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HomeEnergy Secure Green Mar 2022
(Fixed)
- Fixed price energy until 31st Mar 2022
- 100% of your electricity use on this tariff matched with renewable electricity by purchasing Guarantees of Origin (GoOs)
- Exit fees of £40 per fuel
- For more information click here
HomeEnergy Fix Green Oct 2020
(Fixed)
- Fixed price energy until 31st October 2020
- 100% of your electricity use on this tariff matched with renewable electricity by purchasing Guarantees of Origin (GoOs)
- Exit fees of £30 per fuel
- For more information click here
Green Drive Nov 2020
(Fixed)
- Fixed energy until 30th November 2020
- Lower priced energy for the hours of 12.30am-7.30am each day
- Smart meter required
- No exit fees
- For more information click here
Safeguard PAYG
(Variable)
- Available to Pay As You Go customers
- No exit fees
(Tariffs A-Z)
Electric Vehicle tariff - Green Drive Nov 2020
Our exclusive tariff for EV owners gives you cheaper, off-peak electricity between 12:30am and 7:30am GMT* so you can charge your EV for less. Lock in this special price until 30th November 2020 and there are no exit fees if you decide to switch to another tariff or to a different energy provider.
Use your car dashboard or car manufacturer’s app to schedule your EV charges during the cheaper night time hours and also get a free smart meter upgrade to help keep an eye on your spending
We’ll offset double the gas carbon footprint created from the gas you use from us on this tariff through Certified Emission Reduction Certificates (CERs) from selected emission reduction projects in developing countries
* Our cheaper rate hours change to 1:30am – 8:30am BST during the summer
For more information see our Electric vehicle page
Price Cap news for customers on Standard, Temporary and Safeguard tariffs
Ofgem, the regulator for the energy industry, has reviewed the price cap for customers on a Default, Safeguard, Temporary or Prepay tariff. The price cap limits the maximum you can be charged by your energy supplier for each unit of electricity or gas you use. This means that if you’re on a Default or our prepay tariff - you will see a change in your estimated annual cost from 1 October 2019. This is because the price cap will impact your current standing charges or unit rates.
Ofgem sets the level of the price cap every six months using a published formula, taking into account a number of factors including the cost of energy and government policies. As a result, the level of the cap can go up as well as down and this means that your energy bills can go up or down as we will adjust our default tariff rates to reflect the changes that Ofgem makes.
On 7 August 2019, Ofgem announced the new level of the Price Cap. This will take effect from 1 October 2019. We will be reviewing how the cap will affect our customers on our Default, Safeguard, Temporary or prepay tariffs and will contact them in due course about their bill.
It’s not just British Gas customers who will be affected by the price cap – all UK energy companies will be affected.Want to switch your tariff to protect yourself against future price changes? Get a quote
For more information please read our Frequently Asked Questions
And don't forget...
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- We'll let you know if we've got a cheaper tariff for you. Check your bills and annual statements so you don't miss out on a better deal.
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Switching energy should be easy and hassle free. That’s why we’ve signed up to the Energy Switch Guarantee. Find out more at www.EnergySwitchGuarantee.com
How to switch
Switch today, and we'll make sure you're with us in 3 weeks. Here's how...
Step 1
Get a quote, choose your tariff and tell us you want to switch.
Step 2
We'll talk to your current supplier.
Step 3
We'll let you know when the switch has happened.
Step 4
Send us your first meter readings.
If you are running a business, please visit our British Gas business website
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Frequently asked questions
What is a kilowatt hour (kWh)?
A kWh stands for kilowatt hour – the unit used to measure energy use. 1 kWh will power a 40 watt light bulb for 25 hours.
What is a Personal Projection?
Your Personal Projection is an estimate of what you’re likely to pay over the next 12 months. We work it out using the unit rate for where you live, daily standing charge, any applicable discounts and how much energy we think you’ll use in the next 12 months. It includes VAT.
What happens if I change the way I pay?
If you move from Direct Debit to pay by Cash or Cheque, your unit rate will increase. You can see the difference between Direct Debit and Cash or Cheque rates by updating your personalised quote. We’ll always give you seven days’ notice before we change the way you pay, though. These prices are all correct as of 1st August 2017.
Do I need to tell my current supplier I'm switching?
No - once you've given us your details and confirmed that you want to switch, we'll handle everything for you.
How can I find out about the Energy Switch Guarantee?
Switching energy should be easy and hassle free. That’s why we’ve signed up to the Energy Switch Guarantee. Find out more at www.EnergySwitchGuarantee.com