Ben Gallizzi

England

Senior Content Editor at Uswitch

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Energy price cap increases to £1,849: what can customers do?

3 weeks ago | uswitch.com | Ben Gallizzi

The previously announced energy price cap increase from £1,738 to £1,849 comes into effect today. What are the implications for customers? Which customers are affected by the price cap? The price cap affects customers who aren’t on fixed energy deals. They might be on a “variable”, “standard” or “standard variable” deal which are all the same thing. Their unit rates and standing charges change every three months when the price cap changes and can go up or down. Is it cheaper to be on a fixed deal?
Over nine million households urged to read energy meters before 1 April

1 month ago | uswitch.com | Ben Gallizzi

Ben Gallizzi, energy expert at Uswitch.com, comments: “With the price cap rising on 1 April, it’s important to submit a meter reading to avoid paying higher rates on any energy that you don’t need to. “Now is also an ideal time to look at switching to a new energy tariff. By opting for a fixed deal, you’re locking in those rates for the duration – which means households could have price certainty and avoid the ups and downs of the price cap.
Up to 170,000 homes to benefit from energy efficiency upgrades under the Warm Homes Plan

1 month ago | uswitch.com | Ben Gallizzi

Up to 170,000 low income households and social housing tenants will benefit from £1.8 billion allocated by the government to pay for energy efficiency upgrades under its Warm Homes Plan. As of 11 March 2025, the money will be allocated to local authorities and social housing providers to help with the installation of measures including insulation, solar panels and heat pumps. This will make homes more energy-efficient and bring energy bills down.
Energy customers living near new pylons could receive annual £250 discount on energy bills

1 month ago | uswitch.com | Ben Gallizzi

People living near electricity pylons that are newly built or upgraded could receive £250 per year off their energy bills under new government plans. As part of the push towards sustainable energy generation (reducing the UK’s reliance on fossil fuels), new electricity pylons and substations must be built and existing infrastructure upgraded. Households within half a kilometre of any new or upgraded infrastructure projects could receive up to £2,500 over 10 years.
Energy price cap to increase by 6.4% to £1,849

1 month ago | uswitch.com | Ben Gallizzi

Ofgem has today announced that the energy price cap for April will be set at £1,849 per year for average usage households paying by Direct Debit. This is an increase of 6.4% and a third consecutive increase for customers on variable tariffs. The price cap has risen again because of various factors including cold temperatures and low gas storage across Europe, coupled with the ongoing conflict in Eastern Europe.
Ofgem launches consultation for launch of lower standing charge tariffs

2 months ago | uswitch.com | Ben Gallizzi

Ofgem has announced the launch of a consultation over its proposed introduction of low or no standing charge tariffs. The consultation runs until March 2025 and gives companies within the energy industry the opportunity to provide opinions on the potential changes.
April energy price cap may cost UK homes £2.8 billion more per year

2 months ago | uswitch.com | Ben Gallizzi

Research from Uswitch has found that the new energy price cap, to be announced in February and come into effect from April 2025, could cost households around the UK nearly £3 billion in higher energy costs. The 26 million households on the standard variable (or “default”) tariffs affected by the price cap rising and falling could see their bills rise around £109 per year on average, with another increase currently predicted for July. Why are energy prices rising?
Report reveals mouldy matters in English homes

Jan 16, 2025 | phamnews.co.uk | Ben Gallizzi

A new report from Uswitch has found that more than 60% of English households have encountered mould, an increase from 58% last year. The findings in the ‘Mouldy Nation’ report are based on complaints submitted to local authorities and housing associations, shedding light on the widespread nature of the problem and its connection to financial difficulties in maintaining adequate heating.
British Gas Tariffs, Prices and Reviews

Aug 27, 2024 | uswitch.com | Ben Gallizzi

British Gas is probably the best-known energy supplier in the UK. It is part of the Centrica Group, which was formed following the merger of British Gas plc in 1997. British Gas also operates under the name Scottish Gas in Scotland. Despite growth from suppliers like Octopus and OVO, British Gas is the biggest overall energy supplier in the UK with 20.3% of the electricity market and 27.8% of the gas market.
EDF Energy Tariffs, Prices and Reviews

Aug 27, 2024 | uswitch.com | Ben Gallizzi

EDF has been one of the UK’s big six energy suppliers almost since it was founded in 2003. The French energy company, EDF Group (Électricité de France), bought Seeboard, London Energy and SWEB Energy and formed EDF as a UK energy supplier. The supplier is the UK’s largest producer of low-carbon electricity and the biggest supplier of electricity by volume in Great Britain. As of the end of 2023, EDF Energy supplies 10.9% of the UK electricity market and 9% of the gas market.