Tomato Energy

[DBedford]

When something appears to be too good to be true, it normally is. Makes my sticking with British Gas look like a good move .

 

[johnb80]

When something appears to be too good to be true, it normally is. Makes my sticking with British Gas look like a good move .

You seem to have forgotten:

BG are under investigation too, dont get too comfortable LOL

At least with Tomato we've enjoyed a huge saving over the likes of BG and even Octopus. We now may have to drop back to the like of Octopus again, the fat lady hasn't sung yet though!

 

[jem111111]

"The fat lady hasn't sung yet though" . I agree , but i can hear her gargling Lol.
I've had just under a year on TE , and have loved the cheap nightly prices for charging and also the cheaper prices for 2 hours ( x2) during the day used for washing machine etc.
Where do we go to now i wonder

 

[MG Madness]

"The fat lady hasn't sung yet though" . I agree , but i can hear her gargling Lol.
I've had just under a year on TE , and have loved the cheap nightly prices for charging and also the cheaper prices for 2 hours ( x2) during the day used for washing machine etc.
Where do we go to now i wonder

I’m going nowhere, sticking it out till the end.

Can people still leave then if you’re still within contract, for free I mean. I’ve got till February for mine till end

 

[jem111111]

yes i think its free to move if you want.

 

[Jomarkh]

Whilst looking for a business energy supplier I cam across Tomato Energy that absolutely blew all of the others out the water with their quote, so I've signed on the dotted line. I have taken a look at their tariffs for domestic supplies and they're very competitive.

40p Standing charge
5p for 6 hours off peak
23.16p peak
13.37p 09:30 to 11:30 & 22:00 to 00:00
No exit fees.
No restrictions on EV or EVSE all timed.

I'm seriously considering moving from Octopus with these prices, they're well worth considering

Hi John, are you still with TE for business or home?

 

[johnb80]

Hi John, are you still with TE for business or home?

Yup

 

[Gadget Geek]

"The fat lady hasn't sung yet though" . I agree , but i can hear her gargling Lol.
I've had just under a year on TE , and have loved the cheap nightly prices for charging and also the cheaper prices for 2 hours ( x2) during the day used for washing machine etc.
Where do we go to now i wonder

If it does all fall through, I'm considering Octopus Agile. Anyone on this who can give some feedback?

 

[DBedford]

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BG are under investigation too, dont get too comfortable LOL

At least with Tomato we've enjoyed a huge saving over the likes of BG and even Octopus. We now may have to drop back to the like of Octopus again, the fat lady hasn't sung yet though!

Not forgotten John thanks , and still with British Gas... at 3.9p/kWh ....

 

[Kenp1]

If it does all fall through, I'm considering Octopus Agile. Anyone on this who can give some feedback?

I was on Agile before and after I got an EV. I would say it can be quite good without an EV, but once I started to charge the car it got a bit pricey, I'm now on Octopus Intelligent Go.

Also I have been through an energy company going bust when I was with Igloo, and once the official process starts you can end up being stuck for a couple of months until the transfer to the Ofgem selected supplier has gone through.

 

[Everest]

I have just looked on myWatts and I see they have a meter reading for the 31st Oct 25

I have the same, a reading from 31st October that is. God knows what that means.

Maybe TE are just getting ahead with preparing their final / closing readings

 

[johnb80]

Not forgotten John thanks , and still with British Gas... at 3.9p/kWh ....

Standing charge of ? and peak rate of ?

 

[JonnyG]

“Supplier Tomato Energy has collapsed, leaving the industry watchdog to step in to protect supply for the provider’s 15,300 household and 8,400 business customers.”

Tomato Energy collapses in move impacting nearly 24,000 customers

Regulator Ofgem said customers’ energy supply and funds paid into accounts will be secured under the supplier of last resort safety net.

www.guardian-series.co.uk

Regulator steps in as Basingstoke-based Tomato Energy collapses

Ofgem intervenes to protect Tomato Energy's more than 15,000 customers.

www.bbc.co.uk

Hope any users get a quick resolution

 

[Kenp1]

I wouldn't hold your breath, I've been through the process and it takes time.

 

[Rolfe]

I'm sorry for @johnb80, he had his business account with Tomato. I hope he won't lose out.

 

[johnb80]

I'm sorry for @johnb80, he had his business account with Tomato. I hope he won't lose out.

I have spoken with Love Energy today and they say we can still initiate a move which we have triggered to SMARTEST. The rate is slightly lower than Tomato but they do have a Daily Standing Charge of 70p. The net result is we will pay about £20 per month more than with Tomato so not too bad.

If the switch is blocked, I will run my business with the MG5 and a generator, thereby avoiding exorbitant costs that some people talk about when a SOLR is invoked.

I have toyed with the idea of running on batteries that I charge up at home nightly, domestic energy is much cheaper than business energy and I have all of the plans drawn, equipment list made and could invoke it all over a weekend.

 

[Rolfe]

Glad you can make it work for you.

 

[johnb80]

Glad you can make it work for you.

We can but try LOL.

We use around 400 kWh per week , 70 kWh per day in 8 hours so my thinking is around 21 kWh out of the MG and the balance from a battery pack in the boot. The inverter(s) would stay on site and the car charged at home during off peak I would also have a small 8kW diesel generator just in case we have an issue with the batteries. Hopefully it wont come to that.

J

 

[Rolfe]

Hope it's a success.

 

[Gadget Geek]

Ironically, I got my October bill yesterday as they announced the collapse.