British Gas contact

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You could try 0800 048 0202, haven't used it for a while though. I'd recommend using a digital channel though, much easier https://www.britishgas.co.uk/help-and-support/

Gerry1

Deleted User said:

You could try 0800 048 0202, haven't used it for a while though. I'd recommend using a digital channel though, much easier https://www.britishgas.co.uk/help-and-support/

No longer in use.  Doesn't even give an alternative number, just refers to the website.

Hasbeen

macman said:

Disconnecting the gas supply in breach of your tenancy agreement is not a 'lifestyle choice'.

Yes agree!   But is it in the actual council tenancy agreement? "do not disconnect gas" etc? Have not read it?

 The Op appears to be willing to go ahead knowing the advice given so far about paying for reinstatement?

Perhaps in future living there for decades?

As posted previously as OP has a minimalistic lifestyle.  Then perhaps trying the few energy providers with no standing charges would help or getting in touch with BG or others as other posters have suggested, to find out any actual costs for total disconnection?  Op can then decide?

We do not want a 4th thread with similar questions and replies?

macman

No suppliers currently offer an NSC tariff. Ebico claim to (Green Zero), but there is still a minimum annual account charge of £52. This is probably the OP's cheapest option, at about 14p per day.
No, I've not seem his TA, but I have little doubt that disconnecting the gas supply would be considered a 'structural' alteration, requiring the LL's consent. Which they would refuse.

Hasbeen

Since Ebico has been bought over by BG then might not be available now?

Utilita Smart Energy Repayment. But Expensive for electricity, could not see annual amount.

About your electricity tariff

Supplier	Utilita Energy Limited (Utilita Energy Limited)
Tariff name	Smart Energy Prepayment
Tariff type	Variable
Payment method	Prepayment
First Rate* (pence per kWh)	30.490p
Saver Rate* (pence per kWh)	16.599p
Standing charge (per day)	Not applicable
Tariff ends on	Not applicable
Price guaranteed until	Not applicable
Exit fees (if you cancel this tariff before the end date)	Not applicable
Discounts & additional charges	Not applicable
Additional products or services included	Not applicable

About your gas tariff

Supplier	Utilita Energy Limited (Utilita Energy Limited)
Tariff name	Smart Energy Prepayment
Tariff type	Variable
Payment method	Prepayment
First Rate* (pence per kWh)	20.929p
Saver Rate* (pence per kWh)	2.976p
Standing charge (per day)	Not applicable
Tariff ends on	Not applicable
Price guaranteed until	Not applicable
Exit fees (if you cancel this tariff before the end date)	Not applicable
Discounts & additional charges	Not applicable
Additional products or services included	Not applicable

VAT at 5% is applicable and included in any charges for the supply of electricity and/or gas. This may be different to the way such charges display on a bill or statement of account.

This is a variable contract which means the charges of the supplier of electricity and/or gas may be increased in the future. A minimum of 30 days’ notice will be provided in writing for unilateral variations and any changes to the tariff, price plan or charges that adversely affect our customers.

How does the structure of this tariff work?

*Our Smart Energy tariff has two unit rates and no standing charge The First Rate is collected for the first 2 kWh of electricity or 2 kWh of gas used per day. The Saver Rate applies for all remaining kWh of electricity or gas used in the day.

macman

That is a PPM tariff. Is the OP on PPM's?
Ebico has not been 'bought over' by BG. It's supply partner has become BG following the sale of RHE to BG. And BG are honouring existing tariffs. 
Ebico are still offering Green Zero.

MoneySavingNovice

macman said:

......Ebico has not been 'bought over' by BG. It's supply partner has become BG following the sale of RHE to BG. And BG are honouring existing tariffs. 
Ebico are still offering Green Zero.

BG has already said that they are migrating the customers to BG but aren't a supply partner to Ebico and thus won't be using the Ebico brand.

Sadly, if my experience is anything to go by,  BG is not honouring existing Ebico tariffs, despite saying they will.  I have an open complaint about this.

Finally,  Ebico products are not now available except for existing customers yet to be migrated.