Energy guides

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.

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What Is a Utility Bill? Examples & DefinitionsFind out everything you need to know about utility bills, including what costs your energy ..

Average gas and electricity bills in the UKWhat does the average UK gas and electricity bill look like? See how your energy usage and ..

How to prepare for a price cap updateWith the price cap due to be updated four times a year, Uswitch has released a checklist f ..

Gas and electricity standing chargesWhat is a standing charge for gas and electricity? All energy tariffs offered have a daily ..

Energy back billing errorsUnderstand how to deal with energy supplier back billing. Discover your rights as a consum ..

How do I read my British Gas bill?No need to be confused by your British Gas energy bill. We break down an example bill to h ..

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Energy 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.

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Ofgem: the energy regulatorFind out how Ofgem works with both energy suppliers and consumers. Discover how the UK ene ..

How to find out if you’re eligible for an energy help scheme, grant or benefitFind out if you're eligible for energy help schemes or benefits using our interactive tool.

Power Cut Compensation: What You're Entitled To and How to Claim ItDiscover what compensation you may be able to claim if your gas or electricity supply is o ..

Warm Home Discount 2025: Who’s Eligible & How to Apply Learn about the Warm Home Discount scheme for 2024-25, a government-funded programme to he ..

Cold Weather Payment Eligibility 2025Find out what the Cold Weather Payment is, whether you’re eligible to receive it and when ..

Demand Flexibility Service explainedThe National Grid's Demand Flexibility Service promises to pay customers for energy they d ..

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Energy meters

Get to grips with the different types of gas and electricity meter here.

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Prepayment meters and pay as you go energyMillions of households across the UK have prepayment or pay as you go energy meters. If yo ..

How to prepare for a price cap updateWith the price cap due to be updated four times a year, Uswitch has released a checklist f ..

What is an Economy 7 meter and tariff?Find out everything you need to know about Economy 7 meters and tariffs, including how to ..

What is Economy 10?Economy 10 tariffs means you pay a cheaper rate for your electricity during the off-peak t ..

White meters explainedMoved into a property with a white meter? Find out what a white meter is and how it works here.

How to move your gas or electricity meterYou might not know how to move your gas or electricity meter, but if you're having buildin ..

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Energy prices

Whether they're relatively stable or fairly volatile, energy prices are worth keeping an eye on. Find out more here.

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Discover why 2025 energy price changes affect energy billsFind out which suppliers have increased or decreased their energy prices and how that affe ..

Uswitch’s guide to gas and electricity prices per kWh

Gas and electric costs: understanding kWhWhat is the gas and electricity cost per kwh in the UK? To understand what a kWh costs, yo ..

What is Ofgem's energy price cap 2025?The price cap limits the maximum amount energy suppliers can charge customers per unit of ..

Octopus Energy price changes in 2025Stay informed about Octopus energy price changes in 2025. Learn about the latest updates, ..

ScottishPower price changes in 2025Find out how you could be affected by ScottishPower price changes in 2025 and find out how ..

Underfloor heating: the ultimate guideExpert advice and all you need to know about underfloor heating systems including the diff ..

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Energy suppliers

Questions about your supplier? Find the answers here.

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How to contact your energy supplierStruggling to find your energy supplier's contact details? Our guide makes it easy to reac ..

Which energy suppliers are British-owned?Explore the roots of the big six energy suppliers in the UK and find out which companies a ..

What happens if my energy supplier goes bust?What happens if your energy supplier goes bust and out of business? In this scenario there ..

Big six energy suppliers in the UKThe Big six are the UK’s largest energy suppliers. Find out who they are and why they’re i ..

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How to make a complaint about your energy supplierWant to make a complaint about your energy supplier? Uswitch's guide to energy complaints ..

Understanding your domestic energy supplier's fuel mixExplore the breakdown of electricity generation sources used by your energy supplier, incl ..

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Energy switching

Confused about the process of energy switching? See what's involved and what information you might need here.

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Energy switching myths bustedThink switching energy will mean you’ll get charged twice or temporarily lose power in you ..

Switching energy when moving houseSet up a new gas and electricity supply when you move to ensure you're on the best energy ..

Energy prices by region in 2025Did you know your postcode determines your energy bills? Find out which areas in the UK ar ..

What if your energy switch can't go ahead?

Rejected energy switch issues and how to fix themA rejected energy switch can sometimes occur even when it looks like everything's gone thr ..

Energy Switch Guarantee: Hassle-free energy supplier switchingSwitch your energy supplier confidently with Energy UK's Energy Switch Guarantee and its 1 ..

Notifying your supplier of an energy switchWhen you switch energy supplier through a comparison site like Uswitch, you don't need to ..

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Energy tariffs

Energy tariffs are the deals you might sign up to when you switch - see what they entail here.

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What is a tracker tariff?Tracker tariffs are becoming more common, but should you sign up to one? Find out what a t ..

Standard variable rate tariffsWhat makes an energy plan 'standard variable rate' or 'standard rate'? Find out why this o ..

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.

What are Independent Gas Transporters (IGTs)?Find out what an Independent Gas Transporter is, how you can tell if you are on IGT gas an ..

Should I get a no standing charge tariff?

No standing charge tariffs – should you get one? – UswitchDiscover what a no standing charge tariff is and find out whether they represent good valu ..

What are the different types of energy tariff?Do you wonder why there are so many different energy tariffs for domestic gas and electric ..

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Smart energy

Smart energy is the future - how can you get on board? Find out here.

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What are smart meters and should I get one

What is a smart meter and is it a good idea to get one?Smart meters offer a free way to keep track of your energy usage and could mean the end of ..

The ultimate guide to smart thermostatsDiscover all you need to know about getting a smart thermostat - find out how a new smart ..

When will my energy supplier install my smart meter?All suppliers will have offered their customers smart meters for gas and electric by June ..

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Energy studies

Read our latest energy studies.

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Which appliances use the most energy?With energy prices still high, there are limited options for both saving money and limitin ..

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UK renewable energy statistics 2025Check out the latest renewable energy statistics for 2025, covering the production, consum ..

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UK business energy statistics 2025We’ve collated business energy statistics for 2024, covering the UK energy market, busines ..

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104 energy saving tips for your homeWith working from home the new normal and energy prices high, it's important to keep your ..

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Mouldy nation reportFor this report, Uswitch looks at the prevalence of mould across the UK and offers tips an ..

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50+ UK energy-saving statistics 2024Discover the latest energy-saving statistics for 2024, including data on the UK’s energy e ..

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Energy efficiency

Read our latest energy efficiency guides

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Energy-efficient heatersDiscover the pros and cons of energy-saving heaters and how to get the best heating effici ..

Should I heat the whole house or just the room I'm using?Wondering if it's cheaper and more energy-efficient to heat your whole house or just one r ..

How much electricity does a TV use?Does your TV guzzle power? Find out how to use your TV in the most energy-efficient way wi ..

Solar panelsHouseholds looking to be greener when it comes to their electricity can compare solar pane ..

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How much do electric cars add to my energy bill?How much does it cost to charge an electric car in the UK? How long does it take to charge ..

Energy-efficient hot waterCut the cost of your hot water with tips and advice on the most energy-efficient and cost- ..

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Home insulation

Learn more about home insulation

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Floor insulationFloor insulation can cut your heating bills, keep your home warmer and block draughts. Fin ..

Loft and roof insulation Discover the cheapest way to insulate a loft, with expert advice on cold and warm loft in ..

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Solid and cavity wall insulationLearn about different wall insulation types, including cavity wall insulation and solid wa ..

Draught-proofing your homeDraught-proofing is a cheap way to prevent heat loss, cut your energy bills and warm up yo ..

Window insulation and double glazingThere's more to window insulation than double glazing. Find out about professional and DIY ..

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Solar panels

Learn what solar panels are, how they work, and how you can get them.

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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.

Solar panels information – How solar power works in the UKSolar panels information: what are solar panels, how do they work and how can I get them? ..

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Business energy

Looking for information about business energy? See how it differs from domestic energy and find out how switching works here.

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Half hourly business electricity meters explainedReduce electricity prices in your business with half hourly electricity metering. Monitor ..

Comparing large business energy plansDo you own a large business and want a better energy plan? Take a look at this in-depth gu ..

What are deemed tariff rates?If your business moves into a property without agreeing on an energy contract, your suppli ..

Commercial solar panelsInstalling commercial solar panels can help cut your business energy bills and carbon foot ..

VAT on gas and electric billsAll businesses must pay VAT on gas and electric bills. Find out what your business energy ..

Energy Bills Discount Scheme for businessesThe Energy Bills Discount Scheme will lower the unit rates of eligible non-domestic energy ..

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Energy guides

Energy bills

Energy discounts and help

Energy meters

Energy prices

Energy suppliers

Energy switching

Energy tariffs

Smart energy

Energy studies

Energy efficiency

Home insulation

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