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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.
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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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 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.
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Frequently asked energy bill questions - Uswitch
Confused by your energy bill? Confused by your electricity bill? You’re not alone. Read the Uswitch guide and all will become clear.
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ScottishPower energy bill explained - Uswitch
Having trouble understanding your ScottishPower bill? Read our helpful energy bill breakdown to cut through the confusion.
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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.
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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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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Gas and electricity: a guide to household energy bills - Uswitch
A complete guide to energy in the UK, how energy bills are calculated, what dual fuel is and more.
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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.
Learn moreEnergy meters
Get to grips with the different types of gas and electricity meter here.
Energy prices
Whether they're relatively stable or fairly volatile, energy prices are worth keeping an eye on. Find out more here.
Energy suppliers
Questions about your supplier? Find the answers here.
Energy switching
Confused about the process of energy switching? See what's involved and what information you might need here.
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.
Learn moreEnergy tariffs
Energy tariffs are the deals you might sign up to when you switch - see what they entail here.
Smart energy
Smart energy is the future - how can you get on board? Find out here.
Energy studies
Read our latest energy studies.
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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Low-maintenance plants and how to care for them
Gardening data reveals the plants that require the least amount of maintenance.
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