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New to the Energy board? Start here
Hi all! If you’re new to this board, welcome! This board is a great place to ask questions about your energy tariff. To help other Forumites give you useful answers, please remember to include details of your annual energy consumption, and the unit rates/standing charge for any tariff or fix you're asking about. How much…
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Octopus temporarily pause new sign up to Intelligent Octopus Flux (IOF) and Flux tariffs
Octopus have temporarily stopped switching / sign ups for their Flux tariffs. The following notice appears on the pages for Flux and IOF: Important: Energy prices are particularly volatile right now, so this tariff is temporarily unavailable. We’ll update this page as soon it’s available again.…
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Plug in solar
https://www.euronews.com/green/2024/07/23/solar-balconies-are-booming-in-germany-heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-popular-home- There was an item on radio four about a booming trend of pug in solar, in Germany. I got the impression that you just plug it into your 13amp socket and it gets used by your appliances. Have…
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LPG users hit with mid-contract surcharges and price hikes
Households using liquid petroleum gas (LPG) for cooking and heating say they've been hit with sudden price hikes – even mid-contract in some cases – due to the recent conflict in the Middle East. Here's what you need to know. Read the full story: LPG users hit with mid-contract surcharges and price hikes
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MSE News: Energy complaints to be dealt with more quickly, and home upgrade support to be explored
If you've got a complaint about an energy firm which it's failed to resolve, you'll be able to refer it to the Energy Ombudsman more quickly under new rules. The Government has today (17 June) confirmed plans to improve the energy complaints process – and it's separately said it will tackle faulty home upgrades. Here's…
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Smart meter error
Hi first time posting so hope this is ok. My daughter was with British gas for electric and gas in her previous home( moved out in feb this year) Smart meter fitted for electric. Several times over a 2 year period advised owed over £1000 and when contacted them always resolved ? And advised their error . At the time of…
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Octopus saving sessions
And it is on You have to opt in to take part !!
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Octopus Energy Economy 10 charged at peak rate
I would appreciate some advice from anyone familiar with dual-MPAN Economy 10 supplies, SSCs, TPRs and RTS-to-smart-meter migrations. I have a dual-MPAN electricity supply with Octopus Energy: MPAN 8164 – general household supply MPAN 8173 – storage heaters and hot water I moved into the property in 2023 and have spent…
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MSE News: Faulty wall insulation fitted under an official scheme? Sector-wide reforms proposed
Thousands of households with poorly fitted solid wall insulation – installed under official energy efficiency schemes – will get more of their repair costs covered, the Government has announced. It comes after an earlier investigation found some homes at risk of damp, mould and other serious issues…Read the full…
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Shall I tske this offered new tariff?
These are the offered rates- Old tariff-
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Octopus Agile
Is Octopus Agile worth changing to if all you can change to cheap hours is dishwasher and washing machine
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Fuse energy
Interested in real life experience of using Fuse Energy please. My fixed deal with Octopus ends next month and their renewal offer has considerably increased rates, so I am looking around for alternatives. Via a comparison site Fuse energy looks like a good option so I thought I would take a look at their website and…
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Octopus Fixed Tariffs 2026
Octopus 12M Fixed January 2026 v1 Is now current offering. Mostly increased I think.
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Updating meter hub from 3g to 4g - now no data?
I got a call from Octopus Energy yesterday about upgrading the meter hub from 3G to 4G. Now, though, I’m left without any readings or data on my smart meter. They updated both the electricity and gas meters. My electric supply is with Octopus, while my gas comes from Fuse Energy. Any idea how long it usually takes for the…
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Money Moral Dilemma: Should I let visitors with electric vehicles (EVs) charge them for free?
This week's MoneySaver who wants advice asks… I have a home EV charge point and up till now I've let friends and family with electric cars charge them for free when they visit. But I've started to wonder if I should ask them to pay for the electricity - after all, you wouldn't expect someone you are visiting to fill your…
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Money saving octopus
hi there, I used the MSE collective group switch to go onto the Money saving octopus tariff back in October 2025. It was a 10 month tariff so will come to an end in August. I’m slightly confused about whether I should consider switching before the end of the tariff to go onto a fixed plan and avoid a big jump when my…
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Smart Meter monitor working question
I aplogise for the long story. On the BG MSE fix, and finallly got round to installing a smart meter. From phone call to installation 1 day. BG got their box ticked and target met. Installed on Feb 11, told by the guy the home monitor would work in 2 hrs to 2 days. After a week phoned and told it would work in 28 days.…
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Unit gas price
So the price cap for the 3rd quarter will go up by 13%. OK. Anyone else seen their unit gas price go up by more than this? Mine has gone up 28%!!
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Octopus energy bill dispute
Hi all, I was with Octopus energy for just over a year, and they've now sent me a final bill. They've basically ignored all the customer readings I've sent in and come up with estimated readings that are completely different. The bill is about 30% higher than I think it should be. I've complained and sent photos of the…
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EDF FreePhase Dynamic Tariff
Anyone on this tariff? It has 3 rates green 11:00 pm - 6:00am red. 4:00pm - 7:00pm amber the rest of the day Rates alter daily with wholesale prices. Today green is 13.35pkw red is. 27.51pkw amber. 16.17pkwh
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With the Iran peace deal, it is now worth fixing our energy plan
I am due to renew my energy plan. Do I fix or go standard.? With the new Iran peace deal, I am wondering if it is worth fixing my energy deal since energy prices may come down. What is the thought?
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