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Practical checks

Fast tools

Decode your UK energy bill — in minutes.

We translate bill line-items into the actual maths behind them. Use tools to sanity-check totals, then follow clear next steps if something’s off.

Tools

Start here

Dispute steps

No selling. No spam. Informational only.

Quick estimate

kWh × unit rate (p/kWh)

Fast sanity check. Standing charge not included here.

Usage (kWh)

Unit rate (p/kWh)

Estimated usage cost

£75.00

Add standing charge

Then

Check reads & dates

Standing charge

What it is, why it changes, and what to check.

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Unit rate & kWh

p/kWh, usage, and why totals jump.

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Smart meters

Missing reads, wrong registers, proof that wins.

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60‑second checklist

Tick items as you verify your bill. Tap a step to open the detailed guide.

Find the unit rate

p/kWh for electric and/or gas.

Find the standing charge

p/day × days billed.

Actual vs estimated

Estimates create catch‑up later.

How it works

Simple, no fluff. Tap a step to continue.

1) Identify rates

Unit rate + standing charge.

2) Run a tool

Get a fast estimate.

3) Next steps

Evidence + dispute steps.

Download checklist (PDF)

Monthly tips

Optional newsletter (real form if PHP enabled).

Decode your UK energy bill — in minutes.

kWh × unit rate (p/kWh)

Standing charge

Unit rate & kWh

Smart meters

60‑second checklist

How it works

Monthly tips

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