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Martin Lewis: Why are energy standing charges so high? What can be done
This is the discussion to link on the back of Martin's blog. Please read the blog first, as this discussion follows it. Read Martin's Martin Lewis: Why are energy standing charges so high? What can be done Blog.
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Flow Temperature or Thermostat or TRV or Lockshield Valve?
Hi, I have a Worcester Bosch boiler specifically the Worcester Greenstar 32CDi Compact Combi gas fired Condensing Boiler. I like to know the most cheapest efficient way to run this boiler to keep the house warm. Is it cheaper to keep the boiler on all the time or only use the boiler when in the house? I am confused between…
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Octopus Economy 7 tariff?
Does anyone know what the story is with Octopus and an Economy 7 tariff? A friend of mine said he has just switched to Economy 7 with Octopus. The night rate is cheaper than the 14.51p on the Octopus Flux tariff I'm on and is for a longer period (7 hours rather than 3 on Flux). I have a battery so a large majority of my…
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My British Gas app hasn't been updating since 18.12.24
Hi all. I normally get a reading for both gas and electric after 48hrs (which is a pain). Since the 18th of December, I've had no updates, either from the browser log in or the app itself. Does that mean no information has been sent to the smart meter? If so, have I had free energy since that time? Thanks.
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Givenergy battery inverter system
This discussion was created from comments split from: Solar install less then a month ago, battery between 0% and 4%.
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Hive - Most cost effective way to use?
Hi all, As the title says, just recently had a Hive system installed in our home - for context boiler is fairly new, only about 2 years old. What is the best cost effective way to use this type of device? We tend to currently leave it off and just use the 'Boost' function as and when we get cold, however I've ready that…
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Old Storage Heater. Releasing too fast by early morning. 1 thing changed recently
Hi. I've posted about my energy company here before but now its specifically about 1 storage heater on my end/responsibility. I assume they are from 1993 but there are no markings. I noticed my storage heaters weren't turning on using the night rate (RIGHT SIDE) I got an electrician to check. The wall plug area connected…
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Plug in type wall heater
Recommendations for a wall mounted panel / oil filled radiator …. It’s for a office for working from home , running costs not a issue she said Just wants a good aesthetically looking heater , a good make or brand name she doesn’t want a free standing heater , I already suggested that this is not for me , I’m just asking as…
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Caution with CheapEnergyClub, wrong rates!
Just a word of warning, best to double checking it's all correct before ploughing ahead with the recommended default! I was checking if my current dual energy fix was still good or worth changing. I'm with Co-op Energy/Octopus and I was surprised to see the search say OVO Energy would be £40 a year cheaper at £100 a month…
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Eon - problems with off peak charging
This discussion was created from comments split from: Economy 7 smart meter working on single tariff.
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Octopus Mini flashing white, have to power cycle it to recover it.
FAQ here, flashing white not mentioned. https://octopus.energy/octopus-home-mini-faq/ What does flashing white mean? It started happening about 2 weeks ago, will trigger every 2-3 days, and only way to recover is to power cycle it, whilst flashing white it stops feeding live data.
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Economy 7 smart meter working on single tariff
I was wondering if someone could provide some advice. I had a Bulb smart meter installed (generation 2) in Feb 2022, replacing my previous 'regular' economy 7 meter. My usage is mostly on the night tariff, especially in the winter months (storage heaters). I naively thought that everything was OK, but I just realized…
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Question regarding communal electrcity supply to a block of flats
Hi everyone, Here’s a quick summary of my situation: I own a flat in a small block of 6 flats, which is part of a larger modern estate with 250 properties. Our block went through the Right to Manage (RTM) process in 2013 and successfully moved away from the original managing agent, Firstport. However, while reviewing our…
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Energy Saving Christmas
This year I am saving my energy , and costs by….. Wishing Seasons Greetings to all the regular posters, and any new ones . Saving energy by only typing this once, and costs to my typing finger. Merry Christmas and a Money Saving New Year. DCM 🎄🎅🎄
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Economy 7, no mobile signal, imminent RTS switch off, Smart Meter and British Gas
I have Economy 7 with an RTS. There is no mobile signal here. EDF refused to install a Smart Meter at next door property due to lack of signal. I have spent the last 8 weeks having exchanges with my supplier, British Gas, about what will happen here when RTS is switched off. Their answer is that they will install a Smart…
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Double charging / counting on my electricity bill?
The more I look at my bills the more confused I become! For the last period I noticed a massive spike in electricity usage which having done some calculations for the power hungry appliances in my house I'm still not sure how it would have been possible to use that much. I did the meter creep test and all fine. I started…
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New meters preparation?
Not yet phoned to book, will tomorrow. Currenrtly have standard PAYG meters. The gas has credit on the card but not working/topping up as the gas meter battery is low - hence need to change - may as well get electric done same time. What happens to the credit on the card? Access to the current meters is no issue, plenty of…
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Octopus bill after 5 years
HI, just looking for some advice. I signed my Mum up to Octopus a few months ago. I submitted some readings at the start and after 3-4 months and there was no bill. I contacted them to ask them to generate a bill. What they sent on the app was a bill dated 29/8/24 to 21/11/24. However in the detail of the bill it states…
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1100KWH a month?! What is your usage??
First time looking at usage from OVO since moving to them and becoming bill conscious. Surely we're not using half the annual national averge of electric a month. What is your usuage ? We live in a 2 bed flat. Two adults, one 6yo. This seems insanely high for us.
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Octopus 12 months fixed rate
Hi my current fix with octopus ends on the 1st of February. I spend approximately £1500 - £2000 a year. not interested in any special tariffs, auction rates, no electric vehicle charging, just want to reduce the annual spend and use normally does below look a competitive deal and does it make sense to fix now for 12…
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