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zero standing charge tariff

jandrew
jandrew Posts: 14 Forumite
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I'm in the process of selling my late mother's house in East Kent, but interest is slow. Her gas & electric tariff expires soon and I have to find another one. As the house is unoccupied it seems like a zero standing charge tariff would be best. Any ideas how I can search for zero / low-cost standing charges, or other tariffs suitable for very low usage? Thanks in advance.

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  • Cardew
    Cardew Posts: 29,064 Forumite
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    Ebico is your best bet.
  • DaftyDuck
    DaftyDuck Posts: 4,609 Forumite
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    Green Energy do one too. I have a barn with an almost unused metres 3 phase supply, and it's cost me about £1.70 in the last year.

    Edit : £2:07, tariff is TAP.
  • macman
    macman Posts: 53,129 Forumite
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    Put your usage figures through any comp site in the normal fashion. As Cardew says, Ebico is the obvious contender.
    No free lunch, and no free laptop ;)
  • Skools_Out
    Skools_Out Posts: 258 Forumite
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    edited 29 July 2018 at 12:10PM
    jandrew wrote: »
    I'm in the process of selling my late mother's house in East Kent, but interest is slow. Her gas & electric tariff expires soon and I have to find another one. As the house is unoccupied it seems like a zero standing charge tariff would be best. Any ideas how I can search for zero / low-cost standing charges, or other tariffs suitable for very low usage? Thanks in advance.

    Have you checked the comparison sites to find the best deal for you?

    There are various suppkiers who offer a zero standing charge tariff to those with a credit meter.
    If they are the cheapest for you, then they will be at the top of the list.
    If they are not at the top of the list, then a zero standing charge tariff is not the best option for you ... unless you like throwing your money away.
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