New House

bcfcctid

Sorry if i'm being a bit thick here but [EMAIL="I@m"]I'm[/EMAIL] luckily moving into a new house and can only find sites that compare my current usage (in a very old draughty house)
I just want to find the best tariff/deal in my area for a new Build energy efficient house
Are there any comparison sites that just work for new houses?
Ta Peeps

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The sites compare the kWh's of energy that you put into them, so all sites will work for all properties.

What you are really asking is how much energy does my new house use? Well no-one can tell you that as we have no idea.

Why not compare the annual kWh's for a variety of uses, so start at 2000kWh electric then 4000kWh then 6000kWh. For gas try, 6000kWh, then 9000kWh, then 12000kWh.

See how the results vary and that will give you some idea of potential costs.

System

Hi. It is a bit of a guess I am afraid. I would go for medium usage rates and then monitor your usage very carefully.

Remember, you must accept the supplier that is already in the property when you move in. Contact them and then you are free to switch. There might be a delay if your meter hasn't been registered on the database.

lstar337

Look on your EPC, it should have a guide for energy costs on it.

As I guide, with our A rated house I use 2000kWh of electric and 5000kWh gas for comparisons, and this leaves me with money back at the end of the year. This is just a guide though, yours could be different!

bcfcctid

Thanx
What Im trying to get at is the cheapest supplier in my area
THEREFORE ILL DO THIS AND SEE WHO COMES CONSISTENTLY AT THE TOP

JJ_Egan

Its the unit cost and daily standing charge that counts .
You do not need real usage .
Neither should you compare with estimated annual usage or estimated direct debits .

lstar337

JJ_Egan wrote: »

Its the unit cost and daily standing charge that counts .
You do not need real usage.

Interesting advice.

And how exactly are they meant to work out the cheapest deal without usage figures?

On a basic level you can just look at the figures, but if you want to be more accurate you need to know the usage (or close to) so you can balance the unit cost against the standing charge.

Somebody with high usage will benefit from lower unit cost and higher SC, whereas somebody with low usage would be better off with a lower SC and higher unit cost.

JJ_Egan wrote: »

Neither should you compare with estimated annual usage or estimated direct debits .

For the first year in a new property you don't have many other options. A supplier will insist on an estimate (or widly create their own) when you sign up anyway, so there is no escaping it.

JJ_Egan

This is how i do it every year through multiple swaps .
I want to know the cost of standing charge and units .As 2p is cheaper than 4p and 15p cheaper than 26p its relatively simple .

Current out of contract in two weeks .
Comparison site used or i just try the individual company's if i know their are cheap deals .
Compare using average usage and tell them i am on BG standard tariff .
Cheapest shown then i just read the tariff 2p is cheaper than etc .Really all i want is the tariff and don't need the rest of the rigmarole we estimate your usage will be etc .

No need for me to post months later saying they have increased my direct debit .

This has served me well pre MSE and possibly pre Martins Daily Express column .

Anthorn

bcfcctid wrote: »

Sorry if i'm being a bit thick here but [EMAIL="I@m"]I'm[/EMAIL] luckily moving into a new house and can only find sites that compare my current usage (in a very old draughty house)
I just want to find the best tariff/deal in my area for a new Build energy efficient house
Are there any comparison sites that just work for new houses?
Ta Peeps

Most energy companies (should) have an estimated useage based on the size of property as a starting point which can be adjusted. For example OVO do this but has a "refine your quote" link where you can enter your own useage. In theory, your monthly payments are then adjusted. I say "in theory" because isupplyenergy failed to revise my payments and I ended up £328 in credit when I switched to OVO which incidentally they have not yet refunded. So watch the balance of your account.