Energy, Heating & Gas

What a big CON. Electricity daily standing charge shot upto over 63p per day. I was paying 49.3p per day for the 1st quarter of 2024

Would someone kindly provide a telegram link for the Octopus price tracker please. We're currently with Eon but thinking of moving to Octopus. I've compared the standard tarrifs against our…

I am currently with E.on and am appauled by thier service. Can anyone recommend a good supplier for cheap prices and good customer service?

27/03/2024 Why you need to submit a meter reading this week? The average household bill will drop by £238 a year due to the changes, but some might not get full savings in their April bill…

I'm currently paying £40 a month for boiler cover with Domestic and General. It includes annual boiler check and breakdown cover. Also supposedly covers the radiators but we've had issues wi…

Hi, I'm hoping for any ideas before I start paying a plumber by the hour. Last night I got home and the heating wouldn't turn on. Annoyingly I'd turned it on remotely before getting home so…

On the 9th of February I took a photo of the smart Meter because I thought my readings were too high Today the reading submitted on the 9th by the smart meter is about 35 units higher This …

Refer Image for price comparison ------------- Our price promise to you We’re expecting energy rates to go down in April. If you do switch to our Price Promise tariff, we’ll automatica…

The National Grid announced earlier today a Demand Flexibility Service (DFS) has been announced to begin at 6pm on the 8th of Feb 2024 till 7PM. Depending on your provider if you can reduce …

hi i currently use a top up meter with a red key, my gas company are offering me a smart meter. is that a good idea? they're saying they can install it for free. i am clueless about ths stu…

I have a referal link to introduce my in laws to Ocopus Energy where you get £50 each. It seems to be signing them up via the link but it doesn't seem to be switching from their Ovo account…

My in-laws have moved to Octopus on 20.01.2024 from Ovo Energy. They currently have a direct debit with Ovo and I wonder if they should cancel this to stop Ovo taking any more money or shou…

Hi guys, Looking for some personal recommendations on what to use to heat a small office while WFH, without having to put the heating on. Yes I know, put a jumper on:{ Would an oil fill…

My first direct debit was collected on the 5th January. But it still isn’t showing on my account. Seems a little slow to me. Is this normal?

If you are an Octopus Agile customer Greg Jackson has highlighted that there are 8 hours of electricity tomorrow where you will be paid to consume excess wind power. Whilst Agile tomorrow i…

https://www.britishgas.co.uk/energy/gas-and-electricity.html Gas tariff cost Unit rate 6.976p per kWh (inc. VAT) Standing charge 27.976p per day (inc. VAT) Electricity tariff costs Unit…

I had an Eon smart meter installed a few years ago, but switched to British gas as it was cheaper. The meter used to work fine. However, now it only tells you the wattage being used, but at…

Hi Guys , Just after a little advice please regarding my In Home Display unit linked to my smart meter. Like probably most people this time of year, im trying to manage my gas/electric use…

I was with Eon but transferred to octopus on 8th August On 28 July my bill says £238.67 credit They took a direct debit on 4th August for £255.11 This would put my account £255.11+£238.67…

I'm thinking of doing this, with the cap increase in January. What are people's thoughts? Is it worthwhile doing?

We have a new home and the whole of the downstairs has underfloor heating attached to the boiler. Currently all room schedules are set to 18 degrees 24/7 apart from the utility room which is…

Ofgem has launched a review of standing charges with feedback soliciated from consumers, amongst others. Please respond to James Crump via email to StandingCharges@ofgem.gov.uk or by phone…

Households living close to new pylons and electricity substations could receive up to £1,000 a year off energy bills for a decade under new plans. It is hoped the plan would convince peop…

https://www.britishgas.co.uk/home-services/boilers-and-heating/air-source-heat-pumps.html This should mean some people can get a 7kW heat pump fully installed for £250. Usual install cost …

Cornwall Insight latest predicted Standing Charge/Unit Costs forecasts along with current price cap. https://www.cornwall-insight.com/press/cornwall-insights-final-forecast-for-the-january…

I have a rather old boiler (Potterton Performa 30HE) and the heating and water temperature controls don't include numbers – see photo. I have read a lot about how these temperatures can be s…

Hi everyone, I am currently on the flexible price cap with Octopus with dumb meters. I've just had a guy call round saying we are now eligible for Octopus Fan Club (they have just launched …

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/money/net-zero/consumers-pay-seven-million-useless-smart-meters-replaced/ Even MPs agree they are not cost effective andthousands were swiched to prepayment ta…

1st time hearing about this today. There is a lot of requirements to meet. Hold on. Hope this helps. E.on should already contact customers who are eligible. If you think you might meet th…