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So energy variable direct debit.
I have recently renewed my tariff with So Energy in June. They didn't take a payment in July so I have contacted them and have been told I can no longer do a variable direct debit( as I want to just pay for the energy as we always pay too much ) We used to be able to do this on on our last tariff with them and paid much…
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Is this an RTS meter?
Hi all, Ive just read an article saying that RTS meters will stop working. Can I check - is this an RTS meter? Im 99% sure it isnt, but thought Id better check. (Theres no gas coming into the property, only electric.) Thanks
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Energy myth-busting: Is it cheaper to have heating on all day?
This is the discussion for the following MSE guide. Energy myth-busting: Is it cheaper to have heating on all day?
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Octopus Energy to pass on Autumn Budget savings to both variable AND fixed customers
Octopus Energy customers on fixed tariffs WILL see the proposed '£150 energy saving' announced in the Autumn Budget passed on to their bills, the provider has announced. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis has been lobbying the Government in recent weeks to ensure the savings aren't just applied to those on standard…
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Transpose or more accurately like for like, adopt incumbent meter readings
Does any energy utility company take over ones meter readings ie., estimates from the previous energy company so one doesn't have to start giving meter readings every month as I currently have estimates from my current energy supplier which I am happy with as I don't have to remember to give a reading every month which is…
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Payment issues with Energy Firm
Hello, Apologies if this is on the wrong section. Would like to get advice on this issue I am having, My old energy provider So Energy and myself have been going back and forth for 5 and half weeks. 2 times they've tried to send money back but their payments team have rejected both (once said it was my bank that rejected…
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EON next drive smart V5.2 tariff
As my current supplier, Tomato energy, is on its last leg, I figured that the above tariff is my next best option. Iam confused about the smart charging. I understand that you can charge your EV during peak time at off peak rate (only EV, not appliances) but is that anytime during the day? I leave the house at 7 am and…
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Octopus claim my Electricity meter is at the end of it's life.
Hoping this request is in the correct Forum/place. Basically they want to put a Smart meter in. I do not want one. They are saying it is a legal requirement to replace the meter because it has reached the end of it's 'certification' period. How do I find what the certification period and end date is? Incidentally they…
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Economical heating without a thermostat
Hi, In my current rented flat, I have a combi boiler but no thermostat. This means I control my heating entirely through the flow temperature (on a dial from 0 to 6) of the boiler for the radiators; I can't use a timer or a cut-off temperature. I wanted to ask for some advice on how to use a system like this economically…
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EDF free electricity tomorrow text
Just received a EDF free electricity tomorrow text can’t be right can it?
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Octopus Solar Panel quotes + a window on the roof
Hi I was hoping to have two quotes by now, but Infinity Renewables didn't show up (dad used them). I have several questions below, please: 1) I have a tiny window on the roof that lets in skylight onto an unused bathroom. I'm not bothered about it, and if it'll reduce the number of panels by 1 on the south-facing side,…
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Johnson & Starley Aquair Heat Interface + Combi boiler - replacement for current Warm Air system
Hi everyone Having recently moved to a new house, we're looking to replace a ~20 year old J&S economaire warm air unit with a gas fired combi & J&S Aquair unit. This will allow us to make use of the ducting in the house and provide us with on demand hot water. Does anyone else have this set up? All installers have…
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Energy Prices confusion
Have been looking at Cornwall Insight this morning. Good news - Price cap for typical user is forecast to reduce from £1758 per year to £1620 per year in April 2026. This is a saving of £138 or 8%. for the typical user ( Gas 11500 kWh / Electric 2700 kWh per year) Cornwall Insight state "The main drivers behind this…
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Scottish Power and SEG
About a month and a half ago, I applied to Scottish Power for SEG for my solar panels. And since then, I have heard nothing. Any follow up emails have disappeared into the void. I have contacted Scottish Power via their Chatbot only to be told to contact them directly using the same email address. Does anyone have any tips…
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nothing new
as the topic says ive been watching out for good fixes and theres been nothing out the ordinary jumping out the prices have been frozen more or less since about oct/nov even octopus current fix is nov v3 and now its jan anyone expecting some fresh fixes on the market soon
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Home Energy Rates
Am new to Forum. I am with Home Energy for my Energy Supplier and am currently happy on their Fair Variable Dual Tariff since September 2025. The rate has not changed since I moved to them. For my estimated usage it is £2101 per year - I should note that this includes charging my electric Car. There are no exit fees so am…
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Bright app down ?
As title ,my Bright app is not showing any data since early hours of Thursday morning. Meters are reporting as expected to my supplier ,Fuse.
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Away for 2 months
Does this seem adequate given the temperatures forecast? Does it mean that the boiler will fire up at 10 degrees C?
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When to switch tarrif?
Hi everyone. Just been reading the Ci predictions on price cap reduction and the post Martin did on the government reductions in cost. We're on a ecotricity tarrif due to end on the 20 th of Feb and already the fixes are showing a 5% reduction. Is it worth switching now or sticking on a variable to see if prices drop…
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Octopus Snug and clock issues
Hi, we have just gone over to Snug tariff. Things have not been going too well. I look after my elderly, unwell Mum, in a house which gets cold in Winter. We have been enjoying the benefits of 9p per Kwh at cheap rate, but now the clock, controlled by Octopus and our SMETS2 meter, has gone wrong! The heating has been…
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