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Solar Post-FIT
We have a large roof and I have been thinking about solar for a number of years. We also run a Nissan Leaf and are thinking about changing the diesel estate for something that will plug in. Unfortunately, with the large roof came a large mortgage and that has been taking priority. However, we are going to get an…
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Ex husbands debt
Hi all I'm new here 👋👋👋 When my soon to be ex husband left in July last year he left a large outstanding gas bill (as well as rent but that's cleared now). When I contacted the gas company (utility warehouse) to change the supply to my name, they told me that I had to take the debt on as my own. Is this right? I understand…
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OVO (ex Economy Energy customer)
Just received my 1st statement from OVO. Both start readings incorrect, even though I gave them the readings as soon as they took over! Don't know where they got their figures from. Makes a difference of £100 on the bill. Have sent them an email with correct costings, so just have to wait and see what happens. Just a…
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What’s Octopus like for energy?
Which? Magazine has them high on the list, but what you you all think?
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Electricity Fixed Tariff without a Smart Meter ??
I've tried to switch e-on electricity tariff for my 86 year old mum today. However mum doesn't want the hassle of having a smart meter fitted - so "No Smart Meter - No Fixed Tariff!!" 😡😡😡😡(Blackmail??!!) 🤬🤬🤬🤬 Anyone know of a (big 6) provider that doesn't insist you have a smart meter to get a good fixed deal please?
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solar batteries, are they worth the investment?
I'm looking at changing my inverter soon to something like the lux hybrid as i have 40 x 285w panels to fit and want to be able to set it to zero export as i wont get paid for any export. as i use around 50 kwh per day i'm wondering if it is worth getting a big battery bank and maybe even charge them with economy 7 in the…
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E-On - 2 Year MSE Collective Feb 2019 standing charge?
Dear All, Just giving you a quick heads up regarding E-on MSE 2-Year fix tariff. Most of you like myself, joined took this fix due to the low daily standing charge of 5.250p. However, when I received my Direct debit mandate it had change to 10.378? instead just for gas. I rang up and queried the fact that the daily charge…
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Problem with OneUtilityBill.co
Hello there, myself and my partner have had a rather large unexpected bill from OneUtilityBill, around £200 or so more than expected. We got in touch with them to ask why, and they stated the below in live chat: "The price you were originally quoted (in May 2018) was £137.24 a month, however, I can see that you have never…
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Changing Suppliers - Meter issue
We are looking to change Supplier. Moved into a new build in May last year, one of two houses built on the site of one old house. On registering with the new supplier, they could not confirm our address and asked to send us pictures of the meters which we did. They have come back and said on the national database, the…
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Solar PV and FIT payments
Hi, I have had my 2Kw solar PV system for 6 years and its been one of the best investments I've made. It paid for itself in 4 years. I now enjoy the income from it. I have just bought an electric car and thinking is there a way I can increase the size of the system. Has anyone added panels or even a wind turbine at a later…
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EDF options
Hi guys, I'm just looking into options for my EDF fix considering the risk that prices may rise next month. I'm actually in a fix until Nov 20 but no exit fee so contemplating jumping to something new. At the moment my options appear to be Easy Online Apr 20 - Saving £30/year - £60 exit fee Blue Price Protection Apr 20 -…
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No Eon bill for 11 months, now owe over £1000
I am after some advice, I had not received a dual fuel bill from Eon for over 11 months, they recently sent me a bill telling me that I now have a dept of over £1000. I have complained about not receiving a bill for 11 months, even though I submitted 3 meter readings for both gas & electric and Eon took a reading…
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Immersion heater - 2 questions
Hello All, I have 2 questions regarding the same immersion heater - one is about the heater itself and another is regarding insurance. I apologise if they need to be posted in different sub-forums, if so, please let me know and I'll amend. Insurance My immersion heater is on its last legs, I live in a flat and have…
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cheap energy club npower Select uSwitch Exclusive v1
I can't find this tariff listed in CEC. Who can I email to get it put in, so that it will give me accurate saving results going forward? npower Select uSwitch Exclusive v1 Do they have an email address ?
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Energy Switch - stupid question alert
Hi, i would be grateful for advice on switching energy please as I have never done this before! I am currently with British Gas for both gas and electricity, I submit a meter reading monthly and BG generate a bill. I am paying £1800 annual for my duel fuel, after a search with the energy club I can save approximately £500…
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Switching again due to liquidation - how to proceed?
Hi there, Recently moved back to the UK and into short term (9 months) rented accommodation. A company alerted by the renting estate agent contacted us and suggested switching our dual fuel from the EDF standard tariff we inherited. Unfortunately they suggested switching to Northumbria Energy who went into liquidation 3…
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Looks like we lose £212 to EDF. What do you think?
Hello friends and thanks for taking the time to look at my post. I think i will have to swallow a £212 lose to EDF but thought i would just post here to check. I have been paying my elderly uncles gas and elec via direct debit from my bank account(EDF new this and i could talk on my uncles behalf when i rang them although…
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Smart Meters Lumo
Switching to Luno from Together Energy. Started switch today so still time to cancel if needs be. Gone into panic mode abit as we did not realise Lumo requires instalation of smart meters So our cocerns are Is it going to cost us to have meters installed who pays for meters if they go wrong Are we going to be better off…
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Saving on Utilities
Is it just me or does the savings club not actually save you any money when comparing your current tariff to the ones that are suggested? It appears as though switching to certain energy providers is going to save you money however, when you look closer at the unit price and standing charge compared to what you are…
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EDF billing shambles
Up to December 2018, I was able to submit meter readings and see the balance within a day or so. This year, no billing info, only a balance that has built up to 3 x the monthly payment. I pay a fixed amount by direct debit each month. On phoning to ask why the billing/statements stopped in December, I was told that I…
