Looking at gas and electricity

Don’t let industry jargon put you off finding the best gas and electricity deals or understanding your rights. Here we look at some of the most common phrases that you’ll encounter when you’re dealing with gas and electricity suppliers.Two government organisations worth keeping in your address book are Ofgem and Energywatch. The former is the independent regulator of the gas and electricity industries in the UK. The second is a government body that works on behalf of the consumer.Standing charges are fixed daily charge regardless of your usage and the kilowatt hour is the measurement of energy for gas and electricity consumption. Make sure you check these terms before you enter into any contract with a supplier.