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🏆 Best Deals in London
📋 Rates shown are for Direct Debit, Standard Meter customers. For full terms, exit fees, and the latest figures, tap Switch Now on any card to check directly on the supplier's website.
What is the SwitchPilot Score?
The cheapest deal isn't always the best deal. A bargain tariff from a supplier with terrible customer service or a hefty exit fee can end up costing you more in the long run. That's why every deal gets a SwitchPilot Score out of 100, so you can compare the full picture at a glance.
Here's what goes into it:
💰 Price (40%) - How much you'll save compared to the Ofgem price cap. The bigger the saving, the higher the score.
🏛️ Citizens Advice rating (15%) - The supplier's official star rating from Citizens Advice, covering complaints, call wait times, billing accuracy and customer commitments. Updated quarterly - currently Q4 2025 data.
📋 Ofgem complaint record (15%) - How many complaints Ofgem receives about the supplier per 100,000 customers. Fewer complaints means a better score.
⭐ Trustpilot reviews (15%) - The supplier's Trustpilot rating, checked weekly. Real customers, real experiences.
🔒 Price certainty (10%) - Fixed tariffs score higher because your rate is locked in and won't change. Variable and tracker tariffs score lower because your bill can go up if the market moves.
🚪 Freedom to leave (5%) - Deals with no exit fee score highest. The bigger the exit fee, the lower the score - because you don't want to be trapped if a better deal comes along.
If a supplier is too new to have Citizens Advice or Ofgem data, the missing weight is spread across the other factors.
No supplier can pay for a higher ranking. The score is the score.
*To claim your cashback, email us at team@switch-pilot.com with a screenshot of your switch confirmation from your new supplier. We'll pay your cashback within 7 days. One cashback per household.
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Not sure how switching works? Our insider guide covers everything - the 5-day process, exit fees, what to check, and common myths debunked.
Read the Switching Guide →⚠️ Ofgem Price Cap for London (Direct Debit, Apr-Jun 2026)
The maximum your supplier can charge on a standard variable tariff in your region. All figures include 5% VAT.
Based on your usage and London regional rates. The cap only applies to default variable tariffs - fixed deals can be priced above it.
📚 Understanding Energy Tariffs
🔒 Fixed vs Variable
Fixed: Rate locked for 12-24 months. Protects against price rises but may have exit fees.
Variable: Rate can change anytime, usually following the price cap.
💷 Standing Charge
Daily fee you pay regardless of usage (typically 30-60p/day per fuel). This covers meter reading, billing, and grid maintenance.
⚡ Unit Rate
Cost per kWh of energy used. This is where most of your bill comes from. Lower is better, but watch the standing charge too!
🚪 Exit Fees
Fee to leave a fixed tariff early (typically £25-100 per fuel). No exit fees on variable tariffs or when contract ends.
💰 What You're Actually Paying For
📊 Standing Charge (Nil kWh)
What you pay even with zero usage. Higher standing charges mean you're funding:
- Policy costs - government green levies & schemes
- Network costs - maintaining pipes & wires to your home
- Metering - smart meter rollout & readings
- Supplier costs - billing, customer service, bad debt
💡 Standing charges vary by region due to different network costs (DNO areas).
⚡ Unit Rate (per kWh)
What you pay per kWh consumed. Higher unit rates mean you're funding more:
- Wholesale costs - actual cost of gas & electricity
- Balancing costs - keeping the grid stable
- Losses - energy lost in transmission
- Supplier profit - their profit (typically 1-2%)
💡 Low users benefit from low standing charges. High users benefit from low unit rates.
🌱 What Does "100% Renewable" Actually Mean?
When a supplier claims "100% renewable electricity", they've purchased REGOs (Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin) or signed PPAs (Power Purchase Agreements) with UK renewable generators.
However: The electricity physically coming into your home is from the National Grid - a mix of wind, solar, nuclear, gas, and other sources. You can't choose which electrons reach your socket!
Think of it like this: everyone draws from the same pool of water, but green tariffs pay to add more clean water to that pool. Your money supports renewable generation, even if your actual electrons are mixed source. (Note: Some suppliers like Fuse Energy choose not to claim 100% renewable for this reason, preferring transparency over REGO-backed marketing.)
⚠️ Rates shown are representative. Availability may vary by postcode, meter type, and payment method. Always verify on the supplier's website before switching.