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Energy cost check for UK homes
Are you paying too much for energy?
Explore your gas and electricity spending with a free illustrative cost check. Read the assumptions before interpreting your result.
Example result
Your energy costs look slightly above average.
Your annual cost
£2,040
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£1,780
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How it works
A simple read on your energy costs.
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Tell us about your energy
Enter your energy usage to get started. Don’t have your bills handy? Use our simple calculator to estimate how much energy your household uses.
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See how you compare
See where your household sits on our simple energy scale, with a clear comparison of your annual costs against a clearly explained illustrative benchmark.
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Start saving on energy costs
If your costs look high, consider comparing tariffs with an energy comparison service or contacting suppliers directly to see if a cheaper deal is available.
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