Energy bill estimator
Roughly what will a home cost to heat and power? Based on its size, energy rating and heating, at today's price cap. Free
Don't know the floor area or rating? Look the home up on the EPC checker; its certificate shows both, plus the assessor's own cost estimates.
Rates used: electricity 26.32p/kWh + 54.83p/day, gas 7.97p/kWh + 29.68p/day (Ofgem price cap, 1 October to 31 December 2026, direct debit). Oil about 6.4p/kWh and LPG 9p/kWh. Estimates assume typical use; your bills depend on how you heat your home. Ofgem rates.
How to cut your energy bills
- Loft and cavity wall insulation are the cheapest big savings; many homes qualify for free insulation through ECO and the Great British Insulation Scheme.
- A heat pump can cost less to run than gas in a well-insulated home, and the Boiler Upgrade Scheme pays £7,500 towards one.
- Solar panels typically cut electricity bills by a third or more.
Get quotes from local solar, insulation and heat pump installers.