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Energy guides

Need help and advice on energy? Our guides provide simple, clear information to help you make informed decisions.

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  • How to get help paying your energy bills
    How to get help paying your energy bills
  • Prepayment meters and pay as you go energy
    Prepayment meters and pay as you go energy
  • How to compare gas only deals
    How to compare gas only deals
  • How can I get an energy deal with bad credit?
    How can I get an energy deal with bad credit?
  • How to compare electricity only deals
    How to compare electricity only deals
  • What is a fixed price energy tariff?
    What is a fixed price energy tariff?
  • Is there a way to get 100% green energy?
    Is there a way to get 100% green energy?
  • Should I switch energy supplier when moving house?
    Should I switch energy supplier when moving house?
  • When is the best time to switch energy provider?
    When is the best time to switch energy provider?
  • How do I work out how much energy I use?
    How do I work out how much energy I use?
  • What is the warm home discount?
    What is the warm home discount?
  • Do I need a smart meter?
    Do I need a smart meter?
  • What is a smart thermostat and do I need one?
    What is a smart thermostat and do I need one?
  • How do I lower my energy bills?
    How do I lower my energy bills?
  • How to deal with energy price rises
    How to deal with energy price rises
  • What is a dual fuel discount?
    What is a dual fuel discount?
  • Should I switch to a small energy supplier?
    Should I switch to a small energy supplier?
  • How to switch energy supplier
    How to switch energy supplier
  • Is dual fuel cheaper than separate providers?
    Is dual fuel cheaper than separate providers?
  • Should I choose a fixed or variable energy tariff?
    Should I choose a fixed or variable energy tariff?
  • Are energy comparison sites any good?
    Are energy comparison sites any good?
  • Which suppliers offer green energy in the UK?
    Which suppliers offer green energy in the UK?


    
    
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