Energy bill increases

[FishFright]

A kilowatt hour is energy divided by time multiplied by time. That means the time dimensions cancel and it's a unit of energy, which in most situations is expressed in Joules.

1kWh = 3.6MJ

You could do it in electron volts I suppose, I've always wanted an excuse to use the yotta prefix.

1kWh = 22.5YeV

I didn't even know there was a yotta , everyday should be a learning day cheers.

 

[Deleted member 26715]

I didn't even know there was a yotta , everyday should be a learning day cheers.

Isn't it what you used to have at school to write notes in?

 

[Pat "5mph"]

monthly monitoring of use with a spreadsheet.

Bloody accountants
I wouldn't know a spreadsheet if it stared me in the face (I'm not an office worker, hate numbers)
Being on my own, I don't need a spreadsheet to know what is using the leccy.
What I will have to do though, is to curtail my baking.
I live baking, but this flat came with an electric oven, I should really change it to a gas one.
Better baking on gas too!

 

[fossyant]

Have his electricity rates risen 10 fold?

I think it's because it's a relatively new unit and they are slow cooking massive batches - they (he) aren't (is) the most financially savvy - raise money via crowdfunding for new premises (North West). You'd think they'd keep an eye on consumption, plus uncapped increases have more than doubled leccy for business.

 

[cougie uk]

Bloody accountants
I wouldn't know a spreadsheet if it stared me in the face (I'm not an office worker, hate numbers)
Being on my own, I don't need a spreadsheet to know what is using the leccy.
What I will have to do though, is to curtail my baking.
I live baking, but this flat came with an electric oven, I should really change it to a gas one.
Better baking on gas too!

This will focus people's attention on how they cook.

Apparently the microwave is the most efficient and an electric oven the least.
These new fangled air fryers fall somewhere in between. I might get one and ban the oven being used.

 

[gzoom]

Whilst it's nice to see such passion for units and measures the latest predictions for 2023 makes the latest cap look 'cheap'.

£1.10/kWh for electricity and 33p/kWh for gas.......as a reminder the current cap is 52p/kWh and 14p/kWh.....so double again!!! - So a £1500/month gas bill for us for winter 2024 .

Ofcourse this all assume Putin doesn't go totally nuts, which is hard to guarantee.

https://inews.co.uk/news/energy-price-cap-average-uk-bill-forecast-7700-april-2023-1819925

 

[wiggydiggy]

This will focus people's attention on how they cook.

Apparently the microwave is the most efficient and an electric oven the least.
These new fangled air fryers fall somewhere in between. I might get one and ban the oven being used.

My house didn't come with an oven, I'm not buying one. I also have an electric induction hob to swap for my gas one.

I've bought a new slow cooker which I can cook most things in. Going to get a rice cooker as well.

I have though about an electric grill, I saw one the other day that says you can do pizza in it Not sure how that would turn out.

 

[Pat "5mph"]

I also have an electric induction hob to swap for my gas one.

Would that not cost more to run?
Electricity is more expensive than gas.

 

[johnnyb47]

I never use the oven. As I'm the only person in my house,it seems madness to use when cooking for one. Instead I always use the small table top halogen cooker. It was only £30 from B&M a few years back and is still going strong

 

[jowwy]

I cant remember the last time i cooked in the inside kitchen. I got a gas plancha grill and gas pizza oven outside that we have been using. Its been brilliant and gas bottles are still pretty cheap.

 

[Pat "5mph"]

As I'm the only person in my house,it seems madness to use when cooking for one.

Same here, but I love baking! I give away most of my home baking
Mind, I've got a stove baking device I could use more.
I'm also switching my electric oven to gas asp.

 

[Pat "5mph"]

I cant remember the last time i cooked in the inside kitchen. I got a gas plancha grill and gas pizza oven outside that we have been using. Its been brilliant and gas bottles are still pretty cheap.

Not possible here, with the incessant rain.
Also, you must have an outdoor space for outdoor cooking.
I would say 80% of the Glasgow population live in flats.

 

[wiggydiggy]

Would that not cost more to run?
Electricity is more expensive than gas.

I don't know TBH. The hob was a house warming gift from a friend who was getting a new one so I have it.

I think I'll have to wait for first bill to see what unit prices/usage and then go from there.

Though really it's just because I've always wanted a shiny induction hob!

I never use the oven. As I'm the only person in my house,it seems madness to use when cooking for one. Instead I always use the small table top halogen cooker. It was only £30 from B&M a few years back and is still going strong

Oh definately. At the end I was only cooking the occasional pizza or garlic bread in it. Iveno idea how much a reasonable electric oven is but seeing as I've almost completely cut out pizza it's a complete waste for me to buy an oven just for that.

 

[neil_merseyside]

Food cooking is around 10% of total fuel use so you can only save 5% overall if you cut cooking by 50% Much better to halve heating costs. I remember ice inside the windows as a kid and having the days clothes inside the bed for 5mins to take the edge off....

 

[Deleted member 26715]

Wasn't the ice lack of double glazing?