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Like it ! - My own house is an absolute *astard for mounting panels giving shade free time but i have not given up. My tariff ends next June, by then i should have a plan and implemented it. I may need 1, 2 or 3 inverters and also plan to dump excess into DHW tanks of which i have two. At the moment i can get the panels and some inverters but the roof mounts are Rocking Horse so will probably fabricate my own mounts. In addition i am buying up blankets wholesale as i forsee a shortage in November............😃
 
On new prices next year if the cap does not go up I will be saving £436. That’s not including any export tariff.
That's the crux - it's going to at least double.

Average energy bills will be £4.1k next year, so lots of households will be paying £5-6k+.

It depends on your household though. If you do most of your heavy lifting in the day time the battery doesn't make much sense.
 
That's the crux - it's going to at least double.

Average energy bills will be £4.1k next year, so lots of households will be paying £5-6k+.

It depends on your household though. If you do most of your heavy lifting in the day time the battery doesn't make much sense.
Electric @33p per kwh
gas @ 10p per kwh
after my fixed rate.

do you believe that is going to double. Wow! I thought that was high.

so electric 66p
gas 20p
next year.

i Guess these figures are only so low due to the governments cap.

Let’s be honest we have had it easy in this country. We are one of the richest countries in the world. About time we started paying for what we take.
we claim poverty. We don’t know what real poverty is.
 
I needed to re evaluate what I’m going to save. Just read a few articles.

predicted electric 51p per kwh
predicted gas. 13p per kWh.

next month. (October)

thank goodness for my 2 year fixed rate.

this means I’m saving £695 per year with the panels.

at this rate payback will be 5 or 6 years maybe less if it keeps rising.

anyone thinking of doing this. Don’t think, just do.
 
Yeah news yesterday said price cap is going up to £4.1k not the previously mentioned £3.2k. It's a disgrace, Eon reported record profits yesterday. Lots of people are going to be bypassing their meters.
 
Yeah news yesterday said price cap is going up to £4.1k not the previously mentioned £3.2k. It's a disgrace, Eon reported record profits yesterday. Lots of people are going to be bypassing their meters.

How does this work? I'm led to believe caps are placed on unit price and standing charge, rather than total bill?

I don't wish to appear cynical, but I'm not sure that 'the news' is generally a reliable source of news.
 
How does this work? I'm led to believe caps are placed on unit price and standing charge, rather than total bill?

I don't wish to appear cynical, but I'm not sure that 'the news' is generally a reliable source of news.
The last time the news said the price of utilities was going up my bill went from £58/month to £230/month so i'm inclined to believe them.

utility bills cap - Recherche Google - https://www.google.com/search?q=utility+bills+cap&source=lnms&tbm=nws&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjZh7TJhL35AhXMEsAKHfhaD8QQ_AUoA3oECAIQBQ&biw=1600&bih=737 Common knowledge at this point.

I won't be paying it though, the Henley Block Fairy is going to visit mine this Crimbo.
 
The last time the news said the price of utilities was going up my bill went from £58/month to £230/month so i'm inclined to believe them.

utility bills cap - Recherche Google - https://www.google.com/search?q=utility+bills+cap&source=lnms&tbm=nws&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjZh7TJhL35AhXMEsAKHfhaD8QQ_AUoA3oECAIQBQ&biw=1600&bih=737 Common knowledge at this point.

I won't be paying it though, the Henley Block Fairy is going to visit mine this Crimbo.

Sounds like a daft plan and one that may well increase your financial burden.

If crime is your response to rising utility bills, it might be better to aim for something that would be rewarded with free food and accommodation at her Majesty's pleasure.

On that first issue, I'm assuming the news correctly predicted that your bill would rise to exactly £230? If not, you would appear to be confirming my point.
 
Sounds like a daft plan and one that may well increase your financial burden.

If crime is your response to rising utility bills, it might be better to aim for something that would be rewarded with free food and accommodation at her Majesty's pleasure.

On that first issue, I'm assuming the news correctly predicted that your bill would rise to exactly £230? If not, you would appear to be confirming my point.
You arguing with yourself? Cause i'm not interested in arguing with you mate. Bills are going up, solar is paying for itself in 2 years. Simples.
 
You arguing with yourself? Cause i'm not interested in arguing with you mate. Bills are going up, solar is paying for itself in 2 years. Simples.

Asking questions and pointing out the consequences of ill-conceived actions isn't being argumentative - it's generally referred to as 'conversation'.

Bills are indeed going up - I think everyone can agree on that much.

As for solar paying for itself in two years; I can offer you an installation if it comes with guaranteed 2 year payback.
 
You arguing with yourself? Cause i'm not interested in arguing with you mate. Bills are going up, solar is paying for itself in 2 years. Simples.
I don’t think the solar is @nicebutdim ,s issue. It’s condoning breaking the law by bypassing the meter. Unless that was a joke. if so a funny smiley emoji may have helped😀
 
I don’t think the solar is @nicebutdim ,s issue. It’s condoning breaking the law by bypassing the meter. Unless that was a joke. if so a funny smiley emoji may have helped😀

That and the oft repeated statement that 'bills are going up by X amount'. Bills are going up due to increased unit price and standing charge - individual bills are determined on the basis of energy used and not some figure put forth by the media.
 
That and the oft repeated statement that 'bills are going up by X amount'. Bills are going up due to increased unit price and standing charge - individual bills are determined on the basis of energy used and not some figure put forth by the media.
Have to agree. These quoted totals we are going to pay are meaningless unless you know what our usage is.

the governments stating 33 p perkwh electric and 10p per kWh gas I accept.

the new proposed 51p per kWh for electric and 13 p for gas. I also accept.

but these £3000. £4500 caps are meaningless without knowing the total usage of each person.
 
You arguing with yourself? Cause i'm not interested in arguing with you mate. Bills are going up, solar is paying for itself in 2 years. Simples.

If you can offer a solar installation that pays for itself in 2 years then I can get you quite a few to do. Send me details please.
 
If you can offer a solar installation that pays for itself in 2 years then I can get you quite a few to do. Send me details please.
Actually it wont be long before thats a reality at retail level. I can achieve 2 years, buying at trade and installing myself for my home at 30p/kwh. If i could convince some trees to shrink i probably could get that even quicker🤔
 

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