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Current Cheapest Energy Deals in Upper Wargrave

Electricity Tariffs

SupplierTariffTypeUnit RateStandingEst. AnnualExit Fee
E.ON NextNext Secure Fixed 14m v4Fixed23.65p45.17p£803£50
Good EnergyGood Energy Fix Feb27Fixed24.19p52.35p£844£50
Co-op EnergyCo-op 12M FixedVariable25.54p44.35p£851None
London Powermy london 12m fixed planVariable25.54p44.35p£851None
Octopus EnergyOctopus 12M FixedFixed25.56p44.35p£852None
OVO EnergySimpler Energy - 01/01/2026Variable26.50p43.53p£874None
EDF EnergyPAYG Standard VariableVariable26.97p45.70p£895None
Scottish PowerGreenGreen Fixed Apr 2027 TL2Fixed27.79p45.70p£917£50 /fuel
British GasStandard VariableVariable27.83p45.70p£918None

Gas Tariffs

SupplierTariffTypeUnit RateStandingEst. AnnualExit Fee
E.ON NextNext Secure Fixed 14m v4Fixed5.26p34.55p£731£50
Good EnergyGood Energy Fix Feb27Fixed5.47p33.87p£753£50
Co-op EnergyCo-op 12M FixedVariable5.65p33.19p£771None
London Powermy london 12m fixed planVariable5.65p33.19p£771None
Octopus EnergyOctopus 12M FixedFixed5.66p33.19p£772None
OVO EnergySimpler Energy - 01/01/2026Variable5.72p32.91p£778None
EDF EnergySimply Fixed Feb27v6Fixed5.75p34.55p£787£50
British GasStandard VariableVariable6.00p34.55p£816None

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

SupplierTariffOff-PeakPeakStandingExit Fee
Octopus EnergyIntelligent Octopus Go 12M Fixed7.00p30.92p43.82pNone
E.ON NextNext Drive Lite12.00p25.42p44.62pNone
EDF EnergyEVolve Tracker Apr2717.83p27.83p45.70p£25
Good EnergyGood Energy EV Charge8.50p32.52p57.36p£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

SupplierTariffOff-PeakPeakStandingExit Fee
Octopus EnergyCosy Octopus14.60p44.65p44.51pNone
EDF EnergyHeat Pump Tracker 36m17.83p27.83p45.70pNone
Good EnergyGood Energy Heat Pump13.00p29.20p52.97p£75
Scottish PowerHeat Pump Saver Feb 2027 v130.74p30.74p44.61pNone

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

Storage Heater TariffsFor homes with storage heaters

SupplierTariffOff-PeakPeakStandingExit Fee
Octopus EnergySnug Octopus9.00p31.67p44.51pNone

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

Agile TariffsPrices change every 30 mins

SupplierTariffCurrent RateStandingExit Fee
Octopus EnergyGreenAgile Octopus18.20p62.22pNone
E.ON NextNext Pumped Fixed 12m V821.93p45.70pNone
EDF EnergyFreephase Static 12m22.33p45.13pNone

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

SupplierTariffUnit RateStandingExit Fee
EDF EnergyPAYG Simply Tracker Mar2726.97p38.85p£25
E.ON NextNext Pledge Tracker 12m v926.89p45.70pNone
Scottish PowerCap Tracker Mar 2027 A127.83p43.64pNone

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 06:38

South England Grid Right Now

Carbon Intensity
187 gCO2/kWh
high
Renewables
17%
imports: 41.7%
gas: 40.5%
nuclear: 0.6%
hydro: 0.1%
solar: 6.8%
wind: 10.3%

Energy Efficiency in RG10

D
Average EPC Rating
National average
71%
On Mains Gas
A
18
B
306
C
1788
D
1947
E
714
F
186
G
41

Based on 5,000 energy certificates

Fuel Poverty in Wokingham

6%
Households in Fuel Poverty
Below national average (13.1%)
4,265
Households Affected
of 71,270 total

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

Energy Usage in Wokingham

3,987
kWh/year
Electricity
12% above average (3,554 kWh)
13,172
kWh/year
Gas
16% above average (11,320 kWh)

Based on 73,275 electricity meters and 67,777 gas meters in Wokingham. Source: DESNZ 2024.

Smart Meters in Wokingham

74%
Have Smart Meters
Above national average (68%)
74% of meters are smart

Wokingham 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 Wokingham

8%
Properties Off Gas Grid
Below national average (16%)
6,293
Homes Without Gas
of 74,510 properties

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

Renewable Energy in Wokingham

5,157
Solar Installations
Above average (74.5 per 1,000 homes)
2
Wind Sites
Below average (2.0 MW)
1
Hydro Sites
Below average (0.1 MW)
1
Biogas Sites
Below average (0.3 MW)
54.2
MW
Total Capacity
Enough to power ~16,251 homes
Installed Capacity
Solar PV
51.8 MW
Wind
2.0 MW
Hydro
0.1 MW
Biogas
0.3 MW

Wokingham ranks#96 of 314 for solar,#94 of 227 for wind,#56 of 87 for hydro,#141 of 152 for biogas. Data from DESNZ 2024.

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 Upper Wargrave?

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

Upper Wargrave is a Suburban Area in Berkshire, South East, England.

Electricity in Upper Wargrave

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.

Upper Wargrave 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 Upper Wargrave and the surrounding area.

Gas in Upper Wargrave

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

Green Energy in Upper Wargrave

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

If you have a gas emergency in Upper Wargrave 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.