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Energy bills
Managing energy bills is key for customers - find the answers to your questions here.
Estimating energy consumption | How much energy do I use?
Discover 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.
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Gas and electricity utility bills | How to understand them
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.
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Octopus Energy bill explained
Energy bills can be confusing, but they're not as scary as they look - find out how to read your Octopus Energy bill here.
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Average gas and electricity bills in the UK
What does the average UK gas and electricity bill look like? See how your energy usage and bills compare against Ofgem's averages for 2022.
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ScottishPower energy bill explained
Having trouble understanding your ScottishPower bill? Read our helpful energy bill breakdown to cut through the confusion.
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E.ON Next energy bill explained
We break down a sample statement to help you read your E.ON Next energy bill and cut through the confusion.
Learn moreEnergy discounts and help
Various discounts and help are available to energy customers, both through industry organisations and individual suppliers. See what might be available to you here.
Power cut compensation and what to do in case of a power cut
Lost 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.
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Warm Home Discount scheme 2022/23 - Uswitch
Discover 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.
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Power cuts: what to expect and how to handle them
Power cuts and blackouts are never enjoyable, whether they're expected or unexpected. Find out how to handle them here.
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Get help paying your energy bills
Get 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.
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Discover how the Winter Fuel Payment scheme can help the vulnerable
Expert 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?
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Gas and electricity - a guide to household energy bills
A complete guide to energy in the UK, how energy bills are calculated, what dual fuel is and more.
Learn moreEnergy meters
Get to grips with the different types of gas and electricity meter here.
How to switch your prepayment energy plan
Think 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.
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How to move your gas or electricity meter
You 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 moreEnergy prices
Whether they're relatively stable or fairly volatile, energy prices are worth keeping an eye on. Find out more here.
Is your energy supplier overcharging you?
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 2022.
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EDF price changes in 2022
Will 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.
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British Gas price changes in 2022
Find 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.
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ScottishPower price changes in 2022
ScottishPower 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.
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E.ON has changed its energy prices - get the latest info
Will 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.
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SSE energy price changes in 2022
Energy 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?
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Questions about your supplier? Find the answers here.
Which energy suppliers are British-owned?
Wondering which suppliers are 'British made'? It might surprise you which of the big six have roots in the UK.
Learn moreEnergy switching
Confused about the process of energy switching? See what's involved and what information you might need here.
Switching your energy supplier - Your questions answered
Got questions about the energy switching process? Uswitch has the answers here to help you save hundreds of pounds in minutes.
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Switching to a small energy supplier – is it safe to switch?
Smaller 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.
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Rejected energy switch issues and how to fix them
A 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.
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Energy Switch Guarantee: ensuring reliable, hassle-free switching
Switch your energy supplier with absolute confidence - Energy UK's Energy Switch Guarantee protects you and your home through its 10 commitments.
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Can I switch energy supplier if I have solar panels?
Find out if having solar panels will make it more difficult for you to switch energy supplier.
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Collective energy switching scheme - how it works
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 moreEnergy tariffs
Energy tariffs are the deals you might sign up to when you switch - see what they entail here.
How does switching energy supplier affect my Feed-In tariff?
If you have solar panels and a Feed-In tariff, find out how you can switch energy suppliers.
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What are Independent Gas Transporters (IGTs)? A Uswitch guide
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.
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Should I get a no standing charge tariff?
No 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
Smart energy is the future - how can you get on board? Find out here.
Energy studies
Read our latest energy studies.
The countries most affected by global warming, based on natural disasters
Global warming has intensified natural disasters in recent years, including earthquakes, superstorms and wildfires. But which countries are most affected by these hazards? Uswitch investigates.
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Which European meals have the largest carbon footprint?
Food 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.
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Eco Trends Report: Top trending eco hacks & products on TikTok
Discover TikTok’s top trending eco-friendly brands, products, and helpful hacks and reduce your impact on the environment from home.
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Which European city uses the most energy to light up for Christmas?
Christmas 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.
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Celebrity Christmas recipes: whose recipe costs the most time and money?
Discover the time and costs of the most popular celebrity chefs Christmas dinner recipes, from Nigella Lawson to Ottolenghi
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Revealed: The carbon footprint of trending food and drink
Discover the carbon footprint of the top trending food and drink items to help you reduce your impact on the planet.
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