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Spoonie_Turtle said:matt_drummer said:Spoonie_Turtle said:matt_drummer said:Spoonie_Turtle said:matt_drummer said:AnnieRichards said:
I simply can't understand why Octopus Energy won't allow us to join their Cosy Tariff which gives 2 cheap rates of electricity per day with a higher rate during Peak hours - 4-7pm, which could work for those of us unable to replace our systems.
Heat pumps are energy efficient, three or more times efficient than the heating system fitted in your home.
The tariff fits with the ethos of Octopus Energy.
They are trying to promote and encourage energy efficiency and design their tariffs to suit such technologies.
That is why they are only available to customers with the appropriate technology.
I know it is not your fault, it is the fault of your landlord, but your heating system is the most energy inefficient you can get and their use should be discouraged.
The landlord made a huge mistake putting in that system to start with but the poster was coping, until Octopus then put her into the worst possible position.
They asked why they cannot go on Cosy Octopus and I explained why.
The landlord does appear to be at fault though, the heating system is the most inefficient possible whatever the energy tariff, it could always have been cheaper to heat this home.
The landlord bears some fault yes, but until Octopus took the poster off the original suitable tariff, she was doing okay with the system despite it being such a bad one. But for Octopus' actions, she'd still be okay(ish).
This isn't the OP so I didn't remember how they came to be in the position they are.
So, sorry if I missed it, but I have read the whole thing again and I can't seem to find what Octopus did to cause this.
I can see that compensation was awarded but I don't know why..
Obviously I am not saying that the compensation wasn't warranted, I just can't see or have missed why.
Here is the full background to this particular poster's situation https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/79246104/#Comment_79246104
There is no mention of this in the post I answered.0 -
AnnieRichards said:I simply can't understand why Octopus Energy won't allow us to join their Cosy Tariff which gives 2 cheap rates of electricity per day with a higher rate during Peak hours - 4-7pm, which could work for those of us unable to replace our systems.Thinking laterally here ...Cosy Octopus T&C state:2.7.3 To be eligible for the Cosy Octopus tariff, you must have an air source heat pump installed and operational at the property which we supply.The cheapest buy-it-now air source heat pump on eBay is £250, used:
OK tose are intended for heating swimming pools, but if you eg. used it to heat your bathwater now and again it meets the letter of the requirement. (You'd need a pump and a filter to make a full system.)
N. Hampshire, he/him. Octopus Intelligent Go elec & Tracker gas / Vodafone BB / iD mobile. Ripple Kirk Hill member.
2.72kWp PV facing SSW installed Jan 2012. 11 x 247w panels, 3.6kw inverter. 34 MWh generated, long-term average 2.6 Os.Not exactly back from my break, but dipping in and out of the forum.Ofgem cap table, Ofgem cap explainer. Economy 7 cap explainer. Gas vs E7 vs peak elec heating costs, Best kettle!0 -
QrizB said:AnnieRichards said:I simply can't understand why Octopus Energy won't allow us to join their Cosy Tariff which gives 2 cheap rates of electricity per day with a higher rate during Peak hours - 4-7pm, which could work for those of us unable to replace our systems.Thinking laterally here ...Cosy Octopus T&C state:2.7.3 To be eligible for the Cosy Octopus tariff, you must have an air source heat pump installed and operational at the property which we supply.The cheapest buy-it-now air source heat pump on eBay is £250, used:
OK tose are intended for heating swimming pools, but if you eg. used it to heat your bathwater now and again it meets the letter of the requirement. (You'd need a pump and a filter to make a full system.)0 -
matt_drummer said:QrizB said:AnnieRichards said:I simply can't understand why Octopus Energy won't allow us to join their Cosy Tariff which gives 2 cheap rates of electricity per day with a higher rate during Peak hours - 4-7pm, which could work for those of us unable to replace our systems.Thinking laterally here ...Cosy Octopus T&C state:2.7.3 To be eligible for the Cosy Octopus tariff, you must have an air source heat pump installed and operational at the property which we supply.The cheapest buy-it-now air source heat pump on eBay is £250, used:
OK tose are intended for heating swimming pools, but if you eg. used it to heat your bathwater now and again it meets the letter of the requirement. (You'd need a pump and a filter to make a full system.)There's nothing in the Octopus T&C to ask for a MCS certificate, and AFAICT you don't need planning permission for a portable heat pump.N. Hampshire, he/him. Octopus Intelligent Go elec & Tracker gas / Vodafone BB / iD mobile. Ripple Kirk Hill member.
2.72kWp PV facing SSW installed Jan 2012. 11 x 247w panels, 3.6kw inverter. 34 MWh generated, long-term average 2.6 Os.Not exactly back from my break, but dipping in and out of the forum.Ofgem cap table, Ofgem cap explainer. Economy 7 cap explainer. Gas vs E7 vs peak elec heating costs, Best kettle!0 -
A multi split air to air system would be great in this property if it was possible.
Really efficient and cheap to install and operate.0 -
QrizB said:matt_drummer said:QrizB said:AnnieRichards said:I simply can't understand why Octopus Energy won't allow us to join their Cosy Tariff which gives 2 cheap rates of electricity per day with a higher rate during Peak hours - 4-7pm, which could work for those of us unable to replace our systems.Thinking laterally here ...Cosy Octopus T&C state:2.7.3 To be eligible for the Cosy Octopus tariff, you must have an air source heat pump installed and operational at the property which we supply.The cheapest buy-it-now air source heat pump on eBay is £250, used:
OK tose are intended for heating swimming pools, but if you eg. used it to heat your bathwater now and again it meets the letter of the requirement. (You'd need a pump and a filter to make a full system.)0 -
matt_drummer said:A multi split air to air system would be great in this property if it was possible.
Really efficient and cheap to install and operate.It's a Grade II listed building, and the landlord doesn't seem the type to invest £3k for their tenant's comfort and economy.I wondered if a portable split system would count, but they're still expensive.N. Hampshire, he/him. Octopus Intelligent Go elec & Tracker gas / Vodafone BB / iD mobile. Ripple Kirk Hill member.
2.72kWp PV facing SSW installed Jan 2012. 11 x 247w panels, 3.6kw inverter. 34 MWh generated, long-term average 2.6 Os.Not exactly back from my break, but dipping in and out of the forum.Ofgem cap table, Ofgem cap explainer. Economy 7 cap explainer. Gas vs E7 vs peak elec heating costs, Best kettle!0 -
QrizB said:matt_drummer said:A multi split air to air system would be great in this property if it was possible.
Really efficient and cheap to install and operate.It's a Grade II listed building, and the landlord doesn't seem the type to invest £3k for their tenant's comfort and economy.I wondered if a portable split system would count, but they're still expensive.
But the landlord did invest at some point in what they thought was the right system, either for them, the tenant or both.
Maybe seven years ago the heating system seemed like a good idea when electricity costs were much lower.
Maybe they would be prepared to invest again now that the world has changed.0 -
matt_drummer said:QrizB said:matt_drummer said:A multi split air to air system would be great in this property if it was possible.
Really efficient and cheap to install and operate.It's a Grade II listed building, and the landlord doesn't seem the type to invest £3k for their tenant's comfort and economy.I wondered if a portable split system would count, but they're still expensive.
But the landlord did invest at some point in what they thought was the right system, either for them, the tenant or both.
Maybe seven years ago the heating system seemed like a good idea when electricity costs were much lower.
Maybe they would be prepared to invest again now that the world has changed.
"the Landlord has said he will be expecting me to pay him some compensation if I move out because any new Tenant will be paying so much more for their energy because of Octopus’ error"0 -
Spoonie_Turtle said:
"the Landlord has said he will be expecting me to pay him some compensation if I move out because any new Tenant will be paying so much more for their energy because of Octopus’ error"0
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