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If you're looking for assistance in comparing energy, switching energy or any energy problem, our energy guides are here to help.
Energy bills
Managing energy bills is key for customers - find the answers to your questions here.
Gas and electricity standing charges - Uswitch
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.
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Average gas and electricity bills in the UK - Uswitch
What does the average UK gas and electricity bill look like? See how your energy usage and bills compare against Ofgem's averages for 2024.
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How to prepare for a price cap update - Uswitch
With 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.
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Your energy personal projection explained - Uswitch
Find out how energy personal projections are calculated, and how they factor into your Uswitch energy price comparison.
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How to pay by cash or cheque for your energy bill - Uswitch
Are 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.
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How much energy do I use? - Uswitch
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.
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.
How to spot and avoid energy scams - Uswitch
Energy scams are on the rise amid the ongoing cost of living crisis. How do you spot and avoid them? Find out in Uswitch's guide.
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Consumer rights for energy customers - Uswitch
What 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
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Get help paying your energy bills - Uswitch
Get help paying your energy bills. There are 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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Priority Services Register - Uswitch
Vulnerable energy customers such as the elderly and disabled can register for special services from their energy supplier - here's how.
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Power cut compensation and what to do in case of a power cut - Uswitch
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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Informal carers and energy bills - Uswitch
Help for carers with energy bills - an estimated 4.9 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 moreEnergy meters
Get to grips with the different types of gas and electricity meter here.
Changing from a prepayment meter to a credit meter - Uswitch
Looking 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.
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What is Economy 10? - Uswitch
Economy 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 moreEnergy prices
Whether they're relatively stable or fairly volatile, energy prices are worth keeping an eye on. Find out more here.
How to compare and switch heating oil - Uswitch
Find out everything you need to know about heating oil, including how heating your home with oil works and how to compare heating oil prices.
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Octopus price changes in 2024 - Uswitch
Will Octopus energy prices change in 2024? What happens if they go up or down? Find out here.
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ScottishPower price changes in 2024 - Uswitch
Find out how you could be affected by ScottishPower price changes in 2024 and find out how to get a cheaper deal on gas and electricity. Compare and switch your energy today.
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Underfloor heating: the ultimate guide - Uswitch
Expert advice and all you need to know about underfloor heating systems including the different types of underfloor heating, the costs and the benefits.
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Fracking in the UK - what is it and is it dangerous?
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 moreEnergy suppliers
Questions about your supplier? Find the answers here.
How to contact your energy supplier
Finding 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 moreEnergy switching
Confused about the process of energy switching? See what's involved and what information you might need here.
Energy prices by region in 2024 - Uswitch
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.
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Energy switching myths busted - Uswitch
Think 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.
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How to switch energy supplier for a cheaper deal - Uswitch
Looking for a cheaper gas or electricity supplier but not sure where to start? Check out our step-by-step guide on how to switch energy supplier.
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Tenants’ guide to switching energy and electricity supplier - Uswitch
Discover 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.
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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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Claim energy bill credit when you switch energy supplier - Uswitch
Discover 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 moreEnergy tariffs
Energy tariffs are the deals you might sign up to when you switch - see what they entail here.
Tariff Comparison Rate — how to find and use an energy TCR
Tariff Comparison Rates help you work out if you're on the best energy plan, but is it still worth using them?
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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.
100+ UK energy statistics 2024
What is the average energy bill in the UK? We’ve collated facts and stats from average energy costs, to regional data. Click here for all the details!
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Green Council Report: Are county councils taking sustainable steps?
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.
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The cities with the most beautiful green spaces
Discover where in the world you can find the most beautiful parks and gardens to relax and unwind in
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The world’s most popular B Corp businesses
By 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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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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