Compare energy prices - Find the best home energy tariff !

You can switch energy supplier with no penalty when your contract (if you have a contract) comes to an end. If you are out of contract you are free to switch now!

– Start looking for new energy deals a few weeks before your contract period ends.
– Lock in a new energy deal before your existing contract ends. 
– Compare prices right up until your switch over date. Energy prices change on a daily basis so keep an eye on energy deals right up until you are due to switch. You could find a better ‘last minute’ deal on your electricity and gas. 

Energy price comparison sites like WOWCOMPARE.CO are here to help you find great deals and save on your bills.

You are free to to go direct to individual energy providers in order to get home energy quotes, however it is generally quicker and easier to compare home energy tariffs using a comparison service.

Comparing energy deals at WOWCOMPARE is free, we may earn a small referral commission if you sign up to a new energy deal via our website. This will never effect your quote and you won’t pay a premium for securing a great energy deal! 

It’s easy to switch energy suppliers, all you need are a few details including your address, your existing supplier, and your average usage. Search for gas & electricity prices using our price comparison (prices and offers complied by The Energy Shop).

Being prepared to switch energy suppliers could save you money. Frugal consumers regularly check the latest prices on home energy. Electricity and gas prices go up and down all the time and switching to a cheaper electricity supplier ensures you and not paying over the odds.

It isn’t always about the price you are paying, sometimes you might want to switch for other reasons:
– You could be fed up with bad customer service at your existing provider and want better service.
– You might want greater flexibility & better payment options.
– You might want to change to a 100% renewable tariff (energy from  renewables like wind, solar or hydro-electric).

Or maybe you feel it’s time to change energy suppliers.

Energy tariffs are based on your energy usage and the time of usage (day or over night).

Other energy tariffs are based on how your energy is generated (renewable energy tariffs, non-renewable or mixed). As well as duel fuel tariffs where you buy both gas and electricity from the same supplier.

• • Variable Rate Tariff – Gas and electricity prices will go up and down in accordance with the market price (units cost will be based on the wholesale energy market and how your provider sets their resale price).
  • Fixed Rate Tariff – Fixed energy prices for a set contract period, this will lock in a unit pricing,  you know what you will be paying, your prices will remain the same throughout the contract period.
  • Dual Fuel Tariff  - When you buy both electricity and gas from a single supplier. Your dual fuel energy supply can can be set up with either variable or fixed rate tariffs.
  • 100% Renewable / Green – Your Energy comes from 100% renewable or green generation sources (wind farms, solar, hydro-electric).
  • Economy 7 Tariff – Tariffs based on a split meter reading (day & overnight) economy 7 provides a cheaper unit rate for 7 hours overnight. Usually in houses that use night storage heaters where off-peak usage is higher than normal.

Economy 10 Tariff – Similar to Economy 7 with day and night rates. 10 hours charged at an off-peak rate. Electricity used outside of off-peak hours is often charged at a significantly higher rate.

Prepayment Meters – Pay as you go meters often installed in flats and sheltered housing. They can be topped up and do not require contracted/regular billing, top up cards can be purchased locally, you basically pay in advance and top up as needed. Historically charges were much higher for prepayment meters however the regulator has been enforcing a price cap to ensure prepayment customers are not taken advantage of.

It generally depends on your circumstances and your usage and whether you are happy to have a variable rate that can go up or down depending on wholesale price changes, or if you would prefer to fix your rates for the contract term. Other factors include:

You have a smart meter – Some providers will have specific rates for smart meter users.
You want dual fuel – You want to use the same supplier for both gas and electricity and have single billing.
You have night storage heating – If your home is heated by night storage heaters that charge overnight, you will probably want to be on an economy 7 or 10 tariff.

All UK Energy companies are signed up to Ofgem, the UK regulator. Ofgems’ most recent customer service standards review (2023), found NO suppliers had zero weaknesses. 

Ofgems review found the best performing energy providers, those with only minor weaknesses were: Green Energy, Ecotricity, Octopus & Shell Energy.

Ofgem found 11 energy suppliers to have moderate weaknesses in terms of overall customer service these were: British Gas, E Gas & Electricity, EDF, Good Energy, Outfox the Market, OVO, ScottishPower, SO Energy, Utilita, Utility Warehouse and Tru Energy.

YES – If you are renting and pay for your gas & electricity (i.e. bills are in your name) you should not be prevented from shopping around for cheaper gas & electricity.

Bear in mind if you are renting, you should check your rental agreement and notify your landlord prior to switching, just to make sure.

NO –The UK operates with an energy switch guarantee and all suppliers have to honour continuation of service.

When you switch your old and new suppliers should work with each other to ensure your switch is straight forward and seamless. There should be no interruption to supply.

NO – When you switch energy suppliers there should be no charge for doing so once your contract period ends. But you will have to settle any outstanding bills for energy use up until the day you change over.

Make sure you take meter readings on the changeover day to ensure your end bill/s are accurate, plus you can use these readings to check your new supplier is also using accurate readings.

If you are moving home you might be able to keep your current energy tariff and take it with you to your new home, speak to your supplier first.

If you’re not able to use your existing tariff, you’ll need to find another supplier. 

Remember to notify your existing supplier of your moving date & submit energy meter readings the day you move out. Your old supplier will want your new address in order to send on your final bill for energy use at your old address.

In the first instance it is always important that you try to sort out any issues directly with your energy supplier. They have a duty to provide you with delivery of electricity or gas and a competent service.

If you are unable to sort issues or complaints out with your energy supplier you can escalate your complaint to the Energy Ombudsman. The Energy Ombudsman complaint guidance provides details of the process, the Ombudsman will determine action required by the supplier and if needed.

The Ombudsman will decide whether your complaint should be referred to the energy regulator ‘Ofgem’.

Who are Ofgem?

Ofgem regulates the UK wholesale and consumer energy market for electricity and gas – Ofgem is a non-ministerial government department and an independent National Regulatory Authority. Ofgem is there to protect consumers, promote value for money and ensure there is fair competition in the market. Ofgem does everything from setting industry guidance on what information should be included on customer bills, to ensuring payment terms and supplier T&Cs conditions are fair and transparent.

Ofgem is also granted with the authority to set the energy price cap, and to determine whether to raise or lower the energy price cap – for more information see the Ofgem website.