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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 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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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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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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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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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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Getting a refund from your energy supplier - Uswitch
Does your current or previous energy supplier owe you money? Find out how to get it back with Uswitch’s guide to energy refunds.
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.
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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Ofgem: the energy market regulator - Uswitch
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.
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How to find out if you’re eligible for an energy help scheme, grant or benefit - Uswitch
Find out if you're eligible for energy help schemes or benefits using our interactive tool.
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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.
Learn moreHow 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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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.
Learn moreEnergy meters
Get to grips with the different types of gas and electricity meter here.
What is Economy 7? - Uswitch
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.
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Prepayment meters and pay as you go energy - Uswitch
Millions 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 moreHow 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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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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How to read your gas and electricity meters - Uswitch
Find out how to take meter readings from any type of gas or electricity meter in this Uswitch guide to reading energy meters.
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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.
Discover why 2024 energy price changes affect energy bills - Uswitch
Find out which suppliers have increased or decreased their energy prices and how that affects your energy bills in 2024.
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What is Ofgem's energy price cap 2024? - Uswitch
Information on the energy price cap set by Ofgem at a level of £1,690 for standard variable tariff customers from April to July 2024.
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EDF price changes in 2024 - Uswitch
Will energy bills from EDF rise in 2024? Discover the latest EDF energy price changes in our roundup. Find out info on the latest energy price rises in 2024.
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Gas and electric costs: understanding kWh - Uswitch
What 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.
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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.
Learn moreEnergy suppliers
Questions about your supplier? Find the answers here.
Big six energy suppliers - Uswitch
Discover who the big six energy suppliers in the UK are and why they are important to households' domestic energy bills and energy tariffs.
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How to make a complaint about your energy supplier - Uswitch
Want 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.
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How to compare and switch UK electricity suppliers - Uswitch
Are 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 2024.
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What happens if my energy supplier goes bust? - Uswitch
What happens if your energy supplier goes bust and out of business? In this scenario there are rules in place to protect energy consumers.
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Which energy suppliers are British-owned? - Uswitch
Wondering which suppliers are 'British made'? It might surprise you which of the big six have roots in the UK.
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Domestic energy suppliers' fuel mix - Uswitch
Discover how much of the electricity that you use is generated buy nuclear, renewable, coal or gas power stations.
Learn moreEnergy switching
Confused about the process of energy switching? See what's involved and what information you might need here.
When is the best time to switch my energy deal?
You 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.
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Switching energy when moving house - Uswitch
Set 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.
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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 prices by region - 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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Switching 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 find a better energy supplier.
Learn moreEnergy tariffs
Energy tariffs are the deals you might sign up to when you switch - see what they entail here.
My fixed energy tariff is ending - what should I do? - Uswitch
Knowing 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.
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Standard variable rate tariffs - Uswitch
What makes an energy plan 'standard variable rate' or 'standard rate'? Find out why this one of the most expensive domestic energy plans to be on.
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How do fixed price energy tariffs work - Uswitch
Fixed 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.
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What are the different types of energy tariff? - Uswitch
Do 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.
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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)? - Uswitch
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.
Learn moreSmart energy
Smart energy is the future - how can you get on board? Find out here.
The ultimate guide to smart thermostats - Uswitch
Discover 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.
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When will my energy supplier install my smart meter?
All 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.
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Top 5 smart meter benefits - Uswitch
Many 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.
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Smart meters | What are they? How do they work?
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.
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Smart thermostats - how they work and how you can save
Smart 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 moreEnergy studies
Read our latest energy studies.
UK smart meter statistics 2024 | Uswitch.com
We’ve compiled over 100 smart meter statistics, including the number of smart meters installed in the UK and the cost savings from installing one.
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Which appliances use the most energy? - Uswitch
With 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.
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UK business energy statistics 2024 | Uswitch.com
We’ve collated business energy statistics for 2024, covering the UK energy market, business energy costs, the most energy-intensive industries, and more.
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104 energy saving tips for your home - Uswitch
With 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.
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UK renewable energy statistics 2023 report
We’ve collated the latest renewable energy statistics for 2023, covering the production, consumption and capacity of the UK’s green energy market.
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Mouldy nation report
For this report, Uswitch looks at the prevalence of mould across the UK and offers tips and advice on how to combat it.
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