Bulb Energy

[LivingTheDream]

just received a similar mail - amazing how the prices differ

[thetapeworm]

Is that Octopus? (I'm guessing from the night rate as I don't think bulb offered that?)

[mikey_b]

I had the same email, and I’m sure it said somewhere that Octopus and Bulb would have the same rates.

[rigga]

Yes, had that Bulb mail today.

The increased standing charge, with energy prices falling is a funny thing.

[BigBen]

Finally got the 'you are moving to Octopus email' increase in electricity day and night. increase in standing charge. decrease in gas by 0.1p

[dickymint]

rigga said:

Yes, had that Bulb mail today.

The increased standing charge, with energy prices falling is a funny thing.

Standing charges have little to do with energy prices.

[B'stard Child]

dickymint said:

rigga said:

Yes, had that Bulb mail today.

The increased standing charge, with energy prices falling is a funny thing.

Standing charges have little to do with energy prices.

Correct all about claw back of costs from failed energy companies

Scottish Power



Day rate and night rate are the same because I still have an E7 meter (dropping E7 saved me £200 a year)

[LivingTheDream]

thetapeworm said:

Is that Octopus? (I'm guessing from the night rate as I don't think bulb offered that?)

Nope Bulb

Still not moved across to Octopus

[rigga]

dickymint said:

rigga said:

Yes, had that Bulb mail today.

The increased standing charge, with energy prices falling is a funny thing.

Standing charges have little to do with energy prices.

I understand that, I also am aware they increased them to cover the costs of bailing out failed energy suppliers, but to raise them again now, albeit a small amount, I find strange. Giving in one hand by reducing energy charge, taking on the other by raising the standing charge, seems pointless.

[thetapeworm]

LivingTheDream said:

thetapeworm said:

Is that Octopus? (I'm guessing from the night rate as I don't think bulb offered that?)

Nope Bulb

Still not moved across to Octopus

Oh wow, the night rate has eluded me then, thanks for the insight.

[Gretchen]

Just had the email. Estimated saving £63.29 per year.

[Turn7]

Been moved over today.

Logged into site and no meter readings showing.

Does it take a day or two for them to catch up ?

[Turn7]

Turn7 said:

Been moved over today.

Logged into site and no meter readings showing.

Does it take a day or two for them to catch up ?

As of tonight, all meters hooked up and all history showing on the app.

[rigga]

Had the email, switched over today, inevitable, but still a shame, had no issues with Bulb whatsoever, hopefully the same with octopus going forward.

[Patch1875]

I was with bulb up until we moved out of our place 5 weeks ago. New house is finally ready so do I resign up with bulb or just go straight to Octopus?

[Mr Pointy]

Patch1875 said:

I was with bulb up until we moved out of our place 5 weeks ago. New house is finally ready so do I resign up with bulb or just go straight to Octopus?

I don't think you can sign up with Bulb - I can't see tarifs or where to get a quote on the website now.

[Patch1875]

Mr Pointy said:

I don't think you can sign up with Bulb - I can't see tarifs or where to get a quote on the website now.

Yeah you’re right. I had a rejoin link when the account was closed but it just points you to Octopus.

[thetapeworm]

Mr Pointy said:

Patch1875 said:

I was with bulb up until we moved out of our place 5 weeks ago. New house is finally ready so do I resign up with bulb or just go straight to Octopus?

I don't think you can sign up with Bulb - I can't see tarifs or where to get a quote on the website now.

After the earlier post about night tariffs I made an enquiry with bulb to try and find out what the prices might be for me so I could compare with my current plan, I ended up giving up as the lady responding to my emails couldn't grasp the concept that I just wanted the prices, she kept saying things like "we do not know how much you will save because we don't know how many things you use at night".

Trying to tell her I was planning to shift some items to run in the night if the cost meant if was worthwhile was completely lost on here and my attempts to just get basic tariff info failed miserably. Hopefully something I can discuss with Octopus if they ever shift me over and things are a bit more transparent.

[ukwill]

thetapeworm said:

After the earlier post about night tariffs I made an enquiry with bulb to try and find out what the prices might be for me so I could compare with my current plan, I ended up giving up as the lady responding to my emails couldn't grasp the concept that I just wanted the prices, she kept saying things like "we do not know how much you will save because we don't know how many things you use at night".

Trying to tell her I was planning to shift some items to run in the night if the cost meant if was worthwhile was completely lost on here and my attempts to just get basic tariff info failed miserably. Hopefully something I can discuss with Octopus if they ever shift me over and things are a bit more transparent.

We're on Pay Monthly Variable tariff with Bulb - our pricing is:

Elec:
Unit rate: 33.71p/kWh
Standing charge: 40.65p/day (£148.36/year)

Gas:
Unit rate: 9.80p/kWh
Standing charge: 27.13p/day (£99.02/year)

[LivingTheDream]

ukwill said:

thetapeworm said:

After the earlier post about night tariffs I made an enquiry with bulb to try and find out what the prices might be for me so I could compare with my current plan, I ended up giving up as the lady responding to my emails couldn't grasp the concept that I just wanted the prices, she kept saying things like "we do not know how much you will save because we don't know how many things you use at night".

Trying to tell her I was planning to shift some items to run in the night if the cost meant if was worthwhile was completely lost on here and my attempts to just get basic tariff info failed miserably. Hopefully something I can discuss with Octopus if they ever shift me over and things are a bit more transparent.

We're on Pay Monthly Variable tariff with Bulb - our pricing is:

Elec:
Unit rate: 33.71p/kWh
Standing charge: 40.65p/day (£148.36/year)

Gas:
Unit rate: 9.80p/kWh
Standing charge: 27.13p/day (£99.02/year)

I think the tapeworm was trying to find out what his night tariff would be if he switched to a 2 rate tariff.

My rate is listed above but as everyone's rates vary around the country its probably not much use - also the hours may vary depending on where you are and what meter you have. Mine is 1.30am to 8.30am.

I'm trying to figure out if there's anything I could move to the night rate but other than the dishwasher I'm struggling. We usually stick a load of washing on at about 7am so thats covered.