Bulb Energy prices: Gas & Electricity Tariff Info

Having gained almost 2 million customers since launching in 2015, Bulb Energy is one of the UK’s fastest growing energy companies. Are customers flocking to the company because of its great deals? We’re going to break down Bulb Energy prices to find out!

Bulb Energy has gone into a special administration. Bulb Energy has decided to enter a special administration with the energy regulator Ofgem. The supplier will continue to operate as normal if you are an existing customer. Your bills, supply, and switches will remain unchanged.

💸Bulb Energy Tariffs & Prices

Bulb Energy tariffs are much simpler to understand than those of many other energy suppliers. In fact, the supplier offers a single tariff, the Bulb Vari-Fair tariff. It provides 100% renewable electricity and 100% carbon neutral gas for all customers. This Bulb Vari-Fair tariff is available for customers with a standard, prepayment or Economy 7 meter.

Here's an idea of how Bulb's Vari-Fair tariff compares to the rest of the market:

*For illustrative purposes only. Figures taken from Which?'s September 2021 survey.

It’s important to note that Bulb Energy prices differ depending on your meter type and location. However, below you can see the average cost for a property in London with an annual consumption of 2,900kWh for Electricity and 12,000kWh for gas.

*Calculations based on a three-bedroom London household with average energy consumption. Tariff last updated: Jan 2022

*Calculations based on a three-bedroom London household with average energy consumption. Tariff last updated: Jan 2022

Is Bulb Energy fixed?

Bulb Energy rates are not fixed. Its only tariff is a variable one and, as such, it fluctuates with the wholesale cost of energy. Bulb will give you 30 days' notice before your rates change. If you choose to switch to a different supplier, you won't be changed an exit fee.

💡Bulb Economy 7 tariffs

Bulb Economy 7 tariffs are available for customers who pay via direct debit, as well as for prepayment customers. You must have an Economy 7 meter installed to register for a Bulb Economy 7 tariff.

Economy 7 tariffs are typically only used by customers with electric storage heaters. This type of heating system collects the energy during a period of seven hours at night (when the cost of electricity is cheaper) and releases it during the day (when the cost is more expensive). Bulb Economy 7 hours vary across the country, but the seven-hour period of cheaper electricity generally occurs between the hours of 10 p.m. and 8 a.m.

If you’re on an Economy 7 tariff, we recommend you run appliances like your washing machine or dishwasher at night during the seven-hour period of cheaper electricity.

🏢Bulb Energy business tariffs

In addition to its domestic offerings, Bulb Energy also offers a business tariff that includes 100% renewable electricity and 100% carbon neutral gas. Regarding its business energy services, Bulb bills itself as a low-cost energy supplier that still provides excellent service.

📞Get a Bulb Energy quote

To get an accurate Bulb Energy quote, you’re going to need your annual electricity and gas consumption. This information can be found on your latest energy bill. According to UK energy regulator Ofgem, the median usage is 2,900 kWh of electricity and 12,000 kWh of gas annually.

If you don’t have a bill to hand, try using our consumption calculator to find out your energy usage.

You can get a Bulb Energy quote on the supplier’s website by going to the homepage and clicking on the green button in the top right corner that says Get a quote. You can also contact Bulb for a quote by calling its customer service line. Representatives are available Monday to Friday from 9am to 6pm.

Currently, since its request to be placed into a Special Administrative Regime (SAR), Bulb Energy are not taking on new clients. To read move about the SAR, check out our article on Bulb Energy's collapse.