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New Boiler or Stick with old
My old boiler works perfectly well despite being 24 years old. Its probable G rated. I did consider changing it several years ago but was told by several in the trade to wait until it is beyond repair as replacement cost would far outweigh the savings on gas bills. It is a normal prima f boiler, 4 bed house, (not combi).…
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British Gas app and online failure for information on account
Am really irritated because I am unable to see information about my usage from British Gas via app and online account. Since 16/2/2022 they have apparently been unable to give me information about my account usage but are ‘working on it’. In this current climate and impending doom of hikes I want to see my usage ! I’ve…
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Economy 7 meter. Should I change to a single tariff?
Moved into my new home this month & on checking the meter I discovered there were two readings. I googled this & realized I must have an economy 7 meter & on looking at my Tariff this was confirmed being on the EDF E7 tariff. I have asked EDF if it's possible to change meters & they have said they can offer to change me to…
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BBC article on regional standing charge differences
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-60878314 The BBC are making a fuss over big differences in the jump in standing charges depending on where you live. But have they oversimplified things by not also pointing out that the unit rates also differ? Surely the price cap of £1,971 still applies? I did some calculations based…
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Eon Next SVT or change?
The SVT I've been offered from Eon Next when my fix runs out next month is: Unit rate: 27.91p Standing charge: 50.05p Not sure if this is around the average price I should be expecting with the price rises. Are there slightly cheaper providers and can I simply swap to their SVT?
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British Gas and the supplier of last resort roundabout
Hi Guys, I’m looking for some comparison examples before making a complaint to BG about their behaviour as my supplier of last resort. I was moved from another supplier last year, it wasn’t a problem - they provided a tariff equivalent until the end of this April and although it took a while to get my credit back - things…
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Do I not Fix or Stay?
Hi All, Im a bit confused (sorry not the sharpest tool in the shed) by Martins advice still. My next fix is all over the place with different % increases Do I currently stay where I am and take the hit with the April and October increase or should I take the new fixed rate? Current Tariff Tariff Offering
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Buying an amount of energy in advance
With the roll out of smart meters and more accurate meter readings, could we see in future other fixed tariff options that rather than fixed tariffs in duration are fixed tariffs based on energy amounts. So let's say you agree with your supplier to buy 30000kwh of Gas (which by your own calculation could last 3 years), at…
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First time buyer, first time bills
Hi all, been a member since 2009 and often use the site but think this is my first post! We are first time buyers who have finally scrimped together enough for a deposit (thanks to MSE advice on getting a Help to Buy ISA) and are about to complete on our first flat. We are daunted by setting up all the new bills with all…
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Government £200 Loan?
I am not sure if there is already a thread about this on MSE? Ok, so perhaps it is me, who knows, but I am mighty hacked off over the Governments £200 loan that they announced in February for all household energy accounts. Whilst I appreciate some people are happy to get this money, and will welcome it with open arms, I am…
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What is it the April 2022 energy price cap per region and other relevant factors)
I'm very confused. I recieved an email to explain my tarrif price increase from April 2022 as I was moved over from pure planet. I'm believe I am on a price cap tariff. That all made sense. However I tried to find out what is the actual price cap was for April 2022 I couldn't fund it. After looking at ofgem and mse website…
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Universal Credit - Grants?
Hi there I'm not on UC myself however I'm asking this for the following reasons My parents rent a house to someone on UC, and I've put a room on spare room in anticipation for my own house going through the solicitors and they're on UC too. They'd be lodgers in my house, and as for my parents they have tenants in a…
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Air source heat pump - Gas backup?
Hey I was wondering if it'd be possible to have an air source heat pump and on the days it doesn't work (well, it does but at a COP of 1 instead of of 5), if it could perhaps use gas as a heating source? I'm looking at hopefully getting lots of insulation, solar panels and then an air source heat pump given ground source…
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Early tariff change
I have attached two screen shots. 1 is part of the email I received after being moved to BG when Neon Reef went under. It shows my tariff and is self explanatory. 2 is the screenshot on my account via the BG app as of today 27 Mar 2022. 3 is the refund of the c£190 bill I have previously paid under my existing rate. The…
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Octopus want £3300 as my next direct debit!
I was transferred to Octopus Energy in September 2021 after Avro went under. My energy usage is about £50 a month, I'm a low energy user. It has taken Octopus until now, March 2022 to send me a bill after many times of asking. There was some discrepancy over my transfer readings apparently. Today I have an email telling me…
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Cost of using immersion heater on boost for an hour (not on Economy 7 tariff)
After a very costly gas boiler replacement and other system upgrades failed to make our heating system work (it's a sprawling Victorian house) we had it taken out in 2010 and a new electric dual immersion heater put in which is the only means of heating water. I only heat the hot water on boost (top element) for an hour…
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What's your Next Moves on Gas and Electricity Bills?
Hello, My fixed dual energy Tariff coming to a end soon that is the end of June which will be the end of this 18 month fixed tariff. Can my supplier now make this existing tariff more expensive because the current rising costs of energy or they have to stick to the price units we agreed on this fixed tariff contract 18…
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BG for electricity, EDF for gas. BG won't let me move gas over.
I was with Neon Reef for my electricity and got switched to BG as SoLR. I was with Zog and my gas was switched to EDF. I would really like to be with British Gas for both, but when I try and get a quote on the BG 'My Home' page I am told they cannot offer me a deal and it is best to stay with my current supplier. I really,…
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Inflated gas readings
Hi, I've recently seen recommendations from Martin to people on old pre-pay meters to pay in advance as much as possible and 'stock up'. So my question is, is anyone doing this on ordinary meters and giving inflated readings before 31st March to their supplier to "lock in the old rate" and if so, is this legal? Regards,…
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Water Heater Removal/Replacement With Small Water Heater
I have recently moved to an all electric flat. It has a water heater but the bath has been replaced with an electric shower. Therefore I only need to heat enough water on a daily basis for washing dishes, cleaning up etc. I have been leaving the water heater on all the time and consequently now have a hefty bill!! I have…
