Switching to British Gas in Greater Manchester

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Last update: March 2021

Just moved to Greater Manchester? 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 Greater Manchester.

Did you know that Greater Manchester is the 3rd most populated county in the UK? Energy is distributed by Electricity North West to the 105,547 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 Greater Manchester gets fuelled up quickly and smoothly.

British Gas plans and tariffs in Greater Manchester

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	16.63 p	20.834 p	17.518 p	24.984 p
Energy with Boiler Cover	18 months fixed	16.63 p	20.873 p	17.518 p	25.023 p
Green Future	24 months fixed	16.63 p	25.53 p	17.518 p	29.68 p
Electric Drivers Energy Plan	18 months fixed	/	/	/	/
Standard Variable	Variable	16.63 p	21.356 p	17.518 p	25.506 p
Safeguard PAYG	Variable	16.45 p	26.74 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	3.253 p	22.647 p	3.431 p	26.984 p
Energy with Boiler Cover	18 months fixed	3.253 p	22.686 p	3.431 p	27.023 p
Green Future	24 months fixed	3.253 p	27.343 p	3.431 p	31.68 p
Electric Drivers Energy Plan	18 months fixed	3.494 p	23.6 p	3.68 p	27.937 p
Standard Variable	Variable	3.494 p	23.6 p	3.68 p	27.937 p
Safeguard PAYG	Variable	3.287 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	20.5 p	8.061 p	18.826 p	21.598 p	8.493 p	24.984 p
Energy with Boiler Cover	18 months fixed	20.5 p	8.061 p	18.865 p	21.598 p	8.493 p	25.023 p
Green Future	24 months fixed	20.5 p	8.061 p	23.522 p	21.598 p	8.493 p	29.68 p
Electric Drivers Energy Plan	18 months fixed	19.048 p	4.476 p	23.81 p	20.146 p	4.947 p	25.023 p
Standard Variable	Variable	20.727 p	8.152 p	21.435 p	21.825 p	8.584 p	25.506 p
Safeguard PAYG	Variable	20.41 p	8.232 p	26.82 p	/	/	/

How to make the switch?

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 Greater Manchester, E.on 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.

How much, on average, does a kWh cost in Greater Manchester?

On average, a kWh in Greater Manchester costs around £11.05. Based on government data we are able to estimate that in Greater Manchester the average household consumes 3,333.45 kWh a year. The median consumption of that same household would be 2,947.18 kWh.

to find out who your new supplier is.

British Gas have lot's of information online about switching over to one of their plans. However, if you want free, quick, and unbias 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 Greater Manchester?

Who is my local gas distributor in Greater Manchester?

Gas doesn't just appear out of thin air, but instead it is provided by a complex network of gas distribution. There are 8 Gas Distribution Networks which are managed by 4 different gas distribution companies. Each company manages a different region. Customers do not usually have to get in touch with their gas distribution company, since suppliers are usually the point of contact. However, for your information, the gas distribution company in Greater Manchester is Cadent Gas. If you wanted to get in touch with them for whatever reason, you can ring them on 0345 835 1111.

Get in touch directly with your District Network Provider if you are facing a powercut and/or need some information about local energy in Greater Manchester.

Company name	Company number
Greater Manchester Electricity North West Emergency Number	105
Greater Manchester Electricity North West General Number	0800 195 4141
Greater Manchester Cadent Gas Number	0345 835 1111

You can also visit their website for more info:

Electricity North West	Cadent Gas
Electricity North West website	Cadent Gas website

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

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