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Solar feed-in tariffs
If the energy companies increase their prices by roughly 50% then why cant I charge the same increases for exporting the electricity from my solar panels?
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Gas hike in prices - but what about electricity
All the comments on the news talk about the cost of gas going up. But what if one is all electric as in our retirement flats? Is electricity going up as much as gas - or does it make no difference?
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We are being bribed with our own money
You can stick your £200 loan.
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Smart meter not resetting
This new month (feb) my smart meter electric price hasn't reset itself bit my gas has reset. The electric is showing £39 which it was around £36 On the 31st Jan so obviously not reset. Any ideas why this has happened?
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New boiler
Hi chaps, along with all the other pressures today it looks like our 12 year old boiler might need replacing. Anyone have any advice on how to research this please ? it looks like a minefield !
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Switching from prepay to billed monthly worth it still
Hi When I bought my house in July it had a prepayment meter already installed with Utiltia. The plan was to work out our energy use then switch to monthly direct debit but this got made because Utilitia don't do normal monthly bills for some reason (just some way of paying the meter on direct debit). I've noticed the price…
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Jump or get pushed
Our fixed energy ends 6th May we have no exit fees. If we change now our bills will be double but will that be cheaper than setting a fixed deal after the new price cap?
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Currently on variable tariff, unsure what to do.
Hi there I am currently on a variable tariff: Eon Fix Again 1 Year v8 I honestly haven't idea what to do, presuming this variable tariff will be more expensive than a fixed in the coming months? And the longer i wait the more expensive fixed tariffs will become? Any support appreciated. Thanks
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Help choosing tarrif with price cap news - stay or go?
Hi all, I am struggling to find information on what the new proposed price cap is in terms of 'actual costs (in kwh and standing charges). Everything seems to be dumbed down for a quick glance on news sites etc. So it's making it difficult to work out whether or not it's a good option. I'm trying to work out whether to…
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Been swapped to Shell after Pure Planet Went Bust - Stick or Twist?
I wondered if anyone who was made to go with Shell after Pure Planet or another provider went bust has found a better deal?
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So Energy send large bill after being on monthly payment plan and no contact
Hi there, looking for some advice , my rights etc as dealing with customer service can be problematic! 12 months ago I switched to So Energy for electricity supply for my flat- I was given a summer and winter monthly payment plan - £22.00 and £33.00. I have an E-meter, and So energy has never contacted me in this 12 month…
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Martin's Energy Crisis and Support Video Explainer
In a new video Martin Lewis, MoneySavingExpert.com founder, analyses the extortionate new energy price cap and the introduction of a new financial support package offering an energy rebate and council tax discounts to try and ease the problems caused by a spike in the cost of living. Martin also explains what the…
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Energy renewal
I wonder if ant members can offer me advice.I am 73 year old male who lives in small studio flat in LS$ Leeds.I have 1 nighttime storage heater and usual daytime use ie washer ,oven etc.I am with OVO.last year i was on beetter energy tariff 1 year fixed at rates of 24.09 daytime use and 11.11 nightime use with a fixed…
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New customer SVT rules
I'm currently in dispute with Scottish Power after they forced me onto a fixed rate tarrif when I moved into a new house in December. They are claiming that they do not have to put new customers onto the Standard Variable Tarrif even if the customer asks to be put on it. Can someone please point me to the official…
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Pathetic government response to the energy crisis
To see how governments can and are intervening to respond to the energy crisis we don't have to look very far. All over Europe governments are taking different approaches, even those countries whose hands are tied by the EU (sarcastic face as obviously I'm joking). As an example, I am with EDF. EDF are owned by the French…
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Gas usage is c38k kw/h per year
Hello all With the joyous news of a 54% increase in gas prices, I've become more energy concious. We live in an Edwardian 6 bed which has had loft insulation, thermal boarding on some walls etc. EPC certificate (when we were thinking of selling) gave it a high 'C'. We have a gas cooker, gas oven, gas fires and central…
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Energy
My energy tariff has ended today I was on a fixed protection plus Jan 22v2 and been paying £55 a month which works out at about £700-£800 for the last year for gas and electricity just wondering what to do next go on another fixed rate which is a extra £1000 and the cheapest one was £1700 a year or just go to the standard…
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Meter running when electric turned off.
Since moving into my studio apartment I have been mainly recieving estimated bills, my fault since I often forgot to send readings. However the last few months I have been sending in readings yet I have still been recieving large bills so I thought something may be wrong. My flat has only electric (no gas) so I know if I…
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Best tariff
My one year fixed dual energy deal with Ovo ends in March. I have been paying £80 a month. My renewal has just come through at £165 for a one year fixed or £175for two years. More than 100 per cent rise. Should I take the fixed deal or go variable.
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Outfox The Market
Given how consistently cheaply Outfox The Market have been selling energy, is anyone else surprised they are still trading when so many others have folded?