Just got my first bill...

Indispensable_Hobbes

26-01-08 to 25/03/08
Gas £98.57, elec £71.43, total inc discount and VAT £176.76

I have no idea what is a reasonable amount to be paying and am unsure as to how to compare this amount on uswitch.

I think the gas price is 3.023 and the electric price 10.340 then there is standing charge 13.95 and 18.56 respectively.

Can anyone help please?

Cardew

£80 a month in winter is less than the UK average, however lots more info needed.

Company?

Area?

House/Flat? Big? Small?

How many kWh for each?

Indispensable_Hobbes

scottish power
northeast england
upstairs flat, 2 bed, 2reception, kitchen, bathroom (tall ceilings)

this is what the bill says:
gas
449@2.596 14 units + standing charge 7@13.950 then 2598@3.023 81 units + SC 53@13.950

elec 83@8.856 83 units + SC 7@18.560 then 52@10.340 512 units + SC 53@18.560

Cardew

Well that doesnt seem too high.

The prices are for the pre and post price rise tariff.

In 2 months you have used 3,047kWh gas and 595kWh electricity.

It is not possible to use those figures in a comparison website as you need your consumption for the whole year.

However as you seem to be about an average user I would enter 20,000kWh gas and 3,000kWh electricity to get a comparison.

You will certainly get cheaper prices on an internet tariff paying by Direct Debit.

Indispensable_Hobbes

its high for me i've only been moved out of the parental cotton wool since january

Indispensable_Hobbes

npower sign online 10 coming up top a about 720 instead of 1075.. based on my 2 month bill i calculated 1080 but obviously the summer im not going to use the heating so much