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Content in this article What should you do first during a power cut at night? Why do power cuts at night feel more worrying? Is a power cut at night more dangerous? How to stay safe during a night-time power cut Use safe lighting Check heating and appliances Keep doors closed to retain heat Should […]

Content in this article What is the Warm Home Discount scheme? How the Warm Home Discount payment works Who is eligible for the Warm Home Discount? The two main eligibility groups Which benefits qualify for the Warm Home Discount? How many households receive the Warm Home Discount? Why the scheme was expanded Will the Warm […]

Content in this article What has caused energy bills to rise in recent years? Global gas prices and extreme weather How much of the increase is linked to gas prices? Breakdown of recent increases in household energy bills Why does gas affect electricity prices so much? How marginal pricing works Are renewables responsible for high […]

Content in this article What are vampire devices? What standby power means Why appliances still use electricity when switched off Does standby mode really use electricity? Standby vs sleep mode vs switched off Why small amounts of power add up How much electricity do appliances use on standby? How standby costs build over time Which […]

Content in this article What is a standing charge on energy bills? What does the standing charge pay for? Standing charges vs unit rates How much do standing charges cost in the UK? Annual cost of standing charges Why standing charges have increased Why are standing charges so controversial? Why low-usage households are hit hardest […]

Content in this article What is the Feed-in Tariff (FIT) scheme? What the FIT scheme pays for FIT and other renewable support schemes Who is still on the Feed-in Tariff? How many households are affected? How to check if you are on FIT? How are Feed-in Tariff payments calculated? FIT generation payments explained Export tariffs […]