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My electricity bill has been so high for the past few months. I used to pay around $100.00 last year but this year it is a whopping $395.00. I am fed up and ready to switch over to something that is going to save me money. Any advice?

You could switch to Solar Power energy that would literally save you thousands. And it doesn’t even cost much to set up.

There are two of us in there…doubt we would have the heating on loads as we’re out working 9-5 most days! How much roughly does it cost per month for each? We’re trying to work out how much everything is going to cost!
In the north west

where do you live?

where I am (in the UK) we spend about £50/month in summer and £90/month in winter for water, gas and electricity, in a 2 bedroom flat. We’re a couple, which might make a difference. Also your lifestyle will make a difference, and how well insulated your flat is.

The way they present you with the Bill just does not make much sense. They do not bother to send a Meter Reader to check,over estimate the readings ,add on figures of CR and Discounts when they should be deducting it ,and never deal with the actual working of the Energy units used in their Calculations, and post 2 lots of Bills in the same envelope that are estimated just one day apart . Such Confusion when you try to sort it out . No chance of getting any answers over the Phone and more confusion when the send ammended Bills . E-ON is does my energy billing and is badly in need of employing people in their Billing department who know how to Use a computer and present a Bill that every one can understand .I certanily cannot . How many of you really can?

Yeah = it is a pain .. you have to get your head around the idea that your payments are ‘positive’ (added) and your usage is ‘negative’ (deducted) ..

This means a discount has to be ‘added’ (and a penalty ‘deducted’ )

They also take payments each month .. and then bill you each quarter !

The idea is that your payments are ‘averaged out’ over the year ..this means when you are not using so much energy (eg in the summer) you are paying more per month than you are using = so you build up a ‘positive balance’ .. and when you use more energy (during the winter) you are paying less per month than you are using (and the extra payments are taken out of the positive balance you built up during the summer) …

Of course this never actually works right .. you either end up paying them hundreds of ££’s too much … or hundreds of ££’s too little ..

Why do they do it ? … so they can come along during the summer and get you to switch suppliers by pointing out you are paying more than you are actually using.. they then set your new payments really low and you think it’s a really good deal .. but when the winter arrives they double the payments & you get a massive shock ..

RE: estimated bills = sign up for on-line access to your account – if you enter ‘customer readings’ within (I think) 7 days of receiving an estimated bill and they will then send a corrected bill .. (they used to have space on the back of the bill for you to enter your own readings by hand & send it back, however I don’t think they do that anymore)

Who are the best suppliers for gas and electricity in Cheltenham for a one bed apartment?
Used uswitch but it doesn’t display all suppliers, and the top ones are usually rated badly by customers. Want to know what other people use.

we use Ebico , about the best supplier in uk

http://www.ebico.co.uk/html/a_about.php

Someone told me that there was some agencies who would help if you are having a hardt time keeping up with your light bill in texas. i am stuck with a $1000 light bill that went up from $300 to $1000…its ridiculous!!! Cirro Energy sucks!

The federal government offers programs. Contact your electric company and ask them what the local programs are in your area.

I have reminded him many times.

Remind him in writing and try get a written response. If he admits then you can go to smal claims court. If he ignores you, see if you can get copies magazines etc he subscribed in his name at the address where he owes electricity. Keep on hounding him by mail regariding the money he owes. If he is a rotten cad and continues to ignore you write it off as a bad loss.

When you live on campus in a dorm, do you have to pay bills (i.e. electricity, water…) or is it included in the price?
Also, what is the difference between room and board?

i don’t believe so. im pretty sure it should be included in ur price lol

latest bill was very expensive any handy tips?

It’s amazing how many little things can add up on your bill. Just unplugging dvd players, tv’s radios and things that sit on standby mode cut down bills. But it’s a pain to constantly plug and unplug one’s appliances and electronics.

Changing to energy efficient light bulbs are an investment of a little more money at first but helps as well.

Want to cut down the water bill as well?
Fill up a gallon milk jug with water and put it in the tank of your toilet, it will use much less water to flush your toilet because it raises the water level in the tank quicker.

by taking short showers, turning off electric appliances whenever I’m not using them, turning down the thermostat a few degrees…etc. Can you describe what you did and about how much money you saved? Thanks!

You have to start thinking S-M-A-R-T. What kind of cutbacks can you make? For example: I drink bottled water. Now at $1 a bottle on something that covers over 65% of our planet is not smart. So I bought one of those water filters that screw into your faucet. I have bottles that I refil over and over again. I take them to work. Do you have a lot of small appliances around that house that are always on? I cut my electronic bill almost in half by unplugging all the clock radios and night lights. I also bought some of those florescent bulbs that look a lot like a regular bulb. These things use 80% less electricity than regular bulbs. You would be surprised, but these small things add up. I know I was spending money on the water filter and energy efficient bulbs but these things will pay for themselves in a month providing they pertain to you. If you really need the money right away start cutting back on your food costs. Romain noodles cost a dime and they taste just as good as campbells chicken noodle that costs $130 a can. Ok no chicken in romain noodles, but you are probably just missing about 4 tiny pieces of chicken. Put a brick inside your toilet ‘chamber’. You will use a little lesser water each time you flush..Before you know it you will be ahead. Wanna be creative? Find yourself leaving lights on? Buy a motion sensor switch, the lights will turn on when you enter the room and will turn off (by a set amount of time) when you leave the room. I have one, they cost $15 at HomeDepot. Need new windshield wipers for your car? Who says you have to buy 2? You only need the new one on the drivers side, leave the old wiper on the passenger side. So remember you have to start thinking S-M-A-R-T! Yours truly seahorsehawrey.

Was told you are, just want the facts before I make a claim!
Of course private companies don’t want you to know it but it may be so
Kendra26uk: td wasn’t from me and thanks for your answer!

YES you are! And your right they won’t shout it out to every tom dik and harry for obvious reasons but it’s there!

Was told about it from the CAB.

All I did was give my supplier a call, was asked to provide national insurance number and was put on the tariff.

Easy!

Edit: Elric, no I know it wasn’t from you! :0) You don’t seem the type :0)