Electricity charges (in the north)

J OGorman · January 04, 2014, 09:46:03 PM

Anyone else get hit big time? I know the rates were to go up, but our latest monthly bill went up 100% ! (factor in spending most of the final week at home with christmas holidays etc, but sweet josepher...ITS AN OUTRAGE I SAY, A BLASTED OUTRAGE)

:-(

armaghniac · January 04, 2014, 10:38:29 PM

Turn off your computer.

Minder · January 04, 2014, 10:44:36 PM

Changed from Power NI to Airtricity the other day and notice a big difference.

Minder · January 04, 2014, 10:51:40 PM

Quote from: hardstation on January 04, 2014, 10:46:04 PM
Quote from: Minder on January 04, 2014, 10:44:36 PM
Changed from Power NI to Airtricity the other day and notice a big difference.
WTF? You pay by the day?

No but the keypad meter can tell you what you have used/spent on a daily basis !

Minder · January 04, 2014, 10:54:07 PM

Quote from: hardstation on January 04, 2014, 10:52:39 PM
When did you take your tree down?

27th I think.

Minder · January 04, 2014, 10:58:37 PM

Quote from: hardstation on January 04, 2014, 10:55:50 PM
Quote from: Minder on January 04, 2014, 10:54:07 PM
Quote from: hardstation on January 04, 2014, 10:52:39 PM
When did you take your tree down?

27th I think.
Ach, sure there you are.

On Tuesday (tree long down), the usage was £4.90 with Power NI, first day with Airtricity was £3.10

Minder · January 04, 2014, 11:04:32 PM

Quote from: hardstation on January 04, 2014, 11:03:20 PM
Jaysus.

Not gonna be able to retire with the savings but it would fairly add up over a month.

redcard · January 05, 2014, 12:37:13 AM

http://www.consumercouncil.org.uk/filestore/documents/Electricity_Price_Comparison_Table_Jan_2014.pdf

COMPARE PRICES

TabClear · January 05, 2014, 10:16:24 AM

Could get worse in a few months as well. NIE are at the Competition Commission at the minnute trying to get authority to raise their prices as well. If they win hat case that will incresae everyone's charges, no matter who you actually pay your bill to.

J OGorman · January 05, 2014, 12:40:58 PM

Thanks men. Will give Airtricity a bell tomorrow to see the craic

bennydorano · January 05, 2014, 04:00:14 PM

I'm with Airtricity & they are dear hoors too. I noticed a huge jump in December myself (winter usage factored in). Someone in work was singing the praises of Budgetni, might have to give them a go.

trileacman · January 05, 2014, 08:16:41 PM

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lawnseed · January 05, 2014, 08:25:15 PM

Quote from: trileacman on January 05, 2014, 08:16:41 PM
For all you lads who are regulars to the diesel dippers thread there is another simple way to reduce your bills.

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nrico2006 · January 06, 2014, 10:04:18 AM

Been with Airtricity a few years, they were 14% cheaper the first year and 8% the second. Only recently got the keypad installed and for some reason it seems cheaper. Maybe its just a mentality thing and I've become more aware of turning everything off as soon as its not required.

LeoMc · January 06, 2014, 10:31:59 AM

Quote from: nrico2006 on January 06, 2014, 10:04:18 AM
Been with Airtricity a few years, they were 14% cheaper the first year and 8% the second. Only recently got the keypad installed and for some reason it seems cheaper. Maybe its just a mentality thing and I've become more aware of turning everything off as soon as its not required.

I went with Budget as they were the cheapest at the time and they did not tie you in for a contract period. I had always assumed DD was the most cost effective way but looking at Red Cards link to the consumer council the key pads seem to be the lower cost with the all the providers.

Must be because they are getting paid up front!