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I started a thread about gas and electricity suppliers, because I have just switched back to Eon from British Gas having checked out all the tariffs (though I think the particular tariff I went for may have been withdrawn now)


Read here!


You have to bear in mind opening offers (eg Amazon vouchers or cash), length of contract and cancellation charges as well as the monthly direct debit.

By the way folks, under the direct debit scheme a company has to give you 10 days notice in writing if they intend to increase your direct debit. If they don't do that they are in breach of the rules and you should report them to Energywatch - the power industry watchdog and of course complain to the company themselves.

Mick Mac Wrote:

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> My wife tells me our monthly direct debit for the

> combined gas/elec is rising to ?177 per month.

>

> What is going on?

>

> Heating is gas so harsh winter probably

> contributes but FGS this is ?1500 per year, Jeez.

>

>

> Any ideas for cheaper supplier/what on earth might

> be going on - is this ?177 in any way normal?


Mick Mac - thats WAY too much. Personally I don't rate NPower as had less than positive experience with them in the past.


You might want to check out the energy saving trust - tips for reducing energy bills Hope this helps!


Although, I disagree wholeheartedly on "energy-saving" lightbulbs*. They're fucking useless and best avoided in my opinion.


*I blame Tony Blair.

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