Gas and electricity guides index

Our gas and electricty guides give you the facts about energy so you can make an informed choice when you compare suppliers and price plans.

Boiler and central heating cover

Our guide to boiler and central heating cover will help you ensure you’re not left out in the cold if things go wrong.

Boiler and central heating cover »

Energy checklist when you move home

Our energy checklist will help you with your gas and electricity when you move into your new home.

Energy checklist when you move home »

Energy cooling-down periods explained

Find out more about your right to change your mind when you switch energy supplier.

Energy cooling-down periods explained »

Fixed energy rates explained

Find out if a fixed energy rate could be the right thing for your finances.

Fixed energy rates explained »

Frequently asked questions on gas and electricity

Switching your energy supplier is likely to be a much easier process than you imagine - take out the mystery with our FAQs.

Frequently asked questions on gas and electricity »

Gas and electricity bills explained

Read our guide to help understand energy bills, how utilities companies calculate them and the types of gas and electricity tariffs available.

Gas and electricity bills explained »

Gas and electricity glossary

Confused by the terminology on your energy bill? Read our utilities glossary.

Gas and electricity glossary »

Green energy tariffs

Get all the information you need on green energy tariffs and see whether they can save you money.

Green energy tariffs »

Guide to green energy schemes

With a national drive to improve energy efficiency in our homes and at work, what steps could you take to make a difference?

Guide to green energy schemes »

Guide to renewable technologies

Renewable technologies can help the environment and pad out your back pocket at the same time. Find out about some of the products on the market that may make you think again about your approach to utilities bills.

Guide to renewable technologies »

Help with winter fuel bills

Find out if you are eligible for help with the cost of winter fuel bills.

Help with winter fuel bills »

History of the British gas industry

It's hard for us to imagine living without gas and electricity, but what are the origins of the British gas industry?

History of the British gas industry »

How to find your gas and electricity supplier

Who supplies your energy can seem a confusing question, but it's easy to find out with the help of our guide.

How to find your gas and electricity supplier »

How to switch energy suppliers

Changing gas and electricity suppliers and price plans is a simple process that can save significant money - our guide walks you through the process.

How to switch energy suppliers »

Saving money on your gas and electricity

Tips on how to reduce your energy usage and save money on your utilities bills.

Saving money on your gas and electricity »

Switch dual fuel

Compare energy suppliers and see how much money you could save by switching to a dual fuel tariff.

Switch dual fuel »

Switch electric

Switching electricity supplier isn't as difficult as you may think - get all the information you need on comparing and switching with our guide.

Switch electric »

Switch gas

Get all the information you need on comparing and switching gas supplier.

Switch gas »

What you should do in a gas or electricity emergency

Find out what you should do if there's a gas or electrical emergency in your home.

What you should do in a gas or electricity emergency »

Why you should read gas and electricity meters

Reading gas meters and electricity meters is a simple task, but one that can help avoid a lot of financial turmoil. Read our guide to find out more.

Why you should read gas and electricity meters »

Why you should read your energy bills

If you don't read your gas and electricity bills, you should - and here's why.

Why you should read your energy bills »