I guess everyone knows the price of electricity and gas has gone up yet again this week, to take effect from September. Why are the 6 main providers allowed to do this, and the Government just sit back and do nothing.
I wonder if they ever think where the elderly, folks out of work, and those not on the wages of an M.P. are going to get their extra money from?.
Most of the elderly I know, shut themselves in just one room in their houses, with just enough heat to keep warm. Once again it’s a choice of “Heat or eat”.
If you are lucky enough to have a job, then you spend about 8 hrs in a heated workplace, thus saving 8 hrs “Home heat” If you are not in employment or have to spend all day at home, then you are not saving anything at all.
I have loft insulation, cavity wall insulation, and double glazing, but when my bills come through the door I wince.
I have changed to what the Government advised us all to do and use energy saving electricity bulbs, but the increase in electricity, has negated all by so called energy saving products.I think it’s all a bit of a con.
What would all those who work in Wesminister say, if they had to work in the minimum heat ofwhat is it,64 deg min?. I bet their thermostats are set higher than that.
Jim.
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By: Lincoln 7 - 23rd July 2011 at 17:35
Edited – Rule 15 (again)
I know what your saying Pete as I know what GA is saying, but surly if we cut back on what we give others, the Government could subsidise the prices, and at the same time, cap the amount the Utility Companies could be alowed to charge, O.K. perhaps the Shareholders would suffer, but if they can’t afford to lose it, they shouldn’t invest in said Companies.
I have just received a letter from my Bank, telling me how much my savings have, laughably earned, and I ask myself is it worth it, as my Bank was one that I as a Tax payer had to recently bail out.along with many other Tax payers.
Jim.
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By: Sky High - 23rd July 2011 at 17:17
As I pointed out earlier it is the government’s policy on renewable energy, which has resulted in the even steeper increases in energy prices in recent years, than would otherwise have occurred. Whether or not they donate millions in foreign aid, that is not relevant to the price of energy.
By: Lincoln 7 - 23rd July 2011 at 17:10
Edited – CoC Rule 15 (again)
What your stating is hypothetical, and even you can’t say what would happen, go on, prove your theory. And as for Johnny Foreigner, he can get stuffed as far as I am concerned, because it’s they who provide our gas or most of it.
Your always going on at others, now you have your chance to prove your theory.about what would happen.Like the Government could cap the suppliers hikes?.
Jim.
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By: Grey Area - 23rd July 2011 at 16:57
I don’t see the linkage between a thread on gas and electricity prices – which you started, by the way – and the ‘charity begins at home, it’s all Johnny Foreigner’s fault’ guff that you’ve been spouting in your last couple of postings.
I’ll tell you exactly what would happen if the Government went all “Little Britain” and then subsided gas and electricity prices in the way that (I think…) you’re suggesting.
The energy companies would raise prices higher and faster, increasing their share value, profits and shareholder dividends.
Go on. Tell me they’d do otherwise.
By: Lincoln 7 - 23rd July 2011 at 16:39
Are you saying that the energy suppliers would reduce their prices if we allowed Greece to go to the wall and cut off all overseas aid, Jim? :confused:
No I am not. I am a great believer in the old saying that charity begins at home. Lets get our problems sorted out first, then we can give others a handout.with whhat we can afford, at present I feel we cannot.
I am sure that if we stopped chucking OUR money about, then the Government could well subsidise the gas and electric prices. You Lance may be well heeled, but bear in mind not everyones in the same boat.
Jim.
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By: BlueRobin - 23rd July 2011 at 16:31
Can’t help feeling that with massed fixed price plans coming into vogue and even Martin Lewis going for it, that the hike will be a temporary one and the utilities will cream it with folks on long-term over prices terms. It’s happened before. The long forecast typically for energy never remains at a peak for very long.
By: Grey Area - 23rd July 2011 at 16:25
Are you saying that the energy suppliers would reduce their prices if we allowed Greece to go to the wall and cut off all overseas aid, Jim? :confused:
By: Lincoln 7 - 23rd July 2011 at 16:21
S.H. Well Pete, why does that not surprise me, I am no longer going green, I am going B&&&&&&&dy RED. I see, yet again, with foreign aid we are, ie, you and I, are giving Greece, I am not sure, but somewhere in the region of 1.3 Billion in aid, When are we going to stop bailing other Countries out, the more we give the more they want, it makes my blood boil.
Jim.
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By: Sky High - 23rd July 2011 at 16:04
Leccy, lecky…electricity??;):)
Just remember that around 11% plus of your electricity bill is added to subsidise “green energy”. And additional stealth taxes add even more to both electricity and gas bills. Without all of these we would be paying far less than we do!!:mad:
“The drive for wind turbines is being subsidised by the Renewable Obligation – a scheme that forces power companies to buy a proportion of their energy from renewable sources such as wind.
The scheme artificially inflates the cost of coal, oil and gas power, and subsidises green power, making investment in costly wind farms profitable. The cost is passed on in fuel bills.”
By: Lincoln 7 - 23rd July 2011 at 15:50
Hi Bob, Is there an upper age limit re paying over the years you stated?.
Thanks for the info.
Jim.
Lincoln .7
By: Bob - 23rd July 2011 at 12:10
I’m contemplating renting out my roof for solar power production – E-on have a scheme in place linked to the Feed In Tariff system where (if your property is suitable) you pay a one off admin fee of £99 and agree to a 25 yr ‘contract’ – you get cheaper lecky out of it.
All servicing/maintenance of the panels is included and the ‘contract’ is transferrable should you sell your property.
http://www.eonenergy.com/At-Home/Products/Generate-your-own-energy/SolarExchange/?WT.svl=4
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