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Energy Bills Explained

How can I reduce my Electricity & Gas bills ?

How is my energy usage calculated?

Units of gas and electricity are measured in kilowatt hours (kW/h). Your gas meter will either display your consumption in cubic metres (m3) or cubic feet (ft3) and your energy company will then convert your usage to kilowatt hours. Your electricity meter usually measures your consumption in terms of kilowatt hours.

Energy suppliers often use a two tier pricing structure, which means that you'll pay more for the first units of energy you use (tier 1) and then less for the rest (tier 2). Two tier pricing structures almost always exist where there is no standing charge.

What is a standing charge?

The standing charge is a fixed fee made by your energy supplier for each day you are connected to the gas and/or electricity network. It pays for maintaining your supply. Not all energy plans include a standing charge however they may charge more per unit to compensate.

What is dual fuel?

'Dual fuel' simply means that your gas and electricity is provided by the same energy supplier. As discounts or reduced rates are available for dual fuel agreements, they normally work out cheaper than single fuel agreements with different suppliers - but always compare.

Comparison of gas and electricity prices

- Compare suppliers, prices and savings

- Choose a new supplier and tariff

- Complete a short application form

- Your switch will be completed in 28-45 days

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so happy - this is making a difference in my monthly spent

Overall rating:		4.3
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Reviewed by Guest
September 25, 2010

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Within 3 minutes all the quotes and saved me an awfull lot of money. Guess its allways better to keep gas and electricty with same provider to benefit from a dual fuel contract. I believe it is going to save me 160 pounds a year - even more than the price of a jeans ! thanks for this

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Not bad - pretty quick

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Reviewed by Thomas
September 25, 2010

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have had good experiences with Moneysupermarket, we're saving £30 a month by changing our utilities. Some of the other comments are hard to believe as the company has won awards from WHICH magazine and although they dont bing you into a contract 94% of their customers stay with them, so I guess us customers are happy customers, the negative stuff ive seen written here is not my or my friends experiance AT ALL some of whome have been customers for the passed 4 years. I think if Im going to pay attention to anyone it would be my friends who have first hand experiance as customers and WHICH im not sure about nameless people?

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Saved soo much money

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Reviewed by Jonathan
September 25, 2010

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Moneysupermarket gave me the cheapest prices - tried them all - dont understand why prices differ from one comparison site to another !

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