Who distributes energy in Farnworth Ward

Who is the gas distributor in Farnworth Ward?

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 North West. 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 Farnworth Ward is Cadent Gas.

Who is Farnworth Ward's electricity distributor?

Now, while we are here to guide you on all of your gas and electricity queries, there are some more urgent matters that are reserved for your supplier, your Distribution Network Operator (DNO) or your gas provider. Let's say you have a powercut. You need to contact your DNO to inform them so they can resolve the issue. Alternatively, if you require some information that is more concerned with energy distribution, they are also the people to contact. In Farnworth Ward your electricity distributor is Electricity North West.

How can I contact the energy distributor for Farnworth Ward?

If you need some updated information, or are experiencing a electricity power outtage in Greater Manchester, or are facing any kind of issues with your gas supply then you should get in touch directly with your District Network Provider.

Company name	Company number
Greater Manchester Electricity North West General Number	0800 195 4141
Greater Manchester Electricity North West Emergency Number	$dno_emergency
Greater Manchester Cadent Gas Number	0345 835 1111
Greater Manchester Cadent Gas Emergency Number	0800 111 999

You can also visit their website for more info:

Electricity North West	Electricity North West website
Cadent Gas	Cadent Gas website

Switching to OVO Energy in Farnworth Ward

Whether you're new to the area or not, you are now one of the 15,262 inhabitants in Farnworth Ward. Did you know that Farnworth Ward is the $city_ranking_county biggest city of your Greater Manchester and 490th of the county. It's likely that you live with 2.32 due to local averages, so you'll need to power up your new home ASAP.

Firstly, take a meter reading just before you move out of your old house and keep the note in a safe place. You might need to provide this to your previous supplier, as you'll want to make sure that you're not paying for the energy of the new inhabitants of the house.
Now that you've arrived in Farnworth Ward you should do the same thing. Find the meter in your new house and jot down the reading.
It's possible you will take on a ‘deemed’ contract, which you will stay on until you decide to switch. The previous resident of the house usually leaves details concerning their energy supplier but if they didn't, fear not. The Ofgem website can help you find out who supplies the gas and electricity to this new home.

Switching energy suppliers sounds scary but with Switch Plan it really is as easy as it gets. Just call us on 0330 054 0018. We'll evaluate your needs based on your current consumption, budget and living arrangements which plan is best for you.

How can I get in touch with OVO in Farnworth Ward?

Do you have any questions or concerns about your energy supply? Switch Plan can guide you. We are a free, impartial service.

If you are looking to switch to OVO in Farnworth Ward, however, you might want to get in touch with them directly, which is understandable. Or indeed, if you have an emergency with your gas or electricity in Farnworth Ward, then they are also at your disposal. All of their contact details are laid out below for you.

Type of Enquiry	Number to contact
General Enquiries Enquiries that you may have regarding your existing account, such as querying a bill or changing the way you pay your bills.	0330 303 5063 Open from 8am to 8pm during the week, 8am to 6pm on Saturday, 10am to 4pm on Sunday.
Complaints If you have a complaint that you would like resolved or acknowledged by OVO Energy.	0330 102 7517 8am to 8pm during the week, 8am to 6pm on Saturday
Complaints Pay As You Go Complaints specifically related to Pay As You Go tariffs.	0330 102 7517 8am to 8pm during the week, 8am to 6pm on Saturday
Top up plans For all queries related to Pay As You Go billing: topping up, changing from pay as you go to direct debit and using emergency credit.	0330 303 5063 8am to 8pm during the week, 8am to 6pm on Saturday.
CORGI Home Plan complaints Complaints number for queries related to the OVO Home Plan	0800 085 0845 24 hours a day, seven days a week

Are OVO Energy's plans expensive for Farnworth Ward inhabitants?

OVO Energy's positive reviews tend to make note of cheaper tariffs and great customer service. However, this might not mean that they are the cheapest option for you in Farnworth Ward. Be sure to read online customer reviews before making any energy switch!

Energy consumption in Farnworth Ward

How much to Farnworth Ward inhabitants consume on average in Farnworth Ward?

Based on government data we are able to estimate that the average Farnworth Ward inhabitant household consumes 3,333.45 kWh a year. The median consumption of that same household would be 2,947.18 kWh.

How much is the typical price/kWh in Farnworth Ward?

Farnworth Ward inhabitants tend to pay somewhere around £11.05 for a kWh on average. This is roughly £3.85% more than the UK average.

Now it is interesting to compare our energy consumption to the national average but what about relatively close cities such as Timperley Ward, West Heywood Ward or Altrincham Ward. Find out by simply following these links.

Who is the largest energy supplier to the 15,262 residents across Farnworth Ward?

The most popular energy provider in North West is British Gas, and indeed in most of Greater Manchester notably in the county's biggest cities such as Manchester, Bolton and Oldham. Remember, it's free to change energy supplier at any time with Switch Plan, so don't feel like you need to stick with British Gas! Farnworth Ward inhabitants can save money on gas and electricity by switching energy suppliers.

All tariffs currently available in Greater Manchester

In our current economy, dual fuel is certainly a preferable option. Why is this? Well, not only is dual fuel a hell of a lot more simple, since you can streamline all of your gas and electricity supplier with just one plan, it also works out cheaper most of the time. This is because many suppliers offer discounts for their dual fuel customers, as they want to encourage customers to receive both their gas and electricity supply from them. Despite these pretty clear advantages of dual fuel, in Farnworth Ward, 19.95% homes only have electric central heating systems, compared to 73.10% who have just a gas system, while 0.00% just choose oil.

Dual Tariff energy plans

Name of the Plan	Tariff value	Day Time Unit Price price/kWh	Night Time Unit Price price/kWh	Standing Charge price/day
Simpler Energy	Flexible	15.88 p	9.52 p	27.77 p
Better Energy	12 months fixed	14.87 p	7.64 p	27.77 p
2 Year Fixed Energy	24 months fixed	15.47 p	8 p	27.77 p

Single Electricity plans

Name of the Plan	Tariff value	Unit Price price/kWh	Standing Charge price/day
Better Energy	12 months fixed	12.26 p	29.17 p
2 Year Fixed Energy	24 months fixed	14.21 p	29.17 p
Simpler Energy	Flexible	14.21 p	27.77 p

Gas plans

Name of the Plan	Tariff value	Unit Price price/kWh	Standing Charge price/day
Better Energy	12 months fixed	2.73 p	23.83 p
Simpler Energy	Flexible	/ p	/ p
2 Year Fixed Energy	24 months fixed	3.27 p	27.77 p

Switching to an OVO energy deal in Farnworth Ward