UK energy guides covering suppliers, tariffs, the price cap and switching. Built from Ofgem, DESNZ and official market data.
Data under Open Government Licence v3.0.
A SMETS2 smart meter is the second-generation smart meter used in Great Britain that sends meter readings automatically to any supplier over a shared national network. It keeps its smart functions when a household switches supplier, unlike the earlier SMETS1 design.
16 Jun 2026 · 5 min readDual fuel is an arrangement where a single supplier provides both gas and electricity to a home, usually billed together on one account. It contrasts with taking each fuel from a different supplier on separate contracts.
11 Jun 2026 · 1 min readThe energy price cap is a limit set by Ofgem on the rates a supplier can charge customers on a standard variable tariff in Great Britain. It caps the unit rate and standing charge per fuel, and is reviewed every three months.
11 Jun 2026 · 1 min readA unit rate is the price an energy supplier charges for each kilowatt hour of gas or electricity consumed, shown in pence per kWh. It is the variable part of an energy bill that rises and falls with how much energy a household uses.
11 Jun 2026 · 1 min readA standing charge is a fixed daily fee on an energy bill that covers the cost of supplying gas or electricity to a property, regardless of how much energy is used. It is charged every day, even when consumption is zero.
11 Jun 2026 · 1 min read
UK energy supplier complaints statistics for 2026: Energy Ombudsman complaint volumes and categories, Citizens Advice supplier star ratings, Ofgem enforcement fines and complaint rates by supplier, every figure cited inline.
16 Jun 2026 · 8 min read
UK energy bill statistics for 2026, sourced from Ofgem, DESNZ and the Energy Ombudsman: the current price cap, unit rates, standing charges, domestic energy debt, smart meter rollout and complaints data, each figure cited inline.
16 Jun 2026 · 8 min read
How much electricity a typical UK solar panel system generates, what affects performance such as orientation and shading, how the Smart Export Guarantee pays for exported power, MCS certification and typical payback periods.
16 Jun 2026 · 6 min read
How the Energy Ombudsman works, when you can complain after eight weeks or a deadlock letter, what it covers, the free and independent process, the compensation it can award and how suppliers must implement decisions.
16 Jun 2026 · 6 min read
How Economy 7 tariffs and storage heaters work, the off-peak overnight hours, running costs compared with gas, the difference between old and modern dynamic storage heaters, and alternatives such as heat pumps.
27 Jul 2026 · 6 min read
How ScottishPower operates in the UK, its tariffs under the Ofgem price cap, customer service contacts, the complaints process and Energy Ombudsman escalation, green tariff claims, smart meters and how to switch supplier.
16 Jun 2026 · 6 min read
How EDF Energy operates in the UK, its tariff structure under the price cap, customer service contacts, the complaints process and escalation to the Energy Ombudsman, smart meters and how to switch supplier.
16 Jun 2026 · 6 min read
How to convert gas meter readings from cubic metres (m3) or cubic feet to kWh in the UK. The exact formula used by energy suppliers, calorific value, volume correction factor and worked examples.
16 Jun 2026 · 4 min read
The Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) is being switched off in stages from June 2025. What RTS meters are, who is affected, what happens to Economy 7 heating and hot water, and how to get a free smart meter upgrade.
16 Jun 2026 · 5 min read
The energy price cap sets maximum unit rates for default tariff customers. This guide covers current price cap levels, how the cap has changed since 2021 and what it means for household energy bills.
12 Jun 2026 · 3 min read
Energy tariffs differ on unit rates, standing charges, contract length and exit fees. This guide explains how to compare UK energy tariffs, what fixed vs variable means and what Ofgem rules apply.
12 Jun 2026 · 3 min read
The Ofgem energy price cap limits the unit rates and standing charges suppliers can charge on default tariffs. This guide explains how the price cap works, who it applies to and how it is calculated.
12 Jun 2026 · 3 min read
Switching energy supplier in the UK takes around 21 days and can be done without contacting your current supplier. This guide explains the switching process, your rights under Ofgem rules and what to check before switching.
27 Jul 2026 · 3 min read
El Nino is a periodic warming of equatorial Pacific waters that reshapes global weather patterns. The Met Office and the Bank of England track its effects on the UK because they pass through to household energy demand, food import prices and overall inflation.
2 Jun 2026 · 3 min read
Around 25% of the world's seaborne oil and 20% of LNG normally pass through the Strait of Hormuz. With shipping largely blocked since 28 February 2026, UK households face higher pump prices, a delayed energy price cap response, and a pass through into wider goods inflation.
2 Jun 2026 · 4 min read
UK energy bills are being shaped by the Ofgem price cap and Middle East oil and gas disruption in summer 2026. Here is what households need to know about the current cap, typical bills, and whether to fix.
12 Jun 2026 · 2 min read
Ofgem confirmed on 27 May 2026 that the energy price cap rises 13% from 1 July, taking typical bills from £1,641 to £1,862. Gas rates up 24%, electricity up 5%.
12 Jun 2026 · 3 min read
Octopus Energy Tenant Power tariff cuts social housing electricity bills by up to £200 a year using solar panels and battery storage. Expanded to Wales 28 May 2026. Target: 10,000 homes by end of 2026.
22 Jun 2026 · 4 min read
EDF Energy has confirmed a smart meter promotion offering up to £80 of free electricity to eligible customers. Here is what the offer covers and the conditions attached.
12 Jun 2026 · 3 min read
Switching from the cap to a competitive fixed tariff before 1 July could save a typical household around £250 a year. Here are the deals on offer and how to compare them accurately.
12 Jun 2026 · 3 min read
Energy bills rise from 1 July when the Ofgem cap goes up 13 per cent. Here are seven practical steps households can take to soften the impact through tariffs, consumption changes and support schemes.
12 Jun 2026 · 4 min read
Customers of Octopus, British Gas and E.ON have been warned to review fixed tariffs against the July price cap. Here is how to check the underlying rates against the regulator's figures.
22 Jun 2026 · 4 min read
EDF Energy has confirmed a smart meter promotion offering up to £80 of free electricity to eligible customers. Here is what the offer covers and the conditions attached.
12 Jun 2026 · 3 min read
The Ofgem default tariff cap rises 13 per cent on 1 July 2026, adding about £209 to the typical annual dual-fuel bill. Here is what the new cap level means by household type.
12 Jun 2026 · 3 min read
British Gas has launched a two-year fixed energy deal that automatically lowers rates if the Ofgem price cap falls. Here are the terms, eligibility, and how it compares with the July cap.
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