Energy Prices (Strictly NO referrals!)

[mattyfez]

The issue with having no heating in winter, is not so much having to put extra blankets on the bed and wear more sensible clothes, it's that it will damage buildings eventually, the damp.

 

[the shadow]

Board Games, Candles and some wine

More Kids on the way for some

 

[200sols]

It's just come on the radio about how the government are saying they are putting in place contingency plans for blackouts in the winter.

So this means there will be blackouts this winter.

I'm sure the govt have contingency plans every year just in case.

 

[dave1983]

More Kids on the way for some

2 are enough LOL

 

[Doobedoo]

The issue with having no heating in winter, is not so much having to put extra blankets on the bed and wear more sensible clothes, it's that it will damage buildings eventually, the damp.

Our house isn’t damaged it’s just cold. People are forgetting central heating is a relatively modern thing, many houses used to rely on a coal fire in the living room and that’s it.

 

[413x]

More Kids on the way for some

Surely if you're only having kids if you're planning on organ harvesting?

 

[Uther]

More Kids on the way for some

Nobody will be able to afford kids, especially now when you're not allowed to send them out to work.

 

[the shadow]

Nobody will be able to afford kids, especially now when you're not allowed to send them out to work.

https://www.mychimney.com/uncategorized/children-as-chimney-sweeps/

 

[Uther]

Feels like as a world we're going back decades, to a time when people just worked for a roof over their head and food.
Going to be a real shock for a generation that has known nothing but the way things have been their whole lives.

 

[Uther]

https://www.mychimney.com/uncategorized/children-as-chimney-sweeps/

Not enough chimneys anymore to keep them in work

 

[413x]

Feels like as a world we're going back decades, to a time when people just worked for a roof over their head and food.
Going to be a real shock for a generation that has known nothng but the way things have been their whole lives.

Said it for years. Our parents (im 36) had the best of times. And we've been on decline since.

I mean my step dad worked in one place, just progressing up to end on a final salary pension. My parents house is worth nearly a million probably. And my mum was a hair dresser and my step dad a middle manager in factory.

I'm one of 3 kids.

 

[Ayahuasca]

Don't forget to cancel your Netflix subscription, if that doesn't work, blame it on benefits and immigrants.

 

[jpaul]

Green levies and VAT could shave about £500 off a bill then come January. Not quite insignificant any more. VAT in particular is scandalous IMO. Should never be on energy bills.

removal of vat on standing charge yes - that's not optional, but on consumption/units, less so - that was ofgen's thinking;
removing standing charge completely (a moritorium using truss's new word) that would be blue sky. ?

otherwise fixed credit per household , with additional amount for disabled needs is more targetted to poorer households than all VAT, for everyone.

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why aren'r rishi or truss participating in todays meetings.

 

[Mercenary Keyboard Warrior]

More Kids on the way for some

I was a 69 strike action baby
God I had to make sure that was written correctly!!!

 

[n111ck]

If there is seriously risk of blackouts wouldn't be able to work from home. Where's that solar?

Saw on Facebook that the blackouts will only apply to deprived areas / Scotland so it won't affect those of us that WFH.

 

[Uther]

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why aren'r rishi or truss participating in todays meetings.

Because they are not running the country. Not that anyone seems to be currently.

 

[Zenduri]

New ATH for Dec 22 Gas Futures today, Previous high was 519p per therm, hit 522 so far today. Jan and Feb 23 futures are hitting their all time highs too today.

 

[Chrisc]

What a genius….. oh wait electric is more expensive than gas.

I hope you didnt take my comment too seriously?

 

[BUDFORCE]

If there is seriously risk of blackouts wouldn't be able to work from home. Where's that solar?

I got a generator from Aldi, £150, only puts out 600-700w but it's enough to run all the homeworking equipment but the Mrs and myself, including screens, internet router modem etc as it's all relatively low draw.

Then will run a htpc/TV and some lights in the evening.

I got a gas BBQ, camping stove etc to cook on.

We have a hot water tank and solar (which frustratingly doesn't work during a power cut unless you have a really fancy system) but can store hot water. Combi boilers will not work during a blackout.

20ltr metal Jerry can full.

Safe full of guns lol.

 

[Uther]

I got a generator from Aldi, £150, only puts out 600-700w but it's enough to run all the homeworking equipment but the Mrs and myself, including screens, internet router modem etc as it's all relatively low draw.

Then will run a htpc/TV and some lights in the evening.

I got a gas BBQ, camping stove etc to cook on.

We have a hot water tank and solar (which frustratingly doesn't work during a power cut unless you have a really fancy system) but can store hot water. Combi boilers will not work during a blackout.

20ltr metal Jerry can full.

Safe full of guns lol.

I'm quite glad we didn't go through with our plan of getting rid of the gas cooker. At least we could cook and boil water. Lights we can deal with, plenty of lamps and torches.
Heating would be a problem. Guns are to hand
Britain 2022, can't even believe this is a topic of discussion.