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Extra Energy - Debt that is not mine
Hi, I moved out of a property in September 2017, the electricity supplier at the time was Extra Energy, on the day of moving out I called and gave the closing meter reading, I was told account was closed, two weeks later I received a refund of the credit that was on the account. About two weeks ago, i received a letter…
cross meter - can I still initiate a switch?
Hi, I have just moved into a new build and basically, the meter serial numbers have been mixed up with another plot. I confirmed this with british gas/a 'burns' test this morning. I was just wondering if I can still initiate a switch to another supplier or do I have to wait? British gas are aware of the correct meter…
Bulb or Powershop - ex Economy Energy now Ovo Customer
Hello As the heading suggests, I’m an ex Economy Energy customer looking to move from Ovo as their prices are too high. It is between Bulb (variable) and Powershop (fixed for 12 months but you can leave anytime). Annually, Bulb comes out as £22 cheaper but I would also gain £50 from their refer a friend scheme (I guess…
Smart Meters - what they do and don't do...
There appears to be much misunderstanding about Smart Meters (SM), and this is encouraged by misleading advertising. I am Gas Safe engineer and have been worried by the disinformation appearing in SM adverts and forums like this. I hope this helps. Adverts imply that if you fit gas and electric SMs you will save money…
Ex-Iresa & Extra Energy customers contacted by debt collectors - but many say they don't owe cash
Thousands of former customers of failed energy providers Iresa and Extra Energy have been told they'll be contacted by debt collectors - but many dispute the amount they've been told they owe...Read the full story: 'Ex-Iresa & Extra Energy customers contacted by debt collectors - but many say they don't owe cash' Click…
Accept or decline my Ombudsman offer?
I made a complaint about my energy supplier to the energy ombudsman, and the company have come back the following day agreeing to pay the amount I've requested and sending an apology. I've been given the option by the ombudsman to decline the offer they've sent, though not sure what the benefit of doing so would be? Is…
Smart meter rollout halted amid fears new devices are 'too smart for their own good' - MSE News
The national smart meter rollout has been temporarily halted after ministers raised concerns that newer devices were becoming "too smart for their own good" and could in some cases take control of other networked household electronics such as TVs, radios and speaker systems...Read the full story: 'Smart meter rollout…
April price rises kick in today - act now to beat the hikes
A new wave of price hikes hit today, from council tax and prescriptions to energy and broadband - and while you can't stop the rises, there are still plenty of ways to cut these bills...Read the full story: 'April price rises kick in today - act now to beat the hikes' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already,…
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