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Smart meter energy savings and general money saving ideas
Just thought I would post this as drying my hair it cost 6p for 5 minutes and it wasn't something I'd ever thought of as expensive to use, and then it got me thinking what else is expensive and what isn't, and what can be down to cut usage. The tariff I'm on for comparison (e.on next, Tariff Name Next 2 Year…
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Finally got my account set up with Shell but why the standing charge way beyond the April price cap?
Good evening, I originally created this account to ask if others have had issues getting their account set up with Shell when they were moved there from Green. I had to email them several times and ended up chatting to them through twitter for two weeks but they found my account, yay! It was lost or stuck in the process…
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EV, solar panels and electricity bills
Help! I have solar panels, and an EV. My fixed low rate with Octopus Go is ending, and I am not sure if I should take the fixed rate offered by Octopus or go with the price cap? Is there a way I could be utilising the solar panels to save money, as I don’t really understand how to make the most of them. Thank you.
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12M Fixed Octopus Loyalty - How far away from price cap?
Hi, How far away is this quote from the new price cap - deciding on whether to fix amid the October increase.... ⚡ ElectricityDaily standing charge 24.38p /dayUnit rate 35.62p /kWhEarly exit fee£0 🔥 GasDaily standing charge 26.10p /dayUnit rate 9.70p /kWhEarly exit fee£0
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EON Next -Flex
I had a fixed tariff which ended the middle of last month. I was paying £80 and they offered a version tariff which was approx £140 per month as well as i what i thought was a fixed tariff paying £84 per month called next flex. So we transferred to the new one then received an email about the changes come April and would…
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Dual Tariff's
Are these generally the cheapest way to go or is it worth investigating separate companies for gas and electric?
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Bill confusion EON
My statements and bills dont seem to relate to what ive actually paid by direct debit, getting worried something is very very wrong what is a reversed account charge?
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British Gas rates from April 2022 are higher than price cap
Can they do that? We are not on a pre-payment meter, just a normal meter (non-smart). We are not currently on direct debit, but both of these price elements are higher than the unit/standing charge cap amounts.
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Gas Price increase of 80% from 1st April
Perhaps I am missing something here but British Gas emailed me today stating that the gas unit price (in pence per kWh) will increase from the current 4.047 to 7.367 from 1st April 2022. That is an increase in the gas unit price of 82% I am on British Gas Standard Variable Tariff - I thought that the cap on price increases…
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EDF rogue DD
I was transferred to EDF following the demise of GNE. I have just had my 6-monthly review - as expected a minor tweak in DD from April. - as I'm in credit (just) and a Sept 24 fix As a bonus EDF has thrown in an extra DD in March - £12886.81 Chat is investigating. I am also a EDF consumer following Zog's demise and that is…
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smart display
can anyone help ive had my smart meter about 3 yrs, the smart display in the house that shows the amount i`m using etc is the pipit500 which was fitted by either PE or eon ive since moved suppliers since then but its not showing the correct SC and my correct tariff price so my display bill is well out i`m now with SP and…
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Ecosave Gas and Power, stay away from these fraudsters
Has anyone else had dealings with this company Ecosave Gas & Power?full of promises saving me money on my gas and electric bill then sticking me with a company with triple the rates after signing a form for them to control what they sign me up with. I have now set up a case with the ombudsmen to check out the fraud done by…
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Scottish power won't update my meter
I have a smart meter installed by bulb . I'm now with Scottish power and use a IHD . Problem is the rates are set on my meter as 00.10p per kWh and 10p standing charge . So the info I'm seeing on my IHD is not correct as it talks to my meter and picks up incorrect rates . Ive asked Scottish power several times to update my…
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Payg bulk buy now before price cap rise ?
Hello , I bought a house last year with payg gas and electric, which are the old style , meaning I have to go to local pay point to top up . My question is , I’ve had email like everyone else has saying the price cap is rising, however if I buy credit now ; let’s say £400 worth , will I be buying and using it at the…
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Help please for fixed rate!!
Any help would be appreciated. I am currently on a fixed rate tariff until end of April 2022, my current tariff is Electric SC 15.66p day unit 19.82p night unit 9.74 Gas SC 15.66p gas unit 3.02p i have been offered an exclusive fixed rate until end of April 2023, which is:- Electric SC 24.93p. Day unit 33.80p Night unit…
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Unwanted repayment meter
I am disabled and I just moved into a rented property with EDF repayment meters for gas and electricity. I don't want to pay extra for repayment meters nor can I physically go out to top up cards so I'd like to change to direct debit. Is this worth doing with EDF? I was with Octopus in my last property. I've tried the…
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EDF fixed 24v2
My first bill arrived, i noticed that my gas was on the deemed tarrif...I contacted them twice and was informed it was a mistake and would be rectified on both occasions...I have just checked my account to find they have moved both gas and electricity to their deemed ( flexible) tarrif. I understand that they cannot switch…
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Significant gas bill from SSE
Hello all, Firstly, I'm a student so I'm ready to be the party completely in the wrong here rather than the energy company. I may just have messed up somehow. I was with an energy company called Spark the first year and a half of living in my current location. Flat of three guys. Prepayment meter with a tariff covering gas…
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Ovo Energy charging to check a meter
I had a smart meter fitted last year, November time, and on checking my usage for month ending 13th January 2021 and the one ending 13th January 2022 my off peak usage has tripled. I have lived in this house for over 30 years and this cannot be right. I contacted Ovo and they said that they could see nothing wrong and that…
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Eon Next - cannot have smart meter because accounts are not linked
Hi I have been struggling to get
a few issues sorted with Eon Next for my mum who is disabled and lives in a
block of flats. The electricity meters for the
residents are held in a "machine room" with no access to
residents. The gas meters are outside the entrance to the flats. As far as I know some residents have had smart…
