Cheap Gas and Electricity in Nechells

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Current Cheapest Energy Deals in Nechells

Electricity Tariffs

Supplier	Tariff	Type	Unit Rate	Standing	Est. Annual	Exit Fee
Scottish PowerGreen	Solar Saver Apr 2027 v1	Variable	20.00p	52.99p	£733	None
E.ON Next	Next Secure Fixed 14m v4	Fixed	24.48p	51.40p	£849	£50
Good Energy	Good Energy Fix Feb27	Fixed	23.30p	61.26p	£853	£50
Co-op Energy	Co-op 12M Fixed	Variable	24.73p	52.73p	£860	None
Octopus Energy	Octopus 12M Fixed	Fixed	24.75p	52.73p	£861	None
OVO Energy	Simpler Energy - 01/01/2026	Variable	25.70p	51.51p	£882	None
EDF Energy	PAYG Standard Variable	Variable	26.16p	54.08p	£904	None
British Gas	Standard Variable	Variable	26.99p	54.08p	£926	None

Gas Tariffs

Supplier	Tariff	Type	Unit Rate	Standing	Est. Annual	Exit Fee
Good Energy	Good Energy Fix Feb27	Fixed	5.40p	33.87p	£745	£50
E.ON Next	Next Secure Fixed 24m v5	Fixed	5.37p	35.12p	£746	£100
Co-op Energy	Co-op 12M Fixed	Variable	5.55p	33.76p	£761	None
Octopus Energy	Octopus 12M Fixed	Fixed	5.55p	33.76p	£762	None
OVO Energy	Simpler Energy - 01/01/2026	Variable	5.57p	33.44p	£763	None
EDF Energy	Simply Fixed Feb27v7	Fixed	5.57p	35.12p	£769	£50
British Gas	Standard Variable	Variable	5.85p	35.12p	£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	29.86p	51.81p	None
E.ON Next	Next Drive Lite	12.00p	24.59p	53.00p	None
EDF Energy	EVolve Tracker Apr27	16.99p	26.99p	54.08p	£25
Good Energy	Good Energy EV Charge	8.50p	31.73p	66.41p	£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	14.14p	43.24p	52.49p	None
EDF Energy	Heat Pump Tracker 36m	16.99p	26.99p	54.08p	None
Good Energy	Good Energy Heat Pump	13.00p	28.47p	61.89p	£75
Scottish Power	Heat Pump Saver Feb 2027 v1	29.77p	29.77p	52.99p	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	30.34p	52.49p	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	61.56p	None
E.ON Next	Next Pumped Fixed 12m V8	20.96p	54.08p	None
EDF Energy	Freephase Static 12m	21.76p	53.14p	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	26.16p	47.22p	£25
E.ON Next	Next Pledge Tracker 12m v9	26.05p	54.08p	None
Scottish Power	Cap Tracker Mar 2027 A1	26.99p	52.02p	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 06:12

West Midlands Grid Right Now

Carbon Intensity

137 gCO2/kWh

moderate

Renewables

47%

biomass: 4.4%

imports: 9.8%

gas: 30.3%

nuclear: 12.4%

solar: 5.1%

wind: 37.9%

Energy Efficiency in B7

Average EPC Rating

Above national average (D)

81%

On Mains Gas

389

2323

1886

250

Based on 5,000 energy certificates

Fuel Poverty in Birmingham

24%

Households in Fuel Poverty

Above national average (13.1%)

105,201

Households Affected

of 438,509 total

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

Energy Usage in Birmingham

3,466

kWh/year

Electricity

Close to national average (3,554 kWh)

12,711

kWh/year

Gas

12% above average (11,320 kWh)

Based on 446,294 electricity meters and 387,741 gas meters in Birmingham. Source: DESNZ 2024.

Smart Meters in Birmingham

67%

Have Smart Meters

Below national average (68%)

67% of meters are smart

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

Off Mains Gas in Birmingham

14%

Properties Off Gas Grid

Below national average (16%)

66,383

Homes Without Gas

of 461,670 properties

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

Renewable Energy in Birmingham

13,328

Solar Installations

Below average (31.5 per 1,000 homes)

Wind Sites

Below average (0.0 MW)

Biogas Sites

Below average (0.9 MW)

55.3

Total Capacity

Enough to power ~16,602 homes

Installed Capacity

Solar PV

54.4 MW

Wind

0.0 MW

Biogas

0.9 MW

Birmingham ranks#272 of 314 for solar,#201 of 227 for wind,#113 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

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 energy bill support is available in Nechells?

With 24% of households in fuel poverty in Birmingham, several support schemes are available:

Warm Home Discount - £150 off your energy bill
Cold Weather Payment - £25 when temperatures drop below zero for 7+ days
ECO4 Scheme - Free heating and insulation improvements
Household Support Fund - Contact your local council

What grants are available for homeowners in Nechells?

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

Nechells is a Suburban Area in West Midlands, West Midlands, England.

Electricity in Nechells

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.

Nechells is in the Midlands Electricity network PES area which covers the West Midlands area of the UK.

Midlands Electricity is owned by National Grid Electricity Distribution who are the company responsible for maintaining the physical electricity network in Nechells and the surrounding area.

Gas in Nechells

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

Green Energy in Nechells

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 Nechells. 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 Nechells call National Grid Electricity Distribution on 0800 096 3080

If you have a gas emergency in Nechells 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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