Energy

Received Cashback from an Energy switch? Is there anyone on this forum that has received cashback from MSE following an energy switch through the site lately? MSE are reporting there has been/is a problem making payments. Just want to know if this is affecting everyone? Would be helpful to know. Please reply here.

First question is: How do I know if it's legitimate? I read the letter itself, and the number it's telling me to call does not match up with the official number on gov.uk. Instead of ending in 9322, it ends in 9323. I don't know if this might be a typo? Everything else seems fine. Secondly, I don't have an account. Will it…

Just would like to see who has or not successfully received cash back after switching through MSE and Cheap Energy Club? I myself am still waiting after 7 months. I have contacted the team several times but no joy and no time scale given as yet. Whats your experience?

Ovo energy customers will be moved to rival supplier E.on after a takeover deal received the go-ahead from the competition watchdog this week (October). Read the full story: Ovo energy customer? You'll be moved to E.on as a takeover deal has been agreed – here's what it means for you If you haven’t already, join the…

I've applied through the Gov.uk website and waiting to hear back. Information isn't always clear, and after registering my interest, the landing page suggests eligibility is subject to local funding, despite the funding coming from central government. All a bit confusing, I'm just waiting to hear back. Anyone has any…

I'll keep it nice and short. 1 Bedroom flat, all electric, electric immersion for hot water, electric shower. 2 meters set up and not able to get a smart meter from Scottish Power, I've asked. I have them old style meters. This is my 2nd year on their fixed beat cancer tariff. I've established the night meter only comes on…

Hi everyone. I'm in need of some advice here as a failed energy supplier switch is looking to end up costing me a lot of money. I'll summarise with a timeline: 14/10 I have a knock on my door from a Scottish Power salesperson. I tell them I am currently in a fixed contract (18m starting in Jan 26) and would only move away…

Can anyone recommend a reliable Wi-Fi enabled thermometer / hygrometer? I have researched Wi-Fi enabled thermometer / hygrometer online, since I know nothing about them, and they seem to get mixed reviews. Also, the person they are for will want more than one, probably three or more, so they are looking for reliability but…

Hi. All our (quarterly) bills for the last 12 months have been based on physical readings (no smart meter). The bills for the last 2 quarters have been significantly lower than the previous 2 quarters - gas down a third, electricity down 50%. My immediate thought was meter fault, but it seems unlikely both would go wrong…

I've always had an interest in solar PV, actually, technology in general, but with the recent introduction of plug-in solar, it really got me interested. Could I install a system that would generate electricity to power my home, potentially store some of it in a battery like the EcoFlow Stream 5000, and ultimately save…

Hello, I received a letter telling me that I have been awarded £150 from the Warm Home Discount Scheme, and that payment would be sent to my electricity supplier. However, I live with my Mother in her house, and she is the only person named on the electricity account, my name is nowhere near it. I qualify through receiving…

This tariff is due to end next month and I was wondering whether MSE is negotiating with any suppliers to do another "collective" or if we need to make our own arrangements? Can't seem to find anything when I search so thought I'd check here in case I've missed something before going it alone.

Hi, With winter approaching I've started turning my heating's thermostat up. I'm keen to try to reduce my energy use as much as possible whilst still staying warm. I don't like to be cold :) I was thinking of hiring a thermal imaging camera so I can check for cold spots in my house, draughts, where I can add insulation,…

Hi everyone, I’ve recently inherited a house which is liveable, and as I’m currently renting, I’m hoping to move in sooner rather than later to save money. The main concern is heating it over the winter. At the moment, it has an immersion heater for hot water, old electric heaters in some rooms, and an open fire with a…

Earlier this month I negotiated with British Gas to reduce my monthly direct debit and refund part of the credit that had built up in the account. This was on the basis that I had cast-iron usage information for our property, built up over the previous 15 months. In my case actual usage was 11,100kWh compared with British…

For my whole adult life, I've been paying energy bills on a monthly fixed DD. I alternate throughout the year being in credit for some of the summer and being in debt for part of the winter. It's never been an issue, it's always balanced out over the year and is never more than a couple of hundred pounds either way. Now…

has anyone else noticed that these Happy Hour sessions for “free electricity” aren’t actually free. After using everything I could think of including the electric lawnmower 😆 the other Sunday I was rewarded with a 4 credit even though my energy use for that day showed a massive spike in use. I’ve complained to them and…

I've just tried to switch energy supplier for my OAP mom and also myself to FUSE and BOTH applications are demanding £400 up front payment for a credit check flag. There is no issue from the credit or banking side or previous suppliers - are they trying to get some positive cash in the bank up front or what??? Any one else…

Our British Gas dual fuel fixed contract is ending and I'm looking to get another fix, preferably with BG or someone else who says they'll allow us to switch later without penalty to another of their tariffs, if prices come down. On Which?'s comparison site, The Energy Shop, I found one of the top recommended products is…

I just wondered about people's experiences with this tariff and whether they feel they are winners or losers. I got a quote from them yesterday, and I have to say I find the numbers highly misleading. The figures are very attractive, beating even the good fixed rate tariff I got from Avro, but presumably based on an…