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Iresa Electricty Ceased Supply
I have just received an email from Iresa to say that they have ceased suppliying electricity and Ofgem are going to appoint a new supplier, I am wondering what to do! Should I change suppliers or wait for the new supplier to contact me and give me an update.
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IRESA gone bust
another one. Cant log on. Just signed up for another year. Am in credit on both G/E. Last time with me it was Green Star ? I think/Coop took over. Small Coys, cheapo prices. They 'all' seem to fail. Will see what happens re credit
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Unable to switch energy suppliers
I've just brought my a house and we have tried to switch to a new energy supplier which I was told to do on the day we moved in. However, after doing this I have now had a message saying the current suppliers (for the old owners) will not let us switch to our new suppliers. Anyone know how I deal with this? Or what I do…
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SSE Energy Assist rip off
For those of you on SSE Energy Assist be aware that the discounted standing charge for direct debit customers has been removed. Your standing charge has just doubled! Whereas other customers on different tariffs still get a 50% discount on their standing charge because they pay by direct debit you no longer get this. If…
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stove top fans
I know winter seems a way off yet what with all this nice weather. But we have just had our multi fuel stove fitted and have been looking at these fans that sit on top. does anyone have any good recommendations there seems so many, from cheap to a few hundred pounds. Cheers
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Meter problem
My daughter has just had her electric and gas bill from the same company. It was read by a meter reader in her absence( outside meter). Her bill states that her electricity usage has increased by 46% from the same time last year and gas is up by 476%. Her conditions have not changed, she lives alone, is at work all day,…
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Ignored by energy provider
Hello, Please could you help? I’m with Scottish Power and pay direct debit monthly plus their boiler care at an additional £20 per month. I have just moved out of my property and have received the final bill @ 128.86 which I am reluctant to pay… here’s why. End of December17 / beginning of January 18, my boiler stopped…
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Best price 6Kg Lightweight Calor
I use a fair bit of gas from my 6Kg lightweight containers in the cold weather when caravanning so I wonder if anyone has a best price for it.
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My gas usage is apparently 44000kwh a year
POSTED IN WRONG SUB. SORRY PLEASE DELETE I HAVE POSTED AGAIN IN CORRECT FORUM Hi, EDF has informed me that my gas usage is around 44000 kWh a year which is, I have been informed, more than double the average usage for a large house. We have a 3 bedroomed house with a combi boiler, a gas fire that is not used and a gas hob.…
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Rental : LPG Tank, advice please
Good Afternoon Looking at renting a rural property, no mains gas. Enquired as to whether the CH system was oil or LPG, was oil but converted to LPG a year ago. We live nearby, again, no gas - electric only, no open fire / woodburner etc and want to move as the panelled electric rads are useless, barn conversion, high…
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trying to save money cost me.
I have moved from Scottish Power to Flow for a cheaper monthly payment, but Scottish Power as taken £171 out of my bank for a final payment. I tried sorting it through e-mails and this morning by chat, it seems they used a reading of 10281 estimated for my gas when it should have read 10258, the lady says I will get £8…
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Cost of removing residential oil tank
Hi all, Just a quick one. I have a circa 1000 litre residential oil tank in my back garden which I need removing. I have searched a few websites, but none of the providers give a general idea as to the cost of removing an oil tank (only removal, not installation of a new oil/gas heating system). There is good access to the…
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Hydropower - Residential
Hi I'd be interested in hearing from anyone who has had installed a small system using hydropower from a watercourse close to their home. It's s current option and I'm in the process of doing a lot of research but there seems very limited information on residential properties so I know it is a niche area.
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Staying Connected
Once a property goes on the market, is it a legal requirement to remain connected with your gas/electricity supplier?
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How to heat our bathroom
Hello All, Not sure if this the right place to post so please move if there's a better place for it. We are contemplating extending our bathroom and need some advice. We live in a 2-up-2-down end of terrace house, about 140 years old. We have an extension for the kitchen and shower room which was done 40+ years ago, before…
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Woodburner - Conifer
Hi, I have cut down a large number of conifer trees and was wondering if anyone had used these in their woodburner. I have a multi-fuel stove and am planning to log them and season them for at least 12 months as we already have plenty to keep us going through winter, but then I've read a mixture of comments that range from…
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New home has 47kg x4 lpg bottles
Hi all, new to the forum and was looking for some advice. After googling I'm even more lost, I will be moving into a new home in a few weeks and it runs off 4x lpg 47kg bottles, which I presume work in pairs with a switch-over when empty. Am I right in thinking when two are empty you pay roughly £50 per bottle to be…
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British Gas Charges
Hi, Last year I received a rebate from BG for £144. They wanted to put my tariff down but I said I wanted it to remain the same. Anyhow, they are now wanting to put my monthly payments up to £251 per month from £170 but we don't use half as much energy as our 2 children have now left for University/Work. Can anybody help?…
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Carbon monoxide leak in rented property
Hi everyone, I am just looking for some advice - I need to know where I stand regarding a bill. Last Friday at 2.30am, myself, my boyfriend and my 2-year old awoke to all 3 of my carbon monoxide alarms sounding in the property that I rent. After going downstairs and opening the doors/windows, we realised that my boyfriend…
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Replace electric heating...
Hi all, Our night storage boiler (Google 'nightstor', I can't post links yet!) is dead, and before I decide whether to pay to bring it back to life again I want to fully assess my options. I have a wet central heating system with immersion heater for hot water. I will be getting quotes for Oil, Calor Gas, and ASHP. Is…
