Cheap Gas and Electricity in Bottrells Close

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Current Cheapest Energy Deals in Bottrells Close

Electricity Tariffs

Supplier	Tariff	Type	Unit Rate	Standing	Est. Annual	Exit Fee
E.ON Next	Next Secure Fixed 14m v3	Fixed	24.14p	49.33p	£832	£50
Good Energy	Good Energy Fix Feb27	Fixed	24.21p	56.30p	£859	£50
Co-op Energy	Co-op 12M Fixed	Variable	25.56p	47.98p	£865	None
London Power	my london 12m fixed plan	Variable	25.56p	47.98p	£865	None
Octopus Energy	Octopus 12M Fixed	Fixed	25.60p	47.98p	£866	None
OVO Energy	Simpler Energy - 01/01/2026	Variable	26.56p	46.98p	£889	None
EDF Energy	PAYG Standard Variable	Variable	27.03p	49.33p	£910	None
Scottish PowerGreen	Green Fixed Apr 2027 TL2	Fixed	27.85p	49.33p	£932	£50
British Gas	Standard Variable	Variable	27.88p	49.33p	£933	None

Gas Tariffs

Supplier	Tariff	Type	Unit Rate	Standing	Est. Annual	Exit Fee
E.ON Next	Next Secure Fixed 14m v3	Fixed	5.10p	34.74p	£713	£50
Good Energy	Good Energy Fix Feb27	Fixed	5.25p	33.87p	£727	£50
Co-op Energy	Co-op 12M Fixed	Variable	5.52p	33.38p	£757	None
London Power	my london 12m fixed plan	Variable	5.52p	33.38p	£757	None
Octopus Energy	Octopus 12M Fixed	Fixed	5.53p	33.38p	£758	None
OVO Energy	Simpler Energy - 01/01/2026	Variable	5.59p	33.08p	£764	None
EDF Energy	Simply Fixed Feb27v7	Fixed	5.59p	34.74p	£770	£50
British Gas	Standard Variable	Variable	5.87p	34.74p	£801	None

Prices shown are for direct debit customers. Annual costs based on typical domestic usage (2,700 kWh electricity, 11,500 kWh gas). Use the comparison tool above for a personalised quote.

EV TariffsFor electric vehicle owners

Supplier	Tariff	Off-Peak	Peak	Standing	Exit Fee
Octopus Energy	Intelligent Octopus Go 12M Fixed	7.00p	31.64p	47.70p	None
E.ON Next	Next Drive Lite	12.00p	25.48p	48.25p	None
EDF Energy	EVolve Tracker Apr27	17.88p	27.88p	49.33p	£25
Good Energy	Good Energy EV Charge	8.50p	33.16p	61.37p	£50

Off-peak rates typically apply overnight (e.g., 11:30pm-5:30am). Ideal for charging EVs while you sleep.

Heat Pump TariffsFor homes with heat pumps

Supplier	Tariff	Off-Peak	Peak	Standing	Exit Fee
Octopus Energy	Cosy Octopus	14.63p	44.74p	48.39p	None
EDF Energy	Heat Pump Tracker 36m	17.88p	27.88p	49.33p	None
Good Energy	Good Energy Heat Pump	13.00p	29.14p	56.92p	£75
Scottish Power	Heat Pump Saver Feb 2027 v1	30.80p	30.80p	48.25p	None

Off-peak periods designed around typical heat pump usage patterns (early morning, afternoon, late evening).

Storage Heater TariffsFor homes with storage heaters

Supplier	Tariff	Off-Peak	Peak	Standing	Exit Fee
Octopus Energy	Snug Octopus	9.00p	31.65p	48.39p	None

Cheap overnight rates for charging storage heaters. Off-peak typically 12:30am-6:30am.

Agile TariffsPrices change every 30 mins

Supplier	Tariff	Current Rate	Standing	Exit Fee
Octopus EnergyGreen	Agile Octopus	17.64p	48.79p	None
E.ON Next	Next Pumped Fixed 12m V8	21.30p	49.33p	None
EDF Energy	Freephase Static 12m	22.15p	48.64p	None

Prices vary every 30 minutes based on wholesale market. Can be very cheap overnight, but expensive at peak times. Best for flexible usage.

Tracker TariffsFollows Ofgem price cap

Supplier	Tariff	Unit Rate	Standing	Exit Fee
EDF Energy	PAYG Simply Tracker Mar27	27.03p	42.47p	£25
E.ON Next	Next Pledge Tracker 12m v9	26.95p	49.33p	None
Scottish Power	Cap Tracker Mar 2027 A1	27.88p	47.27p	None

Single rate that adjusts quarterly with the Ofgem price cap. No exit fees typically - good if you want to benefit when the cap falls.

Prices updated: 14 Feb 2026 at 06:01

South England Grid Right Now

Carbon Intensity

296 gCO2/kWh

very high

Renewables

10%

biomass: 0.4%

imports: 17.3%

gas: 72.6%

nuclear: 0.2%

solar: 9%

wind: 0.5%

Energy Efficiency in HP8

Average EPC Rating

National average

81%

On Mains Gas

206

758

1065

482

122

Based on 2,663 energy certificates

Fuel Poverty in Buckinghamshire

8.5%

Households in Fuel Poverty

Below national average (13.1%)

19,376

Households Affected

of 226,911 total

Fuel poverty is defined as households with low income living in homes with poor energy efficiency. Data from DESNZ 2022.

Energy Usage in Buckinghamshire

4,346

kWh/year

Electricity

22% above average (3,554 kWh)

14,050

kWh/year

Gas

24% above average (11,320 kWh)

Based on 233,731 electricity meters and 195,799 gas meters in Buckinghamshire. Source: DESNZ 2024.

Smart Meters in Buckinghamshire

69%

Have Smart Meters

Above national average (68%)

69% of meters are smart

Data from DESNZ Q1 2025. Smart meters help you track your energy usage in real time.

Off Mains Gas in Buckinghamshire

17%

Properties Off Gas Grid

Above national average (16%)

39,505

Homes Without Gas

of 236,780 properties

Data from DESNZ 2024. Properties not on the gas grid may be eligible for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme.

Renewable Energy in Buckinghamshire

13,619

Solar Installations

Below average (61.8 per 1,000 homes)

Wind Sites

Below average (1.6 MW)

Biogas Sites

Above average (4.7 MW)

230.7

Total Capacity

Enough to power ~69,204 homes

Installed Capacity

Solar PV

224.4 MW

Wind

1.6 MW

Biogas

4.7 MW

Buckinghamshire ranks#141 of 314 for solar,#96 of 227 for wind,#40 of 152 for biogas. Data from DESNZ 2024.

Alternative Heating in Buckinghamshire

With 17% of homes not on mains gas, many properties use alternative heating fuels.

~17,180

Homes on Heating Oil

Estimated from 22.2 ktoe consumption

Homes using heating oil, LPG, or solid fuels may be eligible for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (£7,500 towards heat pumps) or Home Upgrade Grant. Data from DESNZ 2023.

Energy Grants & Support

ECO4 Scheme

Free heating and insulation upgrades for eligible low-income households

Homes rated D-G may qualify

Check eligibility

Great British Insulation Scheme

Free or subsidised insulation for middle-income households

Available to most homeowners

Check eligibility

Frequently Asked Questions

What grants are available for homeowners in Bottrells Close?

Depending on your circumstances, you may qualify for:

ECO4 Scheme - Free boiler replacement and insulation for low-income households with homes rated D-G
Boiler Upgrade Scheme - £7,500 towards heat pump installation (any homeowner)
Great British Insulation Scheme - Subsidised insulation for middle-income homes
Warm Home Discount - £150 off energy bills for eligible low-income households

Bottrells Close is a Other Settlement in Buckinghamshire, South East, England.

Electricity in Bottrells Close

When the electricity industry was privatised in 1997 the UK was divided into 14 Public Electricity Suppliers (PES for short). While you can now choose from many different electricity suppliers the PES areas that you are located in will have a significant effect on the cost of your electricity. Standing charges and unit rates differ between PES areas.

Bottrells Close is in the Eastern Electric network PES area which covers the East England area of the UK.

Eastern Electric is owned by UK Power Networks who are the company responsible for maintaining the physical electricity network in Bottrells Close and the surrounding area.

Gas in Bottrells Close

Bottrells Close is connected to the gas distribution network so mains gas is available in this area.

Green Energy in Bottrells Close

Consumers are increasingly looking for green energy, also known as renewable energy, as a more environmentally friendly option for powering their homes. Several suppliers that specialise in wind energy, solar energy and hydroelectric energy are available in all parts of the UK and that includes Bottrells Close. Just use our handy checker at the top of this page and choose “Green Plans” to see renewable energy suppliers in this area.

What to do in an emergency

If you have an electrical emergency in Bottrells Close call UK Power Networks on 0800 029 4285

If you have a gas emergency in Bottrells Close call National Gas Emergencies on 0800 111 999. If you are at home, and it is safe to do so, turn off your gas supply. Open doors and windows. Do not smoke or use matches or lighters. Do not turn electrical switches off or on.

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