Storage heaters good or not so good?

ShadyPines11

I'm in a rented house with old elec storage heaters. No gas in our village. I'm finding it difficult to get an Economy 10 tariff. The meters are in already. Energy companies offering reasonable kWh rates but pumping up the bill with daily rates 50% higher. My usage 9k KwH pa seems way above 'national averages' even though we're pretty frugal and in a small house. Off peak use through careful management is about 70%. I've tried unsuccessfully to interest landlord in Green Energy Scheme. What is the best course of action for me for a winter above freezing point?  I'm retired but not a UK pensioner. Advice would be appreciated. Thank you.

matelodave

TBH if you were the landlord could you see a lot of advantage in lashing out money to reduce the tenants energy bill - no?, neither can I. Perhaps he'd be a bit more willing if you were prepared to help foot the bill for upgrading the heating - afterall you benefit more than he does (until you move)

You've either got to learn to live with them or move somewhere else that does have gas, oil or something else.

You could perhaps try to move to E7 where there is more choice but you might find that the heaters aren't capable of storing enough heat with three hours less off-peak energy and at a a different time of the day - you don't get the benefit of the afternoon and evening boost.

Talldave

Putting effort into getting onto E7 metering might be the best option, as you then have the choice of taking a genuine E7 tariff or a single-rate tarrif from one of the cheaper suppliers (Symbio/Neon Reef).  If you search the forum for E10 there are quite a few threads on the subject that might help.

You don't mention hot water, but hopefully you have a dual immersion heater water tank with the main element on the off-peak circuit doing all the work?

Gerry1

Umpteen existing threads.  Do an Advanced Search in Energy for E10, Economy 10, "Comfort Plus White Meter (and similar DTS experiences)".

macman

The only supplier who will support E10 is the existing one, i.e. he legacy supplier. Who is that?
Otherwise you need to agree with the LL to switch to E7 metering, if you can live without the 3 hour boost. That way you won't be paying 2 s/c's.
Is your 70% off peak calculation done on a full year of billing?

hozza94

If you can get onto a cheap E7 tariff, then NSH is very economical to run even without the 3 extra hours from E10