Whether you're moving to a new property or you've been in your home for a while, you may be wondering who your electricity or gas supplier is.
If you don't know, then don't panic; there are a number of ways that you can find out which supplier your with and whether you're getting the best deal.
How to find out your electricity and gas supplier
If you've just moved to a new property, the first and easiest option to find out who supplies your electricity and gas, is to simply ask the letting agent, landlord or the previous tenant of your property.
If the previous tenant of your property has called the electricity or gas supplier to let them know they're moving, it is likely that the supplier will send you a letter in the near future addressed to 'The Occupier'. This letter should provide any details you need about your supplier.
When you move to a new property energy suppliers may put you on a Standard plan - often the most expensive - automatically.
If you've already been living in your property for a while, or if the previous tenant hasn't told their gas or electricity supplier that they're moving on, you may need to contact your local electricity distribution company to find out who supplies the electricity to your property.
You can find out who your gas supplier is by calling the Meter Number Helpline on 0870 608 1524. To find out who supplies your electricity you can call your regional electricity distribution number. The numbers are:
| If your region is... | ...call this number to find your supplier |
|---|---|
| Scotland North | 0870 900 9690 |
| Scotland South | 0845 270 9101 |
| North East England | 0845 601 3268 |
| North West England | 0870 751 0093 |
| Eastern England | 0870 196 3082 |
| Southern England | 0870 905 0806 |
| South West England | 0845 601 2989 |
| South East England | 0845 601 5467 |
| London | 0845 601 5467 |
| Yorkshire | 0845 330 0889 |
| Merseyside and North Wales | 0845 270 9101 |
| South Wales | 01752 502 299 |
| West Midlands | 01384 343 838 |
| East Midlands | 0845 603 0618 |
Now you know who supplies your electricity and gas...
The next step is to find out which gas and electricity plan you're on. Once you've find out the plan you're on, you can find out how much your gas and electricity will be costing you. To find out the name of your electricity and gas plan:
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Contact your electricity and gas suppliers directly and ask them
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Wait for your first bill to arrive from your electricity and gas suppliers
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The plan you're on should be named on the bill itself and include details of unit prices.
How to save on your electricity and gas
So now that you know your electricity and gas supplier and plan name, you can run a comparison of your local gas and electricity suppliers , and find out if you could switch to a cheaper plan.
If you don't have any previous bills to help you compare, simply use the 'no details handy' option, and input a few details about your property to receive a quote.