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

Certain households still prefer to keep their gas and electricity tariffs separate, dual fuel is becoming more and more common. In Tonbridge, 3.47% homes have electric central heating systems, compared to 94.28% who go for gas and just 0.73% 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?

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	16.52 p	9.53 p	27.77 p
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

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
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

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

Who is the gas distributor in Tonbridge?

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 SGN in $district.

How can I contact the energy distributor for Tonbridge?

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 SGN Number	0800 912 1700
Kent SGN Emergency Number	0800 111 999

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

UK Power Networks	UK Power Networks website
SGN	SGN website

Who is Tonbridge'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 Tonbridge your electricity distributor is UK Power Networks.

Energy consumption in Tonbridge

How much to Tonbridge inhabitants consume on average in Tonbridge?

Now you know the prices, it's important to know how much Tonbridge inhabitants tend to consume. 2018 government data indicates that the average Tonbridge inhabitant household consumes 3,027.27 kWh a year. The median consumption of that same household would be 2,765.16 kWh.

Who is the largest energy supplier to the 38,124 residents across Tonbridge?

British Gas is the most popular energy supplier in South East and in the majority of the Kent. But remember, just because British Gas are the largest provider in the counties widest cities such as Saint Peters, Maidstone and Gillingham, 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!

How much is the typical price/kWh in Tonbridge?

Tonbridge inhabitants tend to pay somewhere around £10.05 for a kWh on average. This is roughly £-5.55% less 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 Swanscombe and Greenhithe, Sittingbourne or Strood South Ward. Find out by simply following these links.

Want to start on an OVO Energy plan in Tonbridge?

Did you know that 12th is the biggest city of the county and 214th in the county. If you've just moved to Tonbridge, here are the steps you must follow to start powering up your new home! You might be a new Tonbridge 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 Tonbridge! 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 can I get in touch with OVO in Tonbridge?

Getting in touch with your energy supplier is usually necessary if you have an emergency with your energy supply, or if you require some personal information about your energy plan. For this reason, all of OVO's contact details are below. If you choose to switch over to an OVO energy plan in Tonbridge, or if you are already contracted with OVO and have an emergency or need some up-to-date information, then you can get in touch directly with them.

However, if you are looking for some impartial and free information about your OVO energy plan, or making the switch over to OVO for the first time, then Switch Plan are here to help.

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 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
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

Are OVO Energy's plans expensive for Tonbridge 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 Tonbridge.

Switching to an OVO energy deal in Tonbridge