help needed understanding electric bill

Robin9

Good question - typo  "date"

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Gerry1 said:

Four problems jump out !

• You haven't been sending monthly readings: the bill says that the latest reading is estimated.  That often ends in tears.

It a smart meter! I never did with the last supplier (robin hood) they took it automatically and sent me a bill for it

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• You're on an expensive tariff, 16.8945p kWh plus 26.76975p per day, inc VAT.

The tariff I was on with my last supplier was about 25p/ kw/h and NO standing charge

My annual usage is 1200 KW/h per year

Any ideas please!

victor2

free_money_tree said:

Gerry1 said:

Four problems jump out !

• You haven't been sending monthly readings: the bill says that the latest reading is estimated.  That often ends in tears.

It a smart meter! I never did with the last supplier (robin hood) they took it automatically and sent me a bill for it

As your bill shows an estimated reading, it is no longer smart since you changed supplier. Provide regular readings manually to avoid more estimated bills.

Gerry1

free_money_tree said:

• You're on an expensive tariff, 16.8945p kWh plus 26.76975p per day, inc VAT.

The tariff I was on with my last supplier was about 25p/ kw/h and NO standing charge

My annual usage is 1200 KW/h per year

Any ideas please!

Start comparing with Citizens Advice and 'Which? Switch'.  Bung in 1200kWh and see what comes up.  Go for the cheapest supplier with whom you are comfortable; see the ratings on Citizens Advice and in the various 'Give your feedback on ...' forum threads here.

Neon Reef might be a good choice but you'll have to decide for yourself.

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• Read the meter on the wall today and send the reading to your supplier.  If it's difficult to get a reading, post the make
  

The last time I remember is that you press button 9 on the meter for a read so hear it is

2004.8

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• Switch to a cheaper tariff.  If you can't pay the bill and your supplier blocks a move, switch to their cheapest tariff.

Any sugestions on a different supplier please

Annual usage 1200W. Payment strictly cash in the post office by recite of bill

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niktheguru said:

Agree with all the above.
Looks like OP has moved to British gas under the solr process. He/she was probably with one of the Robin Hood energy group companies...maybe ebico.

Thats right it was ebico

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3. Once updated meter reading given and bill is paid, check in a comparison website using accurate consumption for the year and switch to cheapest supplier.

Any sugestions please. Again payment terms strictly cash paid to the post office by recite of bill

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As your bill shows an estimated reading, it is no longer smart since you changed supplier. Provide regular readings manually to avoid more estimated bills.

So that is an estimated reading for a bill. Since I was on reading with last supplier. Looks like they have made a mistake or I have been tricked (intrapment)