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Archives for September 2020

Green Homes Grant Scheme - Smart Thermostats
Mods - please delete this... I found a list of authorised installers on the manufacturer website :)
Is Baxi Boiler Cover via Domestic & General worth it (or any boiler cover)?
Hi allI've had a Baxi Boiler plan with D&G for the past few years. Our boiler was installed 5 years ago, brand new in a new-build, but unfortunately the builders were horrendous and installed the boilers in our street in a horrific manner where they have encountered leaks, problems etc - hence the cover.I was just…
Green Home Grant - Solar Thermal - NO RHI
Now the scheme is open - had a chance to read through all the terms and conditions - and there is a BIG thing that wasn't mentioned earlier for anyone who was looking to get solar thermal and hoping for a small income from the RHI scheme along the way - you won't get any. Apparently the amount of the Grant will be deducted…
28% hike Outfoxthemarket
Wow its October and outfoxthemarket has started it’s cash grabbing like every year Forget the 70/30 split, they just wacker a massive (industry standard they say) price hike of eye watering 28% from next month. FB Outfoxthemarket Discussion group in pieces over it surely this has to be an error?Still claiming they cheapest…
Energy Switch Northern Ireland
I would like to be able to switch electric supplier as easily in NI as in England. Could anyone help with advice or comparison sites or switch sites as it’s seems we at a bit of a disadvantage here? Any help appreciated Anyone??
Electric Water & Heating
We have purchased a small bungalow on electric only, would modern oil filled electric radiators for heat and an electric combi boiler for hot water water be the way to go, or is the something more efficient, Thanks
Eligibility for Green Homes Grant
I'm a homeowner with a 1930s (updated in the 50s) ex-LA semi with un-insulated cavity walls and a poorly insulated loft, mostly double glazed (installed in the 90s thanks to proximity to a noisy former RAF base). Oil-fired combi boiler installed in 2008. I started claiming UC in August when my furlough ended, although…
Switching suppliers with contracts ending on 2 different dates
Hi, sorry this has no probably been answered before, but I have no idea what to do and Google ain't helping.. I have 2 different energy suppliers (eon & BG) their contracts end 6 months apart (eon in November) and I really want to switch, been having nothing but issues with Eon for the last 12 months.. I am in credit with…
Bulb
I have been using Bulb as a supplier for a year now, but having come through the first year with nearly £200 surplus I have been told that I must increase my payments per month “as I am not covering the cost” of the electricity I am using according to them. I have also been told that I must accrue a sizeable buffer of…
Excessive Gas Meter Readings?
Hello all, hopefully someone can shed some light on either what im doing wrong or whatever is happening. I moved into a new flat 16/09 and the reading was xx06404, now just 13 days later my gas meter says the reading is xx11252. The meter is m^3 so it would seem absurd that I could manage to consume this much gas, it just…
British Gas direct offer competitive?
I went on the MSE Cheap Energy Club site as my current contract ends on October 31st, and a few offers down the list is SSE at £1,312pa for my dual fuel usage. I just had a direct email from my current suppliers, British Gas, with an offer 'not available elsewhere' of £1,317. The best offer on Cheap Energy Club for big…
Changing from prepay to direct debit
Hi I'm with boost on a pre pay and a keep getting emails from the energy group saying I can save money but when I try to change I always get a email back saying were not accepting prepay in your area yet.... I don't want to be on pre payment anymore I want to go to direct debit so I get a better deal but how do I change…
Switch to Economy 7 - Lack of Information to make an informed £ decision
I am currently on a 1 Rate (i.e. Day rate only) Prepayment Meter. Unfortunately landlord is not happy for prepayment meter to removed for a credit (legacy type meter). I believe I am on one of the lowest tariffs (with Bulb) I can get for PPM type of meter for West Midlands. Landlord wants to install Economy 7 Storage…
ECO3 Scheme - where to start?
My elderly parents have a gas boiler that must be over 20 years old. I've been looking into whether the new Government green grant scheme would have enabled them to finally upgrade the boiler. The answer to that is no. However, upon reading into other options available, I came across the ECO scheme (Energy Company…
Avro / Lowri Beck Smart Meters
Hi, I am currently an Avro energy customer and have just had an email from Lowri Beck that they are working with Avro to install SMETS2 smart meters. The email has a link to an online booking system. Problem is, I was thinking of switching to Octopus Energy soon, then getting a smart meter with them, and go on the Go…
Smart meters
All, Can anbody tell me, are all smart meters offered by energy companies, the same ? Or are some devices better than others ? If so who offers the best SMETS 2 Meter ? Thanks
Moving in to Rented Apartment
My son is moving into a rented apartment this coming Saturday which is currently supplied by Eon.Can someone please confirm what he should do in order to either continue supply with the existing provider, or find a cheaper/reliable alternative?The Eon live chat appears to be on the receiving of a high volume of enquiries,…
Green Homes Grant scheme - no installers
Hello. We live in an old house that doesn't have proper loft insulation.Exactly the kind of thing that the government's currently ongoing Green Homes Grant scheme should help with. We're in Oxfordshire, so not exactly the far edge of nowhere, and yet on the Simple Energy Advice website the nearest installer is fifty miles…
Deadline to fix 'dumb' energy meters put back until end of 2021
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/deadline-to-fix-dumb-energy-meters-put-back-until-end-of-2021/ar-BB19tRah
Any Energy providers offering Nest thermostats to switch.
All, Currently using utility point for Gas & Electricity. Happy to switch to a provider that offers a good quality smart meter (utility point don't offer them at all). And/or offers a Google Nest learning thermostat as a sweetner to switch. Recommendations please

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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
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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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