Just moved in - Gas/Electric supplier?

big_leon

Hey all,
As per title really. I've just moved into a new house and I'm unsure as to what to do for my electric & gas supply.

The old tennant used E-ON - am I under any obligation to use them?

Also, as the energy market is in a state of flux, any ideas what my best option would be?

Thanks,
Leon

Magentasue

big_leon wrote: »

Hey all,
As per title really. I've just moved into a new house and I'm unsure as to what to do for my electric & gas supply.

The old tennant used E-ON - am I under any obligation to use them?

Yes, you are, but you can switch straight away. Eon would supply you while the transfer took place. When in your situation, I range nPower (the supplier) and asked to be put on the tariff that was cheapest for me and then used a comparison site to switch. The advice is not to switch yet as prices are expected to fall, but the worst that can happen is that you have to switch again. It may be worth doing through quidco just to get the cashback - just don't choose a tariff that ties you in.

big_leon

Thanks Magentasue - I've just called EON and sorted out my gas and electric. I then immediately moved to an online account to save a few pennies.

I'll look at switching once the MSE site shows it's time to look around.

KimYeovil

At the very minimum you should contact E-on immediately and ask to be changed to an online dual fuel tariff - the one that tracks the British Gas prices is a sensible one for now - I think it's the same price as the E-on12 and that's even before the 10% decrease (but check your useage and area). If you don't you will be on expensive standard tariffs. NB, if you stay with E-on remember to wait for a quarterly bill before you switch - otherwise you will probably not receive the discount.

It is also worth considering switching straightaway, regardless. There's no guarantee who you switch to will not also lower their prices quickly.

KimYeovil

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big_leon

KimYeovil wrote: »

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Thanks all the same for taking the time to reply!

spiro

big_leon wrote: »

Hey all,
As per title really. I've just moved into a new house and I'm unsure as to what to do for my electric & gas supply.

The old tennant used E-ON - am I under any obligation to use them?

Also, as the energy market is in a state of flux, any ideas what my best option would be?

Thanks,
Leon

As a new tenant you are under no obligation to use the incumbent supplier you can contact any supplier and they can be registered as the supplier from the next working day. Therefore ideally this should be done the day before you move in or the day you move in.

Fire_Fox

spiro wrote: »

As a new tenant you are under no obligation to use the incumbent supplier you can contact any supplier and they can be registered as the supplier from the next working day. Therefore ideally this should be done the day before you move in or the day you move in.

I don't think that is correct, unless things have changed from the 'deemed contract' system?

E.ON_Company_Representative

Hi

Fire Fox is definitely correct, deemed contract applies.

A transfer can be arranged from the day you sign over the keys, but you would still be billed by the original supplier for the period between signing up with a new supplier and the transfer completing (usually around 4-6 weeks).

spiro

Fire_Fox wrote: »

I don't think that is correct, unless things have changed from the 'deemed contract' system?

The 'deemed contract' is when you move in and dont contact anyone you automatically have a deemed contract with the incumbent supplier. The electricity registration process by which suppliers register to supply an MPAN allows then to indicate this is a 'change of tenant' and this waves the normal objection period etc.

ex-energywatch_adviser

Spiro, why is that despite being told by several different posters that the information you are providing to new tenants is incorrect, you insist on repeating it at every opportunity. I posted the following which is the official position (not my personal opinion) regarding moving into a new home back in December.

If you can provide a link to support your argument please post it. If not please stop providing misleading information.


http://www.consumerdirect.gov.uk/Ene...247/movinghome

After you move into a new home

When you move into a new property, you will be given a supply under a ‘deemed contract’. This means that the gas or electricity supplier of the previous occupant automatically becomes your supplier at the property.

When you move in, you will need to contact the current supplier at your new property to provide your details and the meter reading for the day that you took over. This will allow the supplier to send an accurate first bill.

If you wish to change supplier, the existing supplier will generally require at least 28 days notice. You will need to check the notice period in your contract to make sure.

When you decide which company you want to supply your gas and electricity, you will need to ask them for a contract.

To get the most out of switching supplier, you should try to change to your chosen supplier as soon as possible.

If possible find out the gas Meter Point Reference Number and Electricity
Supply Number for your new home by asking the previous owners, landlord or letting agency. This will speed up your change of supplier.

If you need to find out who supplies gas to your new home, or your Meter Point Reference Number, contact the meter number helpline on 0870 608 1524.

To find out who previously supplied the electricity to your home, or your
Electricity Supply Number, contact the local electricity distribution company. The number is normally in the telephone directory under ‘Electricity’. You should ask for the company’s Meter Point Administration Service (MPAS).

On the day that you change supplier, the company will ask you to read your meter or arrange for your meter to be read.