Switching to British Gas in Merseyside

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Last update: March 2021

Have you just moved to a new property in the lovely Merseyside? 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. Merseyside is the 7th most populated county in the UK. A fair share of this population lives around the cities of Liverpool, Birkenhead and St Helens. Energy is distributed by Electricity North West to the 983,798 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 Merseyside 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 Merseyside. 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 Merseyside in no time.

How to make the switch to British Gas?

How much do the 1,357,244 residents of Merseyside pay per kWh on average?

Based on 2018 data, the yearly average household consumption per kWh in Merseyside is 3,176.02 kWh. On the other hand, 2,861.95 kWh represents the median consumption per household in the UK. A kWh costs roughly £11.05 in Merseyside.

Moving house can be a daunting process, but at Switch Plan we want to make it as easy as possible. In Merseyside, 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 give us a ring on 0330 054 0018 to talk through 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.

British Gas plans and tariffs in Merseyside

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	/	/

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	/	/

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	/	/	/

Who are my gas & electricity distribution network operators in Merseyside?

Who is my local gas distributor in Merseyside?

In Merseyside, the gas distribution company is Cadent Gas. 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 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 Merseyside.

Company name	Company number
Merseyside Electricity North West Emergency Number	105
Merseyside Electricity North West General Number	0800 195 4141
Merseyside 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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