Most popular FAQs

Bills and payments

  1. Can I pay my bills online?
  2. I think my bill or statement is wrong, what can I do?
  3. How is my energy bill calculated?
  4. I'm moving home - when will I get my final bill?

Direct Debit

  1. Why has my monthly Direct Debit changed?
  2. What is the Direct Debit tracker?
  3. Can I get a refund if my monthly Direct Debit is in credit?
  4. Can I change my monthly Direct Debit amount?

Your account

  1. How much energy have I used since my last bill?
  2. I'm moving home - what do you need to know, and when?
  3. Can I switch tariff or supplier if I have a Smart meter?
  4. What can I do if I'm struggling to pay my energy bills?

Meter readings

  1. If I send you an online meter reading why do your agents need to read the meter in my house?
  2. Why am I receiving meter read reminders?
  3. How do I submit a meter reading online?
  4. How do I read my electricity Smart meter?

About your meter

  1. What are the Economy 7 peak and off-peak periods?
  2. How do I get a new prepayment card/key for my prepayment meter?
  3. How do I top-up the credit on my prepayment meter?
  4. How do I arrange for my gas meter to be moved?

Contacting us

  1. What is Live Chat?
  2. Who can I contact to report a power cut?
  3. How do I contact you?
  4. How do I report a loss of electricity supply?

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  • Manage payments
  • Download bills
  • Set up meter reading reminders
  • Provide meter readings
  • View bills
  • Change Direct Debit

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