The information on a typical energy bill can be confusing, but understanding it can go a long way to helping you get to grips with your energy usage at home.

Your energy bills are calculated on the basis of how many units of energy you consume. You may also pay a standing charge. When your meter is read, the energy company will subtract the amount shown on the previous meter reading from the most recent one to work out your bill.

If you haven't changed gas or electricity supplier recently there's a good chance you could save money. 

Most fixed tariffs last a year so, to avoid overpaying, switch once a year to a cheaper deal, timing the switch to coincide with your contract ending.  

Research by Which magazine reveals you could save around £200 per year by switching from a standard or default tariff to the cheapest available deal.

It's often thought that switching our mobiles and electronics off will stop them from using energy.

The fact is, however, with a lot of devices, when you switch them off they go into standby mode, and although they’re using less energy than when switched on, they’re still using energy and you’re still paying for it.

The same often applies to chargers that are plugged in but not attached to devices.

We recommend you unplug all devices when not in use to help save energy and save on your bills in the long term!