Moved into a house with large gas debt on meter

silverwhistle

Nada666 wrote: »

- I was saying the same - there is no reason for poor people to use prepayment meters - they should just use credit meters.

Some prepayment customers are on them because they didn't pay their credit bills; my ex-tenants amongst them. When I moved back into my house I found prepay meters which I didn't want, with a large debt on them. Fortunately the housing association who had "managed" my property paid for the change back.

For what it's worth I'm now on Ebico credit meters as I'm a low user. I chuckle when I get advised that I could save so much per year as an average user, as that figure is usually greater than the annual fuel bill for my 3-bed terrace.

xHannahx

footyguy wrote: »

All the suppliers and all their generally available tariffs are included on all accredited comparison sites (unless the supplier specifically requests otherwise)

I have certainly seen Ecotricity on comparison sites before, and I have just checked today using energyhelpline and a PPM, and they are showing ... but you may have to look a long way down the list.

Don't get tied into the sales talk. Yes, Ecotricity appear to charge the same no matter how you pay, but going by their prices I would suggest they charge those who pay monthly by DD the same high rate as they charge their PPM customers.

You claim Ecotricity are the cheapest supplier for you? Perhaps, but I suggest like you must have done, that everyone consults a comparison site to find the best deal for their own situation.

Could you tell me your details (annual usage, supply region) that indicates they work out a lot supplier your you as I'm intrigued by this claim.

I have just checked on msm which gives me the message:

Congratulations, you're on the cheapest tariff!

I live in a TR15 postcode, Ecotricity standard tariff, economy 7, approx 55% night usage. Monthly usage at present is approx £60.
The next cheapest tarriff showing is OVO at £31 a year more expensive, then Scottish power £73 a year more expensive.