Energy companies going bust

[Alex_UK]

Yes, on leccy, one year fixed started last month with current provider (SSE)) best i could get, only about £10 more a month than the previous 2 year deal, but have to have a smart meter fitted (they're coming tomorrow) and also went on their renewable tariff which was a bit more.

No gas out here in the country, so oil fired heating/hot water but as above, price almost doubled since last December. I'm on 40% capacity, so can ride the prices for a while and see if they drop in a month or two. We have underfloor heating downstairs but hardly ever use it as like you, once the wood burner is going it heats most of the downstairs, particularly if the range is on in the kitchen. If really cold we'll put the radiators on upstairs for a couple of hours before the kids go to bed, but I quite like a cold-ish bedroom with good covers to get under.

[Marco]

Yes, on leccy, one year fixed started last month with current provider (SSE)) best i could get, only about £10 more a month than the previous 2 year deal, but have to have a smart meter fitted (they're coming tomorrow) and also went on their renewable tariff which was a bit more.

Cool... Can't believe it's just us though that's on a fixed tariff for a year!

Defo the sensible thing to do, as (if necessary) at least you've got a year to save up for the forthcoming increased costs, which as you say you can track on your smart meter. We've had one for years, and despite my views in general on smart devices, find it a very useful tool for monitoring and reducing our energy bills

No gas out here in the country, so oil fired heating/hot water but as above, price almost doubled since last December. I'm on 40% capacity, so can ride the prices for a while and see if they drop in a month or two. We have underfloor heating downstairs but hardly ever use it as like you, once the wood burner is going it heats most of the downstairs, particularly if the range is on in the kitchen. If really cold we'll put the radiators on upstairs for a couple of hours before the kids go to bed, but I quite like a cold-ish bedroom with good covers to get under.

Exactly the same as me on nearly all counts, especially the last bit, and when you have a lovely wife to cuddle.. As long as I don't keep her awake by farting and/or snoring!

Marco.