Very Small Energy Debt Unsure Of Next Steps

Xenon

I posted this a while ago in the Energy thread (re-edited) but wanted some advice here if anybody can.
I feel a bit guilty as the debt is very very small but money is very tight and a debt is still a debt.

Brief background

Moved into HA flat (Scotland) late June 2023 - Rebel Energy were the deemed supplier and quickly gave them opening Electric/Gas meter readings.

Immediately started the switching process and switched to British Gas in early July 2023.

I did not receive a final bill from Rebel Energy - tried contacting to receive one but no reply.

Feb 2025 RE contacted by email stating i owe £26 (have to assume that is correct as no bill).
Today RE contacted stating the debt has been taken over by Oriel Collections.
RE have gone into administration but my account was before this happened.

I am not disputing i owe money and even though money is tight happy to pay.
However concerned it might escalate and i end up paying more costs if i do not do something now.

However as i have not received a final bill does the back-billing rule apply here ?

What are my next steps if yes it does apply.

Any help or advice appreciated

sourcrates

It very well might do yes, but in all honesty, this DCA is not going to extend much energy in pursuing £26 quid.

I would write and give them that as a reason for non payment, then I`d forget about it, sit down with a newspaper and have a coffee lol.

Xenon

sourcrates said:

It very well might do yes, but in all honesty, this DCA is not going to extend much energy in pursuing £26 quid.

I would write and give them that as a reason for non payment, then I`d forget about it, sit down with a newspaper and have a coffee lol.

Thanks for replying - thought that might be the case

Will do as you suggest !