Soldato
You are the end of the distribution curve. How about getting the electricity cut off if the standing charge is such a hardship
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Remind me why you standing charge is even required as a response to the benefit of smart meters.
I was replying to the post about using Smart meters for surge charging. I responded that, while they charge rip-off SCs, why would I swap to a SM if they bring in Surge Charging on top. I am aware of the benefits of Smart Meters (lower charges if you shift usage etc) but the fact is, my usage is so low that any moving of my usage is minimal. A change to the SC would have a much greater effect.
Just a FWIW but those standing charges Richie quotes for 21 look low. I am wondering if he was an a tariff where the provider lowered the SC and increased the unit costs, low user tariff in effect
They used to exist and have pretty much all vanished now.
Nope - standard 1 year fix deal which ended in mid 2022 (I can still access a June bill and is states - "Fix Online Exclusive v68" which was Eon (before Eon Next))...
I looked at the Bill covering 1st Dec 2021 - 28th Feb 2022, which is traditionally the highest usage (shortest daylight hours and coldest temps):
Elec
- 283kWh @ 17.90p/kWh,
- SC 7.5p/day
- Total Bill £57.27 (incl VAT)
- 2045kWh @ 3.44p/kWh,
- SC 7.5p/day
- Total Bill £77.20 (incl VAT)
Total bill for 90 days over Winter - £134.47 (£44.82/month, £1.49/day)
I would compare it with last Winter but, given the huge price hike caused by the Energy Crisis and the Government EPG, it wouldn't really be a fair comparison