Reducing gas & electric bills

Ms_Piggy_2

Our electric and particularly our gas bill are getting very silly. We owe over £400 on the gas. Previously we were paying £75 pcm DD for gas, we are now paying £120. We are paying £75 pcm for electric and are pretty much on target there.

These are for actual metre readings. We're with Ebico.

We live in a four bed house and have loft and cavity wall insulation. We have double glazing (although it's a bit pants). We have energy saving light bulbs where possible and don't leave things on standby. The heating is on a timer (although we've had it on lots as it's been so cold) and I tend to keep the thermostat lower, my DH does tend to turn it up again....

Any suggestions for reducing it?

Thanks

macman

So what is your actual kWh consumption? Monthly spend is pretty meaningless.

penrhyn

Unless you have a philanthropic reason for being with Ebico you should look for a cheaper deal.

They are only competitive for very low energy users or those on prepayment meters.

Do as advised above though as a first step.

Ms_Piggy_2

penrhyn wrote: »

Unless you have a philanthropic reason for being with Ebico you should look for a cheaper deal.

They are only competitive for very low energy users or those on prepayment meters.

Do as advised above though as a first step.

Yes, ethical reasons, but TBH if I can find someone significantly cheaper, I will move. I'm trying to work out the annual useage...

macman

Phone your present supplier, they will tell you your annual usage.

penrhyn

Indeed, and you might find that Southern Electric can offer you a better tarrif than their Ebico one themselves.

Ms_Piggy_2

OK

Electricity- 4580 kWh
Gas - 37075 kWh

Am off to work out how to get the best deal....

penrhyn

In the East Midlands with Ebico that would be costing you £2065 per year.

Scottish Power Online Energy Saver 12 is the cheapest costing £1414.

A saving of £651 or 32%

sweetnorthenlass

who are ebico?

penrhyn

sweetnorthenlass wrote: »

who are ebico?

Try this link