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Managing energy bills is key for customers - find the answers to your questions here.
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.
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 moreWhat does the average UK gas and electricity bill look like? See how your energy usage and bills compare against Ofgem's averages for 2022.
Learn moreHaving trouble understanding your ScottishPower bill? Read our helpful energy bill breakdown to cut through the confusion.
Learn moreDiscover how to calculate your monthly energy usage. Work out how much gas and electricity you use and how much you could save by switching energy suppliers.
Learn moreWe break down a sample statement to help you read your E.ON Next energy bill and cut through the confusion.
Learn moreVarious discounts and help are available to energy customers, both through industry organisations and individual suppliers. See what might be available to you here.
Help for carers with energy bills - an estimated 6.5 million people in the UK act as informal carers. Many informal carers live with vulnerable friends or family, which can have an effect on their bills.
Learn moreLost 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.
Learn moreFind out if you're eligible for energy help schemes or benefits using our interactive tool.
Learn moreDiscover all you need to know about the government-funded Warm Home Discount scheme - a guide to help eligible homes save money on their energy bills in 2022 and 2023.
Learn morePower cuts and blackouts are never enjoyable, whether they're expected or unexpected. Find out how to handle them here.
Learn moreVulnerable energy customers such as the elderly and disabled can register for special services from their energy supplier - here's how.
Learn moreGet to grips with the different types of gas and electricity meter here.
Do you have an Economy 7 meter? 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.
Learn moreEconomy 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.
Learn moreLooking 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.
Learn moreRecord meter readings from a standard dial meter, digital meter or an Economy 7 gas and electricity meters in this Uswitch guide to reading energy meters.
Learn moreMillions 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.
Learn moreMoved into a property with a white meter? Find out what a white meter is and how it works here.
Learn moreWhether they're relatively stable or fairly volatile, energy prices are worth keeping an eye on. Find out more here.
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.
Learn moreFind out everything you need to know about heating oil, including how heating your home with oil works and how to compare heating oil prices.
Learn moreExpert advice and all you need to know about underfloor heating systems including the different types of underfloor heating, the costs and the benefits.
Learn moreInformation on the energy price cap set by Ofgem, including the frozen Energy Price Guarantee rate of £2,500, which came into effect in October 2022.
Learn moreFind out which suppliers have increased or decreased their energy prices and how that affects your energy bills in 2022.
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 moreQuestions about your supplier? Find the answers here.
Discover who are the Big Six energy suppliers in the UK and why are they important to households and homeowners domestic energy bills and energy tariffs.
Learn moreWant 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.
Learn moreWhat happens if your energy supplier goes bust and out of business? In this rare scenario there are rules in place to protect energy consumers.
Learn moreFinding your energy supplier's contact details can be tricky, especially if their website isn't easy to navigate. We've collated the contact details of energy suppliers so you can see what your options are.
Learn moreAre 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 2022.
Learn moreDiscover how much of the electricity that you use is generated buy nuclear, renewable, coal or gas power stations.
Learn moreConfused about the process of energy switching? See what's involved and what information you might need here.
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.
Learn moreSmaller energy suppliers make up a significant part of the UK energy market. As more people leave the big six energy suppliers, should you also switch to a smaller energy provider? Our guide answers all your small supplier questions.
Learn moreDiscover if you can or cannot compare and switch energy providers without your landlord’s permission. More than three-quarters of UK renters are missing out of hundreds of pounds worth of energy savings by not comparing and switching their energy supplier.
Learn moreGot questions about the energy switching process? Uswitch has the answers here to help you save hundreds of pounds in minutes.
Learn moreDiscover 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.
Learn moreA rejected energy switch can sometimes occur even when it looks like everything's gone through correctly. Here's why this might happen and what you can do about it if it does.
Learn moreEnergy tariffs are the deals you might sign up to when you switch - see what they entail here.
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.
Learn moreWhat makes an energy plan a 'standard variable rate' or 'standard rate'? Find out why this one of the most expensive domestic energy plans to be on.
Learn moreKnowing 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.
Learn moreFixed 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.
Learn moreExpert advice in our guide about fixed rate energy plans and if it’s the right tariff for you and your home. Read about the benefits and costs of going for a fixed rate.
Learn moreTariff Comparison Rates help you work out if you're on the best energy plan, but is it still worth using them?
Learn moreSmart energy is the future - how can you get on board? Find out here.
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.
Learn moreDiscover 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.
Learn moreSmart 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.
Learn moreAll 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.
Learn moreMany 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.
Learn moreRead our latest energy studies.
We’ve collated the latest boiler statistics for 2023, covering the UK boiler market, boiler breakdown statistics, the future of home heating, and more.
Learn moreWith 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.
Learn moreWith 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.
Learn moreWith the UK’s net zero emissions target date set for 2050, green energy comparison site Uswitch.com wanted to see if the UK’s county councils are doing their part to become better sustainable businesses.
Learn moreDiscover where in the world you can find the most beautiful parks and gardens to relax and unwind in
Learn moreBy analysing B Corp data, the green energy experts at Uswitch have revealed the most popular green brands on the planet and which country is home to the most B-Corps.
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