Energy bills are soaring, so now consumers are looking for ways to save money with their household bills. This is not surprising either, what with British Gas prices recently rising by 35%, and Electricity prices rising by 9%!
 

Fixed Price Energy

Fixed price energy tariffs are one way that consumers can save money on their bills. With these tariffs (or capped energy tariffs) guarantee the price per unit that you are charged will not raise above the agreed amount for a stated amount of time.
 
This period is usually 1 to 2 years. In the present climate of high energy prices, fixed price energy deals are becoming more and more appealing.
 

 
Really there are two main points to consider when trying to compare fixed price energy deals.
 
1. Be certain you understand exactly the date that your deal ends, as you will need to be ready for the possibly hike in prices when it runs out!
 
2. Some suppliers of fixed price energy deals may reduce your capped Unit price if there is a drop in their standard prices, whereas other providers may not do this. -Make sure you know which is the case with your energy provider!
 
The real benefit of a fixed rate on your energy tariff is being able to accurately plan your financial commitments. This is becoming increasingly important as the increase in the wholesale energy rate passed on to the consumer.
 
It is worth noting that it’s not just British Gas and EDF energy that have increased their prices; you can be sure all other major energy suppliers will be following in the coming weeks. So it would seem that now is a better time than any to check the deals on fixed price energy that are available in your area.
 
Our advice would be to compare online to get the best deals. Be sure to use a website that allows you to enter your postcode so that you only get deals that are relevant to you.
 
One such site is www.energychoices.co.uk. Unlike some comparison sites, energychoices provides a large volume of up to date content on the latest twists and turns in the energy market, thus being a one stop shop’ consumers can go visit to find out how they can get the best deals in this turbulent climate.
 
 
 
 
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When my company moved into its new office we were pleased when we heard that BT had been chosen as the business broadband provider for the building. This initial sentiment soon faded however, and several weeks after trying to book the service, we are still without broadband.
 
In itself, a few weeks wait would have been cause for concern, but it gets worse! BT have twice booked a day to come and setup the connection, and unfortunately both times they have failed to show.
 
The first time we were informed that ‘someone’ had called and cancelled the arranged appointment, which is simply not true.
 
The second time, yesterday (7th Aug 2008) BT were expected at 9am. At 10.30 aprox, BT were called to see where their engineer was. At that point, BT said the time would be between 9am and 1pm. This would have still been reasonable. At 12.30aprox. BT were contacted again, at which point they said there had been an error, and we had not, despite the previous conversations earlier that day showing to the contrary, been booked in for a visit. This, they said, was an error on their part.
 
We are now told they will have to re-book us an appointment. BT have been informed that we need a visit this week, ideally in the next 48hours, or Ofcom will be contacted.
 
I will update this entry with details of when BT manage to sort the connection, to help others decide if the level of customer support is acceptable with this company.
 
If anyone from BT would like to contact us about this is the meantime, please email us (info@kingpin-seo.co.uk)
 
UPDATE to all the people that emailed asking what was happening with this: We have now been contacted by a BT representative, who says they will try to sort this out.
 
I will update post updates here as and when anything happens
 
 
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