Energy guides
If you're looking for assistance in comparing energy, switching energy or any energy problem, our energy guides are here to help.
Energy bills
Managing energy bills is key for customers - find the answers to your questions here.
Having trouble understanding your ScottishPower bill? Read our helpful energy bill breakdown to cut through the confusion.
Learn moreHaving trouble understanding your OVO bill? Use Uswitch's helpful energy bill breakdown to cut through the confusion.
Learn moreNo need to be confused by your British Gas energy bill. We break down an example bill to help you read your energy bill and cut through the confusion.
Learn moreAre you paying more than you should for your energy bills because you are paying by cash or cheque? We list the pros and cons of doing so.
Learn moreFind out how energy personal projections are calculated, and how they factor into your Uswitch energy price comparison.
Learn moreEnergy bills can be confusing, but they're not as scary as they look - find out how to read your Octopus Energy bill here.
Learn moreEnergy discounts and help
Various discounts and help are available to energy customers, both through industry organisations and individual suppliers. See what might be available to you here.
A complete guide to energy in the UK, how energy bills are calculated, what dual fuel is and more.
Learn moreCould you benefit from the Energy Company Obligation Scheme? Find out what it is and if you are eligible for energy funding.
Learn moreGet information on electrical safety in our electricity safety guide. From worn cables and wires to foreign appliances, make sure your home is safe from hazards.
Learn moreMany energy suppliers are taking steps to improve communication for customers with hearing impairments. Here’s how you can get help with your gas and electricity supply and easily manage your energy accounts if you’re affected by hearing loss.
Learn moreFrom the Priority Services Register to tailored support, many energy suppliers are taking steps to make it easier for those with visual impairments to manage their energy bills and accounts.
Learn morePower cuts and blackouts are never enjoyable, whether they're expected or unexpected. Find out how to handle them here.
Learn moreEnergy meters
Get to grips with the different types of gas and electricity meter here.
Energy prices
Whether they're relatively stable or fairly volatile, energy prices are worth keeping an eye on. Find out more here.
Expert advice and all you need to know about underfloor heating systems including the different types of underfloor heating, the costs and the benefits.
Learn moreGet the facts about fracking in the UK. Learn about the risks of UK fracking with our user guide which has the answers to all your fracking questions
Learn moreEnergy suppliers
Questions about your supplier? Find the answers here.
Energy switching
Confused about the process of energy switching? See what's involved and what information you might need here.
Find out if having solar panels will make it more difficult for you to switch energy supplier.
Learn moreEnergy is generated in a number of ways. Discover where, what and how your home energy is created? Find out what your current energy supplier's fuel mix is.
Learn moreDiscover how the collective energy switching scheme works and why the consumer has the power when it comes to gas and electricity prices, deals and tariffs.
Learn moreEnergy tariffs
Energy tariffs are the deals you might sign up to when you switch - see what they entail here.
Smart energy
Smart energy is the future - how can you get on board? Find out here.
Energy studies
Read our latest energy studies.
Discover TikTok’s top trending eco-friendly brands, products, and helpful hacks and reduce your impact on the environment from home.
Learn moreChristmas is an expensive time of year, especially when it comes to switching on the Christmas tree. But which European city uses the most energy for their festive lights? Uswitch investigates.
Learn moreDiscover the time and costs of the most popular celebrity chefs Christmas dinner recipes, from Nigella Lawson to Ottolenghi
Learn moreDiscover the carbon footprint of the top trending food and drink items to help you reduce your impact on the planet.
Learn moreGardening data reveals the plants that require the least amount of maintenance.
Learn moreAnalysing 45 of the most popular UK make-up brands, we reveal which are the most sustainable, and which influencers are earning the most money
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