High standing charge for communal electricity supply in block of flats

StairLighting

Sorry Robin 9 - I couldn't find yesterdays post !!
I am a Newbie

Robin9

@StairLighting Just select "Latest Threads" from the box on the write and then scroll down to the thread. At the very bottom of this there is a "Leave Comment Box"

Keep_pedalling

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81897149#Comment_81897149

or from quick links select my threads.

MSE_ForumTeam5

We've combined the two threads.

(Keep in mind that as the thread was split from another thread, it won't show in the OP's own list of threads they started)

gpman

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81897175#Comment_81897175

Sorry, I'm not particularly aware of the laws or working practices of Scotland. Could you explain to me the difference between your "Factor" and your "Factors" please.

As stated previously in this thread, you appear to be referring to a commercial electricity tariff. This site is primarily aimed at consumer finance matters.

But since you asked, I've seen some commercial tariffs apply standing charges as much as:

£14.40 per day (Utilita)

£29.50 per day (Yü Energy)

£13.00 per day (YGP)

£13,67 per day (Corona)

£25.00 per day (United G&P)

£10.52 per day (nPower)

£28.81 per day (Shell)

Please note: These are all generally available commercial tariffs and do not include bespoke tariffs that are often considered commercially confidential arrangements. Not intended as an exhaustive list, nor to suggest there may not be even higher SC's charged on some electricity commercial tariffs.

Domestic/Residential tariffs usually have a maximum of about 70 p per day as per the Pants Cap (although suppliers are theoretically able to set any SC they wish; it's only their default tariff that is actually price capped)

Do not confuse any business names you see above with companies of a similar sounding name that have previously ceased trading.

sheslookinhot

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81897175#Comment_81897175

sounds like you and other residents need to choose another factor. Put existing factor on notice. Poor service and no communication is unacceptable.

Mister_G

Just as an example, I pay 24p/kWh and 35p/day on a 3 year fixed (from Dec 25) Small Business Contract for our Village Hall's 5000kwh/year.

StairLighting

Sorry guys im just feeling my way around the site.

More info regarding our block's common services.
Annual Consumption - 550 kWhs
Mpan - 01 0393 100 18 0006 0352 650

St Charge £7.32/Day
Price/ Unit 21.64p/kWh

VAT is charged at 5%

Alnat1

Could you get the communal lighting rewired into the ground floor flat and get an agreement written up that every other resident pays £x.xx (work out a rough cost, suggest £3) per month to the occupier of that flat to cover cost?

Robin9

@Alnat1 There's a contract still with over 30 months to run - who is going to pay that ?