Setting up an OVO Energy account in Sudbury

Whether you're new to the area or not, you are now one of the 22,106 inhabitants in Sudbury. Did you know that Sudbury is the $city_ranking_county biggest city of your Suffolk and 337th of the county. It's likely that you live with 2.3 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 Sudbury 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 Sudbury?

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 Sudbury, 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 Sudbury, 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 Sudbury 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 Sudbury to make sure you find the best plan for you in the area.

Power consumption in Sudbury

How much to Sudbury inhabitants consume on average in Sudbury?

Based on government data we are able to estimate that the average Sudbury inhabitant household consumes 4,363.07 kWh a year. The median consumption of that same household would be 3,849.63 kWh.

Who is the largest energy supplier to the 22,106 residents across Sudbury?

British Gas is the most popular energy supplier in East of England and in the majority of the Suffolk. But remember, just because British Gas are the largest provider in the counties widest cities such as Ipswich, Lowestoft and Bury St Edmunds, 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 you need to know about your gas and electric distribution network operators in Sudbury

Who is the gas distributor in Sudbury?

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 East of England. 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 Sudbury is Northern Gas Networks.

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

How can I contact the energy distributor for Sudbury?

If you need some up-to-date information, or are experiencing a powercut in Suffolk, then you should get in touch directly with your District Network Provider.

Company name	Company number
Suffolk UK Power Networks General Number	0800 029 4285
Suffolk UK Power Networks Emergency Number	$dno_emergency
Suffolk Northern Gas Networks Number	0800 040 7766
Suffolk Northern Gas Networks Emergency Number	0800 111 999

Find more info on their website:

UK Power Networks	UK Power Networks website
Northern Gas Networks	Northern Gas Networks website

Plans and dual fuel tariffs available with OVO for Sudbury inhabitants

While dual fuel is becoming increasingly popular, some households still opt for separate gas and electricity plans, even sometimes from separate suppliers. In Sudbury, 38.34% households opt for electric central heating systems, compared to 25.82% for gas and just 32.35% 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	14.95 p	7.16 p	27.77 p
Simpler Energy	Flexible	15.96 p	9.35 p	27.77 p
2 Year Fixed Energy	24 months fixed	15.56 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	12.43 p	29.17 p
2 Year Fixed Energy	24 months fixed	14.37 p	29.17 p
Simpler Energy	Flexible	14.37 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	2.71 p	23.83 p
Simpler Energy	Flexible	/ p	/ p
2 Year Fixed Energy	24 months fixed	3.12 p	27.77 p

Switching to an OVO energy deal in Sudbury