Hi ! The EDF charge we got when we first arrived was the same, it consisted of an initial setup charge and then the first 3 months of standing charge in advance. You will get a facture each quarter with all the details of the consumtion regardless of the method pf payment, so don't worry ! See you soon ... Sara and Mike. 22600 St. Barnabe. >Hi, I've just had my elec >set up by the immobilier >with EDF after signing last >week, have arrived back home >to find a bill for >75euro's, I did post elsewhere >but had no reply, can >anyone tell me what it's >for. Is it just to >set up, or do they >require an amount in the >kitty to start with. We >intend to set up a >DD and have a rib >number, but when it's taken >out of the bank, I >presume you get a bill >to tell you your usage, >any info will be helpfull, >just to get us going, >similar for water, but I >understand there are lots of >companies, so they would have >differant requirements! yes? >Thanks for any help. >Lindylou.