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

Electric showers are heavy consumption. Do they use an immersion heater?

I have electric showers, gas central heating. I use around 550-600 units every 2 months. I have a heat pump tumble dryer as well.

If they're having very long showers each, it could explain it. Otherwise, I don't think it would.

Are the lights in the house LEDs and have they many turned on at the same time during the day? What about fridge freezer? My parents' place have one of those American style Fridge Freezer, seems to be an energy vampire. How about dehumidifier? Do they have any?

I am with bord gais. At the end of the price increase email I saw this:

‘As a result of this price change, you've the right to terminate your contract within the next 30 days. Your contract will continue if we don't hear from you within this period.’

Does this mean I can change providers without a break fee?

normally i'm on top of things, but i'm in the same boat. sent in a complaint that their renewal email didn't mention anything about reverting to std rates, but no dice - wasn't really expecting them to budge to be honest.

So i was able to get on the BWG Smart Day Night rate - over the phone, simple process

I was also able to put a payment plan in place for the arrears for the 12 months to next sept - this is separate to the monthly bill so you have to make sure you do a payment each month.

in fairness, the people i was in contact with by email or phone were sound - very good customer service.

We need clarification on this do you just go to Electric Ireland sign up there or do we need contact BGE to inform them of our intention cancel the contract and move.

Electric Ireland showing up as 300 cheaper for me on energypal than my current Energia plan once the hikes are factored in.

Are EI expected to increase their 24hr rates in the coming weeks? I plan on holding fire for another 2 or 3 weeks but will take the 50€ early contract termination if the numbers add up

On the Bord Gáis leavers - there's no need to contact your current supplier when you're switching. The new supplier(s) handle all that.

Sorry for the stupid question. I signed with Energia in May. With them increasing the rates, can you switch away from them without paying a breakage fee?

No. You will have to pay the fee.

Is that unit figure in winter or summer? Our bill today for 8 weeks mid July to mid Sept is 650 units. In winter it'll easily be 900 units.

switched off SSE after contract expired. was charged 100 early termination fee in final electric bill -

logged into the site and it stated i was out of contract on the 12th and did the switch then

ringing up Customer Care and they are saying they will get the bill re-issued and reverted.

i need to call up and do this once the final gas bill is issued too. painful