Switching to British Gas in East Sussex
Last update: March 2021
Just moved to East Sussex? On this page we have laid out all the information you need to make the switch over to British Gas in your area. We know you'll need to start fuelling up your new home pretty quickly, that's why we've made it really easy for you. On this page we've outlined all the information you need about switching over to British Gas in East Sussex.
Did you know that East Sussex is the 20th most heavily populated district in the UK with over 645,468 inhabitants? Energy is distributed by UK Power Networks to the 438,136 households that make up the whole county notably in the cities of Brighton, Hastings and Eastbourne. British Gas is the largest energy supplier in the UK and has been since 1986. They have a pretty big range of tariffs available, from dual fuel to green energy. So, if you want to join the 13 million others in the UK who are currently fuelled by British Gas when you move over to East Sussex, you've come to the right place.
At Switch Plan, our aim is to find you the best plan for your property. If you decide you want to make the switch over to a British Gas tariff, you can ring up their number for new customers on 0333 202 9505, or you can chat to one of our experts to find an alternative energy option by ringing us on 0300 054 0018.
British Gas plans and tariffs in East Sussex
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 | 17.425 p |
22.812 p |
18.356 p |
27.108 p |
Energy with Boiler Cover | 18 months fixed | 17.425 p |
22.851 p |
18.356 p |
27.147 p |
Green Future | 24 months fixed | 17.425 p |
27.508 p |
18.356 p |
31.804 p |
Electric Drivers Energy Plan | 18 months fixed | / |
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Standard Variable | Variable | 17.425 p |
23.334 p |
18.356 p |
27.63 p |
Safeguard PAYG | Variable | 17.24 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 | 3.343 p |
23.431 p |
3.526 p |
27.85 p |
Energy with Boiler Cover | 18 months fixed | 3.343 p |
23.47 p |
3.526 p |
27.889 p |
Green Future | 24 months fixed | 3.343 p |
28.127 p |
3.526 p |
32.546 p |
Electric Drivers Energy Plan | 18 months fixed | 3.593 p |
23.6 p |
3.785 p |
27.937 p |
Standard Variable | Variable | 3.593 p |
23.6 p |
3.785 p |
27.937 p |
Safeguard PAYG | Variable | 3.377 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 | 21.224 p |
8.632 p |
20.804 p |
22.361 p |
9.094 p |
27.108 p |
Energy with Boiler Cover | 18 months fixed | 21.224 p |
8.632 p |
20.843 p |
22.361 p |
9.094 p |
27.147 p |
Green Future | 24 months fixed | 21.224 p |
8.632 p |
25.5 p |
22.361 p |
9.094 p |
31.804 p |
Electric Drivers Energy Plan | 18 months fixed | 19.048 p |
4.476 p |
23.81 p |
20.175 p |
4.938 p |
27.147 p |
Standard Variable | Variable | 21.451 p |
8.723 p |
23.413 p |
22.588 p |
9.185 p |
27.63 p |
Safeguard PAYG | Variable | 21.36 p |
8.48 p |
27.76 p |
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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 |
How to make the switch?
How much, on average, does a kWh cost in East Sussex?
Based on 2018 data, the yearly average household consumption per kWh in East Sussex is 3,291.81 kWh. On the other hand, 2,875.06 kWh represents the median consumption per household in the UK. A kWh costs roughly ยฃ10.05 in East Sussex.
Moving house can be a difficult and time-consuming process, but at Switch Plan we want to make it as easy as possible and take care of your energy plan for you. In East Sussex, EDF is the most popular energy provider. However, this might not mean that they have the best plans for you and your energy needs. Remember, you can contact us on 0330 054 0018 to discuss your energy options.
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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 East Sussex?
If you need some up-to-date information, or are experiencing a powercut in East Sussex, then you should get in touch directly with your District Network Provider.
Company name | Company number |
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East Sussex UK Power Networks Emergency Number | 0800 31 63 105 |
East Sussex UK Power Networks General Number | 0800 029 4285 |
East Sussex SGN Number | 0800 912 1700 |
You can also visit their website for more info:
UK Power Networks | SGN |
UK Power Networks website | SGN website |