Changing from business to private electric

Cruise_Queen

We have a property which was a commercial building and we have converted it to a bungalow. British Gas took over the supply of electricity from EDF in error but said they couldn't change it back (this was some years ago). BG now say that we are being charged at commercial rate and to change it to domestic will cost. The building has night stores so has Economy 7 (if that makes a difference?) We're not sure why we should have to pay - what does it involve? BG say they have to change the meter but should there be a charge? Anyone any experience of this situation? Could we just change supplier?

Thank you in advance.

Andy_WSM

chris.martin wrote: »

Darling dont do that,, Business rate are very cheaper than Domestic

They're not! And business attracts 20% VAT, not 5%

Richie-from-the-Boro

chris.martin wrote: »

and if you want to change your supplier,, i can help you with it...

Phishing expedition ?

Never message anyone - particularly complete strangers off board and away from the protection of forum users and the forum team with very private information such as that contained in your energy bills. If in doubt report the issue to a member of the forum team on the TRHS of the page.

makeni555

Hi Cruise Queen,

I would suggest that you weigh up how much BG want to charge you, business prices are often cheaper but they also include full rate VAT and levies such as the climate change levy as well as variable prices which could mean a sudden increase in your bill.

If BG want to charge you a significant amount it may be worthwhile switching supplier as a business customer to another supplier which won't then charge you to switch to domestic.

The fact that your on Economy 7 won't be an issue as nearly all domestic suppliers support it.