thommo2010 Posted November 22, 2023 Share Posted November 22, 2023 3 minutes ago, 2112 said: Sounds suspect - akin to cold calling. Have those making the allegations reported this to the police? I doubt that Island Energy would be that stupid, to possibly act in an intimidating manner? Our politicos mean while wouldn’t bat an eyelid, especially Ramseys MHKs. It's not cold calling if they're not selling anything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred the shred Posted November 22, 2023 Share Posted November 22, 2023 Why would people post this if it is untrue ? Unless they are school teachers of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finlo Posted November 22, 2023 Share Posted November 22, 2023 14 minutes ago, Fred the shred said: Why would people post this if it is untrue ? Unless they are school teachers of course. Probably like the TV licencing lot trying to scare people into submission. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ringy Rose Posted November 22, 2023 Share Posted November 22, 2023 1 hour ago, 2112 said: I doubt that Island Energy would be that stupid Have you met Jo Cox? 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 10 hours ago, Ringy Rose said: Have you met Jo Cox? No, have you? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Voice of Reason Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 1 hour ago, 2112 said: No, have you? Me neither 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted November 26, 2023 Share Posted November 26, 2023 Jason Moorehouse MHK he is pleased by the response by Island Energy. So presumably he think it’s all his doing? I doubt it, as I don’t believe that Island Energy take any real notice of anyone, the regulator or politicos. They are a law unto themselves, which has been tolerated by the regulator and politicos as they don’t know how to effectively deal with this problem. Jason Moorehouse also urges those who owe Island Energy to pay what they can - so if you can’t communicate, Island Energy won’t respond to email queries and you genuinely dispute the billing, are you supposed to give in and pay the amount, then hope that in the future you are proved right, and it turns up you are entitled to a refund of overpaid monies - due to an administrative error? Then you will have a long wait for a refund. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moghrey Mie Posted November 26, 2023 Share Posted November 26, 2023 People need to know about this scheme. https://islandenergy.je/priority-care But I suppose some people who are struggling to pay their gas bills don't have the internet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wright Posted November 26, 2023 Share Posted November 26, 2023 4 minutes ago, Moghrey Mie said: People need to know about this scheme. https://islandenergy.je/priority-care But I suppose some people who are struggling to pay their gas bills don't have the internet. Isn’t that Jersey only? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred the shred Posted November 26, 2023 Share Posted November 26, 2023 No a few months ago a Manx Gas representative gave a talk to an age related group I have connections with and they were taking names of anyone who wished to go on the priority care list. This was early summer as I recollect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A fool and his money..... Posted November 26, 2023 Share Posted November 26, 2023 47 minutes ago, Fred the shred said: they were taking names of anyone who wished to go on the priority care list. And probably putting them in the same place they did with meter readings people phoned in with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Mexico Posted November 26, 2023 Share Posted November 26, 2023 7 hours ago, 2112 said: Jason Moorehouse MHK he is pleased by the response by Island Energy. So presumably he think it’s all his doing? I doubt it, as I don’t believe that Island Energy take any real notice of anyone, the regulator or politicos. They are a law unto themselves, which has been tolerated by the regulator and politicos as they don’t know how to effectively deal with this problem. Jason Moorehouse also urges those who owe Island Energy to pay what they can - so if you can’t communicate, Island Energy won’t respond to email queries and you genuinely dispute the billing, are you supposed to give in and pay the amount, then hope that in the future you are proved right, and it turns up you are entitled to a refund of overpaid monies - due to an administrative error? Then you will have a long wait for a refund. It was Moorhouse who put down an Urgent Question that was the first item for debate on Tuesday, technically to the Chair of the OFT: What discussions have taken place with Isle of Man Energy about any plans they may have to turn off people’s gas in the coming days; how many people are likely to be affected; and what power the OFT has to ensure that people either remain connected or can be reconnected. So it's possible that it might have stirred OFT and also Cannan into at least looking as if they were doing something about it. Certainly they issued a press release the same day: Pause in gas disconnections agreed following constructive talks Isle of Man Energy has agreed to a short pause in gas disconnections for domestic customers who are in debt and struggling to pay their bills. It follows constructive talks held yesterday between Isle of Man Energy and the Office of Fair Trading as well as a subsequent meeting with the Chief Minister Alfred Cannan MHK. The pause will give time for the Office of Fair Trading to review a number of cases lodged by Isle of Man Energy customers who have raised concerns around disconnection. Isle of Man Energy has also made a commitment not to disconnect vulnerable customers who are on the company’s Priority Care Register and to ensure those who may be struggling are signposted to appropriate support. Isle of Man Energy has also committed to review and update its disconnection policy, which will be published shortly. Isle of Man Energy and the Isle of Man Government will continue to monitor the situation closely and will meet again to review the developments. Of course this doesn't answer all the questions and how reliable a promise from them will be is another issue. As for Moorhouse's advice that people "do what they can to pay off their debt in the meantime" if you listen to the clip, he did make clear that it applied to those "who do owe money" who should look for a solution. Those who don't, despite what the firm says, should presumably continue to cause a ruckus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTeapot Posted November 26, 2023 Share Posted November 26, 2023 Moorhouse, the peoples champion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asitis Posted November 26, 2023 Share Posted November 26, 2023 3 hours ago, TheTeapot said: Moorhouse, the peoples champion. At least he's not been a nodding dog ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Buggane Posted November 26, 2023 Share Posted November 26, 2023 I can think of a few things people have said about Moorhouse, the peoples champion not one that readily springs to mind 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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