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Energy charges.

(28 Posts)
PRINTMISS Wed 29-Apr-15 15:02:40

That is a dreadful blow hilda. Have you not been paying monthly direct debit, or standing orders? We have six monthly/yearly readings, and our supplier works out how much they estimate we shall use, and charge us a monthly rate to cover this. We thought last years' figure was too high, and complained, but kept it as it was, and now for the next six months we shall pay less than we have over the past six months, swings and roundabouts. I would enquire about paying by instalments, if you can manage that, but before that, I would ask them (in fact ORDER them) to come and take readings, and check for any leaks or discrepancies. After all it is possible to turn everything off, and see if the meter(s) are still counting the cost. Best of luck, do the offer first, if you can, on the understanding that they come and check everything through.

soontobe Wed 29-Apr-15 14:49:40

How much do you normally pay?
Might you have a leak somewhere?
[I dont know much about all of this].

hildajenniJ Wed 29-Apr-15 13:50:09

AIBU in thinking that Scottish Power are asking us to pay for the whole street?
We received our combined gas and electricity bill this morning, amounting to £800. My DH telephoned immediately to question this. He was in and out of the house taking meter readings. In the end it would appear that we owe them almost £2,000. They want half of this by the first of June! How on earth do they think we can pay this amount at once? My DH has three low paid jobs, I have retired from nursing, and now work 15 hours a week, cleaning to supplement this. We have no savings, having used this up supporting various family members. I have no idea what to do next. Any ideas would be helpful.
PS. We are now thinking of having a card meter installed, and pay as we use.