We work through your actual consumption, explain how each option would apply to your household, and set out the contract terms so you can decide whether to make a change.
Based on your usage
We use your billed consumption, not a national average.
Both fuels considered
Gas, electricity or a combined account as you prefer.
Terms explained
Length, exit fees and end-of-term position in plain terms.
Start with your own consumption
The most reliable starting point is your annual consumption in kilowatt hours for each fuel, which appears on your bills. Without it, a comparison has to assume a usage level, and that assumption may not match your household.
- Annual electricity and gas use in kilowatt hours.
- Your meter type, including whether Economy 7 or a smart meter is fitted.
- How you pay: monthly direct debit, on receipt of bill or prepayment.
- Whether you have any extra requirements, such as an electric vehicle tariff.
Why the cheapest headline rate can cost more
A tariff with a very low unit rate often carries a higher daily standing charge, which disadvantages low users. The reverse is also true: a low standing charge with a high unit rate costs more for a household that uses a lot of energy.
Time-of-use tariffs add another dimension, charging less at certain hours. These can work well for households able to shift usage, such as running appliances overnight or charging a vehicle, but they are less suitable where most consumption happens in the evening peak.
Switching, exit fees and end of term
Moving supplier within the switching window at the end of a fixed term normally avoids any exit fee. Leaving early can trigger one, so the timing of a change matters as much as the price.
We explain what happens on the day of a switch, how long it usually takes, what happens to any credit balance, and when the final bill from the old supplier should be expected. Nothing proceeds without your agreement.
Who asks us to compare household energy
Comparison support suits households wanting an independent view of the options.
- Households whose fixed term is ending
- First-time occupiers setting up new accounts
- Tenants moving between properties
- Homes with high consumption wanting a usage-based review
- Households considering a time-of-use tariff
- Anyone wanting a second opinion on a quote received directly
Eligibility and what to expect
The tariffs available to a household depend on meter type, payment method, region and supplier criteria. Comparisons are prepared from the information you provide, and we will say clearly when a figure is based on an estimate rather than actual billed usage.