Switching to British Gas in Derbyshire
Last update: March 2021
Just moved to Derbyshire? We've provided all the necessary information here to make the switch over to British Gas in your new area. You'll need to start providing energy to your new home pretty quickly, so we've tried to make it really easy for you. You might have just moved here, or even been living in the area for a while now. Either way, you're probably on this page because you want to switch to a British Gas energy plan in Derbyshire.
Did you know that Derbyshire is the 26th most populated county in the UK? Energy is distributed by Western Power Distribution to the 196,672 households that make up the whole county. British Gas have a wide range of energy tariffs available to their customers, both new and old, so you'll be sure to find something for your particular energy requirements.
So, if you want to become one of their many customers across the UK (13 million, to be exact), then you can ring up their line for new customers on 0333 202 9505 and they can advise you on the best of their plans for you. Or, if you decide the largest energy supplier in the UK isn't for you and you want to chat through alternative options, then give us a ring on 0300 054 0018 and you can chat to one of our experts who'll guide you. We'll make sure your new home in Derbyshire gets fuelled up quickly and smoothly.
British Gas plans and tariffs in Derbyshire
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 | 16.529 p |
20.321 p |
17.411 p |
24.445 p |
Energy with Boiler Cover | 18 months fixed | 16.529 p |
20.36 p |
17.411 p |
24.484 p |
Green Future | 24 months fixed | 16.529 p |
25.017 p |
17.411 p |
29.141 p |
Electric Drivers Energy Plan | 18 months fixed | / |
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Standard Variable | Variable | 16.529 p |
20.843 p |
17.411 p |
24.967 p |
Safeguard PAYG | Variable | 16.35 p |
26.16 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 | 20.302 p |
8.101 p |
18.314 p |
21.39 p |
8.535 p |
24.445 p |
Energy with Boiler Cover | 18 months fixed | 20.302 p |
8.101 p |
18.353 p |
21.39 p |
8.535 p |
24.484 p |
Green Future | 24 months fixed | 20.302 p |
8.101 p |
23.01 p |
21.39 p |
8.535 p |
29.141 p |
Electric Drivers Energy Plan | 18 months fixed | 19.048 p |
4.476 p |
23.81 p |
20.136 p |
4.924 p |
24.484 p |
Standard Variable | Variable | 20.529 p |
8.192 p |
20.923 p |
21.617 p |
8.626 p |
24.967 p |
Safeguard PAYG | Variable | 20.19 p |
8.303 p |
26.24 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 | 3.136 p |
22.647 p |
3.308 p |
26.984 p |
Energy with Boiler Cover | 18 months fixed | 3.136 p |
22.686 p |
3.308 p |
27.023 p |
Green Future | 24 months fixed | 3.136 p |
27.343 p |
3.308 p |
31.68 p |
Electric Drivers Energy Plan | 18 months fixed | 3.397 p |
23.6 p |
3.578 p |
27.937 p |
Standard Variable | Variable | 3.397 p |
23.6 p |
3.578 p |
27.937 p |
Safeguard PAYG | Variable | 3.172 p |
34.61 p |
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How to make the switch?
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.
How much on average does a kWh cost among the 562,404 residents of Derbyshire?
On average, a kWh in Derbyshire costs around ยฃ10.14. Based on government data we are able to estimate that in Derbyshire the average household consumes 3,334.92 kWh a year. The median consumption of that same household would be 2,904.30 kWh.Moving house isn't as daunting as it seems. At Switch Plan we want to make it as simple as possible. In Derbyshire, 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.
British Gas: Contact Details 2020
Type of Enquiry | Number to contact |
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General Enquiries Do you have a query about your plan? A concern about your bill? A question about your smart meter? This is the number to call. |
0333 202 9802 Open from 8am to 8pm during the week, 8am to 6pm on Saturday, 10am to 4pm on Sunday. |
Top up plans Instead of general queries, this number is more specifically for questions around your PAYG tariff. |
0330 100 0303 8am to 8pm during the week, 8am to 6pm on Saturday. |
Complaints Do you have a complaint you would like resolved by British Gas? Ring this number and they will sort it for you. |
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 If you have a specific complaint about your PAYG tariff, then you should give this number a ring, and one of British Gas' representatives will be able to sort it out for you. |
0333 202 9433 8am to 8pm during the week, 8am to 6pm on Saturday |
British Gas Home Services complaints This is the number to ring should you have a specific complaint about services that do not relate to gas and electricity, but instead home services. |
0333 200 8899 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
British Gas HomeCare Do you have questions about British Gas Homecare? Do you need cover for a breakdown or a repair? Do you have a question about your central heating system? Call this number! |
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 Moved house and want to stick with British Gas? Give this numeber a ring. |
0333 202 9802 |
New customer Making the switch over to British Gas is super easy. If you're a new customer and you want to know more about British Gas Tariffs, then call this number and you can be advised about available energy plans. |
0333 202 9505 8am to 8pm during the week, 8am to 6pm on Saturdays |
Business energy - New customer If you want to switch your company over to a British Gas tariff, then this is the number you should ring for business enquiries. |
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 |
Who are my gas & electricity distribution network operators in Derbyshire?
Should you experience a powercut, or simply need some up-to-date information about energy in Derbyshire, contacting your District Network Provider is your best bet.
Company name | Company number |
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Derbyshire Western Power Distribution Emergency Number | 0800 6783 105 |
Derbyshire Western Power Distribution General Number | 0800 096 3080 |
Derbyshire Cadent Gas Number | 0345 835 1111 |
You can also visit their website for more info:
Western Power Distribution | Cadent Gas |
Western Power Distribution website | Cadent Gas website |