Dodgy sales call (I think)!

mikeopvc

I just got a call from a lady claiming to be an independant admin worker chasing a signed agreement for Npower rate increases, It wasn't long before she was offering me a switch to a company called Opus with a electric supply for commercial property, I do run a small business from home but am not sure if that would qualify for a commercial supplier.
Is she independant or does she work for Opus who ever they are?
She is calling back tommorrow as I said I would need to consider her offer of standing charge - 11.42
unit rate - 15.96
She reckoned Npower were going to put my rates up on the 10 Oct
from
standing charge -25.9 to 31.08
unit rate - 15.072 to 18.84
Am I being paranoid or is this a good deal?
Also do I qualify for a commercial supply since I only have a small office at the rear of my property?

1carminestocky

Don't appear to be owt to do with npower..

http://www.opusenergy.co.uk/about-us/our-partners/


Unless your office had a separate rateable value/you receive a business rate for it, I doubt you can get a business tarif, but I'm sure somebody who knows more about such matters will be along..

KimYeovil

The biggest drawback to a business contract is that you are tied in for the length of the contract. (Most) domestic contracts can be switched with one month's notice.

1carminestocky

KimYeovil wrote: »

The biggest drawback to a business contract is that you are tied in for the length of the contract. (Most) domestic contracts can be switched with one month's notice.

I've asked this before on here but didn't get an answer. Can the energy company increase the prices on a business energy contract during the term of the contract? TIA!

KimYeovil

1carminestocky wrote: »

I've asked this before on here but didn't get an answer. Can the energy company increase the prices on a business energy contract during the term of the contract? TIA!

With the majority of contracts, no (other than VAT, of course).

BusinessEnergyBroker

KimYeovil wrote: »

With the majority of contracts, no (other than VAT, of course).

Sorry Kim, You are very wrong here. All of the business suppliers have a clause in their contract that allows them to increase the prices should they find it necessary. Not all of them find it necessary or implement the increases however some of the business suppliers do.

Mike,

I would advise you to steer well clear and see my posts in this previous thread where others requested similar advice.

I am sure if you tell them that you are recording the call (if they call back) that you will find it goes dead pretty quickly.

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=990931

mikeopvc

Thanks BEB I thought as much, I can't believe I wasted so much time listening to her lies.
I hope she does call back today so I can return the favour!!

Mike