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Managing energy bills is key for customers - find the answers to your questions here.
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.
Learn moreHaving trouble understanding your EDF bill? We’ve got a helpful energy bill breakdown with an example bill, to help you cut through the confusion.
Learn moreWe break down a sample statement to help you read your E.ON Next energy bill and 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 moreHaving trouble understanding your OVO bill? Use Uswitch's helpful energy bill breakdown to cut through the confusion.
Learn moreDoes your current or previous energy supplier owe you money? Find out how to get it back with Uswitch’s guide to energy refunds.
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.
Many 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 moreMake sure you're using electricity and electrical appliances safely with our guide. From worn cables and wires to foreign appliances, find out which hazards to look out for around the home.
Learn moreCould you benefit from the Energy Company Obligation Scheme? Find out what it is and if you are eligible for energy funding.
Learn moreFind out if you're eligible for energy help schemes or benefits using our interactive tool.
Learn moreFind 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.
Learn moreGet to grips with the different types of gas and electricity meter here.
Find out how to take meter readings from any type of gas or electricity meter in this Uswitch guide to reading energy meters.
Learn moreMoved into a property with a white meter? Find out what a white meter is and how it works here.
Learn moreYou might not know how to move your gas or electricity meter, but if you're having building work done, you might need to learn. This guide will help you through the process of moving your energy meter.
Learn moreWith 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.
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 moreFind 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 moreWhether they're relatively stable or fairly volatile, energy prices are worth keeping an eye on. Find out more here.
Discover how to check if you have been overcharged (or incorrectly charged) by your energy supplier for your energy consumption. Our guide explains how to check in five easy steps to ensure your gas and electricity supplier doesn't overcharge you in 2024.
Learn moreWhat 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 moreDiscover why energy tariff's costs are different by region. Uswitch sheds light on the topic of why your energy prices vary with your postcode.
Learn moreFind out which suppliers have increased or decreased their energy prices and how that affects your energy bills in 2024.
Learn moreInformation on the energy price cap set by Ofgem at a level of £1,568 for standard variable tariff customers from July to October 2024.
Learn moreWill energy bills from EDF rise in 2024? Discover the latest EDF energy price changes in our roundup. Find out info on the latest energy price rises in 2024.
Learn moreQuestions about your supplier? Find the answers here.
Wondering which suppliers are 'British made'? It might surprise you which of the big six have roots in the UK.
Learn moreDiscover who the big six energy suppliers in the UK are and why they are important to households' 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 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 2024.
Learn moreWhat happens if your energy supplier goes bust and out of business? In this scenario there are rules in place to protect energy consumers.
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.
Discover 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 moreFind 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 moreHave you got questions about the energy switching process? Uswitch has the answers here so you can get started saving on your energy bills.
Learn moreYou probably know it's a good idea to switch your energy, but do you know when is the best time to do it? Our guide explains how to avoid exit fees and get the best deal for you by switching at the right time.
Learn moreSet 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.
Learn moreEnergy tariffs are the deals you might sign up to when you switch - see what they entail here.
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.
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 moreWhat 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.
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 moreDo 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 moreIf you have solar panels and a Feed-In tariff, find out how you can switch energy suppliers.
Learn moreSmart energy is the future - how can you get on board? Find out here.
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.
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 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 moreSmart 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 moreRead our latest energy studies.
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.
Learn moreWe’ve compiled over 100 smart meter statistics, including the number of smart meters installed in the UK and the cost savings from installing one.
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 moreWe’ve collated business energy statistics for 2024, covering the UK energy market, business energy costs, the most energy-intensive industries, and more.
Learn moreWe’ve collated the latest renewable energy statistics for 2023, covering the production, consumption and capacity of the UK’s green energy market.
Learn moreFor 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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