OVO's prices, dual fuel rates & tariffs in Kent

While dual fuel is becoming increasingly popular, some households still opt for separate gas and electricity plans, even sometimes from separate suppliers. In Maidstone, 11.31% households opt for electric central heating systems, compared to 85.68% for gas and just 0.60% for oil. However, OVO Energy has a number of dual fuel plans, as can be far more convenient to keep all your costs in one place with one plan.

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
Better Energy	12 months fixed	15.95 p	7.35 p	27.77 p
2 Year Fixed Energy	24 months fixed	16.28 p	8 p	27.77 p
Simpler Energy	Flexible	16.52 p	9.53 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	2.88 p	23.83 p
Simpler Energy	Flexible	/ p	/ p
2 Year Fixed Energy	24 months fixed	3.33 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	12.64 p	29.17 p
Simpler Energy	Flexible	14.74 p	27.77 p
2 Year Fixed Energy	24 months fixed	14.74 p	29.17 p

What you need to know about your gas and electric distribution network operators in Maidstone

Who is the gas distributor in Maidstone?

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.

How can I contact the energy distributor for Maidstone?

Inhabitants of Kent can call their local Kent electricity DNO (Distribution Network Operator) or gas distributor in case of emergency or to get up-to-date information.

Company name	Company number
Kent UK Power Networks General Number	0800 029 4285
Kent UK Power Networks Emergency Number	$dno_emergency
Kent Cadent Gas Number	0345 835 1111
Kent Cadent Gas Emergency Number	0800 111 999

For FAQs and other pratical informations, you can visit their website:

UK Power Networks	UK Power Networks website
Cadent Gas	Cadent Gas website

Who is Maidstone's electricity distributor?

If Maidstone is currently in a power cut, you should ring the emergency phone number for your distributor, which is listed below. Maidstone inhabitants can give their local Kent electricity DNO (Distribution Network Operator) a ring, or their gas provider in case of emergency or to get up-to-date information. In Maidstone your electricity distributor is UK Power Networks.

Power consumption in Maidstone

How much to Maidstone inhabitants consume on average in Maidstone?

According to government data from 2018, the average household in Kent consumes 3,402.15 kWh a year, while the median consumption is around 2,931.19 kWh.

Who is the largest energy supplier to the 106,055 residents across Maidstone?

The most popular energy provider in South East is British Gas, and indeed in most of Kent notably in the county's biggest cities such as Saint Peters, Maidstone and Gillingham. 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! Maidstone inhabitants can save money on gas and electricity by switching energy suppliers.

Switching to OVO Energy in Maidstone

Have you just moved to Maidstone? Great! If you are recent Maidstone inhabitant, or even if you have lived in Kent for a while now, you are now one of the 106,055 inhabitants of Maidstone. One thing you need to get sorted pretty rapidly is your energy supply. How are you going to fuel up your new house? Lucky for you, we will sort all that out for you. We just need you to carry out a few quick steps to allow us to complete the switch.

We know that saying goodbye to your old place should be more sentimental than taking a meter reading. But, it's important that you take a meter reading in your previous home as you walk out the door to make sure that you don't pay for what you don't use. Write it down and leave it in a safe place where the next inhabitants of the house can find it. You'll also this information just in case your previous provider wants it.
Now for moving in to your new place in Maidstone! Do the same - write down the meter reading once you've located it.
It's likely that you will inherit the contract of the previous inhabitants of the property and you'll keep it until you decide to switch. If you can't find the details of the last residency of the house, don't worry! Our guide can help you find out who supplies the energy to the property.

Switching your energy provider is easier than it sounds, so don't be scared away! With Switch Plan, it's a piece of cake. Just call us on 0330 054 0018 and we will do a free price comparison service for you based on current plans on the market and your personal energy needs.

How can I get in touch with OVO in Maidstone?

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 Maidstone, 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 Maidstone, 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 Maidstone 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 Maidstone. Be sure to read online customer reviews before making any energy switch!

Switching to an OVO energy deal in Maidstone