FAQ's - Charges General

How is my bill calculated?
Your bill is made up of two charges:   1.Unit Charge The unit charge is how we charge you for the heat you use. The heat meter in your home measures how m...
Fri, 14 Feb, 2020 at 10:56 AM
Will I get a bill?
Credit billed customers You can view paperless bills and annual statements by logging into your online account. Simply go to www.watkinsenergy.co.uk and cl...
Fri, 14 Feb, 2020 at 10:59 AM
I don't understand the charges / think my bill is incorrect, who do I talk to?
If you've read all the information in your welcome pack and our website you still don’t understand your charges, or if you think your bill is incorrect,...
Thu, 11 Feb, 2021 at 4:28 PM
Will you send me an annual statement?
Yes, once a year, we’ll make an annual statement available. Your annual statement will show: Your total heat use for the previous year based on readings f...
Fri, 23 Jul, 2021 at 10:55 AM
How much VAT do you charge?
We charge 5% VAT on our heat tariff, this is the same as you'd pay for gas and electricity. For other charges such as admin charges for additional c...
Fri, 14 Feb, 2020 at 11:04 AM
Will I be charged extra for replacing equipment in my home belonging to the heat network if it breaks?
In some cases we collect a fund through the service charge to cover future costs for replacing any of the equipment forming part of the heat network should ...
Fri, 14 Feb, 2020 at 12:10 PM
How often do you review your charges?
  Watkins Energy is transparent and clear with any price changes.    Prices are reviewed once every 12 month and we will always provide 31 days written n...
Fri, 14 Feb, 2020 at 3:46 PM
I’m not using my heating or hot water, why am I still being charged?
Even when your heating’s switched off, a very efficient HIU still requires a small amount of energy to run, to make sure you always have heating and hot wat...
Thu, 16 Dec, 2021 at 4:58 PM