SteamyTea Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 So this is the first one. Here is the FT bit on it.https://www.ft.com/content/fc943f58-b499-11e6-ba85-95d1533d9a62 (You may need to do a Google search to bypass the paywall). I heard that OVO wee offering 3% interest on any overpayment, that is an easy way for them to raise cash. But is it because they cannot raise cash any other way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney12 Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Bugger. They've got £350 of my money. i actually switched away from them a couple of weeks ago and only got the confirmation of switch today and thought "right better get my credit balance back" i understand it's protected but something tells me it won't be a quick or painless process! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamyTea Posted November 27, 2016 Author Share Posted November 27, 2016 Who has your cash Barney GBE or OVO? There is a bit on the Ofgem's website about protection. But as you say, I bet it becomes complicated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProDave Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 32 minutes ago, SteamyTea said: So this is the first one. Here is the FT bit on it.https://www.ft.com/content/fc943f58-b499-11e6-ba85-95d1533d9a62 (You may need to do a Google search to bypass the paywall). I heard that OVO wee offering 3% interest on any overpayment, that is an easy way for them to raise cash. But is it because they cannot raise cash any other way. Can you post the EXACT title or the article. Makes it easier to google Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney12 Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 37 minutes ago, SteamyTea said: Who has your cash Barney GBE or OVO? There is a bit on the Ofgem's website about protection. But as you say, I bet it becomes complicated. GB Energy. My switch goes live on 1st December. So my money I'll be sat with them and I will have switched, timing couldn't be worse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney12 Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 (edited) 55 minutes ago, ProDave said: Can you post the EXACT title or the article. Makes it easier to google BBC : http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-38119754 For the FT just google "gb energy ft" Edited November 27, 2016 by Barney12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProDave Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 18 minutes ago, Barney12 said: BBC : http://www.idealstandard.de/de/products/2/pcon_4123.html#.WC For the FT just google "gb energy ft" I think your BBC link is wrong. It seems to take me to an advert for a bathroom suite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney12 Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 6 minutes ago, ProDave said: I think your BBC link is wrong. It seems to take me to an advert for a bathroom suite. Ooops. Wrong tab Fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney12 Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 (edited) Co-op Energy have been awarded the GB Energy contracts by OfGen. I've had an email today. Edited November 29, 2016 by Barney12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterW Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 33 minutes ago, Barney12 said: Co-op Energy have been awarded the GB Energy contracts by OfGen. I've had an email today. Midshires Co-op..? I had had some fun with them as their online systems are a bit archaic and it took them 4 months to actually be able to log in ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney12 Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 9 hours ago, PeterW said: Midshires Co-op..? I had had some fun with them as their online systems are a bit archaic and it took them 4 months to actually be able to log in ... Yes. you'll enjoy this paragraph in their email then: We will continue to run the business using the existing GB Energy systems supported by enhanced technology, as well as experienced former GB Energy employees and service providers, to minimise the disruption to you and to our Co-operative Energy customers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterW Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 I'd love to see how that works ..!! The oddest bit was that they created an online account which you then have to add your gas/electricity "account" to - looks like it's based on a commercial multi account solution (I think it's actually Oracle at the back end) and I had real issues getting it to validate that the energy account was really mine ..! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daiking Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 I've just signed up to some random energy company I've never heard of on the basis they are the cheapest from the comparison site. I expect them to go bust next... Ec0n0my 3n3rgy for what its worth (replace numbers with correct letters) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney12 Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 Well mine has just moved to Isis. Oh no hang on its Iresa. Probably equally unstable! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProDave Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 17 minutes ago, daiking said: I've just signed up to some random energy company I've never heard of on the basis they are the cheapest from the comparison site. I expect them to go bust next... Ec0n0my 3n3rgy for what its worth (replace numbers with correct letters) Do some research. Start by reading this http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.php?t=4399311&page=8#topofpage Hotel California, You can switch supplier but you can never leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daiking Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 53 minutes ago, ProDave said: Do some research. Start by reading this http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.php?t=4399311&page=8#topofpage Hotel California, You can switch supplier but you can never leave. I like to live dangerously Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamyTea Posted November 30, 2016 Author Share Posted November 30, 2016 1 hour ago, ProDave said: Hotel California The last track on the LP was my favourite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daiking Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 On 30/11/2016 at 09:04, daiking said: I've just signed up to some random energy company I've never heard of on the basis they are the cheapest from the comparison site. I expect them to go bust next... Ec0n0my 3n3rgy for what its worth (replace numbers with correct letters) https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-46756909 out of tariff and the price has rocketed so this should be fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daiking Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 On 04/01/2019 at 13:15, daiking said: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-46756909 out of tariff and the price has rocketed so this should be fun And now bust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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