Switching electric/gas providers (see first post for links)

It’s utterly pointless reading the low energy users here. We don’t know how many people they live with. The size of their dwelling. How often they are in it. If they WFH. The heating etc.

Plugging out your devices at night has very little effect on your overall bill. The current draw to keep things on standby can effectively be ignored. It’s not why their usage is low. If they are doing that, they are likely doing a lot of other things to keep their usage low.

This is going off topic but I must respond to your post. Did you read my post? How is it pointless?

Please note, I declared I heated with Gas. I cook with electric. The purpose of my initial post was to state the lowest unit rate (BWG) is not necessarily the cheapest deal. Thats all. Someone then asked me how it's so low.

I am not trying to do comparisons with others. Thats just my use, for my needs and lifestyle.

There are two people at home, sometimes three. Two bed apt. My usage would not be any less with one person and possibly marginally more with three. My use went up to 1250 with 5 day WFH. I now WFH 3 days and use dropped to 1100kw.

For the BWG rate, the standing charge is almost €100 more than BG. That difference will buy a lot of electricity (approx 350kw at .28c) For very low users it's not the cheapest, but is a great deal of you are a high one.

The cheapest for me is actually Airtricity with a big unit rate but €200 welcome bonus. Thats real savings to me, but not everyone.

From my perspective, its possible for practically everyone, no matter what their circumstances or use, to reduce energy use on core energy (light/laundry/entertainment devices (i.e. not leaving TV on if not watching it) and save money in the process.

Many people just focus on its cost, and obviously want to get it cheaper. Some overlook real savings also available to them in terms of how they use energy.

Again, I was not comparing. Where do you get that from? My post was about getting the best deal for my use.

I never said turning off a washing machine at night is a panacea for savings. All appliances and devices not in use will aggregate up to real savings. As will being smart as to how they are used

For example

I know people that wash one or two small items at a time for no reason. Thats avoidable. As is boiling a full kettle for one cup of tea etc.

I am not advocating no waste, just reducing it.

I did this last year, probably on the advice of this thread, and just looked back on the email... Additional part in the email I received, re changing provider, not sure if/how its relevant -

Thank you for your email.

I can confirm your MPRN is no longer included in our current meter replacement plan. ESB Networks will inform your electricity supply company of your preference. If you change your supplier, please note you will need to renew your objection with your new Supplier...

What’s wrong with thr smart meters?

depends on your needs they suit some folks and don't suit others, the only thing everyone needs to be aware of is when you move to smart meter tariffs you can't go back, something i was not aware of at the time but we live and learn

Tell people in the UK that smart meters are reliable.They have a lot more experience across da water

Only 3 providers offering 24hr smart meter rates. Still don't understand why all don't offer same as EI identical 24hr plans. I would have no issue with smart meters if they did.

Just give the main reading T3 I think it is, it's the default reading you'll see when looking at the meter without touching anything, leave the night box empty.

If youre apply for the standard 24 hr tarriff you should only have to provide one reading. On my meter that reading is displayed after I press the button left of the display once.

Sign up for direct debit but pay in advance of the billing date so you are always in credit and no direct debit comes out

Just ask your service provider.

Yep its ridiculously high, the highest of all the flogas bwg standing charges, but with the new reduced rates it's still saving me a lot annually overall. I'm a high user though, so wouldn't be as attractive for everyone

I was referring to the meters grade installed here but that doesn't the fact that people on boards have reported faults-those who post on boards. People in the UK are still to this day receiving estimated bills from suppliers.You must have had a bank issue.