Would a credit meter be cheaper?

macman

I think you'll find that energy prices have risen somewhat since 2009...

Mirandoch

macman wrote: »

I think you'll find that energy prices have risen somewhat since 2009...

I would assume that they had, but by that much? If it was 20 years ago, I'd get it, but not 5 years ago...

sheffield_lad

Mirandoch wrote: »

I would assume that they had, but by that much? If it was 20 years ago, I'd get it, but not 5 years ago...

energy has risen 40% since Oct 2008.

[Deleted User]

Hi all,

First of all, please kindly accept my sincerest apologies for hijacking op's post.

I am currently living in a 2 bed flat and both my gas & electricity are prepaid.

During the summer my monthly spending on energy is roughly £130 (£60 for electricity & £70 for gas), during the winter the monthly spending is quickly rising to roughly £220 (£75 for electricity and £145 for gas).

IS going for a credit meter really help to cut down the cost in long term in my case? Any help in this is greatly appreciated!

datlex

Mirandoch wrote: »

My flat is a 1-bedroom property. It's on the ground floor if that makes any difference (heat rises; that's about all I know :-/)

Had to google EPC. I don't have a copy in the flat. Found one to download, but the date of the assessment/certificate was 2009, so a bit out of date now. The estimated energy use came out at £386, for lighting, heating and hot water. Hmm... Seems pretty low.



I'm with Southern Electric. I found a leaflet for something called My Home Energy Switch, which seems to be a service for social housing tenants (which applies to me). I'll give it a go now, 'cos I've got nothing better to do on a Saturday night... :-/

Hi I am in 1 bed ground floor flat as a social tenant and I have definitely found it cheaper after swapping to a credit meter. I have both gas and electric, but both are now cheaper. I pay by DD so get the discount applicable there. I also submit reading and get a monthly bill so I know my bill is up to date.