What you need to know about your gas and electric distribution network operators in Leigh South Ward

Who is the DNO in Leigh South Ward ?

If Leigh South Ward is currently in a power cut, you should ring the emergency phone number for your distributor, which is listed below. Leigh South Ward inhabitants can give their local Greater Manchester electricity DNO (Distribution Network Operator) a ring, or their gas provider in case of emergency or to get up-to-date information. In Leigh South Ward your electricity distributor is Electricity North West.

How do I get in touch Leigh South Ward's energy distributors?

If you need some up-to-date information, or are experiencing a powercut in Greater Manchester, 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

Find more info on their website:

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

Who manages gas distribution in Leigh South Ward?

Ever wondered how gas actually arrives in your home in $district? Well, before gas can actually reach you, it is transported through a complex system of pipes. These pipes form the Gas Distribution Network in the UK, of which there are 8. These are then controlled by 4 gas distribution companies.

You will likely never have to get in touch with your gas distribution company, but if you were interested, gas is provided by Cadent Gas in $district.

Setting up an OVO Energy account in Leigh South Ward

Did you know that 19th is the biggest city of the county and 545th in the county. If you've just moved to Leigh South Ward, here are the steps you must follow to start powering up your new home! You might be a new Leigh South Ward inhabitant, or have been for a while. Either way, follow these steps to get you set up.

When you leave your old house, don't forget to take a meter reading. Write it on a note and leave it somewhere safe for the next inhabitants of the property. This is to make sure that you don't get charged for the energy that the new residents use.
Now, you need to do the same in your new house in Leigh South Ward! Locate the meter in the property, and jot down the reading. This is also to make sure you are not overcharged.
It's probable that you will onboard the contract of the previous residents of the property. You can stay on it until you decide to switch energy suppliers. If the previous inhabitants didn't make a note of the meter reading, don't worry! Our dedicated will guide you through the process of finding out who supplies the energy to the property.

We told you it was easy! Now that you have all the information you'll need to provide to our experts, you can ring us up and we can start the switching process. Switching your energy provider is quick and easy, so don't be worry! With Switch Plan, we'll walk you through it every step of the way. Just call us on 0330 054 0018 and we will assess your situation to find you the best energy plan for your personal requirements.

How cheap are OVO Energy's plans for Leigh South Ward inhabitants?

OVO Energy is one of the Big 6, and they rate highly with their customers. In fact, they are the second largest independent energy company in the UK! Customers typically switch to OVO for its reduced tariffs, and excellent customer service. Nevertheless, make sure you read customer reviews before switching in Leigh South Ward to make sure you find the best plan for you in the area.

Contacting OVO in Leigh South 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 Leigh South 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 Leigh South 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

OVO's prices, dual fuel rates & tariffs in Greater Manchester

Certain households still prefer to keep their gas and electricity tariffs separate, dual fuel is becoming more and more common. In Leigh South Ward, 34.32% homes have electric central heating systems, compared to 11.19% who go for gas and just 39.06% who opt for oil. OVO Energy have plenty of dual fuel tariffs to pick from. At Switch Plan, we love dual fuel! Opting for a dual fuel plan saves you money and time as you only have to liaise with one supplier at a time, and you can also save money through dual fuel discounts. Sounds good, right?

Stand alone Electricity tariffs

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
Simpler Energy	Flexible	14.21 p	27.77 p
2 Year Fixed Energy	24 months fixed	14.21 p	29.17 p

Gas tariffs

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

OVO Energy's double rate energy plans

Name of the Plan	Tariff value	Day Time Unit Price price/kWh	Night Time Unit Price price/kWh	Standing Charge price/day
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
Simpler Energy	Flexible	15.88 p	9.52 p	27.77 p

Energy consumption in Leigh South Ward

Who is the main supplier of gas and electricity to the 6,246 households of Leigh South Ward?

British Gas is the most popular energy supplier in North West and in the majority of the Greater Manchester. But remember, just because British Gas are the largest provider in the counties widest cities such as Manchester, Bolton and Oldham, that doesn't mean that you can't switch over to a different one. With Switch Plan, we can help you save money on your gas and electricity by switching suppliers - it's free, quick, and easy!

What's the average consumption in Greater Manchester?

Now you know the prices, it's important to know how much Leigh South Ward inhabitants tend to consume. 2018 government data indicates that the average Leigh South Ward inhabitant household consumes 3,333.45 kWh a year. The median consumption of that same household would be 2,947.18 kWh.

Switching to an OVO energy deal in Leigh South Ward