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Post by dogbot on May 16, 2022 20:29:10 GMT
Awesome and Jeddah are not words I would usually use together.
Unless the sentence was some like "Jeddah is very slightly more awesome than Riyadh", but it's not very likely.
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Post by elstoof on May 16, 2022 20:40:23 GMT
They were good fun on X Factor
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Post by Dougs on May 18, 2022 6:15:15 GMT
Inflation hits 9%. And will get worse this winter. A lot of people are going to be very fucked indeed.
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Post by スコットランド on May 18, 2022 6:23:40 GMT
Inflation hits 9%. And will get worse this winter. A lot of people are going to be very fucked indeed. Not sounding good  I just was looking at why it's so low here in Switzerland (2.4%) and seemingly only 1% of electricity comes from oil/gas, it's mostly hydroelectric and nuclear. However, mostly buildings use oil or gas for heating so that doesn't make sense, it's clearly a lot more complicated. |
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Post by elstoof on May 18, 2022 6:41:02 GMT
The nazis hid their gas in Switzerland
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Post by geefe on May 18, 2022 6:53:59 GMT
Given my situation, I am fairly shielded from rising costs. I have savings, no kids and am not a big user.
I think if governments continue to not tax oil and make a move towards better renewables en masse, then that's your tipping point. People will just not pay their bills. Eventually, the money runs out. Then things really go to shit.
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Post by askew on May 18, 2022 6:59:15 GMT
Sure hope energy firms are buying the cheap gas now with all that excess money so they can knock a few quid off in the winter.
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Post by Resident Knievel on May 18, 2022 9:20:16 GMT
The Tories sold off most our gas storage facilities so that's not happening.
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Post by dfunked on May 18, 2022 9:32:17 GMT
I assumed it was tongue in cheek. As if we're getting cheaper bills any time soon!
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Post by dogbot on May 18, 2022 9:43:54 GMT
Yeah, even when the wholesale price falls, the companies will never lower the tariffs.
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Post by askew on May 18, 2022 10:15:23 GMT
Of course. Price increases? Fuck you, pay me. Price drops? Fuck you, pay me.
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Post by mcmonkeyplc on May 18, 2022 10:22:51 GMT
Yeah, even when the wholesale price falls, the companies will never lower the tariffs. Well this is where competition SHOULD kick in. |
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Post by dogbot on May 18, 2022 10:30:29 GMT
Yeah, even when the wholesale price falls, the companies will never lower the tariffs. Well this is where competition SHOULD kick in. Well, everyone is still affected by the same wholesale prices... So, you'd think that maybe a sensible government who gives a shit might step in to offer some protection to the consumers and try to fend off a recession and spiralling costs and inflation... In France, the energy companies have been told to put in price caps and that they won't be allowed to make unrestrained profits, protecting the customers somewhat and preventing runaway inflation (well, hopefully). Here, though, our government has allowed the energy companies to make record profits whilst the consumers suffer and pay more. Inflation now at 9%, the highest in 40 years. Vote clown, get circus. |
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Post by geefe on May 18, 2022 10:39:30 GMT
Straw poll - should I pull the trigger on solar? My useage is fairly low, though. About 2,000kwh per year.
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Post by Dougs on May 18, 2022 10:40:57 GMT
Yes. If you can afford the upfront costs now and would generate enough to make a difference.
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Post by GigaChad Sigma. on May 18, 2022 10:42:50 GMT
I'm investing in weaponry for the looming food wars.
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Post by quadfather on May 18, 2022 10:58:08 GMT
What's everyone's electric bill like now then? Mine use to be "normal" and it's up for renewal with EON.
These are my options -
1) Stay on the variable rate and get shafted, and pay 3.6k a year.
2) "Upgrade" to their amazing fixed deal and pay....er.....4.2k a year
3) Look on uswitch to find the cheapest deal which is approximately 364 quid a month
That sound familiar to your situation?
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Post by スコットランド on May 18, 2022 11:08:46 GMT
A quick Google suggests that the average salary of 31K is 2 grand a month so electricity would be 20% of your take home and if you’re a low earner or unemployed then you’re beyond fucked.
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Post by quadfather on May 18, 2022 11:16:38 GMT
First time I've ever had to look for a fixed rate electricity bill. Normally that's just for mortgages.
Joy.
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Post by Dougs on May 18, 2022 11:18:48 GMT
What's everyone's electric bill like now then? Mine use to be "normal" and it's up for renewal with EON. These are my options - 1) Stay on the variable rate and get shafted, and pay 3.6k a year. 2) "Upgrade" to their amazing fixed deal and pay....er.....4.2k a year 3) Look on uswitch to find the cheapest deal which is approximately 364 quid a month That sound familiar to your situation? Yup. Actual use at the moment is about £180 a month but paying £300 in an attempt to stave off the worst of winter when prices will rise by 50% again. |
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Post by quadfather on May 18, 2022 11:30:43 GMT
What's everyone's electric bill like now then? Mine use to be "normal" and it's up for renewal with EON. These are my options - 1) Stay on the variable rate and get shafted, and pay 3.6k a year. 2) "Upgrade" to their amazing fixed deal and pay....er.....4.2k a year 3) Look on uswitch to find the cheapest deal which is approximately 364 quid a month That sound familiar to your situation? Yup. Actual use at the moment is about £180 a month but paying £300 in an attempt to stave off the worst of winter when prices will rise by 50% again. Yeah, I think I'll have to do the same to absorb the blow. Christ, this all really sucks doesn't it. Amazing progress we're making. |
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Post by Jambowayoh on May 18, 2022 11:31:40 GMT
Of course. Price increases? Fuck you, pay me. Price drops? Fuck you, pay me. I like I how I instantly know what movie that's from. |
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Post by dogbot on May 18, 2022 11:35:23 GMT
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Post by askew on May 18, 2022 11:48:46 GMT
Galaxy brain: he now only has to consume X - thumb calories come the apocalypse.
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Post by dogbot on May 18, 2022 12:41:31 GMT
Galaxy brain: he now only has to consume X - thumb calories come the apocalypse. So... If we all hack off a limb or two, we'll need slightly less heat and can lower our energy bills! Plus, some extra meat. Now we're prepping! |
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Post by zagibu on May 18, 2022 13:39:05 GMT
Straw poll - should I pull the trigger on solar? You can't. Nobody has capacity to serve you. Big demand and no supply. Should have done it a year ago or two. |
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Post by geefe on May 18, 2022 14:57:24 GMT
Straw poll - should I pull the trigger on solar? You can't. Nobody has capacity to serve you. Big demand and no supply. Should have done it a year ago or two. Helpful. But I had a bunch of quotes and was waiting to see how bad things got. I'd just be getting 2-2.5kw system as I live alone. |
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Post by technoish on May 18, 2022 15:12:32 GMT
If you can get it get it, although prices might be extra inflated.
I have been waiting for my install since like October, keeps getting delayed for various issues. At least my price is still locked in and I now also get the VAT discount...
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Post by Dougs on May 18, 2022 15:17:25 GMT
I'd also plan for the future. You might live alone at the moment and want things to stay that way, but things change. Go as big as you can now.
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Post by Danno on May 18, 2022 16:13:57 GMT
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