Switching to British Gas in Nottinghamshire
Last update: March 2021
Just moved to Nottinghamshire? 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 Nottinghamshire.
Did you know that Nottinghamshire is the 24th most heavily populated district in the UK with over 601,100 inhabitants? Energy is distributed by Western Power Distribution to the 261,619 households that make up the whole county notably in the cities of Nottingham, Banbury and Newark on Trent. 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 Nottinghamshire, 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: Contact Details 2020
Type of Enquiry | Number to contact |
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General Enquiries Do you have a general question, query or concern about your British Gas bill, energy plan, smart meter, or anything else? Give this number a ring! |
0333 202 9802 Open from 8am to 8pm during the week, 8am to 6pm on Saturday, 10am to 4pm on Sunday. |
Top up plans Top up plans come with their own specific queries. Luckily, British Gas have a separate number for these. |
0330 100 0303 8am to 8pm during the week, 8am to 6pm on Saturday. |
Complaints Complaints can be awkward, but they are important to raise. Here is the British Gas complaints line. |
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 You might have a complaint about your PAYG plan. PAYG tariffs are pretty different from regular plans, so you can ring this number to chat to an expert who will advise you on your issue. |
0333 202 9433 8am to 8pm during the week, 8am to 6pm on Saturday |
British Gas Home Services complaints Now, if you have a complaint about something totally different regarding Home Services, this is the number for you! |
0333 200 8899 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
British Gas HomeCare Do you need some advice about British Gas HomeCare? Need to take out cover for a breakdown or a repair? Give this number a ring. |
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 The number for all things British Gas boilers. |
0333 202 9450 Monday to Friday from 8am-8pm or Saturday from 8am-6pm |
New home set up Moving house? Exciting! Want to stick with or move to British Gas? Cool! This is the number to ring. |
0333 202 9802 |
New customer Not a British Gas customer yet but want to know more about their plans and how to switch? This is the number for you. |
0333 202 9505 8am to 8pm during the week, 8am to 6pm on Saturdays |
Business energy - New customer Call this number to get a quote on switching your business energy plan over to British Gas |
0333 414 5739 |
Business energy - General enquiries Call this number if you have any queries about British Gas business energy |
0333 331 0576 Monday to Friday from 8am-6pm or Saturday from 9am-1pm |
Who are my gas & electricity distribution network operators in Nottinghamshire?
If you need some up-to-date information, or are experiencing a powercut in Nottinghamshire, then you should get in touch directly with your District Network Provider.
Company name | Company number |
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Nottinghamshire Western Power Distribution Emergency Number | 0800 6783 105 |
Nottinghamshire Western Power Distribution General Number | 0800 096 3080 |
Nottinghamshire 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 |
Who is the main gas distributor in Nottinghamshire?
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 Nottinghamshire is Cadent Gas. If you wanted to get in touch with them for whatever reason, you can ring them on 0345 835 1111.How to make the switch?
How much, on average, does a kWh cost in Nottinghamshire?
Based on 2018 data, the yearly average household consumption per kWh in Nottinghamshire is 3,384.23 kWh. On the other hand, 2,922.81 kWh represents the median consumption per household in the UK. A kWh costs roughly ยฃ10.14 in Nottinghamshire.
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.
Moving house isn't as daunting as it seems. At Switch Plan we want to make it as simple as possible. In Nottinghamshire, 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 plans and tariffs in Nottinghamshire
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 |
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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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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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