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Some lovely British Gas help for low income homes!!!
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Hi guys!:hello:
Well it's not often I end up smiling after talking to British Gas and Electric, (
) :rolleyes: , but today was the exception to the rule!
Apologies in advance to all if anyone has already posted this information and for all the smileys too. I'll also post this on the Benefits Thread.
I'm with British Gas PAYG for both my gas & electric supplies. (Yes,I know!
)
I was calling about another matter and was on hold as usual (
), waiting for an agent when I heard a recording informing me that there is an ''Essential Tariff'' Scheme for low income families on benefits or for the low income elderly. I asked the agent about it and here's the deal:
- If you are low income earners and with British Gas and/or Electricity, you could be eligible for this scheme where British Gas/Electricity will NOT apply their recent price rises to your account until April 2009!:T
- Come April 2009, the agent told me that the market may have improved or they'll re-assess your account/the market or you might then be ready to switch to another supplier.
It's meant to ease the financial burdens caused by the price hikes for low income homes. For example, I'm on Income Support and get Housing and Council Tax benefits and I have qualified for this scheme.
To see if you qualify, call this free number:
The only slight down side I could see was that it takes about 6 weeks for your tariff to be altered, BUT they will backdate it to the day you call them and register with the scheme.:j
It's also another example of only finding help when you trip up over it. I guess the moral of the story is to take notice of the unending recorded messages played when you're on hold - sometimes it really can pay off.;) It did for me today - it's saved me from those huge 35% price rises backdated from today and waived until April!:money:
I really hope this helps someone.
Much Love,
Tiff xxx
Well it's not often I end up smiling after talking to British Gas and Electric, (
) :rolleyes: , but today was the exception to the rule!Apologies in advance to all if anyone has already posted this information and for all the smileys too. I'll also post this on the Benefits Thread.
I'm with British Gas PAYG for both my gas & electric supplies. (Yes,I know!
)I was calling about another matter and was on hold as usual (
), waiting for an agent when I heard a recording informing me that there is an ''Essential Tariff'' Scheme for low income families on benefits or for the low income elderly. I asked the agent about it and here's the deal:- If you are low income earners and with British Gas and/or Electricity, you could be eligible for this scheme where British Gas/Electricity will NOT apply their recent price rises to your account until April 2009!:T
- Come April 2009, the agent told me that the market may have improved or they'll re-assess your account/the market or you might then be ready to switch to another supplier.
It's meant to ease the financial burdens caused by the price hikes for low income homes. For example, I'm on Income Support and get Housing and Council Tax benefits and I have qualified for this scheme.
To see if you qualify, call this free number:
0800 072 7100.
The only slight down side I could see was that it takes about 6 weeks for your tariff to be altered, BUT they will backdate it to the day you call them and register with the scheme.:j
It's also another example of only finding help when you trip up over it. I guess the moral of the story is to take notice of the unending recorded messages played when you're on hold - sometimes it really can pay off.;) It did for me today - it's saved me from those huge 35% price rises backdated from today and waived until April!:money:
I really hope this helps someone.
Much Love,
Tiff xxx
"If you realized how powerful your thoughts are, you would never think a negative thought." ~ by Peace Pilgrim.
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There are a couple of threads on BG Essentials tariff.
The Government announcement today on changes for those on low income and benefits could impact of this type of tariff with all companies i.e. there may be better deals.0
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