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Managing energy bills is key for customers - find the answers to your questions here.
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.
Learn moreUnderstand 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.
Learn moreDiscovering 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 moreLooking for different ways to save on your household energy bill? One of the cheapest ways to pay for your energy is by Direct Debit. But how does it work?
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 moreAre 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 moreVarious discounts and help are available to energy customers, both through industry organisations and individual suppliers. See what might be available to you here.
Could you benefit from the Energy Company Obligation Scheme? Find out what it is and if you are eligible for energy funding.
Learn moreExpert advice and all you need to know about the government's Winter Fuel Payment and the benefits. Do you qualify for the Winter Fuel Allowance and what are the cost savings and benefits?
Learn moreVulnerable energy customers such as the elderly and disabled can register for special services from their energy supplier - here's how.
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 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 moreHelp 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 moreGet to grips with the different types of gas and electricity meter here.
Record 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 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 moreDo 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 moreThink you can't switch to a better deal with a prepayment meter? Think again — Uswitch separates the myths from the facts for prepayment energy tariffs.
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 moreYou might not know how to move your gas or electricity meter, but if you're having building work, you might need to learn. This guide will help.
Learn moreWhether they're relatively stable or fairly volatile, energy prices are worth keeping an eye on. Find out more here.
Get 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 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 moreInformation on the energy price cap set by Ofgem, including the latest price cap rate which came into effect in April 2022.
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 moreDiscover 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 2022.
Learn moreFind out how you are affected by British Gas price changes in 2022 and how to get a cheaper deal on your energy. Compare and switch energy suppliers today.
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 how much of the electricity that you use is generated buy nuclear, renewable, coal or gas power stations.
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 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 moreConfused about the process of energy switching? See what's involved and what information you might need here.
Switch your energy supplier with absolute confidence - Energy UK's Energy Switch Guarantee protects you and your home through its 10 commitments.
Learn moreDid 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.
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 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 moreLooking 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 moreGot questions about the energy switching process? Uswitch has the answers here to help you save hundreds of pounds in minutes.
Learn moreEnergy tariffs are the deals you might sign up to when you switch - see what they entail here.
If you have solar panels and a Feed-In tariff, find out how you can switch energy suppliers.
Learn moreFind 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 moreNo standing charge energy tariffs look like attractive options, but are they the right option, even with the money they can save you?
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 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 a 'standard variable rate' or 'standard rate'? Find out why this one of the most expensive domestic energy plans to be on.
Learn moreSmart energy is the future - how can you get on board? Find out here.
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.
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 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 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 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 moreRead our latest energy studies.
With 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.
Learn moreGlobal warming has intensified natural disasters in recent years, including earthquakes, superstorms and wildfires. But which countries are most affected by these hazards? Uswitch investigates.
Learn moreFood plays a major role in climate change, so we found which dishes were the worst culprits. Find out which meals in Europe have the largest carbon footprint.
Learn moreDiscover TikTok’s top trending eco-friendly brands, products, and helpful hacks and reduce your impact on the environment from home.
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