stops trading' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the…
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Economy 7 Circuit
Hi - just looking for some advice on the most economical option for our central heating and water heater system. We live in a flat that is electricity only - there's a thermal store water heater that has 2 immersions, one running on the off-peak eco 7 tariff that clicks on overnight and the other a booster on the regular…
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Change from THTC to standard meter with ASHP?
Hello all, I'm currently debating whether to stay with my THTC meters at the moment or remove and just get a standard meter. I had storage heaters but removed them and put in an ASHP with air units in the house. One local electrician has said i should keep the THTC but going by rates and comparing i think i should be able…
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From Calor to Natural Gas
Can anybody please advise? I am a low user and over the last 12 months, my total bill for Calor bulk gas has been approx. £450. My estate is being converted to Natural Gas, and by default the supplier will be Scottish Power, although once connected I'll be free to choose my own supplier. When I checked out the tariffs for…
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Help
When taking a meter reading do I count the last digit that is currently turning
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Warning ex one select customers
If you were a one select customer, as you know you are now with Together Energy. I was emailed today with alternative tariffs to choose from, I am electricity only and was about to sign up for a fixed 18 month plan till I noticed a whopping £30 early exit fee and only a 7 day cool off period. This was after an earlier…
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Utility Point, monthly payment much higher than told
Please ignore as I didn't read the welcome pack properly and it seems that just my initial payment is so high. Subsequent payments will be a lot lower (I hope) I have just switched to this supplier as it was one of the cheapest on the mse energy club comparison page. The comparison advised me that me monthly payment would…
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High gas bill and engineers said that everything was ok
Hi, I know this is a very common topic, however, every post I read, cannot explain my current situation, or at least, I cannot understand it. I rent a Maisonette, with 1 big living room, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and kitchen. The property has a C EPC rating. Only 2 working full time people live at the flat. We have a regular…
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Average electricity units used in a day
Hello, I'm currently having some trouble with my uilities and it would be helpful to know how many units of electricity people in electric-only homes are using, as a rough guide. We have an electric combi boiler and conventional radiators, with no gas at all. We're currently using 50 units per day, which seems…
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Edf
I have moved home and before I moved I contacted edf advised them of date as asked for current balance on my account. I was told I was in credit at that time. Two weeks later I was then told I owed over £100. Despite having smart meters, which are meant to give live usage they still say they misinformed me of the balance…
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Any experiencies of Powershop
Is anyone here using Powershop (http://www.powershop.co.uk/) as their energy supplier? We are currently with The Peoples Energy but having done a comparison on energycompare.citizensadvice.org.uk it looks like we could save £130 per year by switching to Powershop. Unfortunately the MSE cheapenergyclub site does not seem to…
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Faulty electric meter
Hi all, A month ago I suspected a faulty electric meter due to strange noises from it, heard them previous, it only managed to track it down then. After several calls with BG, we finally a meter accuracy test, they set up the apt wrong , wanted to do a smart install. Eventually, after a month have just had the test…
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Switch energy
my tariff is coming to an end on the 31st January. I've done the usual comparisons and found cheaper deals with a different company, checking the finer details as well. My current tariff has 30 pound exit fees on both electricity and gas. Ideally I want to switch on the 1st February but don't want to pay the exit fees. Do…
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MSE News: Feeling the chill? Check if you're eligible for winter fuel help
Temperatures are plunging, the heating's set higher – but you could qualify to get £100s off your energy bill this winter...Read the full story: 'Feeling the chill? Check if you're eligible for winter fuel help incl £140 warm home discount' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply.
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Heat loss on new build
Hi everyone I am after some advice from people who are in the building trade or know a thing or two about my problems! We bought a new house 6 months ago, in the midst of summer. Recently since the weather has dropped we have noticed that the heating is all but efficient. To cut a long story short - we have had people come…
