Cheap Gas and Electricity in Chapel

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Current Cheapest Energy Deals in Chapel

Electricity Tariffs

Supplier	Tariff	Type	Unit Rate	Standing	Est. Annual	Exit Fee
Good Energy	Good Energy Fix Feb27	Fixed	24.19p	52.35p	£844	£50
E.ON Next	Next Secure Fixed 14m v3	Fixed	25.14p	45.70p	£846	£50
Co-op Energy	Co-op 12M Fixed	Variable	25.54p	44.35p	£851	None
London Power	my london 12m fixed plan	Variable	25.54p	44.35p	£851	None
Octopus Energy	Octopus 12M Fixed	Fixed	25.56p	44.35p	£852	None
OVO Energy	Simpler Energy - 01/01/2026	Variable	26.50p	43.53p	£874	None
EDF Energy	PAYG Standard Variable	Variable	26.97p	45.70p	£895	None
Scottish PowerGreen	Green Fixed Apr 2027 TL2	Fixed	27.79p	45.70p	£917	£50
British Gas	Standard Variable	Variable	27.83p	45.70p	£918	None

Gas Tariffs

Supplier	Tariff	Type	Unit Rate	Standing	Est. Annual	Exit Fee
Good Energy	Good Energy Fix Feb27	Fixed	5.47p	33.87p	£753	£50
E.ON Next	Next Secure Fixed 14m v3	Fixed	5.53p	34.55p	£762	£50
Co-op Energy	Co-op 12M Fixed	Variable	5.65p	33.19p	£771	None
London Power	my london 12m fixed plan	Variable	5.65p	33.19p	£771	None
Octopus Energy	Octopus 12M Fixed	Fixed	5.66p	33.19p	£772	None
OVO Energy	Simpler Energy - 01/01/2026	Variable	5.72p	32.91p	£778	None
EDF Energy	Simply Fixed Feb27v6	Fixed	5.75p	34.55p	£787	£50
British Gas	Standard Variable	Variable	6.00p	34.55p	£816	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	30.92p	43.82p	None
E.ON Next	Next Drive Lite	12.00p	25.42p	44.62p	None
EDF Energy	EVolve Tracker Apr27	17.83p	27.83p	45.70p	£25
Good Energy	Good Energy EV Charge	8.50p	32.52p	57.36p	£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	14.60p	44.65p	44.51p	None
EDF Energy	Heat Pump Tracker 36m	17.83p	27.83p	45.70p	None
Good Energy	Good Energy Heat Pump	13.00p	29.20p	52.97p	£75

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	31.67p	44.51p	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	17.66p	62.22p	None
E.ON Next	Next Pumped Fixed 12m V8	21.93p	45.70p	None
EDF Energy	Freephase Static 12m	22.33p	45.13p	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	26.97p	38.85p	£25
E.ON Next	Next Pledge Tracker 12m v9	26.89p	45.70p	None
Scottish Power	Cap Tracker Mar 2027 A1	27.83p	43.64p	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: 13 Feb 2026 at 14:57

South England Grid Right Now

Carbon Intensity

257 gCO2/kWh

very high

Renewables

13%

biomass: 0.5%

imports: 25.5%

gas: 60.8%

nuclear: 1.2%

hydro: 0.1%

wind: 11.9%

Energy Efficiency in SO14

Average EPC Rating

Above national average (D)

43%

On Mains Gas

682

2455

1347

472

Based on 5,000 energy certificates

Fuel Poverty in Southampton

11.8%

Households in Fuel Poverty

Below national average (13.1%)

12,464

Households Affected

of 105,413 total

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

Energy Usage in Southampton

3,487

kWh/year

Electricity

Close to national average (3,554 kWh)

9,836

kWh/year

Gas

13% below average (11,320 kWh)

Based on 108,622 electricity meters and 80,580 gas meters in Southampton. Source: DESNZ 2024.

Smart Meters in Southampton

71%

Have Smart Meters

Above national average (68%)

71% of meters are smart

Southampton has good smart meter coverage, making it easier for residents to track their energy usage and access time-of-use tariffs.

Off Mains Gas in Southampton

26%

Properties Off Gas Grid

Above national average (16%)

29,214

Homes Without Gas

of 111,050 properties

With 26% of properties not on mains gas, many homes in this area use alternative heating such as oil, LPG, or electricity. The Boiler Upgrade Scheme offers up to £7,500 towards heat pump installation.

Renewable Energy in Southampton

4,745

Solar Installations

Below average (46.4 per 1,000 homes)

18.3

Total Capacity

Enough to power ~5,499 homes

Installed Capacity

Solar PV

18.3 MW

Southampton ranks#218 of 314 for solar. Data from DESNZ 2024.

Alternative Heating in Southampton

With 26% of homes not on mains gas, many properties use alternative heating fuels.

~360

Homes on Heating Oil

Estimated from 0.5 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

Great British Insulation Scheme

Free or subsidised insulation for middle-income households

Available to most homeowners

Check eligibility

Warm Home Discount

£150 off your energy bill this winter

For eligible low-income households

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Frequently Asked Questions

What grants are available for homeowners in Chapel?

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

Chapel is a Suburban Area in Hampshire, South East, England.

Electricity in Chapel

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.

Chapel is in the Southern Electric network PES area which covers the Southern England area of the UK.

Southern Electric is owned by Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) who are the company responsible for maintaining the physical electricity network in Chapel and the surrounding area.

Gas in Chapel

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

Green Energy in Chapel

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 Chapel. 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 Chapel call Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) on 0800 048 3515

If you have a gas emergency in Chapel 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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