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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.
What to do if you're in debt to your energy supplier - Uswitch
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.
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How to understand gas and electricity utility bills - Uswitch
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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Energy back billing errors - Uswitch
Understand 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.
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E.ON Next energy bill explained - Uswitch
We break down a sample statement to help you read your E.ON Next energy bill and cut through the confusion.
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EDF Energy energy bill explained - Uswitch
Having trouble understanding your EDF bill? We’ve got a helpful energy bill breakdown with an example bill, to help you cut through the confusion.
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Paying for energy via Direct Debit - Uswitch
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 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 - 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.
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How do demand flexibility schemes like Utrack Money Back work? - Uswitch
The 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?
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Warm Home Discount scheme 2023-24 - 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 2023 and 2024.
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Cold Weather Payments: Find out if you’re eligible & how to claim - Uswitch
Are you eligible for a Cold Weather Payment this year? Find out if you could claim £25 for every week of cold weather this winter.
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Discover the financial benefits of the Winter Fuel Payment scheme - Uswitch
Find out everything you need to know about the government's Winter Fuel Payment and its financial benefits.
Learn moreEnergy meters
Get to grips with the different types of gas and electricity meter here.
How to move your gas or electricity meter - Uswitch
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.
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White meters explained
Moved into a property with a white meter? Find out what a white meter is and how it works here.
Learn moreEnergy prices
Whether they're relatively stable or fairly volatile, energy prices are worth keeping an eye on. Find out more here.
Why energy tariff costs are different by region - Uswitch
Discover why energy tariff's costs are different by region. Uswitch sheds light on the topic of why your energy prices vary with your postcode.
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E.ON Next price changes in 2024 - Uswitch
Will energy bills from E.ON Next rise in 2024? Find out info on the latest E.ON Next changes in 2024 here.
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British Gas price changes in 2024 - Uswitch
Find out how you are affected by British Gas price changes in 2024 and how to get a cheaper deal on your energy. Compare and switch energy suppliers today.
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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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OVO price changes in 2024 - Uswitch
Will OVO energy prices go up or down in 2024? Keep up to date with OVO price changes here.
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How to avoid being overcharged on your energy - Uswitch
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 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 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.
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Switching to a small energy supplier – Uswitch
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 - Uswitch
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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Switching your energy supplier: your questions answered - Uswitch
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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Notifying your supplier of an energy switch - Uswitch
When 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 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 2023
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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