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Managing energy bills is key for customers - find the answers to your questions here.
Looking 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 moreWhat 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 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 moreConfused by your energy bill? Confused by your electricity bill? You’re not alone. Read the Uswitch guide and all will become clear.
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 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 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 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 moreWe break down a sample statement to help you read your E.ON Next energy bill and cut through the confusion.
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 moreScan your way to energy savings by using your energy bill's QR code — get a faster, simpler personalised energy price comparison.
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 moreAre you paying more than you should for your energy bills because you are paying by cash or cheque? We list the pros and cons of doing so.
Learn moreFind out how energy personal projections are calculated, and how they factor into your Uswitch energy price comparison
Learn moreHaving trouble understanding your SSE bill? We breakdown an example bill to help you read your 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.
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.
Learn moreFind out if you're eligible for energy help schemes or benefits using our interactive tool.
Learn moreVulnerable energy customers such as the elderly and disabled can register for special services from their energy supplier - here's how.
Learn moreWhat are your rights as an energy consumer? Can your supplier raise its prices? Have you been mis-sold an energy plan? All this and more in our guide
Learn moreThe National Grid's Demand Flexibility Service promises to pay customers for energy they don't use - how does it work, and it is it worth it?
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 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 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 moreGet help paying your energy bills. Options for those struggling - find out if you are eligible for an energy grant or a rebate on your energy bills.
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 moreA complete guide to energy in the UK, how energy bills are calculated, what dual fuel is and more.
Learn moreGet information on electrical safety in our electricity safety guide. From worn cables and wires to foreign appliances, make sure your home is safe from hazards.
Learn moreCould you benefit from the Energy Company Obligation Scheme? Find out what it is and if you are eligible for energy funding.
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 moreAre you eligible for a Cold Weather Payment this year? Find out if you could claim £25 for every week of cold weather this winter.
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 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 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 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 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 moreMoved into a property with a white meter? Find out what a white meter is and how it works here.
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 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.
Find out which suppliers have increased or decreased their energy prices and how that affects your energy bills in 2023.
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 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 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 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 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 moreWill energy bills from EDF rise in 2022? Discover the latest EDF energy price changes in our roundup. Find out info on the latest energy price rises 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 moreScottishPower price changes in 2022. Find out how you could be affected and how to get a cheaper deal on gas and electricity. Compare and switch your energy today.
Learn moreWill energy bills from E.ON rise in 2022? Discover the latest energy price changes from E.ON. Find out info on the latest price rise changes in 2022.
Learn moreEnergy suppliers including SSE change their prices regularly in line with the energy price cap. How do these energy price changes affect your energy bill for 2022?
Learn moreWill energy bills from npower rise in 2021? Discover the latest energy price changes from npower. Find out info on the latest price changes in 2021.
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 moreQuestions about your supplier? Find the answers here.
What 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 moreDiscover 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 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 moreWondering which suppliers are 'British made'? It might surprise you which of the big six have roots in the UK.
Learn moreConfused about the process of energy switching? See what's involved and what information you might need here.
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.
Learn moreThink 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.
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 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 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 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 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 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 moreSwitch your energy supplier with absolute confidence - Energy UK's Energy Switch Guarantee protects you and your home through its 10 commitments.
Learn moreFind out if having solar panels will make it more difficult for you to switch energy supplier.
Learn moreDiscover 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 moreWhen you switch energy supplier through a comparison site like Uswitch, you don't need to contact your supplier. We explain how it all works in this handy guide.
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 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 moreEnergy tariffs are the deals you might sign up to when you switch - see what they entail here.
What 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 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 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 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 moreIf 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 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 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 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 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.
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.
Learn moreChristmas is an expensive time of year, especially when it comes to switching on the Christmas tree. But which European city uses the most energy for their festive lights? Uswitch investigates.
Learn moreDiscover the time and costs of the most popular celebrity chefs Christmas dinner recipes, from Nigella Lawson to Ottolenghi
Learn moreDiscover the carbon footprint of the top trending food and drink items to help you reduce your impact on the planet.
Learn moreGardening data reveals the plants that require the least amount of maintenance.
Learn moreAnalysing 45 of the most popular UK make-up brands, we reveal which are the most sustainable, and which influencers are earning the most money
Learn moreUswitch has analysed the own-brand vegan ranges from eight different supermarkets to reveal which have the most choice.
Learn moreFrom green space through to public transport, air quality and energy sources, we look at the world’s most sustainable cities and what makes them so successful.
Learn moreTaking 50 cars of the world’s richest people, we analysed their CO2 emissions to reveal which ones are the most eco friendly.
Learn moreMirror, mirror, on the wall - who is the most eco-friendly of them all? Uswitch analyses the actions of Disney's most iconic characters to discover who has the most sustainable lifestyle. Find out how each character stacks up against its rival in a game of Top Trumps.
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