Switching to British Gas in Cambridgeshire
Last update: March 2021
Have you just moved to a new property in the lovely Cambridgeshire? Before you get started, here are some things you should know about energy in your new area. We know that your first priority might not be getting your energy up and running, so that's why we want to sort it all out for you.
You probably want to know a bit about the energy supply in your new area. Cambridgeshire is the 30th most populated county in the UK. A fair share of this population lives around the cities of Peterborough, Cambridge and Saint Neots. Energy is distributed by UK Power Networks to the 526,949 households that make up the whole county. British Gas have a large range of energy plans available for both new and existing customers. Whatever your energy needs, we're sure British Gas would have something for you.
If you decide that British Gas is for you when you make the move over to Cambridgeshire and want to join their 13 million other customers, you can ring up their number for new customers on 0333 202 9505. However, on this page we've outlined all the information you need about switching over to British Gas in Cambridgeshire. So, if you decide you want an alternative energy plan, ring up one of our experts on 0300 054 0018 and they can guide you. Either way, we'll make sure that you kick start your energy supply in Cambridgeshire in no time.
British Gas plans and tariffs in Cambridgeshire
Single Electricity plans
Name of the Plan | Tariff value | Unit Price (direct debit)
price/kWh |
Standing Charge (direct debit)
price/kWh |
Unit Price (cash payment)
price/kWh |
Standing Charge (cash payment)
price/day |
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Home Energy Secure | 24 months fixed | 16.953 p |
22.124 p |
17.858 p |
26.346 p |
Energy with Boiler Cover | 18 months fixed | 16.953 p |
22.163 p |
17.858 p |
26.385 p |
Green Future | 24 months fixed | 16.953 p |
26.82 p |
17.858 p |
31.042 p |
Electric Drivers Energy Plan | 18 months fixed | / |
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Standard Variable | Variable | 16.953 p |
22.646 p |
17.858 p |
26.868 p |
Safeguard PAYG | Variable | 16.77 p |
27.68 p |
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Gas plans
Name of the Plan | Tariff value | Unit Price (direct debit)
price/kWh |
Standing Charge (direct debit)
price/kWh |
Unit Price (cash payment)
price/kWh |
Standing Charge (cash payment)
price/day |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Home Energy Secure | 24 months fixed | 3.19 p |
22.647 p |
3.365 p |
26.984 p |
Energy with Boiler Cover | 18 months fixed | 3.19 p |
22.686 p |
3.365 p |
27.023 p |
Green Future | 24 months fixed | 3.19 p |
27.343 p |
3.365 p |
31.68 p |
Electric Drivers Energy Plan | 18 months fixed | 3.448 p |
23.6 p |
3.632 p |
27.937 p |
Standard Variable | Variable | 3.448 p |
23.6 p |
3.632 p |
27.937 p |
Safeguard PAYG | Variable | 3.225 p |
34.61 p |
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Two rates energy plans
Name of the Plan | Tariff value | Day Time Unit Price (direct debit)
price/kWh |
Night Time Unit Price (direct debit)
price/kWh |
Standing Charge (direct debit)
price/kWh |
Day Time Unit Price (cash payment)
price/kWh |
Night Time Unit Price (cash payment)
price/kWh |
Standing Charge (cash payment)
price/day |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Home Energy Secure | 24 months fixed | 20.536 p |
8.409 p |
20.117 p |
21.637 p |
8.86 p |
26.346 p |
Energy with Boiler Cover | 18 months fixed | 20.536 p |
8.409 p |
20.156 p |
21.637 p |
8.86 p |
26.385 p |
Green Future | 24 months fixed | 20.536 p |
8.409 p |
24.813 p |
21.637 p |
8.86 p |
31.042 p |
Electric Drivers Energy Plan | 18 months fixed | 19.048 p |
4.476 p |
23.81 p |
20.149 p |
4.93 p |
26.385 p |
Standard Variable | Variable | 20.763 p |
8.5 p |
22.726 p |
21.864 p |
8.951 p |
26.868 p |
Safeguard PAYG | Variable | 20.52 p |
8.473 p |
27.76 p |
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How to make the switch to British Gas?
Moving house isn't as daunting as it seems. At Switch Plan we want to make it as simple as possible. In Cambridgeshire, E.on is the go-to energy supplier. However, this might not mean that they have the optimal tariffs and offers for your household. If you want more information on British Gas offers, you can contact Switch Plan on 0330 054 0018 to talk through your energy options.
How much, on average, does a kWh cost in Cambridgeshire?
Based on 2018 data, the yearly average household consumption per kWh in Cambridgeshire is 3,529.39 kWh. On the other hand, 3,090.43 kWh represents the median consumption per household in the UK. A kWh costs roughly ยฃ9.93 in Cambridgeshire.the tool of Meter Point Administration and find out who your new supplier is..
British Gas have plenty of information on their website about switching over to one of their plans. However, if you want free, impartial information about making this switch, don't hesitate to give us a ring on 0330 054 0018 and we can talk you through the best plan for you.
Who are my gas & electricity distribution network operators in Cambridgeshire?
Get in touch directly with your District Network Provider if you are facing a powercut and/or need some information about local energy in Cambridgeshire.
Company name | Company number |
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Cambridgeshire UK Power Networks Emergency Number | 0800 31 63 105 |
Cambridgeshire UK Power Networks General Number | 0800 029 4285 |
Cambridgeshire Cadent Gas Number | 0345 835 1111 |
You can also visit their website for more info:
UK Power Networks | Cadent Gas |
UK Power Networks website | Cadent Gas website |
Who distributes Cambridgeshire's gas?
Ever wondered how gas actually arrives in your home? Well, before gas can actually reach you, it is transported through a complex system of pipes. These pipes form the Gas Distribution Network in the UK, of which there are 8. These are then controlled by 4 gas distribution companies. You will likely never have to get in touch with your gas distribution company, but if you were interested, gas is provided by Cadent Gas in Cambridgeshire. If you wanted to get in touch with them for whatever reason, you can ring them on 0345 835 1111.British Gas: Contact Details 2020
Type of Enquiry | Number to contact |
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General Enquiries Enquiries that you may have regarding your existing account, such as querying a bill or changing the way you pay your bills. |
0333 202 9802 Open from 8am to 8pm during the week, 8am to 6pm on Saturday, 10am to 4pm on Sunday. |
Top up plans For all queries related to Pay As You Go billing: topping up, changing from pay as you go to direct debit and using emergency credit. |
0330 100 0303 8am to 8pm during the week, 8am to 6pm on Saturday. |
Complaints If you have a complaint that you would like resolved or acknowledged by British Gas. |
0333 202 9532 8am to 8pm during the week, 8am to 6pm on Saturday Or send an email to: customercomplaints@britishgas.co.uk |
Complaints Pay As You Go Complaints specifically related to Pay As You Go tariffs. |
0333 202 9433 8am to 8pm during the week, 8am to 6pm on Saturday |
British Gas Home Services complaints Complaints number and address that are separate from the complaints service for gas and electricity customers |
0333 200 8899 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
British Gas HomeCare Cover for any breakdowns or repairs needed for your boiler and central heating system, as well as annual servicing and even electrical appliance repairs. |
020 3936 0059 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
Urgent breakdown | 0333 200 8899 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
Less urgent one-off repairs | 0333 202 9799 8am to 8pm during the week, 8am to 6pm on Saturday |
British Gas boilers Buying, installing or replacing a British Gas boiler |
0333 202 9450 Monday to Friday from 8am-8pm or Saturday from 8am-6pm |
New home set up Number to call to help you set up your new home if you want to continue to receive your energy from British Gas |
0333 202 9802 |
New customer If you're not a British Gas customer but you want to find out more about their energy tariffs |
0333 202 9505 8am to 8pm during the week, 8am to 6pm on Saturdays |
Business energy - New customer To get a quote to potentially switch your business energy to British Gas |
0333 414 5739 |
Business energy - General enquiries If you currently use British Gas Business to supply energy to your company premises and you want to speak to someone about your business energy account |
0333 331 0576 Monday to Friday from 8am-6pm or Saturday from 9am-1pm |