Is your heating ON or OFF?

spinningsheep

I called BG today as I couldn't seem to submit my reads online, and they sorted that out, and the advisor on the call told me all about the energy smart tariff,and explained that compared to my websaver3 plan, I would pay a 3% higher unit rate if I changed to the online saver plan with energy smart, and he illustrated this by saying, in the last 8 days we had used £13.34 of electric, on the new tariff this would have cost approx £14.60. But, it will give me better online tools to keep a track of the usage and predict the forthcoming bills. To me, this is a small price to pay for the increased flexibility I get with seeing my consumption. I have now looked on the new energy consumption tool, and I can see that since nov 4th we have used £67.52 of gas, electricity is unavailable just now, but does that amount seem good? We use the heating for about 6-8 hours a day sometimes more on 15-18 degrees. 4 bed end of terrace with mostly double glazing and a coal fire

BallandChain

Spinningsheep, it's so easy to keep track of your usage without resorting to BG sales tactics. If you go to this website, submit previous and current readings the website works out your usage and your bill. Best of all it's free:

http://smartmeter.ukpower.co.uk/

ETA: This website helps with keeping a spread sheet of your usage:

https://www.imeasure.org.uk

spinningsheep

Cheers ballandchain, have used that one before but at least this way I am safe in the knowledge that my track of usage is directly linked to my bills, so no arguments when the bills come in, in theory :rolleyes:

greenbee

spinningsheep wrote: »

Cheers ballandchain, have used that one before but at least this way I am safe in the knowledge that my track of usage is directly linked to my bills, so no arguments when the bills come in, in theory :rolleyes:

The good thing is, they did explain to you that it would cost you more, and then you made your own decision - that's the way it should be.

I'm on click 6, which qualified for the energy smart deal. I'm not that fussed about the monitor TBH (although it's now sitting in the kitchen telling me I've done too much laundry today :rolleyes:) but as I've been submitting monthly (and sometimes weekly) meter readings for some time now, it'll be nice to know that my bills are based on actual usage. I do worry though that I'll get used to the low bills in the summer and forget to budget for the increase in the winter As I'm generally a low user, the difference can be quite dramatic...

mrsr

Heat off again it's been so mild again for last couple days. I do hope it lasts a bit longer .

carefullycautious

To those who dont have to heat their flats due to neighbours heating keeping them warm. Are these new build flats and if so which building firm built them.

Also where abouts are you within the block. Ground First Floor etc

Find this fascinating

BallandChain

The flat I'm in is new build (2008) and I'm on the 2nd floor. Built by Wimpey if that makes a difference? It's been 19.5 degrees in doors today and I had the windows open and heating still off.

carefullycautious

THanks Ballandchain. Can I also ask if they have good sound proofing?

SarahNeedle1872

Heating has gone back off today as its gone a bit milder, and DS and I won't be here for much during the next two days (OH doesn't feel the cold!)

Sx

mrsr

has anybody heard what the weathers going to be like over next few weeks so hoping it going to stay milder