Energy comparison

The main reason to switch energy is to find a cheaper deal than the one you’re currently on. This hasn’t been easy because the wholesale energy market crisis has caused high prices. With the market more stable, though, suppliers are offering affordable fixed energy deals again. You may still wish to stay on a standard variable energy tariff if you're on one. For price certainty, run an energy comparison to find a better deal.

Energy prices can change every day as they reflect the market news. If you're on a variable plan, your rates will change throughout the year. They're set at £1,720 from July. 

On a fixed plan, your rates will stay the same during the fixed period.

Energy prices have risen, with deals a lot more expensive than they were a few years ago.

A standard variable tariff, which is capped at £1,720 from 1 July to 30 September, may be the most expensive deal for some customers. Fixed deals can offer price certainty and, increasingly, significant savings, so it's worth running an energy comparison. Consider your options carefully and check out our energy Q&A here for more information.

The cheapest gas and electricity supplier could be different for everyone. It depends on factors like usage, your current deal and where you live. When comparing energy deals, be as accurate as possible with your information so we can find the cheapest provider for you.

The best gas and electricity supplier for you won’t necessarily be the same as the best supplier for your neighbour. It depends on what's important to you in a provider. You can use Uswitch to filter deals by factors other than price, like green energy.

After confirming, you’ll get an email from your chosen supplier within a day or two to notify you that it’s going ahead. Once it’s completed you’ll get another email confirming you’re officially getting your energy from your new provider. Your supply won’t be cut off at any point, so just sit back and relax.

Those who use both gas and electricity may prefer to look at energy prices for gas-only energy deals or electricity-only energy deals, rather than combining them in one deal. This can sometimes work out cheaper than a dual fuel energy deal depending on the supplier. You can see deals for individual fuels on the results table by using the filters provided.

If you want to move to a greener option, look for our Green Accreditation badges on the results table.

Every green energy deal Uswitch offers is rated as either Bronze, Silver or Gold, depending on how ‘green’ the deal is and how its energy is sourced. Selecting a specific deal will tell you why it’s been given its rating.

You can switch if you’ve been in debt for less than 28 days; the debt will be added to your final bill. If you’ve been in debt for longer, you won’t be able to move until you’ve settled that debt (unless the supplier’s billed you incorrectly).

If you’re on a prepayment meter, you can switch as long as the debt to your current provider is less than £500.

If moving, inform your provider to see if you can take your current deal with you. If not, you’re free to move away from the default supplier at your new property.

Remember to take a meter reading when you move out and another at your new property. This ensures you only pay for what you use.

You can usually move energy suppliers if you’re a renter who pays the energy bills. If your landlord pays the bills, ask for permission before signing up for a new deal.

Yes, you can switch energy if you’re on a prepayment meter. Select ‘Prepayment meter’ when you’re asked how you pay your energy bills. You can tell you’re on a prepayment meter if you pay in advance with a smart card, token or key. You can also move away from using a prepayment meter by replacing it with a credit meter.