Cheap Gas and Electricity in Dale Brow

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Current Cheapest Energy Deals in Dale Brow

Electricity Tariffs

Supplier	Tariff	Type	Unit Rate	Standing	Est. Annual	Exit Fee
E.ON Next	Next Secure Fixed 14m v3	Fixed	23.31p	52.22p	£820	£50
Good Energy	Good Energy Fix Feb27	Fixed	24.42p	51.82p	£848	£50
Co-op Energy	Co-op 12M Fixed	Variable	25.17p	50.88p	£865	None
Octopus Energy	Octopus 12M Fixed	Fixed	25.21p	50.88p	£866	None
EDF Energy	Simply Fixed Feb27v6	Fixed	26.56p	52.22p	£908	£50
OVO Energy	Simpler Energy - 01/01/2026	Variable	27.09p	49.74p	£913	None
Scottish PowerGreen	Green Fixed Apr 2027 TL2	Fixed	28.41p	52.22p	£958	£50 /fuel
British Gas	Standard Variable	Variable	28.45p	52.22p	£959	None

Gas Tariffs

Supplier	Tariff	Type	Unit Rate	Standing	Est. Annual	Exit Fee
E.ON Next	Next Secure Fixed 14m v3	Fixed	5.05p	35.23p	£709	£50
Good Energy	Good Energy Fix Feb27	Fixed	5.26p	33.87p	£729	£50
Co-op Energy	Co-op 12M Fixed	Variable	5.37p	33.88p	£741	None
Octopus Energy	Octopus 12M Fixed	Fixed	5.38p	33.88p	£742	None
EDF Energy	Simply Fixed Feb27v6	Fixed	5.56p	35.23p	£768	£50
OVO Energy	Simpler Energy - 01/01/2026	Variable	5.61p	33.55p	£768	None
British Gas	Standard Variable	Variable	5.89p	35.23p	£807	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	31.97p	49.61p	None
E.ON Next	Next Drive Lite	12.00p	26.06p	51.16p	None
EDF Energy	EVolve Tracker Apr27	18.45p	28.45p	52.22p	£25
Good Energy	Good Energy EV Charge	8.50p	32.18p	56.11p	£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	14.95p	45.72p	50.29p	None
EDF Energy	Heat Pump Tracker 36m	18.45p	28.45p	52.22p	None
Good Energy	Good Energy Heat Pump	13.00p	29.27p	52.45p	£75
Scottish Power	Heat Pump Saver Feb 2027 v1	31.47p	31.47p	51.16p	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	31.96p	50.29p	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	18.20p	49.98p	None
E.ON Next	Next Pumped Fixed 12m V8	21.42p	52.22p	None
EDF Energy	Freephase Static 12m	22.18p	51.31p	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	27.57p	45.37p	£25
E.ON Next	Next Pledge Tracker 12m v9	27.51p	52.22p	None
Scottish Power	Cap Tracker Mar 2027 A1	28.45p	50.16p	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: 15 Feb 2026 at 06:16

North West England Grid Right Now

Carbon Intensity

62 gCO2/kWh

low

Renewables

46%

biomass: 5.8%

imports: 0.4%

gas: 14%

nuclear: 40%

solar: 0.6%

wind: 39.2%

Energy Efficiency in SK10

Average EPC Rating

Above national average (D)

74%

On Mains Gas

767

1971

1708

359

100

Based on 5,000 energy certificates

Fuel Poverty in Cheshire East

11.2%

Households in Fuel Poverty

Below national average (13.1%)

20,163

Households Affected

of 179,721 total

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

Energy Usage in Cheshire East

3,794

kWh/year

Electricity

7% above average (3,554 kWh)

12,095

kWh/year

Gas

7% above average (11,320 kWh)

Based on 186,289 electricity meters and 165,473 gas meters in Cheshire East. Source: DESNZ 2024.

Smart Meters in Cheshire East

71%

Have Smart Meters

Above national average (68%)

71% of meters are smart

Cheshire East 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 Cheshire East

12%

Properties Off Gas Grid

Below national average (16%)

21,816

Homes Without Gas

of 188,880 properties

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

Renewable Energy in Cheshire East

9,428

Solar Installations

Below average (53.9 per 1,000 homes)

Wind Sites

Below average (0.4 MW)

Hydro Sites

Below average (0.2 MW)

Biogas Sites

Below average (0.6 MW)

73.9

Total Capacity

Enough to power ~22,176 homes

Installed Capacity

Solar PV

72.8 MW

Wind

0.4 MW

Hydro

0.2 MW

Biogas

0.6 MW

Cheshire East ranks#185 of 314 for solar,#132 of 227 for wind,#46 of 87 for hydro,#116 of 152 for biogas. Data from DESNZ 2024.

Energy Grants & Support

Great British Insulation Scheme

Free or subsidised insulation for middle-income households

Available to most homeowners

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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 Dale Brow?

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

Dale Brow is a Suburban Area in Cheshire, North West, England.

Electricity in Dale Brow

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.

Dale Brow is in the Norweb network PES area which covers the North West England area of the UK.

Norweb is owned by Electricity North West who are the company responsible for maintaining the physical electricity network in Dale Brow and the surrounding area.

Gas in Dale Brow

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

Green Energy in Dale Brow

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 Dale Brow. 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 Dale Brow call Electricity North West on 0800 195 4141

If you have a gas emergency in Dale Brow 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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