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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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The site provides a useful tool to anyone who wants to save money on gas and electricty bills. Checks can be made, and accounts can be tranferred in only a few minutes, with savings of up to £300 per year. Average savings are £150 per year, and taken over the last 6 years, this is almost £1000!

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Free to use. Easy, quick and straightforward. Well laid out, and all information I needed to switch my gas and electricity supplier was available on the UK Power Ltd website. I did a switch, and I was very impressed with how easy and stress free the switch was.

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