Don't make the super rich and oligarchs even wealthier.
Save money. Go to bed and treat your missus to an early night. winky winky
Actually that's £3.40 in 2.5 hours, so £1.40ish per hour. Fortunately I can afford it, but feel for those that can't.
Even those that can afford it, how many of them will be having the heating on all day?
At weekends mines on all day, but the house is very well insulated (wall and roofs etc) - so in reality although the heating is on all day the boiler isn't firing for a lot of the time.
I have Hive which is very good for monitoring usage.
If you have wooden windows that aren't new I'd recommend putting new draught excluder tape round them. The reduction in chill I got from doing that to my old single glazed casement windows and doors is very noticeable. There was tape there already, but it was old and compressed. It's a very cheap, simple and satisfying job that produces instant benefits. Screwfix is your friend.
Have moved into our new property and just received our first energy bill. £945 for less than a month's worth. Pretty stunned at that. It's a cold house but we only have the heating on for two hours in the morning.
Were you given a meter reading when you moved in? Has the property been used before or is it a new build? Maybe the builders have been using the energy and not given you correct readings when you moved in?
If you have wooden windows that aren't new I'd recommend putting new draught excluder tape round them. The reduction in chill I got from doing that to my old single glazed casement windows and doors is very noticeable. There was tape there already, but it was old and compressed. It's a very cheap, simple and satisfying job that produces instant benefits. Screwfix is your friend.
I would urge anybody that is facing financial hardship to have a conversation, or several conversations with their energy supplier. I do appreciate that some like British Gas, seem to be overwhelmed by the situation.
We have applied for the warm home discount scheme, and been supported by Octopus as we have a terraced victorian house, and there is a limitation on heat saving , besides insulation, and better quality windows/doors, when you have a poly carbon roof on your conservatory, and an 18 year old boiler as in our particular case. Despite considerable research, we have been trying to get. a new boiler with any grants towards a replacement, not for 'free' but an allowance towards a new boiler. Despite talk, they are very difficult to obtain, unless you want a charge against your house, which we will not consider. Surely, making your home as efficient as possible has to be a primary target on a national campaign.
We have obtained some free heated blankets from Octopus, being over 70, and having had one knee cap replacement this July, with the other knee cap to be replaced in ????????, mainly due to playing football/tennis as a youngster, and running football teams in my 40's, but then that was my choice!.
My heart goes out to folk who are struggling, especially with young families, and those poor folk with medical equipment to run, hopefully they are getting some assistance. ?. As I started off by mentioning, speak to your local council and energy supplier, and seek advice from relevant agencies such as citizens advice, there will be a process to go through but you can but ask?
Apparently British Gas has financial access to funds,..... its just a pity they have failed to keep my boiler service appointment twice this year that I pay £250 plus through there 'Home care agreement' because they have a staff shortage!. I could have paid for a new boiler in the time I have lived here in subscriptions.
On a slightly different subject. Today I paid £1.63 per litre of diesel from an independent garage, our local Asda is charging £1.80.
I'm starting to think that we are getting the piss takn out of us regarding fuel. Surely the government needs to start taking urgent action to manage this cost of living crisis. Think we need an uprising 😤
On a slightly different subject. Today I paid £1.63 per litre of diesel from an independent garage, our local Asda is charging £1.80.
I'm starting to think that we are getting the piss takn out of us regarding fuel. Surely the government needs to start taking urgent action to manage this cost of living crisis. Think we need an uprising 😤
The government will drag out any intervention for as long as possible. They are making money out of the high prices.
I would urge anybody that is facing financial hardship to have a conversation, or several conversations with their energy supplier. I do appreciate that some like British Gas, seem to be overwhelmed by the situation.
We have applied for the warm home discount scheme, and been supported by Octopus as we have a terraced victorian house, and there is a limitation on heat saving , besides insulation, and better quality windows/doors, when you have a poly carbon roof on your conservatory, and an 18 year old boiler as in our particular case. Despite considerable research, we have been trying to get. a new boiler with any grants towards a replacement, not for 'free' but an allowance towards a new boiler. Despite talk, they are very difficult to obtain, unless you want a charge against your house, which we will not consider. Surely, making your home as efficient as possible has to be a primary target on a national campaign.
We have obtained some free heated blankets from Octopus, being over 70, and having had one knee cap replacement this July, with the other knee cap to be replaced in ????????, mainly due to playing football/tennis as a youngster, and running football teams in my 40's, but then that was my choice!.
My heart goes out to folk who are struggling, especially with young families, and those poor folk with medical equipment to run, hopefully they are getting some assistance. ?. As I started off by mentioning, speak to your local council and energy supplier, and seek advice from relevant agencies such as citizens advice, there will be a process to go through but you can but ask?
Apparently British Gas has financial access to funds,..... its just a pity they have failed to keep my boiler service appointment twice this year that I pay £250 plus through there 'Home care agreement' because they have a staff shortage!. I could have paid for a new boiler in the time I have lived here in subscriptions.
This happened to us in consecutive years - three times they didn't turn up in one of those years and once they didn't even bother telling us they weren't coming. We came to the conclusion that we were better to "self-insure".
I would urge anybody that is facing financial hardship to have a conversation, or several conversations with their energy supplier. I do appreciate that some like British Gas, seem to be overwhelmed by the situation.
We have applied for the warm home discount scheme, and been supported by Octopus as we have a terraced victorian house, and there is a limitation on heat saving , besides insulation, and better quality windows/doors, when you have a poly carbon roof on your conservatory, and an 18 year old boiler as in our particular case. Despite considerable research, we have been trying to get. a new boiler with any grants towards a replacement, not for 'free' but an allowance towards a new boiler. Despite talk, they are very difficult to obtain, unless you want a charge against your house, which we will not consider. Surely, making your home as efficient as possible has to be a primary target on a national campaign.
We have obtained some free heated blankets from Octopus, being over 70, and having had one knee cap replacement this July, with the other knee cap to be replaced in ????????, mainly due to playing football/tennis as a youngster, and running football teams in my 40's, but then that was my choice!.
My heart goes out to folk who are struggling, especially with young families, and those poor folk with medical equipment to run, hopefully they are getting some assistance. ?. As I started off by mentioning, speak to your local council and energy supplier, and seek advice from relevant agencies such as citizens advice, there will be a process to go through but you can but ask?
Apparently British Gas has financial access to funds,..... its just a pity they have failed to keep my boiler service appointment twice this year that I pay £250 plus through there 'Home care agreement' because they have a staff shortage!. I could have paid for a new boiler in the time I have lived here in subscriptions.
This happened to us in consecutive years - three times they didn't turn up in one of those years and once they didn't even bother telling us they weren't coming. We came to the conclusion that we were better to "self-insure".
I’d be demanding a refund from BG for this. I have mine through Corgi and they state that the check itself costs £60. Had mine refunded when they couldn’t attend during covid.
I’d be demanding a refund from BG for this. I have mine through Corgi and they state that the check itself costs £60. Had mine refunded when they couldn’t attend during covid.
My Mum had same problem with BG contract. Even the engineers who eventually came were poor and could not fix problems. Have just gone to a local Kidbrooke firm who were recommended and cancelled BG.
I would urge anybody that is facing financial hardship to have a conversation, or several conversations with their energy supplier. I do appreciate that some like British Gas, seem to be overwhelmed by the situation.
We have applied for the warm home discount scheme, and been supported by Octopus as we have a terraced victorian house, and there is a limitation on heat saving , besides insulation, and better quality windows/doors, when you have a poly carbon roof on your conservatory, and an 18 year old boiler as in our particular case. Despite considerable research, we have been trying to get. a new boiler with any grants towards a replacement, not for 'free' but an allowance towards a new boiler. Despite talk, they are very difficult to obtain, unless you want a charge against your house, which we will not consider. Surely, making your home as efficient as possible has to be a primary target on a national campaign.
We have obtained some free heated blankets from Octopus, being over 70, and having had one knee cap replacement this July, with the other knee cap to be replaced in ????????, mainly due to playing football/tennis as a youngster, and running football teams in my 40's, but then that was my choice!.
My heart goes out to folk who are struggling, especially with young families, and those poor folk with medical equipment to run, hopefully they are getting some assistance. ?. As I started off by mentioning, speak to your local council and energy supplier, and seek advice from relevant agencies such as citizens advice, there will be a process to go through but you can but ask?
Apparently British Gas has financial access to funds,..... its just a pity they have failed to keep my boiler service appointment twice this year that I pay £250 plus through there 'Home care agreement' because they have a staff shortage!. I could have paid for a new boiler in the time I have lived here in subscriptions.
Seriously, ditch your Homecare cover as soòn as you can. It is now a disgrace and BG are taking money under false pretences for it.
Have a look around for a small firm who will provide cover for you. You never know they may even answer the phone when you call for help!
I would urge anybody that is facing financial hardship to have a conversation, or several conversations with their energy supplier. I do appreciate that some like British Gas, seem to be overwhelmed by the situation.
We have applied for the warm home discount scheme, and been supported by Octopus as we have a terraced victorian house, and there is a limitation on heat saving , besides insulation, and better quality windows/doors, when you have a poly carbon roof on your conservatory, and an 18 year old boiler as in our particular case. Despite considerable research, we have been trying to get. a new boiler with any grants towards a replacement, not for 'free' but an allowance towards a new boiler. Despite talk, they are very difficult to obtain, unless you want a charge against your house, which we will not consider. Surely, making your home as efficient as possible has to be a primary target on a national campaign.
We have obtained some free heated blankets from Octopus, being over 70, and having had one knee cap replacement this July, with the other knee cap to be replaced in ????????, mainly due to playing football/tennis as a youngster, and running football teams in my 40's, but then that was my choice!.
My heart goes out to folk who are struggling, especially with young families, and those poor folk with medical equipment to run, hopefully they are getting some assistance. ?. As I started off by mentioning, speak to your local council and energy supplier, and seek advice from relevant agencies such as citizens advice, there will be a process to go through but you can but ask?
Apparently British Gas has financial access to funds,..... its just a pity they have failed to keep my boiler service appointment twice this year that I pay £250 plus through there 'Home care agreement' because they have a staff shortage!. I could have paid for a new boiler in the time I have lived here in subscriptions.
Seriously, ditch your Homecare cover as soòn as you can. It is now a disgrace and BG are taking money under false pretences for it.
Have a look around for a small firm who will provide cover for you. You never know they may even answer the phone when you call for help!
Afraid you are right, BG seem to have had a 'melt down' feel very let down as we have been a customer on this scheme for decades, it was first class years ago, but times change I guess.
I would urge anybody that is facing financial hardship to have a conversation, or several conversations with their energy supplier. I do appreciate that some like British Gas, seem to be overwhelmed by the situation.
We have applied for the warm home discount scheme, and been supported by Octopus as we have a terraced victorian house, and there is a limitation on heat saving , besides insulation, and better quality windows/doors, when you have a poly carbon roof on your conservatory, and an 18 year old boiler as in our particular case. Despite considerable research, we have been trying to get. a new boiler with any grants towards a replacement, not for 'free' but an allowance towards a new boiler. Despite talk, they are very difficult to obtain, unless you want a charge against your house, which we will not consider. Surely, making your home as efficient as possible has to be a primary target on a national campaign.
We have obtained some free heated blankets from Octopus, being over 70, and having had one knee cap replacement this July, with the other knee cap to be replaced in ????????, mainly due to playing football/tennis as a youngster, and running football teams in my 40's, but then that was my choice!.
My heart goes out to folk who are struggling, especially with young families, and those poor folk with medical equipment to run, hopefully they are getting some assistance. ?. As I started off by mentioning, speak to your local council and energy supplier, and seek advice from relevant agencies such as citizens advice, there will be a process to go through but you can but ask?
Apparently British Gas has financial access to funds,..... its just a pity they have failed to keep my boiler service appointment twice this year that I pay £250 plus through there 'Home care agreement' because they have a staff shortage!. I could have paid for a new boiler in the time I have lived here in subscriptions.
Seriously, ditch your Homecare cover as soòn as you can. It is now a disgrace and BG are taking money under false pretences for it.
Have a look around for a small firm who will provide cover for you. You never know they may even answer the phone when you call for help!
Afraid you are right, BG seem to have had a 'melt down' feel very let down as we have been a customer on this scheme for decades, it was first class years ago, but times change I guess.
Same as me. Was a happy satisfied customer for years - call in the morning and they'd be round the same day. But this last few years their "service" has gone to pot.
I could write a book on the way they mucked me about in the last few years. Missed appointments, incompetent administration, on-line systems that didn't work, impossible to contact by phone (or just about any other way).
Final straw for me was when a radiator went wrong in our lounge - so no heat in there - and the first appointment they could give was 3 weeks time. The day before they were due to arrive they phoned to cancel and, not apologising, just said we can fit you in in a further 3 weeks. Let's just say I wasn't best pleased.
Wrote to the Chief Executive when my contract was up, explained why I wasn't going to renew it and listed all the problems I had had. Gave me £100 as even they realised they had failed me badly.
The internet is full of people with similar stories.
If you have had a bad experience, write to the Chief Executive as well and demand compensation. You might get something. I can give you the address I wrote to if you want it. (Even that is hidden away and hard to find).
On a slightly different subject. Today I paid £1.63 per litre of diesel from an independent garage, our local Asda is charging £1.80.
I'm starting to think that we are getting the piss takn out of us regarding fuel. Surely the government needs to start taking urgent action to manage this cost of living crisis. Think we need an uprising 😤
The government will drag out any intervention for as long as possible. They are making money out of the high prices.
The government don’t make money. It’s all spent on public services.
On a slightly different subject. Today I paid £1.63 per litre of diesel from an independent garage, our local Asda is charging £1.80.
I'm starting to think that we are getting the piss takn out of us regarding fuel. Surely the government needs to start taking urgent action to manage this cost of living crisis. Think we need an uprising 😤
The government will drag out any intervention for as long as possible. They are making money out of the high prices.
The government don’t make money. It’s all spent on public services.
It’s indirect tax. That’s all.
The VAT revenues are naturally spent where the government see fit but the higher the prices the greater the VAT revenues. They (we) are skint and keeping VAT receipts as high as possible as long as possible is very much in the government’s interest.
On a slightly different subject. Today I paid £1.63 per litre of diesel from an independent garage, our local Asda is charging £1.80.
I'm starting to think that we are getting the piss takn out of us regarding fuel. Surely the government needs to start taking urgent action to manage this cost of living crisis. Think we need an uprising 😤
The government will drag out any intervention for as long as possible. They are making money out of the high prices.
The government don’t make money. It’s all spent on public services.
It’s indirect tax. That’s all.
The VAT revenues are naturally spent where the government see fit but the higher the prices the greater the VAT revenues. They (we) are skint and keeping VAT receipts as high as possible as long as possible is very much in the government’s interest.
Surely it is in our interest though to have enough money to pay for a decent NHS. Half our kids will get cancer in their life-time and they deserve better.
I don't really believe the government put VAT receipts into their coffers so they can spend it on garden parties and expensive holidays!
On a slightly different subject. Today I paid £1.63 per litre of diesel from an independent garage, our local Asda is charging £1.80.
I'm starting to think that we are getting the piss takn out of us regarding fuel. Surely the government needs to start taking urgent action to manage this cost of living crisis. Think we need an uprising 😤
The government will drag out any intervention for as long as possible. They are making money out of the high prices.
The government don’t make money. It’s all spent on public services.
It’s indirect tax. That’s all.
The VAT revenues are naturally spent where the government see fit but the higher the prices the greater the VAT revenues. They (we) are skint and keeping VAT receipts as high as possible as long as possible is very much in the government’s interest.
Surely it is in our interest though to have enough money to pay for a decent NHS. Half our kids will get cancer in their life-time and they deserve better.
I don't really believe the government put VAT receipts into their coffers so they can spend it on garden parties and expensive holidays!
Exactly. The government isn't a profit centre. It spends all that it gets and borrows more. Ultimately for our collective benefit (whatever party is in power).
When it becomes too expensive for Joe public / demand tapers etc. they will need to react - but that will then require tax to be raised elsewhere.
But back on topic - prices at the pumps appear to have dropped a little in the last week it seems.
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I have Hive which is very good for monitoring usage.
There was tape there already, but it was old and compressed. It's a very cheap, simple and satisfying job that produces instant benefits.
Screwfix is your friend.
We have applied for the warm home discount scheme, and been supported by Octopus as we have a terraced victorian house, and there is a limitation on heat saving , besides insulation, and better quality windows/doors, when you have a poly carbon roof on your conservatory, and an 18 year old boiler as in our particular case. Despite considerable research, we have been trying to get. a new boiler with any grants towards a replacement, not for 'free' but an allowance towards a new boiler. Despite talk, they are very difficult to obtain, unless you want a charge against your house, which we will not consider.
Surely, making your home as efficient as possible has to be a primary target on a national campaign.
We have obtained some free heated blankets from Octopus, being over 70, and having had one knee cap replacement this July, with the other knee cap to be replaced in ????????, mainly due to playing football/tennis as a youngster, and running football teams in my 40's, but then that was my choice!.
My heart goes out to folk who are struggling, especially with young families, and those poor folk with medical equipment to run, hopefully they are getting some assistance. ?.
As I started off by mentioning, speak to your local council and energy supplier, and seek advice from relevant agencies such as citizens advice, there will be a process to go through but you can but ask?
Apparently British Gas has financial access to funds,..... its just a pity they have failed to keep my boiler service appointment twice this year that I pay £250 plus through there 'Home care agreement' because they have a staff shortage!. I could have paid for a new boiler in the time I have lived here in subscriptions.
This happened to us in consecutive years - three times they didn't turn up in one of those years and once they didn't even bother telling us they weren't coming. We came to the conclusion that we were better to "self-insure".
Have a look around for a small firm who will provide cover for you. You never know they may even answer the phone when you call for help!
Are you on a fixed tariff?
I could write a book on the way they mucked me about in the last few years. Missed appointments, incompetent administration, on-line systems that didn't work, impossible to contact by phone (or just about any other way).
Final straw for me was when a radiator went wrong in our lounge - so no heat in there - and the first appointment they could give was 3 weeks time. The day before they were due to arrive they phoned to cancel and, not apologising, just said we can fit you in in a further 3 weeks. Let's just say I wasn't best pleased.
Wrote to the Chief Executive when my contract was up, explained why I wasn't going to renew it and listed all the problems I had had. Gave me £100 as even they realised they had failed me badly.
The internet is full of people with similar stories.
If you have had a bad experience, write to the Chief Executive as well and demand compensation. You might get something. I can give you the address I wrote to if you want it. (Even that is hidden away and hard to find).
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/energy-price-guarantee-regional-rates/energy-price-guarantee-regional-rates
I'm with Octopus, having been moved over when Avro went bust & am on the ex-Avro price cap scheme.
Gas 10.01
SC 25.56
Elec 34.09
SC 30.01.
So a bit cheaper than you, which may be to do with being ex Avro.
I don't really believe the government put VAT receipts into their coffers so they can spend it on garden parties and expensive holidays!
When it becomes too expensive for Joe public / demand tapers etc. they will need to react - but that will then require tax to be raised elsewhere.
But back on topic - prices at the pumps appear to have dropped a little in the last week it seems.