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PeteW
PeteW Posts: 1,213 Forumite
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Hiya,

We moved into our new house a couple weeks ago and have now received the first gas/electricity bills, however I don't think they're a very good indicator of how much we are likely to use as we were barely here.

Would it be wise to switch to a capped rate or something now, or should we wait for the next bill so we have a better idea of our usage?

For what it's worth, we are currently with EDF for both gas and electricity.

Cheers

Pete

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  • Woby_Tide
    Woby_Tide Posts: 5,344 Forumite
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    if you indicate what your house size is, what heating/showers etc. you have people may be able to give you ballpark figures form similar circumstances that you can use on a comparison site for the time being. Certainly not worth waiting if you are on an expensive, tariff. I'm still working mine out after 2 years due to maternity leave and that changing the profile so I just always go on cheapest at time where possible
  • PeteW
    PeteW Posts: 1,213 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts Combo Breaker
    Well it's 3 bedroom, central heating, gas hob, electric oven, but we're pretty energy concious (just spent £135 replacing all the halogens with low energy LED lightbulbs!).
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