Energy Suppliers

jubei · 14 Dec 2018 at 17:20

Hmm with pure planet being so new i am thinking that maybe i should go for the more established bulb or octopus. Are they both essentially the same or are there any obvious benefits/flaws from one over the other? I'd like to be able to leave if they get too expensive, not be stuck in a 12 month contract kind of thing?

I am leaning towards octopus as it seems popular here, so a referral code would be golden if someone would oblige please.

robj20 · 14 Dec 2018 at 17:30

jubei said:
Hmm with pure planet being so new i am thinking that maybe i should go for the more established bulb or octopus. Are they both essentially the same or are there any obvious benefits/flaws from one over the other? I'd like to be able to leave if they get too expensive, not be stuck in a 12 month contract kind of thing?

I am leaning towards octopus as it seems popular here, so a referral code would be golden if someone would oblige please.

Referral on its way.

b0rn2sk8 · 14 Dec 2018 at 17:36

Just go with that ever is cheapest after cash back or referrals. It doesn’t matter if they go bust the only risk is rubbish customer service if something goes wrong.

ashrobbo · 14 Dec 2018 at 21:28

I spent a bit more with octopus to go 100% green - about an extra £4 a month but makes me feel better about myself.

HugsHeal · 15 Dec 2018 at 14:36

Been looking into switching as our average usage is around £99pm and EDF wants to increase the DD to £140. They're constantly at it and it's really annoyed me. Decided to switch to Octopus so if anyone has a referral code that'd be great thanks.

ashrobbo · 15 Dec 2018 at 15:26

Trust sent.

WolfPaul · 28 Dec 2018 at 11:21

Hi I too am switching to Octopus, so if anyone has a referral code I'd be really grateful, thanks.

DampCat · 28 Dec 2018 at 11:44

Your trust isn't set up

ValiantUK91 · 28 Dec 2018 at 11:49

sent in conversations as you have not enabled your trust.

WolfPaul said:
Hi I too am switching to Octopus, so if anyone has a referral code I'd be really grateful, thanks.

Fluke? · 2 Jan 2019 at 13:10

Phantom Shadow said:
Utility Point is currently coming up cheapest on comparison sites for me, would someone be able to provide a referral code?

How are you getting on with Utility Point?
They're coming up cheapest for me by far but have never heard of them before.

Cheers.

pastymuncher · 2 Jan 2019 at 19:45

I have been with Utility Point since July and they have been faultless. Good website that's easy to navigate, bills arrive on time and even shows my submitted meter read history online. Can't complain at all. It's going to hurt when my deal is up in July though as the deal I am on is considerably cheaper than anything available now.

Fluke? · 2 Jan 2019 at 22:53

pastymuncher said:
I have been with Utility Point since July and they have been faultless. Good website that's easy to navigate, bills arrive on time and even shows my submitted meter read history online. Can't complain at all. It's going to hurt when my deal is up in July though as the deal I am on is considerably cheaper than anything available now.

That's good to hear, thanks. I might well badger you for a referral code in the not too distant future!

Mr.E. · 4 Jan 2019 at 12:32

Economy Energy making the news again https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-46756909 The sooner they go bust and I get moved the better, I've no chance of getting any refund from them at the moment.

Foghorn Leghorn · 4 Jan 2019 at 12:49

Mr.E. said:
Economy Energy making the news again https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-46756909 The sooner they go bust and I get moved the better, I've no chance of getting any refund from them at the moment.

Cancel your direct debit so you use up your credit over the coming months?

(assuming you haven't moved away from them to another supplier of course)

Mr.E. · 4 Jan 2019 at 14:04

I did ask about this previously but cancelled DD's can put you on the variable tariff, also I fear that if I cancel it may impact later. It may not but I don't want to risk it.

robj20 · 4 Jan 2019 at 14:44

Just set your DD as low as you can, mine with Octopus is currently at £5 a month until i use all my credit up. Once its all gone i will set it to something slightly low, so at the end i should owe then a small amount. Sick of energy companies purposely running up hundreds of pounds of credit.

Mr.E. · 4 Jan 2019 at 14:56

I can't change it my end, I've just asked for a refund of my credit balance. Ofgem putting the pressure on, they'll be bust soon.

bigfoot4616 · 5 Jan 2019 at 23:19

robj20 said:
Just set your DD as low as you can, mine with Octopus is currently at £5 a month until i use all my credit up. Once its all gone i will set it to something slightly low, so at the end i should owe then a small amount. Sick of energy companies purposely running up hundreds of pounds of credit.

recently went with OVO and they claim to pay interest on any credit balance and at a beter rate than i'd get at my bank. not that i want to be to much in credit just incase they go under.

jpaul · 6 Jan 2019 at 19:50

LOL adverts for more dam middlemen - to take their 1lb of flesh ... sure the government didn't have this in mind ... facebook will be next on the bandwagon

b0rn2sk8 · 6 Jan 2019 at 20:42

The energy 'market' just needs to be ditched, the current status quo is untenable and utterly bonkers. I get a 'cheap' deal that is subsidised by people who don't know or can't shop around in a broken market and many of those are vulnerable or pensioners stuck on the variable tariff.