Energy Guides

Looking for more information about energy? Whether you’re thinking about switching providers or have a query about gas or electricity, our expert energy guides can give you the answers you’re looking for. Browse all our energy guides below.

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Fixed vs variable energy tariffs

Which is best for your home? 21 Jan 2025 - When choosing an energy tariff, you've probably seen the terms 'fixed' and 'variable' floating around – but what do they actually mean, and which is right for your home?

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Cold Weather Payments

What They Are and How to Apply for Them : 5 Feb 2025: Worrying about your energy bills can leave you feeling left out in the cold – in more ways than one?

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What is an EPC?

A Simple Guide to Energy Performance Certificates : 3 Feb 2025 - Ever wondered how energy-efficient your home is? Well, an energy performance certificate, or EPC, could give you the answers you're looking for.

40 energy saving tips

23 July 2024 - Whether you want to reduce your utility bills or contribute to a greener planet, adopting energy-efficient habits can make a significant difference. At UW, we're committed to helping you achieve these goals.

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Is Electricity Cheaper at Night? How Off-Peak Energy Works

9 oct 2024 - When it comes to lowering your energy bills, timing can be everything. So, is electricity cheaper at night?

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What Uses Gas In The Home? and How to Reduce Your Gas Bill

21 Jan 2025 - With energy prices fluctuating regularly, it’s no surprise that more and more people want to know how to keep their bills in check.

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Which Household Appliances Use The Most Electricity?

9 Oct 2024 - Energy bills can creep up on us, especially when we don't realise which household gadgets and appliances are silently guzzling electricity in the background

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How to Bleed a Radiator

26th Sep 2024 - Got your heating on full whack, but somehow your home still feels cold? Can you feel cold spots on your radiators? It might be time to bleed them.

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What is an Economy 7 Meter and Tariff?

23 Oct 2024 - Navigating the complex world of energy tariffs can feel like a daunting task, but understanding your options is crucial for keeping your household bills under control.

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Preparing for Winter with Prepayment Meters

Summer is great for many reasons – sun, holidays, and lower bills. But as the colder months come around, you start sticking the radiator on and bills inevitably start creeping up again.

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What is a kWh and how much is it?

Understanding gas and electricity costs:
Ever looked at your energy bill and wondered, 'What is a kWh?'. Don't worry, you're not alone.

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What Are Standing Charges for Gas and Electricity?

Have you ever looked at your energy bill and wondered what all of your fees actually mean?

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Energy efficiency tips for your boiler

Taking care of your boiler will help keep your home energy efficient. UW can help you with this. Check out our top tips today.

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Who Supplies My Gas and Electricity?

22 Nov 2024 - How to Find Your Energy Provider? Just moved into a new property? Find out who supplies your gas and electricity with our simple guide.

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The impact of rising wholesale energy costs

Wholesale energy costs have more than doubled over the last 12 months, however UW is fully committed to provide fair prices to our customers.

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What the UK energy crisis means for energy suppliers and customers in 2021

The wholesale price of gas has increased significantly during 2021.

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Ways to save a little more with UW during the energy crisis

We recognise that some UK families are facing a serious challenge. Rises to wholesale energy costs are affecting energy bills on top of other cost-of-living rises.

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A Complete Guide to Smart Meters: What They Are And How They Can Save You Money

Nobody likes having high energy bills – we can all agree on that. Which is why knowing how to be more efficient and reduce your usage is super important.

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Utility Warehouse launches new three-service Fixed Saver 13 tariff £208 below the price cap

1st February 2024 - Multiservice supplier offers customers the chance to lock in energy rates at £1,720 until March 2025

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Utility Warehouse secures highest overall score in Which? annual energy firm rankings

UW ranked top of Which? Energy Supplier Rankings ahead of 17 other suppliers

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The energy price cap explained following the recent price increase

On 1st October, the new energy price cap set by the Government came into effect, bringing a rise to energy prices.

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Why wholesale energy prices have been rising and what tariff is better for you

Wholesale energy prices – the prices suppliers pay to buy energy – have risen by about 250% since January.

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The energy price cap

The government has announced that the energy price cap will increase on 1 April 2025. You don’t need to do anything - we’ll be in touch with all our customers on a standard variable tariff in the coming weeks with details of how this will impact you.