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Estimate bills for single person one bed house
Just bought a one bed cluster house, my budget wil be tough for a few years I think. I need to know approx figures for Council tax band b with single person discount Gas Electric Water Can anyone help estimate the monthly bills? I think I will be a light user eg no tumble dryer, no bath, cook with microwave.
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Previous Tenant Debt In FM Name
Hi, I’m looking for advice as I appear to be hitting my head against a brick wall! Family member moved into a council property, and the previous tenant had an outstanding bill with British Gas. (please also note that when my family member moved into the property the that it was capped and had to be uncapped when they moved…
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Any suggestions?
I live in a flint cottage which was built in the 1800’s , I am just about to have the roof re slated and soar panels and Tesla battery storage fitted , I am currently using an oil fired Combi boiler for heating and hot water, the boiler a Worcester Bosch is now over 20 years old , and I am looking to replace it , so my…
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Catch 22 with Warm Home Discount
Following the advice of a recent UK advert I saw, I am trying to apply for a Warm Home Discount in Scotland. The government website says I need to apply with my energy provider but my energy provider says I need to apply through the government. It then contradicts itself later and says I need to apply online by a certain…
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Am I being charged twice for my electricty?
Hello all, I've been having a bit of a to do with our energy supplier. We recently made the switch over to a smart meter and ever since, our bills have looked like this. Now am I going mad or we being charged twice?
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Under counter fridge or freezer
Only got room for one appliance in the kitchen. Should I go for a fridge or freezer? Which is.cheaper to run?
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24/7 Home Rescue Boiler Quote Ideal Logic 2
Hi Guys Hopefully i've posted this in the right place. I've had a quote to replace my boiler from 247 Home Rescue, It's an Ideal Logic 2 C30, 30KW, for £2650, is that a decent price? I've had a wee google about, but cannot see much info on installation prices for that model.
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Electric Only Tarriff
Morning all, I'm hoping for some advice if possible please. I currently have a duel fuel tariff with Octopus Energy. I am moving house soon, to a village and the house only has electricity, for lighting/general power, and oil for the heating. Octopus are sorting my leaving bill etc and have said that they do offer an…
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OUTFOX - not so good customer service
This as advisory only but whilst happy that Outfox seems to have pleased many people by its cheap deals, my experience has not be so good and I felt I must share this for those who are considering a switch. I could not get through to customer service on the phone (after 20 minutes of muzak etc.) so I sent an email as they…
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UTILITA NO STANDING CHARGE ENDING
Your tariffs are endingWe’re moving you onto our cheapest alternative tariffs for your payment method. Hi MARK, We are discontinuing your tariffs on 30 September. From 1 October, your tariffs will change to include a standing charge. These will be our cheapest tariffs for the way you pay for your energy. Remember, your…
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OFGEM - Winter 2025/2026 Standing Charge Plans
Energy regulator Ofgem has proposed that by winter 2025/26, all energy suppliers will be required to offer a low or zero standing charge Price Capped energy tariff. UTILITA is the only supplier that currently offers a zero SC tariff, but with considerably higher unit rates - if you are a very light energy user possibly a…
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The Scottish Pension Age Winter Heating Payment amount
This is my very first post in my new MSE account. I used Google for information and it said that the amount for anyone of State Pension age in Scotland to age 79 should receive £203.40 paid into the account where they receive their State Pension with no need to apply for it. Does this amount sound right? I am asking…
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Is it as black & white as going for the first option on the MSE Energy Club?
Caps Percentages Guesses. So much easier (for me) dealing with something like car insurance. That price is £300, that other price is £200, I'll go for the £200 job done move on. This talk of caps and percentages up, down, sideways & then guesses just baffles me tbh, so I went on the MSE Energy Club site. Detected I'm…
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Octopus 3 Month Rate Change
I noticed Octopus have brought in their fixed September prices. Does anyone know if it's about this time every month that Octopus bring in their new charges, especially when prices change every 3 months? Reason I'm asking is that my contract finishes a few days into October on a cheaper tariff, so I don't want to come off…
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Octopus intelligent go versus intelligent Drive pack
Hi looking for views or comments on which tariff would likely be best. when I look I see that whilst the car charging rate is only 7p a unit for intelligent Go but it the 30p a unit in my area for the rest of the time. However for drive pack it only 25p a unit, but the £30 a month for the car. Based on a 10000 mile year…
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Off Grid Solar and EV Charging
Greetings So I live offgrid and by that I means I have no access to mains electric etc. I finished building my barn last year and I have solar panels on the roof , and inverter and 20kw of batteries - these are backed up by a very large generator. In the summer months I do not use the generator at all but during the Winter…
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Tariffs for EV and solar (no gas)
Hi All, I've just got myself an EV and home charger port and will be getting a heat pump and solar panels installed later this month. I have an induction cooker and I'm pretty sure I wont have anything that relies on gas by the end of this month. Can I do away with a gas tariff entirely and lose the standing charge? Also,…
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my solar home and solar panels
I have a had phone call from a company called my solar home who want to sell me solar panels. I live in London - small semi, south facing back garden, loft conversion (so some of my roof is flat). I don't spend a lot on electricity about £90 last December Is this a good idea?
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Problems changing to Outfox. Just me?
My BG electricity fixed rate ending. Tried to change to Outfox this week. Initial process easy but then sent a link to set up account. Password fields clickable but not the email field!! Tried downloading via a different route and using tablet, phone etc. Same problem. Tried to contact for support Phone line busy and call…
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BG & OVO
Hi my couin had a caller round who persuaded her to move to BG from OVO & Said she would save £20 to£40 per month. Then had a follow up call from someone who said they were from BG & Told her that BG owned Ovo anyway,I have not heard this but would like to know if this is true. I am a bit concerned ,Thanks.
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