Compare Gas & Electric

Energy companies now offer a bewildering range of deals, so it's easy to become confused about what's on offer. To help you decide which is best for you use the comparison service offered by Switch Gas & Electric.

Our independent price comparison sites help thousands of households every month to compare prices and switch to better deals. We offer a comprehensive service that compares your current supplier's tariffs and usage with those of all the major suppliers. We help you find the best deal and provide you with a free and easy-to-use switching service. We also give detailed information on each tariff, including gas and electricity unit prices and any discounts.

To compare the cheapest supplier of gas and or electricity; first of all you need to know who your current supplier is.

Who supplies my Gas and Electric?

The name of the company who supplies your gas and electricity will be on your bill. If you are unsure who supplies you or you have just moved into your property; follow the helpful guide below:

If you are a tenant first check with your letting agent or Landlord to see if they have the details on file although the previous tenants may have changed suppliers without letting anyone know.

If the previous tenant has informed the utility companies that they have left then this should automatically generate a letter to the property addressed to "The New Occupier". This will confirm details of who the current supplier is and ask you to provide your details for the new account.

If you are a homeowner first check with estate agent whom you bought the property through to see if they have the details on file.

If the previous owner has informed the utility companies that they have left then this should automatically generate a letter to the property addressed to "The New Occupier". This will confirm details of who the current supplier is and ask you to provide your details for the new account.

If after you have been at the property for a couple of weeks you still haven't received anything in the post you should try and find out who your supplier is by other means.

The 'M Number Enquiry Line' (formerly Transco) provides gas consumers with a dedicated telephone number to establish who is the current registered gas supplier at their premises. The M Number Enquiry Line number is 0870 608 1524

You can find out who your electricity supplier is by contacting your local electricity distribution company. You should ask for their Meter Point Administration Service (MPAS). If you are not sure who the company is contact energywatch.

The most important thing to remember is to take the meter readings as soon as you move in. If you have a camera handy use this to confirm your reading in case there is any dispute later. If it is in a locked box you will need to pop down to the local plumber's merchants to buy a key, they are a standard fit.