Is It Mandatory That A Gas Meter........?

Revoraman

I am thinking of switching to Ovo Energy or another as soon as I get some answers that I am seeking but are not so forthcoming.

As I use no gas at the moment, but want to get rid of nPower once and for all, seeing they are making a nice fat earner on Standing Charges, I want their gas supply terminated. But are they correct in stating that they must remove a gas meter to terminate a gas energy supply? As far as I can see, a gas meter is not a stop-!!!! to cut off an energy provider's gas supply, so why are they insisting on the gas meter removal?

Can a gas supply not be terminated elsewhere, at source, the street, etc? Makes no logical sense to me if I do decide at a later date to get connected to a different gas energy provider.

Any correct answers in this Forum rather than hearsay and guesses?

CashStrapped

You could just switch to a gas provider that has no standing charge.

Quick and easy...job done....

Joyful

The only way to not pay a Standing charge is either with the removal of the meter or find a company that does not charge one. As long as you have a meter in situ the energy supplier gets charged.

macman

Their overheads are the same whether you use the supply or not.

Cardew

Revoraman wrote: »

As I use no gas at the moment, but want to get rid of nPower once and for all, seeing they are making a nice fat earner on Standing Charges,

Does this help?

What is a standing charge for gas and electricity?

The standing charges on your energy bill cover the fixed costs of providing your home with both gas and electricity (each will have its own standing charge).
These costs include the price of keeping your home connected to the energy network, carrying out meter readings, maintenance and other related charges.
Part of your standing charge will also go towards the cost of government initiatives aimed at helping vulnerable homes and reducing carbon emissions.

House_Martin

Ebico Zero were fine for me. No standing charges at all , saved me £15 a month on BG rates for an empty property using no electric or gas . Only credit meters are accepted by Ebico for this tariff.

AndyPK

when I had an electric supply removed, the meter was removed.

I guess they don't want you using it. or if a meter is provided it needs assigning to a supplier

Revoraman

Dear MSE Alketa Just as I fear that MSE Laura never gets to see any emailed replies from herein, I very much doubt you will also see this reply. How on earth Cheap Enegry Club expects a 'Reply above this line' ' when it is impossible to do, I have no idea?? I have had various answers to the same question I posted in the Forum. Thanks Rick

Revoraman

Thank you members for your replies.

So, let me get this nailed spot-on. If I switch to a supplier that has no Standing Charges, then the existent Gas Meter can stay put even if I have no gas supply connected. Else, as poster Andy PK has suggested it has to be removed, although in his case it was an Electricity Meter, which in my view is a different 'kettle of fish' compared to a Gas Meter alone.

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@revoraman

yes just switch to a provider that has no standing charges. Then every few months submit your meter reading (which will never change if you don't use any gas) and they will bill you zero pence.
Simple.

House_Martin

Revoraman wrote: »

Thank you members for your replies.

So, let me get this nailed spot-on. If I switch to a supplier that has no Standing Charges, then the existent Gas Meter can stay put even if I have no gas supply connected. Else, as poster Andy PK has suggested it has to be removed, although in his case it was an Electricity Meter, which in my view is a different 'kettle of fish' compared to a Gas Meter alone.

Gas meter remains in situ with Ebico Zero. There is nothing stopping you using gas but its at a high tariff, over 5 p /kwhr in my area S.Yorks. The supplier may want to check the meter reading occasionally even if you do not use any gas
Someone who has just a gas hob with no gas central heating would benefit by a no standing charge tariff even if its set at a high 5 p/kwh