Meters are special meters which only provide fuel after it is paid for. These meters are operated by tokens, cards
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5. Quarterly Billing
With this system fuel is used and paid for later – in other words the fuel is supplied on credit.
Read more3. Smart Meters
Smart meters will have replaced almost all existing electricity and gas meters in GB homes by 2020. Smart meters measure
Read more2. Meters and How to Read Them
Electricity Meters There are three types of electricity meter in common use – standard (credit), variable rate (credit) and prepayment
Read more4. Paying by Direct Debit & Standing Order
A direct debit is an instruction from a customer to their bank or building society which allows the fuel supplier
Read moreFuel Poverty factsheets
This is a series of factsheets to accompany our booklet ‘Tackling Fuel Poverty’. 1. Understanding Fuel Bills & Statements 2.
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Around one third of households in Scotland suffer from fuel poverty. A shocking statistic for a wealthy country that
Read moreBriefing 082 Policy – Tackling the housing crisis in Scotland – November 2016
KEY POINTS: * Investment in social housing – including council housing – is the key to addressing Scotland’s housing crisis. * The
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Inquiry into security of energy supply response
UNISON is Scotland’s largest trade union in the electricity and gas industry. We also represent staff responsible for planning and
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Scotland’s Energy Scotland’s Future
Scotland is an energy rich nation and its energy industry is a key resource. 18% of the UK power sector
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