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Archives for February 2022

E.ON price increase just in – to fix or not to fix?
I've just received the email... i'm currently on the Next Flex variable tariff and these are the figures i'm looking at: Estimated annual costs until 31 March 2022: Electricity: £988.14 Gas: £617.55 Estimated annual costs from 1 April 2022: Electricity: £1405.57 Gas: £1037.01 An overall annual increase of £836.89 :s The…
Why not many people have wind turbines?
Solar panels are quite popular but roof mounted wind turbines not so much. Is the reason why wind turbines aren't popular entirely down to the ridiculous cost of them? Or are there other reasons? https://www.ovoenergy.com/guides/energy-guides/home-wind-turbines-pros-cons-and-how-much-they-cost
Switching energy suppliers
Hi Appreciate this is not the time to look for fixed deals - but we’re not keen on staying with our current provider (forced on us when ours went bust). Assume you can switch onto standard rate, and not be fixed in, with another provider? Trouble is - struggling to find a comparison calculator that shows what you would pay…
Rate change - no communication?
Hello! I'm on E.on's E.ON EnergyPlan variable tariff. I'm looking into switching to their fixed 1 year (V11) tariff Martin has been advising about today, but I haven't had any communications about our rate changing so it's tricky to know if it will actually be cheaper. Does anyone know if E.On should/can let us know about…
UW pricing
I've no intention of switching but does anyone now UW current pricing? Someone I know works for them and is quick to say they are the cheapest but not actually tell you what their rates are? They did come round to ours a few years back but couldn't beat our prices on Broadband, mobile or electricity so tried to sell us a…
Pricing
Just received updated prices from British Gas ; Standing Charge +104% , Electricity +45% Overall +76% Why on earth have they told us that the increase would be approx. 54%?
How to get money back from old energy supplier
Hello All, Does anyone have any tips on how and when I will get my credit back from my energy suppliers. It has not gone to my account and not gone to my new supplier. Ofgem appear to offer no assistance. Surely there must be a system in place to get people their credit back from suppliers sooner rather than later.
Electricity and gas prices
We are told our price increases for Electric and Gas are because of increases by Russia. If we only buy less than 3% from this source why such big increases.
pre paid meter to smart pay as you go meter
Hi all I have received an e-mail regarding changing my pre paid meter to a smart pay as you go meter. Could any one clarify that this means no change to my current status of being on a higher tariff due to being on a pre payment. My thinking is smart meters are the basically the same as my current pre paid and you top up…
House Move & Existing Supplier
Hi everyone. I'm moving into a new flat and just so confused with everything. I've contacted the existing supplier today (Ovo). It's a credit meter in just now. I've set up a DD for £94 a month and asked for it to be changed from Economy 7 to a standard tariff (as it's gas central heating and I have a young child so won't…
British Gas Standing Charge Increase
British Gas is unsurprisingly putting up the unit price of the electricity supplied to my static caravan holiday home, but what I don’t understand is why the standing charge per day is going up from 25.664p per day to 51.626p per day an increase of 101.16% !!It stinks of a scam whereby they increase profits while adhering…
E.On (EON) offering me a 2-year fix with no exit option
I have recently been switched to E.ON (EON) Next and they are offering me a 2-year fix deal at slightly above the current rates but less than the increased rates in April for 2-years but not offering an exit fee as they say I cant leave the tariff early. Can they do this? Is this a deal worth taking considering prices are…
Fixed Tariff or Flex?
Hi all. I'm upset, worried and confused. Our SO tariff ends 1 April. They have us moving to their SO Flex tariff, with Elect 18.59p/kWh day 12.24p/kWh night with 22.05 standing charge going to 23.36/p/kWh day 16.49/p/kWh night 23.59 standing charge. Gas going from 2.81./kWh with standing charge 22.05p/day to 4.06p/kWh…
Gas Usage Winter Months
Hi all. Just curious as to what other people average monthly usage is during the winter months. I have a 3 bedroom semi detached house with 4 people living in it and someone in at most times during day/night. Average usage in winter months (November, December, January, February) seems to be around 2000 kwh per month. Does…
prepay gas and electric
Please could anyone help, I had to have prepay gas and electric meters due to debt, I have asked British gas in the past how much i still owe and one dept says nil but another says i still have debt on electric and continue to take extra from the top ups,i don't think the debt on gas has been paid off yet, I have asked…
Moving home in a couple of weeks! what happens with the energy
We are moving to our first home in a couple of weeks and Unsure what happens with the energy. We dont have a current supplier so this is fresh for us. Will we take on the same tarrif as the current owner has or do we register with the current owners supplier and they give us a new tarrif? I ask as this is currently…
Prepayment meters
Hi, Can someone help me understand something. I am taking over the rent on a new build house, it has a standard credit meter at the moment but I know I will not sufficiently pass a credit check with a supplier to get a credit account without hefty security deposits which I cannot afford. My question is, at the point I take…
ELNUR GABARRON STORAGE HEATERS
Looking for reactions and comments from anyone who has replaced old night storage heaters with more modern 'smart' storage heaters, hoping to cut down on electricity consumption. We have the Elnur Gabarron units. Other heaters using the same 'smart' technology exist...I'd like to hear any
New Lay-Z-Spa running tips please :)
Hi (and yes I know terrible timing to get one haha!). We have budgeted just to use as a treat at the weekends. It's the Madrid which is a 2-4 seater I believe and we have the app and can set a schedule. If we are planning to use Friday evening-Sunday evening what schedule is best to use? During the week while not using I'm…
Electricity Usage Spreadsheet
Hi All Looked around the website / forums, and although there was something shared about 14 years, the links are now dead. With the increased energy bills, I'd like to know exactly what my appliances and devices consume in energy when they're running, and when they're in standby. My logic is that I might group multiple…

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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
If you applied for compensation from South West Trains before the deadline in January 2025, you now need to provide your bank details to the claim administrator so it can be paid to you. Here's what you need to know.
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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