New Gas & Electric Co. "OVO Energy"

joe134

joe134 wrote: »

Hi, do you have the yorkshire prices. I cannot get on their site to compare?

Hi, got it now. Their prices are the cheapest so far, I am on SP freshstart, still looking round. £120 saving .and fixed. after the latest press release I reckon the advice will be another fix.read their t/c,s no different than others, £60 exit fee seems on par to others, not looking to change mid term. Will be watching this space to see if anyone has gone with them, I may be the first? Pity it,s not on any cashback sites?or are they ?cheers

Plushchris

Dont think they are on any cashback sites as yet, they are on a few of the comparison sites that pay cashback though.

joe134

Plushchris wrote: »

Dont think they are on any cashback sites as yet, they are on a few of the comparison sites that pay cashback though.

cheers, will look into it.every little bit helps.

A_fiend_for_life

If Ovo do intend providing cashback they might be better doing so direct with the customer rather than through a comparison site.

joe134

There,s one thing for sure, their pricing system is streets ahead of the rest. "2" second job

Plushchris

A_fiend_for_life wrote: »

If Ovo do intend providing cashback they might be better doing so direct with the customer rather than through a comparison site.

I dont think ANY of the energy companies provide cashback direct to the customer do they?

The cashback when using a comparison site comes from the site, not the energy company (albeit indirectly from the company in the form of commision)

joe134

Plushchris wrote: »

I dont think ANY of the energy companies provide cashback direct to the customer do they?

The cashback when using a comparison site comes from the site, not the energy company (albeit indirectly from the company in the form of commision)

Hi, energyhelpline give cashback, £15 on ovo and first utility, but mnsupermkt onlygive cashback on f/u £30.just done comps on both sites for myself, f/u on e/h comes out @ £894-£15 c/b.ovo £923-£15c/b. ms.com comes out @ £943-£30 c/b for F/u and £962 for ovo, no c/b

A_fiend_for_life

Only this one though I'm not sure how well it compares:

http://www.southern-electric.co.uk/godirect/default.html

£40 cashback until 18th October.

ETA new customers only.


Reported here:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/money/2009/sep/20/cheaper-winter-bills

Plushchris

A_fiend_for_life wrote: »

Only this one though I'm not sure how well it compares:

http://www.southern-electric.co.uk/godirect/default.html

£40 cashback until 18th October.

ETA new customers only.


Reported here:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/money/2009/sep/20/cheaper-winter-bills

£40 cashback yes but it comes with a £50 cancelation fee and its not fixed or capped, doesnt seem very competitive in my area (had to look further down than the top 10 on energyhelpline)

SwanJon

A_fiend_for_life wrote: »

Just checking this company out again - it seems they don't do an option for prepayment meters for my area. I'd have thought this would be a requirement since it would provide an uneven playing field compared with other companies who I presume are obliged to supply those on prepayment meters.

No company is obliged to supply anyone. The idea of a 'supplier of last resort' disappeared a few years ago (Utilities Act I think).

That said, if there is a supply in the house when you move in you have a supplier - you might just be stuck with them.