UK Energy Prices

Originally Posted by 1andrew1

But that doesn't mean that the fuel breakdowns are bull.

Yes, it does.

Also, as noted, people really do believe if they join a "green" tariff, they will get "green" electricity.
After all, thats how most things work, they dont consider it may not work like that in this case.

[Pierre]

Originally Posted by Chris

We just don’t teach critical thinking in our schools.

Ain’t that the truth.

[Taf]

I had a look at our usage on their website and was surprised to see how much we had used recently.

According to them at least.

I sent them meter readings before the price hike on 1st October, and nothing since. I don't have a smart meter and no-one has come to read our meters. Their estimations are a bit wild.

Anyway, I shall send them readings before the Jan 1st hikes.

[SnoopZ]

Originally Posted by Taf

I had a look at our usage on their website and was surprised to see how much we had used recently.

According to them at least.

I sent them meter readings before the price hike on 1st October, and nothing since. I don't have a smart meter and no-one has come to read our meters. Their estimations are a bit wild.

Anyway, I shall send them readings before the Jan 1st hikes.

Isn't it advisable to send a meter reading at the start of each month to avoid estimate readings, I used to do this before getting smart meters?

[Taf]

Originally Posted by SnoopZ

Isn't it advisable to send a meter reading at the start of each month to avoid estimate readings, I used to do this before getting smart meters?

As I pay by DD, meter readings are pointless except when tariffs change, or at the end of the year IMHO.

Originally Posted by Taf

As I pay by DD, meter readings are pointless except when tariffs change, or at the end of the year IMHO.

When at OVO (Prior to Octopus) I sent readings every month.
I was then able to adjust my DD payment every month based on real readings.

[Mr K]

Best to' adjust' your readings and time them, to make the best of any tariff changes. Smart meters can't do that. I might accidentally over read before prices go up at the end of the month. Easily done with my eyesight these days

In other words, the real reason you dont like them is because you cant lie, cheat and falsify readings

[Mr K]

Just buying energy in advance, like energy companies do.

[Julian]

Originally Posted by Mr K

Just buying energy in advance, like energy companies do.

And committing fraud

[SnoopZ]

Originally Posted by Taf

As I pay by DD, meter readings are pointless except when tariffs change, or at the end of the year IMHO.

Definitely not pointless for me as I pay by DD which means I'm billed with real readings instead of their estimated readings.

[Mr K]

Switched energy supplier. First time in a few years, seems worthwhile to do again. Not usually a fan of fixing but with prices going up in Jan, and also forecast to go up in April, now seems a good time.

[SnoopZ]

Originally Posted by Mr K

Switched energy supplier. First time in a few years, seems worthwhile to do again. Not usually a fan of fixing but with prices going up in Jan, and also forecast to go up in April, now seems a good time.

Who's did you switch from and to?

[Mr K]

Originally Posted by SnoopZ

Who's did you switch from and to?

From EON (leccy) and EDF (gas), to Outfox the Market for both. They have a good deal 12 month deal atm.

[SnoopZ]

Never heard of Outfox the market, are your rates alot cheaper than what you had been paying?