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Electric Charges- HELP!!!

itsakidsworld
itsakidsworld Posts: 556 Forumite
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Can anyone help me with some advice please?

I have a property which is four self-contained flats and we had a landlords supply fitted to cover stair lights and emergency lights.

The cost of the electirc we use each quarter is always under £2 but we can stung for over £40 in standing charges.

I know its not a great deal but the charges are crazy. The company is Northern Electric.

Can anybody tell me of a better way to save?

Comments

  • Hi itsakidsworld

    Your best bet is to use on of the comparison sites and put in your annual usage, about 100 to 200 kWh/yr by the looks of it. This will throw up the cheapest providers, which will be the ones that don't have a standing charge. I had a quick look and some of them come up as a negative cost - they will pay you - not in the real world. :D

    All the best

    Mike
    Personally I'm always ready to learn, although I do not always like being taught - Sir Winston Churchill
  • itsakidsworld
    itsakidsworld Posts: 556 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Combo Breaker
    Thanks Mike,

    I will do that and see what happens. I have since found out that Powergen have no standing charge but with my low usage i am not sure if they will accept me. But its a start. Maybe if I give them my own home gas/ electric they may compromise.

    Thanks once again.

    IAKW
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