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Energy price cap - What is "average usage"
The energy price cap is the maximum amount a utility company can charge an average customer in the UK per year for the amount of electricity and gas they use. Does anyone know what gas and electricity usage is deemed to be used by an average customer by Ofgem when calculating the price cap? I have been through lots of FAQs…
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Winter 2022 price cap predictions - same for both electric and gas?
Does anyone have a reference to what the forecast price increases will be for each energy supply, as the percentage increase may not be the same for both electric and gas? I tried looking on Cornwall Insights but couldnt find the relevant numbers, just the typical annual cost rising from £1971 to £2600. Or is the price…
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High bills
Can anyone help, I was with pure planet and was transferred to shell energy, was paying around £170 per month for both gas and electricity in winter and was £527 in credit when I was transferred to shell energy and was paying £220 per month dd, now shell are saying I owe £1000 and want to put my dd up too £560 per month…
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British Gas exclusive fixed tariff offer!
British Gas took over from my previous provided who went out of business. They are now offering me a 1 year fixed tariff due to this. Should I change? The price is still increase in October. Thanks
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Moved to property - what are my options re gas and elec supplier
Hi, I have moved into my property and I need to register with the existing gas and elec supplier which is ecotricity. I would usually then look around for best deals, in the current situation is that possible? Worth doing? I would appreciate some advice re energy suppliers and whether inaction (moving to another supplier)…
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Early bird/off peak electricity savings
I wondered if anyone else is getting up earlier now to make the most of the off peak electricity? I would be interested to hear from you below!
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Is a gas oven still cheaper than an electric oven?
I know that historically, gas ovens have been cheaper to run than electric. Is that still the case? I have an electric oven. Would a gas-powered one be cheaper to run?
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Transferring fixed rate to a new build?
Hi I need your guidance and help if possible! We are leaving our rental home in the next week or two as the landlord is selling the property. We are in the midst of buying a new build but it won't be ready until the beginning of July. We will be temporarily staying at my parents for a month until we can move in to our new…
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Scottish power wrong bill issue/ incorrect meter reading
We recently moved house and the previous owners were scottish power customers. We are shell customers and wanted to stay with them. We told scottish power this and asked for a bill when we moved in. The house had been empty for one month for re-wiring and other works before we could move in so some energy was used. The…
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Quarterly cap change proposed
As expected https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-61462584
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Another 'Do I fix or not?' question (Eon renewal)
I know no-one can answer this as it all depends on what happens in October, but this is how our figures are looking based on last 12 months' usage: Current Next Flex Next Online v14 Standing charge (p) 19.46 42.24 42.24 Unit rate per kWh (p) 18.31 28.02 38.37 Total ex vat (£) 573.46 923.04 1207.05 Plus 5% VAT (£) 602.13…
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Mclaren Credit Services, Pure Planet pending payments....how to get invoice for McLaren ?
I was told by a company call McLaren Credit Services that I owe money that I should have paid to PurePlanet when they gone burst. I cancelled by DD as soon as they gone burst. McLaren Credit Services first send me a text asking me to enter by DOB and other details, which I didn't as many of these fraud texts. After 2 weeks…
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How do British Gas Calculate Gas Use/Cost
I was switched from Peoples Energy in Sept 21 when it ceased trading. since the switch, I’ve been unable to get any useful info from my online account, nor received a single bill. in the end I submitted a complaint via the website; 2 weeks later they finally contacted me. After some back & forth with me saying I would…
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Battery power help required
So here is the thought and now I need help bringing it to reality or my holes dashed. I can get a Nissan leaf for approx £4K the 24 kWh model. I am less interested in using it as an EV but if that's possible then we will use it for local journeys only. I am more interested in this charging itself fully on a cheap overnight…
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electric usage
Hi, is there a post on here that tells you how much electricity household items use? I've been trying to reduce my electric usage and wondered how to find out as accurately as I can how much electric usage I use. I have also bought 2 remote control plugs to turn off things like microwave etc. Gill5blue
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My prediction for 10 years time
I just seen someone's monthly bill who is on a Octopus GO tariff, the one that requires you to own an EV and which of course requires you be able to afford to buy a EV or at least get one leased from work or something. He used nearly 600 units off peak, cost was under £30, and 0.9 units peak. So he likely has battery…
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Octopus Energy temporary loyalty tariff?
I am trying to advise my son on his energy bills/tariff - he's with Octopus Energy on the SVT Gov cap. (I am on a loyalty fix with Octopus until next Jan) I have tried to understand what the 'new' temporary loyalty tariff means exactly, as it isn't totally clear to me. It mentions the figure of £48 a year saving. Has…
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Do I fix now or not ? - British Gas electric only
I've just had an email from British Gas offering a fix tariff for a year. I use oil for heating so no option for gas. I use around 2100 kWh PA from meter readings The offer is :- Standing charge: 58.475p per day Unit rate: 33.236p per kWh I currently pay :- Standing charge: 51.626p per day Unit rate: 28.408p per kWh Do I…
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EDF Existing Customer Offer. Fix Total Service May24v4 - Should I take it over variable?
Hi All, My existing dual fuel fixed deal comes to an end on June 1st and EDF have given me an option to fix, and would appreciate your thoughts. The variable rate they have is Elec Unit / S-Chrg / Gas Unit/ S-Chrg 27.836 49.644 7.335 27.216 Offer: Fix Total Service May 24v4 (£150 early exit for each fuel so £300 total if a…
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330% increase in monthly Direct Debit.
I was moved to Eon.Next in October following the collapse of Symbio. I was about £100 in credit with Symbio which was transferred to my Eon.Next account. After an initial DD of about £90, my DD was reduced to £42.50 per month. I have given monthly readings ever since. Despite being over the winter period, I now have a…
