Switching to an Octopus Energy deal in Bradford

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Octopus Energy, the rising supplier in West Yorkshire

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 Bradford 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 Bradford

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 Bradford. It doesn't matter if you have just moved to a new property in Bradford, 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 Bradford. Here are some fun facts!

Bradford is located in the lovely county of West Yorkshire.
They have a population of 339,058 residents who live across 122,205 households.
Bradford is the 13rd largest city in the UK.

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

In Bradford, how do you power your new home?

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

One easy step that could very well save you money is to take a meter reading before you move. Like with any big change, there are some steps that you need to complete before you move house. You want to make sure that you are not paying for energy that you are not able to use! Once you have the meter reading and Meter Point Reference Number you are ready to make the switch!

To make your life a bit easier, you should complete the following before leaving your current home. For this reason, we've prepared a moving checklist so that you won't leave anything behind! So, let’s begin: * Number 1 and the most important thing! Before moving, take a meter reading. This way, you're not paying 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 situated, you are then clear to move without having to worry about paying for energy that you didn't or would not be able to use. If you ever have any doubts, you can check our resource that is dedicated to moving into a new build and moving into a rented house.

When moving to a new city such as Bradford, setting up your new electric and gas can be difficult. When you move, if you do not switch to a new supplier or plan type with your current supplier, you will be under a “deemed contract”, or standard tariff of the previous homeowner’s supplier until you make a switch. You can call the supplier directly, either the one that you currently have or a new one that you have found through research. A better option might be to call us at Switch Plan to help you find the best deal. We suggest that you switch out of the deemed contract ASAP because it is usually much more expensive than your typical tariff.

In Bradford, how to become connected to the grid

When you move, it is likely that your new home is already connected to the majority of the 122,205 properties in Bradford. 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.

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

In Bradford, 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!

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

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

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

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 on Octopus Energy in Bradford, 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 currently on the market, that is made for you. Give us a ring on 0330 054 0018, to find out more.

Switching energy suppliers will allow you to make savings on your energy bills as well as find a rate more suited for you and your home. On the following page about switching energy suppliers, you can learn about all the benefits of switching as well as the process involved. If you decide to switch providers, note that you will need to provide the following information.

Properties postcode
Energy supplier
Energy tariff
An average monthly energy bill
Energy bill (not older than 3 months)
MPRN (Meter Point Reference Number)

How can Bradfordians ring Octopus Energy in Bradford?

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 Bradford

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

Bradford's local gas & electricity distribution

If I experience a power cut in Bradford, 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 West Yorkshire, 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 Bradford.

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 011 3332. In Bradford, your local DNO is Northern Powergrid. A team will likely be dispatched to resolve the issue.

In Bradford, who is the gas distributor?

You'll likely never need to get in touch with your gas distribution company in Bradford, 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 Wales & West Utilities. (Fun fact! Gas is transported through a complex system of pipes underground to get to your front door and heat your home.)

Who is Bradford's electricity distributor?

Who distributes electricity in Bradford?

How should I contact the energy distributor in Bradford?

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 West Yorkshire can call their local West Yorkshire DNO to get up-to-date information or in case of emergency.

Company name	Company number
Northern Powergrid General Number	0800 011 3332
Northern Powergrid Emergency Number	0800 375675
Wales & West Utilities Number	0800 912 29 99
Wales & West Utilities Emergency Number	0800 111 999

You can also visit their website for more info:

Northern Powergrid	Northern Powergrid website
Wales & West Utilities	Wales & West Utilities website

Octopus Energy prices, dual fuel rates & tariffs in Bradford

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 Bradford

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.

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
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

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

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

In Bradford - energy consumption

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

You might be wondering how the houses are heated in Bradford. The 2.61 inhabitants of Bradford tend to have the following: * Electric Central Heating: Out of the people that live in Bradford, $City. electric_central_heating of them have electric central heating in their homes. The ratio for this would be 5.88% per household. * Oil Central Heating: Out of the people living in Bradford, 912 have oil central heating systems. The ratio for this would be 0.75%. * Central Heating: 6276 people do not have central heating in their homes. The ratio for this would be 5.14% per household. * Gas Central heating: Out of the 122,205 households that are located in Bradford, 107828 of them have gas central heating. The ratio for this would be ratio_gas_central_heating per household.

What is the typical energy consumption in Bradford?

Now that you know how much a kWh costs on average in Bradford, it might be useful to put a value on this and see how much residents of Bradford consume on average. Based on government data we are able to estimate that the average Bradfordian household consumes 3,318.85 kWh a year. The median consumption of that same household would be 2,883.24 kWh.

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

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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 Bradford, the average price per kWh is £10.64. This means that Bradfordian pays roughly £0.00% more 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 Horsforth, Rothwell Ward or Baildon Ward. Screen reader support enabled.

For the 339,058 residents in Bradford, who is the main energy supplier?

In Yorkshire, and indeed across a lot of West Yorkshire, the most popular energy supplier is Npower. A historical supplier with a huge customer base notably in the in the counties most populated cities such as Leeds, Bradford and Huddersfield. Many households in West Yorkshire have never switched to a new supplier. This means that Bradfordians who have stuck with Npower 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 Npower 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 Bradford. Give us a ring to find out how you can make savings by switching suppliers.