How much do you pay for energy?

TomAndEmma

Morning Gang,

Myself and my partner recently purchased our first home. A small, but cosy, 2 bedroom maisonette.

When we moved in, we switched to EDF due to comparison websites quoting us around £50 a month for duel fuel.

We had expected that figure to change, as we know that it was an estimate and dependant on our actual usage.

You can imagine my surprise when our bill for Jan-Feb comes through from EDF and it is £224!

This is for Gas and Electric combined. Our property is a 2 bedroom, top floor maisonette. We both work full time and with commuting we are in the property from 7pm and 6am Monday to Friday.

We are wondering, What do you pay monthly for your duel fuel? This is our first property and our first experience of utility bills, so keen to learn what others pay!

Thanks guys!

Robin9

Firstly check your bill.

Look at the readings are they estimated or actual.

As this is your first bill look particularly at the opening reads - are these what you gave to EDF or are you paying for the previous occupier.

Post the readings please

Edit - £50 is an average for £600 in the year. In a winter month this may well be £125, in the summer when the heating is off perhaps £25

PeterGr

It is possible to have a annual energy cost of £600 pa (£50 per month), but also possible to have one of £1200 or £1800. There are many variables that determine what might be 'normal'.


Start by tracking your energy consumption (in kWh) since you moved in. Monthly is fine, and should be sent to your supplier, but 5 weekly readings to start off will give you a good idea of your profile. Your gas in Jan, Feb & March might account for nearly half of your annual consumption, so these bills could be up to double your average monthly bill.


Then look at the high users of energy. Heating and hot water being the first things to check. Times and temperature settings, Any use of electricity for any type of heating etc.


Ofgem describe a medium user as consuming 3100kWh of electricity and 12000kWh of gas, and a low user as 1900kWh and 8000kWh. Start to get an idea of what you might be using and then track month by month.

Robin9

TomAndEmma - can you update us please .