Switching to an Octopus Energy deal in Witham

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Octopus Energy, the rising supplier in Essex

Last update: September 2021

Who is Octopus? Octopus Energy have had a pretty impressive trajectory since they were founded in 2015. Gaining around 30,000 customers a month, they now provide gas and electricity plans to over 1 million customers across the UK. Their growth can be put down to their affordable and widely-considered eco-friendly energy plans, as well as their numerous partnerships with other suppliers. For example, in 2018, Octopus Energy and M&S Energy joined together in a partnership within which Octopus took over all of M&S's customers. Moreover, in 2019, Octopus acquired Coop energy, who had 30,000 customers.

Switching to Octopus Energy

Switching energy suppliers has an unfair reputation for being overly difficult and time consuming. It's unfair because it's not true! If after reading our guide to Octopus Energy in Witham you decide that they are the best energy supplier for you, then why not give their representatives a ring and they can carry out the whole switch for you, from start to finish. If, however, you decide that you want to shop around for an alternative energy plan, then you can ring up our experts who can switch you over to the best plan on the market for you. Give us a ring on 0330 054 0018.

Switching suppliers in Witham

Now you know what it means to switch, and who Octopus Energy are, let's narrow it down a bit and learn how to switch to Octopus in Witham. It doesn't matter if you have just moved to a new property in Witham, or if you have lived in the area for some time and have decided to switch, it's more or less a similar process! Let's find out a bit about Witham. Here are some fun facts!

Witham is located in the lovely county of Essex.
They have a population of 25,355 residents who live across 10,856 households.
Witham is the 297th largest city in the UK.

If you want to find out more about how to switch to Octopus Energy in Witham, read on for all the information you need! Our aim at Switch Plan is to find you the best energy deal for your household.

Powering your new place in Witham

How do I go about making an energy transfer in Witham?

In Witham, or in any town in the UK for that matter, there are certain factors that will affect the price of your energy bills when transferring energy from one home to another. We have in-depth information of the various factors that come into play in our guide here: energy transfer. Before digging in, we have a few simple questions that are helpful for successfully completing your energy transfer.

What is the size of your new home?
How much energy does your new home consume?
How far away have you moved from your previous residence
What type of energy does your new home use?
Do you currently use a prepayment meter?

You might be wondering how to answer all of these questions, and even if you have the answer, might think… “Ok, well what’s next?” Give us a call! Our experts can help you switch energy suppliers!

In Witham, how to become connected to the grid

Once you move to your new home in Witham 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 10,856 houses in Witham 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!

Who should I get in contact with before moving to Witham?

Congratulations! You’ve recently moved to Essex! We want to share some valuable information with you that will make your move a bit more seamless. I’m sure you have many things that must be arranged, and any stress around your energy procurement should not be anything to worry about.

We have a comprehensive moving house checklist to make your move a bit easier.

Also, below we have a list of organizations that you should notify. We have the basics covered. * Governmental/local bodies - When you move, you’ll want to update your address with teh DVLA. You won’t be able to change it until you actually make the move, just be sure to make the update in a timely manner to avoid any unnecessary complications. * Banks and financial institutions - Make sure your credit cards, banks, retirement accounts, and another other lenders are updated on your new contact information. * Insurance providers - Make sure that your insurance does not become void.

Now that you're in Witham, you want to set up Octopus as your new supplier - how to go about making the switch.

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 Witham. 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.

All Octopus tariffs currently available in Witham

As well as being reasonably priced, Octopus' tariffs are very unique, unlike most others on the market. They are all 100% renewable - both their electricity and gas, which is quite rare. Their customers are able to really get to know their energy usage, for example when is cheapest for them to use electricity.

Moreover, when it comes to electric vehicles, Octopus have a lot on offer. Through their electric vehicle initiative, their customers can lease out electric cars at very reasonable prices, and even get their own charger and access cheaper rates to charge their vehicle. Their aim is to improve access to electric vehicles.

Octopus offer both fixed and variable tariffs, and none of them have exit fees.

Octopus Energy’s green energy contributions - what they look like in Witham

Octopus Energy procures their energy from a combination of solar, wind, and hydropower. They claim to be UK’s largest investor in solar power. In case you are wondering what their energy mix looks like, we have it for you below!

75.3% wind
31% solar
3.7% hydropower

In addition to purchasing their own energy, Octopus energy also generates it. One of their tariffs - the “Supergreen Octopus” plan combines carbon-offsets with 100% renewable electricity. They do not offer carbon-neutral biomethane gas, which is typical of most green energy suppliers, such as Green Energy UK and Ecotricity.

Dual Rates for this energy tariff

Name of the Plan	Tariff value	Day Time Unit Price price/kWh	Night Time Unit Price price/kWh	Standing Charge price/day
Exclusive Octopus 12M	12 months fixed	17.69 p	9.1 p	21.67 p
Super Green Octopus 12M	12 months fixed	16.81 p	9.18 p	21.67 p
Helpful Octopus 24M	24 months fixed	16.81 p	9.18 p	24.57 p
Flexible Octopus	Variable tariff	17.48 p	9.3 p	20.43 p
Helpful Octopus 24M	24 months fixed	16.81 p	9.18 p	24.57 p

Gas tariffs

Name of the Plan	Tariff value	Unit Price price/kWh	Standing Charge price/day
Super Green Octopus 12M	12 months fixed	2.96 p	17.85 p
Exclusive Octopus 12M	12 months fixed	2.28 p	17.85 p
Helpful Octopus 24M	24 months fixed	2.56 p	25.04 p
Flexible Octopus	Variable tariff	3.2 p	16.8 p
Octopus Tracker	Variable tariff	1.84 p	15.09 p

Single Electricity plans

Name of the Plan	Tariff value	Unit Price price/kWh	Standing Charge price/day
Super Green Octopus 12M	12 months fixed	15.03 p	21.67 p
Exclusive Octopus 12M	12 months fixed	14.97 p	21.67 p
Helpful Octopus 24M	24 months fixed	15.03 p	24.49 p
Flexible Octopus	Variable tariff	15.52 p	19.38 p
Octopus Tracker/strong>	Variable tariff	11.81 p	18.52 p

What you need to know about are your gas & electricity distribution network operators in Witham

If I experience a power cut in Witham, what should I do?

What is the first step when experiencing a power cut? Check the source. If you look at the fuse box and notice any switches have been turned off, it might have been caused by a fuse that tripped in your home’s circuit. Whether it is your fuse box or a cut in your neighborhood in Essex, it's important to know what to do if you ever experience a power cut.

If the power cut occured when switching on an appliance or light, it's quite likely that it’s just in your home in Witham.

Alternatively, the cut could be one that is in your area and often is from an interrupted power line connected to your home. This can happen when: * Lightning has struck a utility pole * A power line has been damaged or knocked over. * Transformers have been shut down

If it's one in your area, it's best to call your local distribution network operator directly on the following number 0800 029 4285. In Witham, your local DNO is UK Power Networks. A team will likely be dispatched to resolve the issue.

In Witham, who is the gas distributor?

Some of us in our spare time wonder, "Where does the gas and electricity that powers my house come from and how does it travel across however far it needs to go to get to my home?" For those of us who are curious, we have all of the information for you!

If you're interested in getting in touch with your gas distribution company to have this and other questions answered, your gas is provided by SGN in Braintree District.

Gas is distributed through a pretty complex system of pipes called the Gas Distribution Network, which manages the transportation of gas around the UK. Should you ever have an additonal technical queries, they can be solved by your gas distributor in Witham, as well as any other questions regarding your gas supply. You can also go directly to your supplier for similar questions:

How should I contact the energy distributor in Witham?

There is never a time you need up-to-date information on your DNO (District Network Operator) until there is an instance of a power cut or similar emergency. Those living in Essex can call their local Essex DNO to get up-to-date information or in case of emergency.

Company name	Company number
UK Power Networks General Number	0800 029 4285
UK Power Networks Emergency Number	0800 31 63 105
SGN Number	0800 912 1700
SGN Emergency Number	0800 111 999

You can also visit their website for more info:

UK Power Networks	UK Power Networks website
SGN	SGN website

Who is the electricity distributor in Witham?

You usually do not need to know who your electricity distributor is, until you do! Instances where it is useful to know or when you need to find out is if you ever experience a power outage in Witham. In this case, it is helpful to have their emergency contact information so that you can give them a call to obtain up-to-date information. In addition to calling your distributor, you have the option to contact your local Essex electricity DNO (Distribution Network Operator). The DNO in Witham is UK Power Networks.

In Witham - energy consumption

In City.name, how are homes heated? Is there anything in particular that I need to know?

You might be wondering, how do people heat their homes in Witham? Well, the 2.41 inhabitants of Witham tend to have houses that are built with or without:

Electric Central Heating: In Witham, $City. electric_central_heating of the people living in the town have electric central heating in their homes; the ratio being 44.97% per household.
Gas Central heating: In Witham, 214 of residents have gas central heating; The ratio being 1.97% per household.
Oil Central Heating: In Witham, 5202 of residents have oil central heating systems. The ratio for this would be 47.92%.
Central Heating: 558 people do not have central heating in their homes, With the ratio being 5.14% per household.

What is the typical energy consumption in Witham?

Now that you know how much a kWh costs on average in Witham, it might be useful to put a value on this and see how much residents of Witham consume on average. Based on government data we are able to estimate that the average Witham inhabitant household consumes 3,233.71 kWh a year. The median consumption of that same household would be 2,866.46 kWh.

For the 25,355 residents in Witham, who is the main energy supplier?

The most popular energy supplier in East of England is British Gas. A large proportion of the inhabitants from large cities such as Southend-on-Sea, Basildon and Colchester get their energy from this supplier, and often they haven't actually switched at all. This means they could be losing a large sum of money. Some Brits have managed to save up to £400 a year on their energy bills simply by switching. So, although British Gas is the most popular supplier in your new area, don't feel that you are obliged to stick with them. We don't have anything against this provider, but switching itself can save you money. And our aim is to help you do that.

What is the average price/kWh of energy in Witham?

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 Witham specifically, a Witham 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 Canvey Island, Grays or Brentwood.

What you need to know about switching to Octopus Energy in Witham

Switching to any supplier in Witham involves more or less the same process. If you are moving from one property to another, then the process differs from if you are simply switching from one supplier to another in the same property. The most important thing to remember is to taking meter readings in both properties. When you leave your old property, be sure to take a meter reading and jot it down so you can provide information upon request of when you finished using energy in that property. Then, when you move into your next property, you must also take a meter reading. This is so your new supplier knows exactly when to start charging you for energy in your new place.

The only disadvantage to switching when you move house is that you will automatically start consuming energy on a default or 'deemed' contract. These tend to be pricier than a plan that you choose to switch to, so for the first month in your new property you might be spending a bit more than you had hoped. As a result, you want to make sure that you do your research as soon as possible to start the process. That way you can get started on a cheaper tariff as soon as possible and start saving.

If you decide that Octopus are the right supplier for you in Witham, then give them a ring and they can switch you over to your preferred plan in one quick phone call. If an alternative plan is better, then ring up our Switch Plan and we can switch you over to a new tariff in no time.

How can Witham inhabitants ring Octopus Energy in Witham?

If you want to reach Octopus Energy’s customer service directly, call them on 0330 808 1080, or on one of the numbers in the table below. However, if you prefer to explore all the options for your energy supply call our experts on 0330 054 0018. Our energy professionals will advise you on the ideal supplier based on your needs in Witham

Type of Enquiry	Number to contact
General Enquiries for Domestic Customers Email for general queries about your Octopus Energy home plan	hello@octopus.energy Open 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday
General Enquiries for Business Customers Number for queries about your Octopus Energy energy plan	business@octopus.energy Open 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday
Domestic customers: general enquiries Call this number for general enquiries about your energy plan	0808 164 1088 Monday to Friday: 9am-5pm
Business customers: general enquiries 24 hour number for boiler emergencies	020 3389 56138 Monday to Friday: 9am-5pm
Complaints number Number to complain about your Octopus Energy plan	0333 344 22688 Monday to Friday: 9am-5pm
Octopus Electric Vehicles Phone number to speak to customer services as a small business	020 870 38928 Monday to Friday 9am-5pm