Energy Crisis

[OwlHoot]

I do believe there are some fundamental services that should be under public sector control. ..

It's one of those ideas like communism that may sound good in theory but doesn't take account of human nature.

Establish a monopoly and, as sure as God made little fishes, bolshy bastards in it will start throwing their weight around and striking!

Not only that, but the management will become lazy and complacent, and subject to all kinds of perverse political motives that have nothing to do with efficiency and in fact generally undermine it.

[ladymuck]

I do believe there are some fundamental services that should be under public sector control. Sadly, looking at the current lot who would be running them, I actually think it's a bad idea... (the opposition don't fill me with confidence either)

[xoggoth]

Renationalise them all! It's the only way

Had contracts at the CEGB. People were rather overpaid but it was an efficient organisation. Wish Thatcher had never denationalised it. We could have built our own power stations.

[ladymuck]

Renationalise them all! It's the only way.

[SueEllen]

Oh dear a big ones going according to rumours....

https://www.theguardian.com/business...nergy-supplier

[xoggoth]

I'm with, or was with, Igloo too. Dunno who I'll be shifted to.

PS Just checked my Igloo account to see the balance. They pay 3%. That's rather good these days! If I'd noticed that earlier I'd have set my direct debit to £500 a month.

[Whorty]

Our second supply is with Igloo. They sent an email yesterday saying "don't worry we're fine" and then a few hours later they weren't fine

For most on CUK it's just an inconvenience, fortunately, to pay even double the good deal we were on... somewhat bleak for others. What're the odds this is belter of a cold, bitter winter?

I'm moving house in 2 weeks. I'm with OVO but they are forcing me onto a new tarrif that is twice the price the current tarrif as they claim they 'always' close a contract and restart when there is a house move. I did look at other providers but they're all bonkers expensive.

Thankfully I don't spend much as on my tod, but can imagine it's a kick in the teeth for families.

[d000hg]

Our second supply is with Igloo. They sent an email yesterday saying "don't worry we're fine" and then a few hours later they weren't fine

For most on CUK it's just an inconvenience, fortunately, to pay even double the good deal we were on... somewhat bleak for others. What're the odds this is belter of a cold, bitter winter?

[SueEllen]

And 3 more to add to the list

https://news.sky.com/story/energy-cr...-leap-12421309

Industry regulator Ofgem said the customers of Igloo, Symbio Energy and ENSTROGA would be sheltered through the appointment of a new supplier in due course.

[cojak]

Yep, me too, tired to log in to my account to get statements but no joy

Learning point - keep a copy of the latest statement on the NAS

FYI, I've just downloaded my latest bill from Green.