Review your standing charges
Standing charges are a daily fee you pay regardless of use, and they vary by region and supplier.
What to do
- Find the daily standing charge for gas and electricity on your bill.
- Compare it with the cap rates for your region.
- Factor it in when comparing tariffs — a low unit rate can be offset by a high daily charge.
Useful tools and guides
Related tips
Consider Economy 7 if you can shift usage
Day/night tariffs charge less overnight and more by day, so they only help if you can move enough usage overnight.
Understand fixed vs variable tariffs
Fixed tariffs lock your unit rates for a set period; variable tariffs move with the Ofgem price cap.
Get a smart meter
A smart meter sends automatic readings and its in-home display shows when and where you use energy.
