Energy Prices (Strictly NO referrals!)

Shoza said:
It’s a con in respect of electricity generation and costs. I accept gas is a global commodity but how is electricity? It’s generated abs used exclusively in the UK with very little way to “export” or move it around other than a few small interconnectors.
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How do you think its generated? Renewables count for what, 30% of supply? Nuclear is neglible afaik so that leaves the rest as... gas as coal has been phased out.
 
Since the 80s people have almost exclusively voted for extreme right-wing Capitalism. Where the taxpayer/consumer is sacrificed on the altar of private profit and greed.

This is what you get.

I hope everyone is happy now.
 
squerble said:
That's extremely low on electricity. Do you even run anything? :p .
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jpaul said:
just checked my usage from Oct to March (using meter readings and bills) and used 478kwh of Elec and 2512kwh

3 units a day if you have gas hob, don't use oven much - possible
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Yeah, gas hob and rarely use the oven (foreman grill used a lot)... Modern house (very high B on energy efficiency rating) with modern appliances (A+++ washing machine and A+ Fridge/Freezer) as well as LED bulbs, Nest thermostats (set to 19oC with home/away assist)... I came home today after being at work all day and the heating didn't come on as it was already 19oC inside with heating off all day

I doubt there is much more I can reasonably do to lower my consumption but I'll still expect my bills to double from May (I'll let you know)
 
Blackjack Davy said:
How do you think its generated? Renewables count for what, 30% of supply? Nuclear is neglible afaik so that leaves the rest as... gas as coal has been phased out.
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Gas contributed 27% this month to electrical generation so not high enough to contribute towards the huge hike in prices. Remember that commercial gas generation plants buy gas on long term contracts so will not be as affected by spot pricing
 
Do we really need electricity on 24/7? I think it would be more of a case of adapting the new changes. If the price of a candle is cheaper than having a light on for the night then candles could be the answer to lighting and you'd only need them for one room at a time. Food could be cooked outside on a camp fire or on your open fire place if you have one. You can make your own entertainment without electronic gadgets and hand wash your cloths. If its cold outside that be like your fridge. Or you could run the electricity for one or two hours per day for things like heating water and using your washing machine.
 
Retro6 said:
Do we really need electricity on 24/7? I think it would be more of a case of adapting the new changes. If the price of a candle is cheaper than having a light on for the night then candles could be the answer to lighting and you'd only need them for one room at a time. Food could be cooked outside on a camp fire or on your open fire place if you have one. You can make your own entertainment without electronic gadgets and hand wash your cloths. If its cold outside that be like your fridge. Or you could run the electricity for one or two hours per day for things like heating water and using your washing machine.
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Excellent, back to the glory days of the 1800's for us serfs then.
 
Darujhistan said:
Since the 80s people have almost exclusively voted for extreme right-wing Capitalism. Where the taxpayer/consumer is sacrificed on the altar of private profit and greed.

This is what you get.

I hope everyone is happy now.
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I agree. People do get what they voted for indeed. I can't see things getting any better I'll expect people will still be brainwashed into voting for more of it.
 
Dyson said:
Gas:

Unit rate11.4p per kWh
Standing charge27.49p per day

Electricity:

Unit rate40.21p per kWh
Standing charge44.21p per day


Fingers crossed was the right choice, time will tell
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Those are pretty much 50% more than the price cap rates coming in April. So unless things go absolutely nuts in October I can't see how they can work out cheaper.

Or is this a long term fix to take into account next years potential price increases?
 
b0rn2sk8 said:
Yikes, for a year I take it?

If there is another 50% rise in October, you are still looking like you’ll be out of pocket.
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Puzzled said:
Those are pretty much 50% more than the price cap rates coming in April. So unless things go absolutely nuts in October I can't see how they can work out cheaper.

Or is this a long term fix to take into account next years potential price increases?
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Hmmm, got my 14 day cooling off period, so time to think about it. Fixed prices for 24 months.

My bill went from an average of £170 a month, to £280 when I came out of my fixed rate in January. This new fixed rate will take it to £412.

Wrong choice, in your opinions?

Annual estimated usage:

Gas = 19028.37 kWh
Electricity = 5922 kWh
 
Retro6 said:
Do we really need electricity on 24/7? I think it would be more of a case of adapting the new changes. If the price of a candle is cheaper than having a light on for the night then candles could be the answer to lighting and you'd only need them for one room at a time. Food could be cooked outside on a camp fire or on your open fire place if you have one. You can make your own entertainment without electronic gadgets and hand wash your cloths. If its cold outside that be like your fridge. Or you could run the electricity for one or two hours per day for things like heating water and using your washing machine.
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Wtf :cry::cry::cry:
 
ci_newman said:
I think that's a little extreme. A fridge/freezer on 24/7 might now cost an additional £20/year to run, but no where near £20/month extra.

Typical consumption is ~ 375kWh /year, which works out to around £112/year with an assumed rate of 30p/unit. On old rates of 20p/unit it would be £75/year.
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This is why I have an outstanding meter test scheduled.

When I left my fridge on by itself, all other sockets flipped off, and lights, shower etc, disabled in trip switch for around a day. It used 4 units on the electric meter.

When I added a watt meter its reporting a fraction of that usage, about 1kwH every 1 and half days. Which falls in line with what most people report about modern fridges. When door is open and cooling is on its about 85W, with door closed and at idle its at practically 0, which is most of the time.
 
Retro6 said:
Do we really need electricity on 24/7? I think it would be more of a case of adapting the new changes. If the price of a candle is cheaper than having a light on for the night then candles could be the answer to lighting and you'd only need them for one room at a time. Food could be cooked outside on a camp fire or on your open fire place if you have one. You can make your own entertainment without electronic gadgets and hand wash your cloths. If its cold outside that be like your fridge. Or you could run the electricity for one or two hours per day for things like heating water and using your washing machine.
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Lol ok
 
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