If you go to a comparison site and it asks you to enter the name of your tariff,  and you cannot because it is not listed, so you leave that blank and enter the amount you spent in 1 year, the site will use the name of your supplier and calculate the number of kwhs … Continue reading Why it pays to download my calculator →

Ofgem report For consumers in vulnerable circumstances, accessing the support needed across multiple providers can be time-consuming and stressful. Safe and secure sharing of data across water and energy companies, with customer consent, can reduce this burden and enable companies to offer those consumers seamless priority support. Today Ofgem, Ofwat and the UK Regulators Network … Continue reading Consumers in vulnerable circumstances →

ENERGY: Ofgem announce price cap amount amidst criticism At £216 more than the cheapest energy deal currently on the market, experts dub it a ‘cap trap’ that creates a ‘false sense of security’. Ofgem set the official price at which energy suppliers must cap their standard rate tariffs as £1,137 per year (for the typical dual … Continue reading Ofgem announces default tariff price cap at £1,137 →

The Government's £11 billion scheme to install 53 million smart meters in homes and small businesses by the end of 2020 has been plagued by problems. Now it appears there may be more hidden nasties. A wireless tech expert says they have the power to take over customer accounts. In theory, this means suppliers could … Continue reading IS IT TIME TO CALL A HALT TO SMART METERS →

In 2015 my Gas was £140 dearer than what it is today, why, because I keep track with my calculator. You have to have the correct details to enter on a comparison site to get a accurate reply. Name of supplier -- Name of the tariff scheme you are on --  and the amount of … Continue reading Why are my energy costs lower than they where in 2015. →

Have you found the lowest prices for your gas and Electric yet? I believe I have, If I go to a comparison site and enter my details, the answer comes back you already have the lowest price. I use quite a lot of energy, more than average , see if you can beat this? my annual … Continue reading My energy costs(can you beat them) →

An energy company which promises to give back 75 per cent of profits to its customers has been proposed by a couple in Scotland who say they are fed up with the Big Six energy firms treating people with contempt. The couple from East Lothian have set up a crowdfunding page to create the energy … Continue reading Run your own energy site →

Are the energy firms deliberately dragging their feet over fitting compatible smart meters? It now looks as though it is going to be 2019, the following article shows how long it has been going on. Have you got a smart meter? What do you think about them? I keep control of my costs and find … Continue reading Are the energy firms dragging their feet? →

If you switched suppliers did you check that your old supplier used the same meter readings as your new supplier, because some are ignoring this and you are being charged twice over. I bet you cannot remember the reading you gave to your new supplier, well give them a ring and ask them, then check your … Continue reading DID THE CORRECT INFORMATION GET PASSED TO YOUR NEW SUPPLIER →

Control of your own, costs and usage, if you decide to switch suppliers you can check how much you have in credit, because your supplier may not give you your money back unless you ask for it, and insist, it can be difficult to understand their bill because it may not show a payment that … Continue reading A good reason for having your own calculator →