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Find out precisely how much your electricity is costing you. ✅ Auto-fills in your latest price cap rates according to your Region and Payment Method. ✅ Available for both standard variable and fixed-rate tariffs. ✅ Includes 5% VAT on final bill calculations. Calculator   Calculator notes: Multi-tariff Functionality: Works for both Standard Variable-rate tariffs that…

We hear a lot about “average energy usage”, but very few explain what it actually means and why it’s an essential metric. The truth is that without a benchmark like an average, any energy cost calculations are meaningless! How’s your usage this month compared to your historical average? Or how does your electricity and gas…

Switching domestic energy suppliers is a significant transaction that involves signing legally binding contracts for a prolonged period of time. The cooling-off period allows homeowners to avoid any penalty fees if they wish to cancel their contract. What is the cooling-off period for energy? The cooling-off period is the time permitted for you to cancel…

Explore the cost-saving truths behind nighttime electricity usage. Learn how off-peak electricity rates can impact your business. Key Takeaways: Electricity generally costs less at night due to lower demand. Savings depend on having a variable, off-peak tariff. Off-peak hours typically range from 10 pm to 8 am. Usage patterns and tariff types greatly influence potential…

Have you ever wondered how your energy supplier generates the electricity it provides to your home? In 2005 the government introduced new legislation that requires your energy supplier to tell you about the origin of your electricity. There are many different ways to generate electricity, each with distinct environmental consequences. The fuel mix disclosure is…

With the energy price cap currently dominating the news, you may have heard the name Ofgem banded around a lot. We’ve realised that many readers don’t know who Ofgem is and what they do, so in this article, we explore it in more detail. What is Ofgem? Ofgem is a non-ministerial department tasked with overseeing…