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Managing energy bills is key for customers - find the answers to your questions here.
Confused by your energy bill? Confused by your electricity bill? You’re not alone. Read the Uswitch guide and all will become clear.
Learn moreWith 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.
Learn moreWhat does the average UK gas and electricity bill look like? See how your energy usage and bills compare against Ofgem's averages for 2024.
Learn moreWhat 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.
Learn moreDoes your current or previous energy supplier owe you money? Find out how to get it back with Uswitch’s guide to energy refunds.
Learn moreUnderstand 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.
Learn moreVarious discounts and help are available to energy customers, both through industry organisations and individual suppliers. See what might be available to you here.
Find out if you're eligible for energy help schemes or benefits using our interactive tool.
Learn moreFind 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.
Learn moreGet 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 moreEnergy 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.
Learn moreVulnerable energy customers such as the elderly and disabled can register for special services from their energy supplier - here's how.
Learn moreLost 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.
Learn moreGet to grips with the different types of gas and electricity meter here.
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.
Learn moreLooking 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.
Learn moreFind 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.
Learn moreMillions 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 moreFind out how to take meter readings from any type of gas or electricity meter in this Uswitch guide to reading energy meters.
Learn moreEconomy 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 moreWhether they're relatively stable or fairly volatile, energy prices are worth keeping an eye on. Find out more here.
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.
Learn moreFind out which suppliers have increased or decreased their energy prices and how that affects your energy bills in 2024.
Learn moreWhat 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.
Learn moreInformation on the energy price cap set by Ofgem at a level of £1,928 for standard variable tariff customers from January to April 2024.
Learn moreFind out everything you need to know about heating oil, including how heating your home with oil works and how to compare heating oil prices.
Learn moreWill Octopus energy prices change in 2024? What happens if they go up or down? Find out here.
Learn moreQuestions about your supplier? Find the answers here.
Discover who the big six energy suppliers in the UK are and why they are important to households' domestic energy bills and energy tariffs.
Learn moreWant 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.
Learn moreAre 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.
Learn moreWhat happens if your energy supplier goes bust and out of business? In this scenario there are rules in place to protect energy consumers.
Learn moreWondering which suppliers are 'British made'? It might surprise you which of the big six have roots in the UK.
Learn moreDiscover how much of the electricity that you use is generated buy nuclear, renewable, coal or gas power stations.
Learn moreConfused about the process of energy switching? See what's involved and what information you might need here.
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.
Learn moreLooking 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 moreThink 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.
Learn moreDid 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.
Learn moreSwitch your energy supplier with absolute confidence - Energy UK's Energy Switch Guarantee protects you and your home through its 10 commitments.
Learn moreDiscover 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 are the deals you might sign up to when you switch - see what they entail here.
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.
Learn moreWhat 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.
Learn moreDo 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.
Learn moreIf you have solar panels and a Feed-In tariff, find out how you can switch energy suppliers.
Learn moreKnowing 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.
Learn moreFind 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 is the future - how can you get on board? Find out here.
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.
Learn moreAll 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.
Learn moreMany 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.
Learn moreSmart 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.
Learn moreSmart 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 moreRead our latest energy studies.
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.
Learn moreWe’ve collated business energy statistics for 2024, covering the UK energy market, business energy costs, the most energy-intensive industries, and more.
Learn moreWith 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.
Learn moreWe’ve collated the latest renewable energy statistics for 2023, covering the production, consumption and capacity of the UK’s green energy market.
Learn moreFor this report, Uswitch looks at the prevalence of mould across the UK and offers tips and advice on how to combat it.
Learn moreWhat 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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