Guides
Bills, explained.
Short guides to the parts of your bills that cause the most confusion. Each one links to its sources.
All guides
- What is a standing charge? →The daily fee on your energy bill, why it varies by region, and when it matters most. 4 min
- Fixed or variable: which suits you? →How fixed, variable and tracker tariffs differ, and what to check before you fix. 5 min
- How the Ofgem price cap works →What the cap limits, what it doesn't, and how the "typical bill" figure is worked out. 5 min
- Reading your meter →How to read standard, Economy 7 and smart meters, and why sending readings saves arguments. 3 min