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Switching electric/gas providers (see first post for links)

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    #1922
    Dr. Nick
    Registered Users Posts: 2,417 ✭✭✭Dr. Nick


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120492136#Comment_120492136

    Ok, thanks. Didn't realise they're not doing it direct now, shame.



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    #1923
    Aquos76
    Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 9,036 Mod ✭✭✭✭Aquos76


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120489215#Comment_120489215

    Can people with a smart meter still stay on the fixed electricity plan. I have a smart meter in over 18 months now and last July I switched to EI and got a 30% discount from them on a fixed plan. I have access to all my data via the EI log in page.

    I just checked my overall reading thanks the the helpful post above and I can see that since the meter was installed, I have used 1923 night units, 4573 day units and 1191 peak units. Looking at the unit rates on those smart plans, I still think id be better off sticking to a 24hr fixed unit rate.

    I am still contracted to EI till mid July at a after discount rate of 30c a unit.



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    #1924
    Genghis
    Registered Users Posts: 3,024 ✭✭✭Genghis


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120491350#Comment_120491350
    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120491425#Comment_120491425

    I signed up today. Waiting on confirmation, etc. They say this takes 2 days. Will let you know when completed.



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    #1925
    faolteam
    Registered Users Posts: 1,778 ✭✭✭faolteam


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120492669#Comment_120492669

    How did u sign up Genghis ?



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    #1926
    Galego
    Registered Users Posts: 1,237 ✭✭✭Galego


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120492669#Comment_120492669

    Please keep us posted. I'll sign up next if I am able to get those rates.



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    #1927
    Genghis
    Registered Users Posts: 3,024 ✭✭✭Genghis


    Just using the links posted above. You need your MPRN, meter reading and bank details for the direct debit. Takes 5-10 mins all online.

    Got a confirmation on screen, then an email and some docs are following in the post. I believe I am already switched.



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    #1928
    bromley52
    Registered Users Posts: 2,838 ✭✭✭bromley52


    I just switched dual fuel to Flow Gas as well and it looks like it is auto accepted. My only stumbling block may be my bank is N26 and one of the questions is " confirm your bank is in the Republic of Ireland". By law it has to be accepted but you never know.



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    #1929
    Derrick Big Bungalow
    Posts: 0 ✭✭ Derrick Big Bungalow


    Moving into house I have just bought on 27th April.

    I want to get the Flogas deal. The estate agent just confirmed the MPRN and GPRN to me, look like it was with Board Gais previously.

    He confirmed it was a standard meter but wasn't able to confirm if it was 24 hour or night saver (I just saw these on Bonkers don't know what they mean exactly).

    Is there a way to find this out or does it really matter?



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    #1930
    John arse
    Registered Users Posts: 1,947 ✭✭✭John arse


    Is that flogas offer not restricted to BWG company workers?



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    #1931
    gipi
    Registered Users Posts: 2,974 ✭✭✭gipi


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120494536#Comment_120494536

    Night saver should have 2 meters, I would think? One to record Day usage, one for Night.

    Should be easy to check.

    Post edited by Boards.ie: Mike on


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    #1932
    Galego
    Registered Users Posts: 1,237 ✭✭✭Galego


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120494602#Comment_120494602

    if the worst comes to the worst I guess they'll move you to the below rates if not a BWG worker.

    The standing charge is the real killer bewteen the two! :-(


    image.png

    Versus (BWG offer)

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    #1933
    Genghis
    Registered Users Posts: 3,024 ✭✭✭Genghis


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120494602#Comment_120494602

    Other than hiding the URL I found no attempt by Flogas to restrict it to BWG workers.

    Standard contract, they asked for nothing special, etc. How would they even verify the details you give, no way BWG have shared a list of potential customers, etc.

    Effectively they have no way of verifying if you are or not (except maybe if you are on the phone and the agent is being over-officious). Sign up online, its a standard process, just the BWG rates.



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    #1934
    elchupanebrey
    Registered Users Posts: 486 ✭✭elchupanebrey


    I don't see anything in the terms and conditions specifying that you have to be a BWG employee(might have missed it), so I'm not sure how they can stop anyone with the link signing up. It would be easy enough to limit who could sign up if they tried.


    Time will tell how it pans out



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    #1935
    ablelocks
    Registered Users Posts: 4,767 ✭✭✭ablelocks


    if people are using those links it may be an idea to copy and paste the link to a new tab rather than clicking from here - if they see a bit of a surge coming from boards.ie they may pull the offer. (I'd say they couldn't care less, but just in case...)



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    #1936
    ablelocks
    Registered Users Posts: 4,767 ✭✭✭ablelocks


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120494644#Comment_120494644

    that standing charge of 302.92 is an urban rate - the rural standing charge is 380.46, the bastards



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    #1937
    ForzaForward1
    Registered Users Posts: 49 ✭ForzaForward1


    I'm considering breaking contract with Bord Gais to take this offer. I'm currently on the BG 40% discount but contract is up at end of June.

    Hard to know if I should just hang on and see if the rates do drop or lock in at this price for the year now. The Flogas Feed in tariff (I have solar) is great at 24c compared to BG's 18c.



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    #1938
    Galego
    Registered Users Posts: 1,237 ✭✭✭Galego


    I am in with Flogas.....let's see what happens now!



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    #1939
    epopnomis
    Registered Users Posts: 670 ✭✭✭epopnomis


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120495877#Comment_120495877

    did you sign up for dual offer, I only need to sign up for gas but doesn't seem to mention the rates for this, would be a bit crazy to sign up without knowing them.



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    #1940
    Galego
    Registered Users Posts: 1,237 ✭✭✭Galego


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120496031#Comment_120496031

    Electricity only, day night meter..



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    #1941
    TheBigEvil
    Registered Users Posts: 498 ✭✭TheBigEvil


    Very interesting pricing indeed !! I'm with Energia for both fuels at moment. The Electricity smart meter rates I'm on are (inc. vat / discounted) :

    My Energia prices

    Day -> 46.64c

    Peak -> 48.87c

    Night -> 24.97c

    Standing charge is €236.62

    So the BWG offer is dearer by €66.30 on the standing charge, but cheaper on the rates by :

    Day -> 33.74c (Saving 12.90c per kWh)

    Peak -> 38.15c (Saving 10.72c per kWh)

    Night -> 23.11c (Saving 1.86c per kWh)

    Those kWh differences above would have saved me just under €60, based on my last bill, but have to take higher standing charge into account.


    As for Gas, My Energia prices are

    Rate -> 13.59c

    Standing Charge is €141.60

    So the BWG offer is dearer by €98.38 on the standing charge, but cheaper on the rate by :

    Rate -> 9.85c (Saving 3.74c per kWh)

    The kWh saving above would have saved me about €106 on my last Gas bill, but again a higher standing charge.

    All still very interesting, because my discount on Gas expired at end of March



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    #1942
    faolteam
    Registered Users Posts: 1,778 ✭✭✭faolteam


    has anybody who is with Energia Dual tried to get a better offer with them



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    #1943
    Spn744
    Registered Users Posts: 466 ✭✭Spn744


    I wonder do these FloGas special discount links still work for sign up, 3 different deals of % discounts and different rates.

    https://www.flogas.ie/affinity-page/lpg-exclusive-offers/green-future-electricity-40-2yr-lpg.html
    https://www.flogas.ie/affinity-page/bwg-affinity-offer/bwg-exclusive-electricity-fixed-1-yr.html
    https://www.flogas.ie/affinity-page/golf-ireland-affinity/dual-fuel/renewal-green-future-dual-fuel-22/22-2yr-gi.html




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    #1944
    Cape Clear
    Registered Users Posts: 2,639 ✭✭✭Cape Clear


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120497768#Comment_120497768

    Maybe give them a try and see you always have 14 days cancellation.



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    #1945
    in2dark
    Registered Users Posts: 348 ✭✭in2dark


    The LPG one is unreal. Will they honour it if you are not an LPG customer?



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    #1946
    Galego
    Registered Users Posts: 1,237 ✭✭✭Galego


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120498371#Comment_120498371

    It isnt that much different from the BWG in a D/N meter but you are tying yourself to two years.....mmmm....



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    #1947
    Sarn
    Registered Users Posts: 3,076 ✭✭✭Sarn


    The LPG and Golf affinity offers are from May of last year so it’s very unlikely that they are still available. Best of luck if you give it a go.



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    #1948
    in2dark
    Registered Users Posts: 348 ✭✭in2dark


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120498467#Comment_120498467

    Standing charge is almost half, the 250 cash back, the 40% discount make the lpg stand out



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    #1949
    JoeCat
    Registered Users Posts: 126 ✭✭JoeCat


    A quick question, tried to read as many of the past messages as possible but I am not sure if I missed it.

    My electricity (only) contract just expired and I want to change to another provider, as I do every year. From reading past messages, there is mentioned a very good deal for BWG with I believe Flogas and I believe as well another one with Flogas LPG? I saw the Flogas LPG links above, but I don't seem to be able to find the BWG one? Can anyone repost the link for BWG Flogas electricity only please?

    Thanks!



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    #1950
    donaghs
    Registered Users Posts: 2,739 ✭✭✭donaghs


    24 Hour Meter Dual Fuel

    From my quick look at the web, if you are going for dual-fuel on a standard 24-hour meter, Flogas comes in best, as the elec and gas rate beat the others?


    image.png

    Although Airtricity rates are close, Airtricity beat them on the annual charges by a lot.



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    #1951
    in2dark
    Registered Users Posts: 348 ✭✭in2dark


    I am 3 months in a contract with BG on a 18% discount.

    I consume approx 4500 units oer annum.

    If I were to switch to flogas BWG fixed rate my annual cost before vats, levies and all other standard crap would be 1560 (incl 50 euros penalty for exiting BG)

    With my current contract my annual will be 1890

    And only if BG lowers the cost by 20% for the total period I would pay them 1560 which matches the flogas.


    I think it is a no brainer to switch, no way BG will lower the rates that much...

    They are super greedy and they get away with this as there is no pressure from the gov. Actually the gov benefits bely earning higher taxes, the more profits the energy companies make



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