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[CurlyWhirly]

[CurlyWhirly]

I forgot to say that I have decided to not go with any of the 6 major energy companies as it seems like a cartel to me 

I've gone with cooperative energy as at least there are no exit fees so if they put up their energy prices by too much then I am free to leave without penalty !

Their prices are competitive too.

[UncleUB]

I was going to say Mike....its out of the frying pan and into the fire.Its like a closed shop.

We are with EDF at present and there is no plan cheaper(at present) for us than the one we are on,but that can change in an instance.

Another little trick is they all pull is dropping various plans and replacing them with dearer ones thinking consumers don't notice,according to the news yesterday there are 400 various energy plans between all the companies,which is ludicrous 

[CurlyWhirly]

[CurlyWhirly]

http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2011/jul/28/centrica-british-gas-profits

[jazz]

My present contract (Dual Fuel with Scottish Power) ends on 31 August and I have decided to move to Cooperative Energy too.  Nowhere is "cheap" but I like the idea of a single clear tariff, no exit penalties, and the generally honest approach to business which the Co Op offers.  Certainly can't do any harm for me to give them a try (though I know their prices are likely to go up as well on 1 October as they have only promised to hold their current tariff (no pun intended) until 30 September. 

[exo]

[AdrianH]

Local to us we have a solid fuel stove/boiler maker supplier .......... they can't keep up with demand for wood burning cookers/boilers etc.

You can get free installation on Solar systems and be paid for the power generated.

Solar hot water systems are also now very efficient, my brother has panels on his cottage in Ireland and even in the winter on cloudy days the water is so hot the boiler is turned off.

I think we need to look at insulation and alternative power sources more closely.

[UncleUB]

[CurlyWhirly]

[CurlyWhirly]

[CurlyWhirly]

[UncleUB]

All the government keeps saying is there are ways to help reduce your energy bills

Double glazing----------Got it

Cavity insulation----------Got it

Mega thick loft insulation----Got it

Turn appliance stand by buttons off......do it

Turn thermostat down......do it.

Got nearly all A+ minimum appliances

So I have got/done all the requested measures,my energy bills are still extortionate...what next?

[scottiesmum]

       

[roseway]

I'm sure Phil will look very fetching in that.