Switching to an Octopus Energy deal in Clacton-on-Sea

To contact Octopus Energy’s customer service, you can ring them on 0330 808 1080. Or if you aren't convinced yet and would like to learn more about your different energy options, call us at 0330 054 0018. Our energy experts will assist you and guide you to the most suitable solution or offers available for you and your current energy needs. If you would rather get in touch with Octopus Energy directly, below you will find several options to reach them depending on your motives.

You might be wondering how the houses are heated in Clacton-on-Sea. The 2.22 inhabitants of Clacton-on-Sea tend to have the following: * Electric Central Heating: Out of the people that live in Clacton-on-Sea, $City. electric_central_heating of them have electric central heating in their homes. The ratio for this would be 13.93% per household. * Oil Central Heating: Out of the people living in Clacton-on-Sea, 133 have oil central heating systems. The ratio for this would be 0.58%. * Central Heating: 627 people do not have central heating in their homes. The ratio for this would be 2.75% per household. * Gas Central heating: Out of the 22,790 households that are located in Clacton-on-Sea, 18856 of them have gas central heating. The ratio for this would be ratio_gas_central_heating per household.

Did you know that not everyone in the UK pays the exact same amount for their energy per unit? This is because gas and electricity wholesale prices vary depending on where you live. In Clacton-on-Sea specifically, a Clacton-on-Sea inhabitant tends to pay around £9.93. This is roughly £-6.67% less compared to the UK average.

A price which is applicable on a local basis but can differ in neighbourhing cities such as Braintree, Harwich or Witham.

In East of England, and indeed across a lot of Essex, the most popular energy supplier is British Gas. A historical supplier with a huge customer base notably in the in the counties most populated cities such as Southend-on-Sea, Basildon and Colchester. Many households in Essex have never switched to a new supplier. This means that Clacton-on-Sea inhabitants who have stuck with British Gas could be losing money each year. Switching supplier can save you up to £400 a year on your energy bills, so why not switch to a new provider? We aren't saying that British Gas aren't a good provider, but in fact the act of switching can save you money. So, don't forget that you are free to change energy suppliers at any time in Clacton-on-Sea. Give us a ring to find out how you can make savings by switching suppliers.

It’s particularly important to know the average energy consumption in a focused area. Of course, it is helpful to start with the region, understanding how much a kWh is in the broader areas. Interesting to note 2018 government data indicates that median consumption would be 3,299.29 kWh, and the average Clacton-on-Sea inhabitant household consumes 3,787.34 kWh a year.

Octopus Energy use 100% renewable electricity which is generated from a combination of wind, solar and hydropower. They claim to be the UK’s biggest investor in solar power. Their energy fuel mix is as follows.

• 75.3% wind
• 31% solar
• 3.7% hydropower

Octopus is a very green supplier. As well as purchasing their green energy they also generate it. One of their tariffs, the “Supergreen Octopus” plan also combines 100% renewable electricity with carbon-offset gas. However, contrary to other green suppliers such as Ecotricity or Green Energy UK they do not offer carbon-neutral biomethane gas.

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Once you move to your new home in Clacton-on-Sea there are steps you will need to follow to connect to the grid so that you can receive your energy supply to both power and heat your home. It is likely that your property is already connected to the grid, however in instances that it’s not, e.g., when you are building a new home, follow the steps below. (The vast majority of the 22,790 houses in Clacton-on-Sea are already connected so the list below is for those that are building a new property.

• Call the National Grid Energy Transmission (NGET) on 0800 688 588 in order to arrange a pre-application meeting. This meeting is about the workload, timeline and cost of the project.
• Submit application forms to the Electricity Systems Operator (ESO) - don’t be surprised by the application fee!
• A team will then come to your property for an assessment and will send you a quote in 1 to 3 working weeks.
• Enjoy your power!

Like with any big change, there are some steps that you need to complete before you move house. One easy step that might save you money is to take a meter reading before you move. This way, you´re not paying for energy that you did not use! Once you have the meter reading and Meter Point Reference Number you are good to go!

But, just to be sure, check out our moving checklist so that you won't leave anything behind! * The most important thing! Before moving, take a meter reading so that you do not need to pay for energy that you haven’t used. * After you have your meter reading, it's time to sort out your Meter Point Reference Number (MPRN). * Once your MPRN is sorted, you are then clear to move without having to worry about paying for energy that you didn't use. In case you have any doubt´s we have more extensive guides dedicated to moving into a new build and moving into a rented house.

Setting up your gas and electricity in a new home can be difficult, especially when moving to a new city like Clacton-on-Sea. When you move, until you switch to a new supplier or tariff with your current supplier, you will be put under a ‘deemed contract’ or the standard tariff of the previous homeowner’s supplier until you switch. You can make the switch by calling your chosen supplier or, to make things a bit easier, by calling us at Switch Plan to help you find the best deal. We suggest that you switch out of the deemed contract as soon as possible because it is usually more expensive than your typical tariff.

First of all, congratulations on your move to Clacton-on-Sea! Moving is a big step, and to make sure that nothing slips through the cracks, we’ve highlighted some of the various organizations you should contact to update your address. A non exhaustive list includes:

• Banks and financial institutions - Include the address that is linked to both your debit and credit cards.
• Government/local bodies - Update with the DVLA
• Insurance providers - To keep your cards from becoming invalid

To make things easier, we have a comprehensive checklist to be sure that you have everything covered!

In Clacton-on-Sea there are different variables that go into the price of your energy bills, as well as the transfer of energy from one home to the next. It can be a bit of a complicated process, so fortunatuely, we’ve created some information that outlays the various factors that you should take into consideration when surveying the landscape of providers before you make a switch. Check out our guide here: energy transfer.

Perhaps before you dive in further, take a look at the few questions we’ve compiled below that will prove helpful in completing your energy conservation:

• What is the size of your old and new home
• How much energy will you consume in your new home? Is it more or less than previous?
• How far have you moved?
• Has the energy type changed from your previous to new residence?
• Will you or have you used a prepayment meter?

You might be thinking… I’m not sure if I have all of the answers. Don’t worry! Give us a call! Our experts can help you switch energy suppliers!