renting - electricity bill

[325iMSport]

I will be moving in to my first rented flat in a few weeks, it includes gas bill but not electric.

I know the amount of electric used varies from person to person and on the property, but can anyone give me some sort of rough guide on how much it could be?

Its a 1 bedroom flat occupied by myself, i will be at work in the daytime so i will only be there in the evenings.

Only thing is, the flat had a coin electric meter which takes £1 coins. Has anyone got any experiance of these? In terms of value, how does it compare to getting a bill?

[Simpo Two]

Prepayment meters are on a higher tariff than usual ones. However many landlords insist on them as it stops tenant doing a runner with unpaid bills.

I think you'll just have to move in, take lots of £1 coins and see how it goes!

[MrV]

As said they are always the highest tariff,it might be worthwhile seeing if you can get it changed to a card meter instead though so you don't have to worry about having change to put in it.

[caziques]

Big energy uses are water heating and space heating. If these (and the cooking) are done with gas then chances are the biggest electrical load will be the fridge.

Fit eco light bulbs, don't leave things on standby (including phone chargers) and the electric use should be under 6kW hours a day - hopefully about a pound.

[Mr Will]

I have a 1 bed flat with a pre-payment meter (key, rather than coins) and use just over £20 per month, without trying to be frugal at all (PC on when I'm out, lights on in most rooms when I'm home, etc).

That being said, if you are heating or cooking with electricity then expect it to be a lot higher.

[325iMSport]

UPDATE: I have just spoken to the landlord who informs me that the meter charges electricity at 11p per unit. Is this a reasonable price?

The cooking will use electricity as the heating is powered by gas.

[325iMSport]

Anyone?

[Deva Link]

325iMSport said:

UPDATE: I have just spoken to the landlord who informs me that the meter charges electricity at 11p per unit. Is this a reasonable price?

Yes.

[caziques]

Assuming hot water is also gas then you should use under a pound a day for power, even with electric cooking.

11p a unit seems quite cheap for the UK