building work and standing charges

feelingskint

We are going to be having building work done and not be living in the house. We do not have an exit fee from our old energy supplier and its time to change anyway. I am wondering about changing to a no standing charge tariff for the 3 months. The heating will be on low sometimes to prevent freezing (although we are having the central heating pipes replaced so it won't be on all the time). The electricity will be the builders tools and some kettle boils etc. (no phone computers washing machine TV or fridge etc). Occasional lights if they are working late or if we are popping in to see what they've done so far. Any thoughts? Worth it r not? Thanks for your help advice and opinion. Every penny matters at the moment!

[Deleted User]

I dont think there are any NSC tariffs now for electric. Ebico still do gas NSC. The days when you could elect for a NSC tariff ended a few years ago

FreeBear

If you can switch supplier without incurring any exit fees, it is certainly worth considering moving to a "no standing charge" supplier. I am with Ebico and have cut my overall bills quite significantly - However, the unit cost of the energy is higher than the big six suppliers, but this is more than offset by the zero standing charge.

sacsquacco wrote: »

I dont think there are any NSC tariffs now for electric. Ebico still do gas NSC.

Ebico still advertise a NSC tariff for electricity - If in doubt, call their 0800 helpline.

[Deleted User]

Thanks Freebear, yes Ebico (equipower ) do a NSC charge on electric.Bit steep tho at 16.7 p /kwhr ( S.Yorks area quote ).

Robin9

3 months standing charge about £25 - is it worth it when you are spending many thousand on your building works?

Change now and cross that task off your list

feelingskint

The best rate I can find long term (when we're living there) has a 50p a day standing charge so that's £45 over the 3 months. Every penny being counted. I have no idea how much electricity builders are likely to use bit I suspect much less than us ... tricky!!!

macman

The industrial power tools used by your builders, including possibly driers and work lights etc, will use far more than the £45 you are hoping to save in standing charges. Your phone chargers, laptops and fridge are miniscule power users in comparison, so this really is penny wise and pound foolish.
If they are working in winter then the lights and heating will probably be on most of the day if they have to do plastering etc.

feelingskint

Thank you all. Question answered. Xxxx