Switching to an Octopus Energy deal in Andover

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Octopus Energy, the rising supplier in Hampshire

Last update: September 2021

Octopus Energy - who are they and what is their history?

Octopus Energy have grown exponentially since 2015 when they were created. Since then, they have gained over 1 million customers around the UK, growing by 30,000 a month! Their customers are attracted to their affordable and eco-friendly energy plans, since they aim to provide 100% renewable electricity, as well as offset much of their customers' gas usage. As well as their attractive energy plans, they have also partnered up with other suppliers which has brought about impressive growth. In 2018, they partnered up with M&S energy, taking on all of their customers. In 2019, they did the same with Coop energy, gaining Octopus 30,000 customers. Whether its for your business or your household, Octopus definitely has a plan for you.

Looking to join Octopus Energy

Switching energy suppliers really isn't difficult, especially when you have the Switch Plan experts here to help! All it involves is one quick phone call in which you outline your energy requirements and what you are looking for in your energy plan, and you can be switched over to a new plan in just minutes. If you decide you want to switch to an Octopus Energy deal, then you can ring them up on 0330 808 1080 and their representatives can carry out the switch for you from beginning to end. Alternatively, if you decide you want an alternative energy plan, then have a chat with one of our experts by ringing 0330 054 0018.

Searching for a new energy supplier in Andover

Depending on where you are in the UK, your energy plan will differ. This is because prices fluctuate given that the market price of energy varies depending on the region. To find out a bit about Andover, let's run through a few quick facts!

Andover forms part of Hampshire.
It is home to 42,518 inhabitants across 17,335 households.
This makes it the 202nd largest city in the UK.

Read on for more specific information about how to switch to Octopus Energy in Andover! We'll make sure that you kick start your new energy supply in no time.

Light up your new home in Andover

How to transfer your energy supplier to your new home?

In Andover 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!

Setting up Octopus in your new home in Andover

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 Andover. 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.

How to connect to the grid in Andover?

When you move, it is likely that your new home is already connected to the majority of the 17,335 properties in Andover. However, if for some reason, like in instances when you built your home from the ground up, you are not yet connected, follow the steps below to learn how to connected your property to the grid in order to receive your energy supply.

Call 0800 688 588 - the National Grid Energy Transmission (NGET) and schedule a meeting for pre-application.
Submit application forms to the Electricity Systems Operator (ESO) - keep in mind, there is an 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.
The your home will be connected to the grid.

This process can take some time, so make sure you organise along with building the new property, this will ensure you have energy up and ready to go in your new property before moving in.

You're moving to Hampshire - who should you contact?

First of all, congratulations on your move to Andover! 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!

All Octopus tariffs currently available in Andover

So, Octopus' plans tend to be well-priced, but what do they offer? It's no myth that Octopus' plans are very innovative. All of their tariffs are 100% renewable, and this includes all green gas, which is still quite rare in the UK. The uniqueness of their tariffs lies in their customers' ability to coordinate their usage with cheaper energy rates to lower their energy bills. They have both fixed and variable tariffs on offer to their customers and their plans have no exit fees.

Octopus are also leading the way when it comes to electric vehicles. They have an Electric Vehicle Initiative which allows customers to lease out electric cars for low prices. Through this initiative, their customers are able to get cheaper prices for charging their cars, their own car charger, as well as assistance from experts on how to access grants.

Octopus Energy’s green energy contributions in Andover

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.

Stand alone electricity tariffs

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

Dual rate energy tariffs

Name of the Plan	Tariff value	Day Time Unit Price price/kWh	Night Time Unit Price price/kWh	Standing Charge price/day
Super Green Octopus 12M	12 months fixed	16.81 p	9.18 p	21.67 p
Exclusive Octopus 12M	12 months fixed	17.69 p	9.1 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

What are the different gas rates that Octopus offers?

Name of the Plan	Tariff value	Unit Price price/kWh	Standing Charge price/day
Exclusive Octopus 12M	12 months fixed	2.28 p	17.85 p
Super Green Octopus 12M	12 months fixed	2.96 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

Switching to Octopus Energy Andover - everything you need to know.

Switching energy suppliers isn't difficult at all, especially when you have the Switch Plan experts here to help! All it involves is one quick phone call in which you outline your energy requirements and what you are looking for in your energy plan, and you can be switched over to a new plan in just minutes. If you decide you want to switch to an Octopus Energy deal, then you can ring them up on 0330 808 1080 and their representatives can carry out the switch for you from beginning to end. Alternatively, if you decide you want an alternative energy plan, then have a chat with one of our experts by ringing 0330 054 0018.

Here you can learn more about the benefits of switching energy suppliers. The article will also discuss the process of switching and as you will see, if you decide to switch providers, the following information will need to be provided to our experts.

Average monthly energy spend
Energy bill (not older than 3 months)
MPRN (Meter Point Reference Number)
Postcode
Energy supplier
Energy tariff

Looking to contact Octopus Energy in Andover?

If you are looking to contact Octopus Energy’s customer service, you can call 0330 808 1080, or one of their numbers in the table below. However, if you want to explore all of the options in your Andover, you can call our energy supply experts on 0330 054 0018. We are super happy to help you find the right supplier based on your needs!

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

Andover's local gas & electricity distribution

If there is a power cut in Andover, what should I do?

Whether it is your fuse box or a cut in your neighborhood in Hampshire, it's important to know what to do if you ever experience a power cut. It's not the highlight of anyone's day, but the good thing is that there are ways you can easily address. The first step when experiencing a power cut is to check the source. It might be a fuse that tripped in your house circuit, so be sure to check your fuse box and see if any of the switches have been turned off.

If the power cut happened when switching on an appliance or light then it is likely that it’s just in your home in Andover.

If the cut is not local, the cause could be one that is in your area; several reasons of which are out of your control, and are often because the power lines to your home were interrupted. This can happen when: * A power line has been damaged or knocked over. * Lightning has struck a utility pole * Transformers have been shut down

If this is the case, it’s best you call your local distribution network operator directly on the following number 0800 029 4285. In Andover, your local DNO is UK Power Networks. Once they have been informed they will send out a team to resolve the issue.

Who is Andover's electricity distributor?

What if your power is cut in Andover and you want the emergency phone number for your electricity distributor? Here, we have the number listed below. Andoverians can give their electricity distributor a ring, in case of emergency or to get up-to-date information, you also have the option to call your local Hampshire electricity DNO (Distribution Network Operator). In Andover your DNO is UK Power Networks.

Who is Andover's gas distributor?

You'll likely never need to get in touch with your gas distribution company in Andover, since your energy supplier can usually address any problems you experience. But if you have a specific question, you might want to get in touch with your local gas distribution company. For example, you might be wondering how gas travels around the UK... We won't bore you with the details, but it's quite clever, and it is managed in your region by SGN. (Fun fact! Gas is transported through a complex system of pipes underground to get to your front door and heat your home.)

How should I contact Andover's energy distributors?

You never need up-to-date information on your DNO (District Network Operator) until you do! Inhabitants of Hampshire can call their local Hampshire 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

Energy consumption in Andover

What's the typical price per kwh in Andover?

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Although average prices aren't the most accurate indicators of how much a household pays for their energy, it can inform us on how prices change per region. For example, in Andover, the average price per kWh is £10.05. This means that Andoverian pays roughly £-5.55% less than the national UK average.

Unit prices are constantly changing depending and that why nothing compares with calling the Switch Plan experts to get the live rates based on your needs and your locations. Indeed prices are likely to be different in cities such as Stakes Ward, Petersfield or Fleet. Screen reader support enabled.

What's the typical consumption in Andover?

Knowing how much a kWh tends to cost in a region is all well and good, but it's even more useful to know what the average consumption is in a particular area. 2018 government data indicates that the average Andoverian household consumes 3,990.92 kWh a year. The median consumption of that same household would be 3,542.43 kWh.

Who is the main energy supplier to the 42,518 residents across Andover?

The most popular energy supplier in South East is British Gas. A large proportion of the inhabitants from large cities such as Southampton, Portsmouth and Basingstoke 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.