How do I find out who supplies my new property?

If you have recently moved into your home, you may be having difficulties in knowing who supplies your premises with energy.

Gas - This service is provided by Xoserve Ltd.

If your gas is supplied through the national gas network, the thing that identifies your gas supply is the meter point number, you can find this out and also who supplies your home by phoning the National Meter Number Helpline on 0870 608 1524.

Electricity -There are 14 electricity distributors / generators, and many more suppliers of electricity. To find out who supplies you however, you must contact the distributor for your area, who should be able to tell you your Mpan number and who currently charges for the electricity for your home. The Mpan number comprises of two lines of numbers beginning with a capital "S" the generators' identity is denoted by the first two digits of the second line of that number.

The list below should help you find the correct information:

Eastern England 0800 783 8838

East Midland 0800 056 8090

London 0800 028 0247

North Wales, Merseyside & Cheshire 0845 272 2424

West Midlands 0800 328 1111

North Eastern England 0800 668 877

North Western England 0800 195 4141

Northern Scotland 0800 300 999

Southern Scotland 0845 272 7999

South Eastern England 0800 783 8866

Southern England 08457 70 80 90

Southern Wales 0800 052 0400

South Western England 0800 365 900

Yorkshire 0800 375 675