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How do I find who my gas and electric supplier is?

blue_monkey_2
blue_monkey_2 Posts: 11,435 Forumite
I posted a message earlier and someone said I would stay with the supplier who supplies the house and then switch. I've been over today and I cannot find anything that says who supplied either to the house.

So what do I do now? Sorry to be dumb, I've never had to deal with all this before. Do I just randomly call suppliers and ask them if they hold the supply?? any ideas?

Thanks.

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  • mute_posting
    mute_posting Posts: 810 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    AFAIK they all have access to the database and should be able to tell you.

    I called Npower (in error) when I first bought my own place to discuss my bill - they were able to tell me in a couple of minutes I wasn't with them and actually with E.on

    Give it a try on the pretext of "I don't what my account numer is, can you work it out from my address?"
    :confused: I have a poll / discussion on Economy 7 / 10 off-peak usage (as a % or total) and ways to improve it but I'm not allowed to link to it so have a look on the gas/elec forum if you would like to vote or discuss.:cool:
  • You should call MPAS for your distribution area and they will be able to tell you who is the current supplier for the electric to your property.
    Here's a link to MPAS phone numbers for the different regions.

    http://www.energylinx.co.uk/mpas_online.htm

    or (much the same but with better explanation}

    http://www.energywatch.org.uk/your_questions/index.asp

    Hope this helps :)
  • blue_monkey_2
    blue_monkey_2 Posts: 11,435 Forumite
    Lovely thank you, that is very helpful. I'll do that tomorrow.
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