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

Who is the DNO in Swanscombe and Greenhithe ?

In case of an emergency or to request some very up-to-date information, Swanscombe and Greenhithe inhabitants can ring their local Kent electricity Distribution Network Operator (DNO) or their gas provider. In the case of a power cut in Swanscombe and Greenhithe, you should call your distributor's emergency phone number. In Swanscombe and Greenhithe your electricity distributor is UK Power Networks.

Who manages gas distribution in Swanscombe and Greenhithe?

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 South East. 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 Swanscombe and Greenhithe is Cadent Gas.

How do I get in touch Swanscombe and Greenhithe's energy distributors?

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

Setting up an OVO Energy account in Swanscombe and Greenhithe

Whether you're new to the area or not, you are now one of the 14,124 inhabitants in Swanscombe and Greenhithe. Did you know that Swanscombe and Greenhithe is the $city_ranking_county biggest city of your Kent and 530th of the county. It's likely that you live with 2.31 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 Swanscombe and Greenhithe 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 cheap are OVO Energy's plans for Swanscombe and Greenhithe inhabitants?

As being the second largest company of the Uk's Big 6 energy company, OVO energy and its customers have a lot of positive things to say .. This is partly because of their cheaper tariffs and good customer service. Always make sure you read customer reviews before switching to make sure that you find the best tariff for you in Swanscombe and Greenhithe.

Contacting OVO in Swanscombe and Greenhithe?

All the contact information you might need for OVO energy is detailed below. It's crucial to have your supplier's contact details to hand just in case you face an emergency or need some information that only they can provide. However, if what you are looking for is unbias detailing of OVO's energy plans, then that's where we come in. We want to guide you through your energy options and carry out an informed switch.

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.
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
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.
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

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 Swanscombe and Greenhithe, 6.69% households opt for electric central heating systems, compared to 90.36% for gas and just 0.08% 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.

Stand alone Electricity tariffs

Name of the Plan	Tariff value	Unit Price price/kWh	Standing Charge price/day
Simpler Energy	Flexible	14.74 p	27.77 p
Better Energy	12 months fixed	12.64 p	29.17 p
2 Year Fixed Energy	24 months fixed	14.74 p	29.17 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	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 tariffs

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
2 Year Fixed Energy	24 months fixed	3.33 p	27.77 p
Simpler Energy	Flexible	/ p	/ p

Your energy bill in Swanscombe and Greenhithe

What's the average consumption in Kent?

Based on government data we are able to estimate that the average Swanscombe and Greenhithe inhabitant household consumes 3,402.15 kWh a year. The median consumption of that same household would be 2,931.19 kWh.

Who is the main supplier of gas and electricity to the 6,102 households of Swanscombe and Greenhithe?

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! Swanscombe and Greenhithe inhabitants can save money on gas and electricity by switching energy suppliers.

Switching to an OVO energy deal in Swanscombe and Greenhithe