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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.

08 March 2024

Average gas and electricity bills in the UK - Uswitch

What does the average UK gas and electricity bill look like? See how your energy usage and bills compare against Ofgem's averages for 2024.

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22 February 2024

Gas and electricity standing charges - Uswitch

What is a standing charge for gas and electricity? All energy tariffs offered have a daily standing charge. The charge will cover the fixed costs of supplying your home with both gas and electricity, you then pay your usage on top.

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22 January 2024

Getting a refund from your energy supplier - Uswitch

Does your current or previous energy supplier owe you money? Find out how to get it back with Uswitch’s guide to energy refunds.

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05 January 2024

What to do if you're in debt to your energy supplier - Uswitch

Are you in energy debt? Find out what help is available if you owe money to your energy supplier and how to get out of energy debt.

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05 January 2024

How to understand gas and electricity utility bills - Uswitch

Discovering what a utility bill includes will help you understand how, why and what you have been charged by an energy supplier. Utility bills can contain a number of additional charges, facts, and figures on your home usage.

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05 January 2024

Energy back billing errors - Uswitch

Understand how to deal with energy supplier back billing. Discover your rights as a consumer and what you can do if you receive an unexpected energy bill.

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Energy 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.

23 February 2024

How to find out if you’re eligible for an energy help scheme, grant or benefit - Uswitch

Find out if you're eligible for energy help schemes or benefits using our interactive tool.

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23 February 2024

Ofgem: discover the role of the energy market regulator - Uswitch

Find out how Ofgem works with both energy suppliers and consumers. Discover how the UK energy regulator helps ensure consumers get a fair deal on their energy.

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22 February 2024

Get help paying your energy bills - Uswitch

Get help paying your energy bills. There are options for those struggling - find out if you are eligible for an energy grant or a rebate on your energy bills.

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07 February 2024

How to spot and avoid energy scams - Uswitch

Energy scams are on the rise amid the ongoing cost of living crisis. How do you spot and avoid them? Find out in Uswitch's guide.

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22 January 2024

Priority Services Register - Uswitch

Vulnerable energy customers such as the elderly and disabled can register for special services from their energy supplier - here's how.

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15 January 2024

Power cut compensation and what to do in case of a power cut - Uswitch

Lost gas or electricity? Suffered a power cut? The Uswitch guide to power cuts explains what you need to know and how to get what you're owed.

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Energy meters

Get to grips with the different types of gas and electricity meter here.

08 March 2024

Changing from a prepayment meter to a credit meter - Uswitch

Looking to switch from a prepayment meter to a credit meter? We explain who can switch and how you can get your prepayment meter replaced with a standard meter.

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08 March 2024

What is Economy 7? - Uswitch

Find out everything you need to know about Economy 7 meters and tariffs, including how to tell whether you have an Economy 7 meter, how Economy 7 tariffs work and how to get the best energy deal for you.

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08 March 2024

Prepayment meters and pay as you go energy - Uswitch

Millions of households across the UK have prepayment or pay as you go energy meters. If yours is one of them, find out how prepayment meters work, the pros and cons and how to find a cheaper gas and electricity deal.

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31 January 2024

How to read your gas and electricity meters - Uswitch

Find out how to take meter readings from any type of gas or electricity meter in this Uswitch guide to reading energy meters.

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05 January 2024

What is Economy 10? - Uswitch

Economy 10 tariffs means you pay a cheaper rate for your electricity during the off-peak times of the day. See if Economy 10 is right for you and your home.

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21 November 2023

How to prepare for a price cap update - Uswitch

With the price cap due to be updated on four times a year, Uswitch has released a checklist for energy customers to help them prepare, whether the cap's going up or down.

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Energy prices

Whether they're relatively stable or fairly volatile, energy prices are worth keeping an eye on. Find out more here.

08 March 2024

Discover why 2024 energy price changes affect energy bills - Uswitch

Find out which suppliers have increased or decreased their energy prices and how that affects your energy bills in 2024.

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08 March 2024

Gas and electric costs: understanding kWh - Uswitch

What is the gas and electricity cost per kwh in the UK? To understand what a kWh costs, you first need to know what the difference between a kWh and a kW is. Discover all you need to know about understanding electricity price per kWh.

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23 February 2024

What is Ofgem's energy price cap 2024? - Uswitch

Information on the energy price cap set by Ofgem at a level of £1,928 for standard variable tariff customers from January to April 2024.

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18 January 2024

How to compare and switch heating oil - Uswitch

Find out everything you need to know about heating oil, including how heating your home with oil works and how to compare heating oil prices.

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11 January 2024

Octopus price changes in 2024 - Uswitch

Will Octopus energy prices change in 2024? What happens if they go up or down? Find out here.

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10 January 2024

Why energy tariff costs are different by region - Uswitch

Discover why energy tariff's costs are different by region. Uswitch sheds light on the topic of why your energy prices vary with your postcode.

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Energy suppliers

Questions about your supplier? Find the answers here.

28 February 2024

Big six energy suppliers - Uswitch

Discover who the big six energy suppliers in the UK are and why they are important to households' domestic energy bills and energy tariffs.

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10 January 2024

How to make a complaint about your energy supplier - Uswitch

Want to make a complaint about your energy supplier? Uswitch's guide to energy complaints explains what to do and when to contact the Energy Ombudsman.

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04 January 2024

How to compare and switch UK electricity suppliers - Uswitch

Are you one of the households overpaying for your domestic household electricity? Compare electricity prices here and switch today saving you money on your energy bills in 2024.

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05 December 2023

What happens if my energy supplier goes bust? - Uswitch

What happens if your energy supplier goes bust and out of business? In this scenario there are rules in place to protect energy consumers.

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23 October 2023

Which energy suppliers are British-owned? - Uswitch

Wondering which suppliers are 'British made'? It might surprise you which of the big six have roots in the UK.

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10 July 2023

Domestic energy suppliers' fuel mix - Uswitch

Discover how much of the electricity that you use is generated buy nuclear, renewable, coal or gas power stations.

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Energy switching

Confused about the process of energy switching? See what's involved and what information you might need here.

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08 March 2024

Switching energy when moving house - Uswitch

Set up a new gas and electricity supply when you move to ensure you're on the best energy deal and discover how to inform your energy provider before moving home.

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08 March 2024

Switching energy supplier for a cheaper deal - Uswitch

Looking for a cheaper gas or electricity supplier but not sure where to start? Check out our step-by-step guide on how to find a better energy supplier.

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23 February 2024

Energy switching myths busted - Uswitch

Think switching energy will mean you’ll get charged twice or temporarily lose power in your home? Think again. We reveal the truth behind some of the most common energy switching myths.

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23 February 2024

Energy prices by region - Uswitch

Did you know your postcode determines your energy bills? Find out which areas in the UK are the cheapest and the most expensive in terms of energy pricing.

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07 February 2024

Energy Switch Guarantee: ensuring reliable, hassle-free switching

Switch your energy supplier with absolute confidence - Energy UK's Energy Switch Guarantee protects you and your home through its 10 commitments.

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22 January 2024

Claim energy bill credit when you switch energy supplier - Uswitch

Discover if you have energy bill credit from your current gas and electricity supplier. Understand why your energy bill might be in credit and learn how to check if you are due an energy refund.

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Energy tariffs

Energy tariffs are the deals you might sign up to when you switch - see what they entail here.

08 March 2024

How do fixed price energy tariffs work - Uswitch

Fixed price energy tariffs or fixed rate plans are a popular type of gas and electricity tariff. Our guide explains how they work, why they're so popular and how they could help protect your energy bills from rising unexpectedly.

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23 February 2024

Standard variable rate tariffs - Uswitch

What makes an energy plan 'standard variable rate' or 'standard rate'? Find out why this one of the most expensive domestic energy plans to be on.

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23 January 2024

What are the different types of energy tariff? - Uswitch

Do you wonder why there are so many different energy tariffs for domestic gas and electricity? In our guide to energy tariffs, we'll explain how and why energy suppliers offer different energy and pricing. You can then compare the different tariffs and decide what is the best type for you.

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10 January 2024

How does switching energy supplier affect my Feed-In tariff?

If you have solar panels and a Feed-In tariff, find out how you can switch energy suppliers.

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03 October 2023

Find out if your energy plan is ending - Uswitch

Knowing when your energy tariff is ending will help you save - don't get rolled onto a more expensive energy tariff when your energy plan ends.

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12 April 2023

What are Independent Gas Transporters (IGTs)? - Uswitch

Find out what an Independent Gas Transporter is, how you can tell if you are on IGT gas and what you should be aware of if you are.

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Smart energy

Smart energy is the future - how can you get on board? Find out here.

18 January 2024

The ultimate guide to smart thermostats - Uswitch

Discover all you need to know about getting a smart thermostat - find out how a new smart thermostat can reduce your energy usage and energy bills, and compare the most popular products in the market.

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14 June 2023

When will my energy supplier install my smart meter?

All suppliers will have offered their customers smart meters for gas and electric by June 2025. Find out what the largest suppliers are currently doing and their progress towards the smart meter rollout.

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18 April 2023

Top 5 smart meter benefits - Uswitch

Many suppliers are encouraging their customers to make the move to smart meters in order to modernise the nation’s energy infrastructure. If you’re still unsure whether a smart meter is right for you, we’ve listed the top five benefits of smart meters in this guide.

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07 February 2023

Smart meters | What are they? How do they work?

Smart meters offer a free way to keep track of your energy usage and could mean the end of estimated bills and meter readings. Our comprehensive guide explains everything you need to know about smart meters.

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05 January 2023

Smart thermostats - how they work and how you can save

Smart thermostats let you control your home's temperature via a tablet, smartphone or desktop for greater control over your heating and your energy bills.

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Energy studies

Read our latest energy studies.

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08 March 2024

Which appliances use the most energy? - Uswitch

With energy prices still high, there are limited options for both saving money and limiting your impact on the environment. Previously you’d have been able to switch to a better energy deal with one of the increasing number of green energy suppliers, but this is no longer the case.

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05 March 2024

UK business energy statistics 2024 | Uswitch.com

We’ve collated business energy statistics for 2024, covering the UK energy market, business energy costs, the most energy-intensive industries, and more.

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22 January 2024

104 energy saving tips for your home - Uswitch

With working from home the new normal and energy prices high, it's important to keep your bills as low as possible. The best ways to do that are in our guide featuring 104 energy-saving tips.

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13 December 2023

UK renewable energy statistics 2023 report

We’ve collated the latest renewable energy statistics for 2023, covering the production, consumption and capacity of the UK’s green energy market.

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23 November 2023

Mouldy nation report

For this report, Uswitch looks at the prevalence of mould across the UK and offers tips and advice on how to combat it.

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15 September 2023

100+ UK energy statistics 2023

What is the average energy bill in the UK? We’ve collated facts and stats from average energy costs, to regional data. Click here for all the details!

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