Gas
Thanks to the privatisation you’ve got several gas
(water and electricity) companies. The more frequent
is British Gas (http://www.british-gas.co.uk/)
but other companies might have cheaper rate and provide
you a good service as well.
If you need to know which company provides you with
gas call Transco (Phone:
0870 608 1524) and give them your postcode and the reference
number of your meter.
Electricity
- Customer Enquiry Help
line (24h, 7 days a week) 0800 096 9000
- Energy Efficient Advice Service (free advice) 0800
096 9966
You can call the first number and ask a booklet for
information if needed.
You will receive the bill quarterly. You can pay by
cheque, Giro, Debit Card, or at the Post Office. You
can also choose to pay by direct debit quarterly or
monthly.
The General Purpose Tariff for Standing
Charge is 9.90p (inc. VAT) [for reference 1st April
2000]. The Unit Charge is 6.38p (=1kW).
Water
The main company is
Thames Water
(
http://www.thames-water.co.uk/).
You can sometimes be charged for water coming into the
property and going out.
