Switching to British Gas in East Sussex

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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
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	/	/	/	/
Standard Variable	Variable	17.425 p	23.334 p	18.356 p	27.63 p
Safeguard PAYG	Variable	17.24 p	27.68 p	/	/

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	/	/

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	/	/	/

British Gas: Contact Details 2020

Type of Enquiry	Number to contact
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 £10.05 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
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

Who distributes East Sussex's gas?

In East Sussex, the gas distribution company is SGN. This might not mean much to you, since we don't usually need to get in touch with gas distribution companies, but instead liaise through our energy suppliers. But at the end of the day, gas travels through a complex networks of pipes underground before it arrives in your home, so this could prove useful information. If you wanted to get in touch with them for whatever reason, you can ring them on 0800 912 1700.

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