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Fixing for a year at current VAT rate
Hi Just a quick question if you could answer please. If I am offered a rate to fix for a year which includes a VAT rate of 5%, will my monthly payment change when the VAT rises back up? Thank you
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DO ELECTRICITY COMPANIES HAVE A FINANCIAL LOSS WHEN PEOPLE USE ELECTRICITY WITHOUT PAYING??
NOT IN TERMS OF WHAT THEY WOULD HAVE MADE IN PROFITS HAD THE PERSON BEEN PAYING. BUT IN TERMS OF WHAT IT COSTS THE COMPANY TO SUPPLY AND NOT BE PAID. I WAS THINKING ELECTRICITY ITS NOT LIKE WATER OR FOOD YOU CAN GENERATE AN ABUNDANT AMOUNT OF IT , DOES THE ELECTRICITY COMPANY EVEN GET AFFECTED? IF SO HOW? REGARDING…
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Eon objection upheld?
Hi, ive tried switching to a new supplier as my current deal ran out on 1st Sept. my last bill in Aug 7th I was £154 in Credit, I’m currently in credit today at £255, I have been told Eon have objected to my switch and that it has been upheld? My last bill was estimated even though I have had smart meters fitted since last…
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Electric heaters versus gas central heating
electric heaters or gas heating
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Economy 7 water heater
Hi I'm hoping you guys can advise. I just moved I to my new rental flat on Friday. It has a economy 7 meter and the water is an immersion heater. With two switches one at the bottom and one further up. I turned on the bottom switch and left it on all night Friday and the water was not heated at all. The estate agent…
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Cheap Energy Club. I don't get the best prices
When using the site to compare electricity I get M&S at the top then Symbio but the prices are for M&S is a bit more than Symbio. M&S Unit Rate 15.855 Standing Charge: 21. 851 Symbio Unit Rate 13.995 Standing Charge 19.000
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British Gas trying to deceive customers to have smart meters installed
I just received this from British Gas:- "You're on one of our energy plans that needs smart meters, it was part of the agreement when you signed up. We've noticed you've still not upgraded yours. Installation is free and our Smart Energy Experts are upgrading meters in homes near you, so book yours today. If you've decided…
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Green Home Grant
The new green home grant covers roof insulation. Does this mean it will cover the replacement of a glass conservatory roof with a hard insulated roof making the conservatory much warmer in winter and saving energy costs.
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How do they know what is consuming energy?
Sorry if I’m being thick but bear with me. Earlier this year I did the energy switch from Avro to E.ON. A smart meter was promised as part of the deal but according to their chat facility it’s now delayed until 2021. I’ve logged onto our account to view our first bill and was able to view a pie chart of our consumption,…
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Ethical energy?
We have been with Robin Hood energy for a long time as any profit goes to people in Nottingham. But they have now sold out to BG! I do not want to be with BG so is there an alternative where greedy bosses/shareholders do not get the profits?
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Will meter become smart
We have a British Gas SMETS 1 smart meter installed. It became dumb when a previous owner changed supplier. If we return to British Gas will the meter recover it's senses and become smart again?
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Octopus Electric Smart Meter Size
Hi, I am planning on joining Octopus energy and getting a smart meter so that I can go on either Octopus Go or Agile. Below is my electric box outside after having a switch and EV Charger fitted. What is the size of the smart meter? Will a smart meter now fit in this box? Perhaps by moving a few things around?
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Rota Disconnection Code
I have just received my latest People's Energy bill. No problem with the charges etc as I give my meter readings on the 13th of the month as per their request. But they have changed the format of the bill & there is now a new line on both the gas & electricty parts of the bill which says - Rota Disconnection Code:LDoes…
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Buying a new house and have some concerns about the energy bills
We are in the process of moving house. Our new property is a bungalow, which has had bedrooms built in the roof space. This does appear to include adequate insulation. I asked the owners to see their monthly energy bill. To my dismay, they are paying £197 per month. Compared to the current cost on my property which is…
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SSE faulty meter in emergency credit
Moved into a property with pay as you go smart meter . Before I moved I asked to be put back to credit and was told to call on the day . I was aware a new meter was to be fitted but SSE cancelled new Meter which had problems reading Payg . Anyway moved in and indeed the meter was faulty . They refused to put me on Credit I…
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switching energy provider in a retirement property
Hi guys, My nan is currently in a retirement property (part of a complex), she owns the property she lives in but has been told she cannot change electricity provider, pretty certain this is illegal? Anyone able to shed light on this?
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How much electricity should an empty house use?
I've been keeping a close eye on my electricity meter lately because I have a feeling we're using more than we should be. Just returned from holiday and worked out that my empty house has used approx 2.4 units per day. The appliances using electricity have been: - Average sized fridge freezer - Two lamps (60w bulbs)…
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Refused second generation SMART meter
I previously had a first generation SMART meter installed by EON. I then moved to EDF and the SMART function was disabled so became a normal meter. I have E7. When I asked EDF to move me from E7 to normal rate they said they would have to change my meter and would consider installing a newer-type SMART meter. They rang me…
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The Energy Club has not yet factored in a price rise on my energy bill on 1st October!
I keep asking for comparisons as I have been told my energy prices for Orbit Energy are going up on October 1st and the Energy Club keeps telling me I'm on the best deal.I can't seem to change my tariff as there is no way of doing this if the tariff has the same name ie Vari-Save Extra I am anxious to know how soon I…
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How many people sign up for a Tariff of more than 1 year?
Perhaps this should be a poll?I wrote a program to record my energy usage and costs over a year, but then i realised that perhaps it ought to allow for 2 year tariffs...Athough, I signed up to a 2-Year tariff once, and ended up losing money...Just wondered what other people were doing.
