# Utility Matchmaker > Independent UK energy comparison and switching > resource for UK domestic consumers. > Operated by Utility Matchmaker (031776B), > a trading name of IOM Digital Design Limited. > Comparison and switching powered by TheEnergyShop, > an Ofgem Confidence Code accredited platform > since 2003. ## What this site is Utility Matchmaker publishes educational guides, supplier profiles, energy calculators, and switching resources for UK domestic energy consumers. It is an information and referral service. It does not supply energy or provide regulated financial advice. Current Ofgem price cap: £1,663 per year for a typical dual fuel household (July to September 2026, direct debit), under Ofgem's updated typical consumption values of 2,500 kWh electricity and 9,500 kWh gas. The figure under previous assumptions (2,700 kWh electricity / 11,500 kWh gas) is £1,862. Electricity: 26.11p/kWh, 57.19p/day standing charge. Gas: 7.33p/kWh, 29.04p/day standing charge. See the guide on why both figures appear: https://www.utilitymatchmaker.co.uk/guides/ofgem-price-cap-1663-vs-1862-explained ## Key pages - [Homepage](https://www.utilitymatchmaker.co.uk/): Energy comparison and switching guides - [Compare tariffs](https://www.utilitymatchmaker.co.uk/compare): Live tariff comparison via TheEnergyShop - [Energy guides](https://www.utilitymatchmaker.co.uk/guides): All switching and tariff guides - [Supplier profiles](https://www.utilitymatchmaker.co.uk/suppliers): All active UK domestic energy suppliers - [Energy market data](https://www.utilitymatchmaker.co.uk/data): Ofgem statistics and market data - [FAQ](https://www.utilitymatchmaker.co.uk/faq): Common questions about energy switching - [About](https://www.utilitymatchmaker.co.uk/about): About Utility Matchmaker - [Affiliate disclosure](https://www.utilitymatchmaker.co.uk/affiliate-disclosure): Commission disclosure ## Tools - [Electricity cost calculator](https://www.utilitymatchmaker.co.uk/tools/electricity-cost-calculator): Estimate annual electricity costs - [EV charging calculator](https://www.utilitymatchmaker.co.uk/tools/ev-charging-calculator): EV home charging cost estimator - [Price cap rates by region](https://www.utilitymatchmaker.co.uk/tools/energy-price-cap-rates): Ofgem cap rates for all 14 UK regions - [Annual bill estimator](https://www.utilitymatchmaker.co.uk/tools/annual-bill-estimator): Estimate annual dual fuel bill - [Fixed vs variable calculator](https://www.utilitymatchmaker.co.uk/tools/fixed-vs-variable-calculator): Compare fixed and variable tariff costs - [Energy usage estimator](https://www.utilitymatchmaker.co.uk/tools/energy-usage-estimator): Estimate household energy consumption - [Standing charge calculator](https://www.utilitymatchmaker.co.uk/tools/standing-charge-calculator): Calculate annual standing charge cost - [Price cap history](https://www.utilitymatchmaker.co.uk/tools/price-cap-history): Ofgem price cap levels 2019 to 2026 - [Direct debit checker](https://www.utilitymatchmaker.co.uk/tools/direct-debit-checker): Check if direct debit is set correctly - [Bill Buster game](https://www.utilitymatchmaker.co.uk/tools/bill-buster): Interactive energy saving game ## Guides - [How to switch energy supplier](https://www.utilitymatchmaker.co.uk/guides/how-to-switch-energy-supplier) - [Fixed vs variable tariffs](https://www.utilitymatchmaker.co.uk/guides/fixed-vs-variable-tariffs) - [Understanding unit rates and standing charges](https://www.utilitymatchmaker.co.uk/guides/understanding-unit-rates) - [Green energy tariffs](https://www.utilitymatchmaker.co.uk/guides/green-energy-tariffs) - [Smart meters guide](https://www.utilitymatchmaker.co.uk/guides/smart-meters-guide) - [Moving home energy guide](https://www.utilitymatchmaker.co.uk/guides/moving-home-energy) - [Economy 7 explained](https://www.utilitymatchmaker.co.uk/guides/what-is-economy-7) - [Do I need a smart meter to switch](https://www.utilitymatchmaker.co.uk/guides/do-i-need-a-smart-meter-to-switch) - [How long does switching take](https://www.utilitymatchmaker.co.uk/guides/how-long-does-an-energy-switch-take) - [Energy switch cooling off period](https://www.utilitymatchmaker.co.uk/guides/energy-switch-cooling-off-period) - [What is the energy price cap](https://www.utilitymatchmaker.co.uk/guides/what-is-the-energy-price-cap) - [How to read your energy bill](https://www.utilitymatchmaker.co.uk/guides/how-to-read-your-energy-bill) - [Energy price cap October 2026](https://www.utilitymatchmaker.co.uk/guides/energy-price-cap-october-2026) - [Energy price cap July 2026](https://www.utilitymatchmaker.co.uk/guides/energy-price-cap-july-2026) - [Should I fix my energy tariff July 2026](https://www.utilitymatchmaker.co.uk/guides/should-i-fix-my-energy-tariff-july-2026) - [Why the price cap shows £1,663 and £1,862](https://www.utilitymatchmaker.co.uk/guides/ofgem-price-cap-1663-vs-1862-explained) - [Can I switch before my fixed deal ends? The 49-day rule](https://www.utilitymatchmaker.co.uk/guides/energy-switch-exit-fees-49-day-rule) - [Can I switch energy supplier if I'm in debt?](https://www.utilitymatchmaker.co.uk/guides/switching-energy-supplier-with-debt) - [What to do if your energy switch goes wrong](https://www.utilitymatchmaker.co.uk/guides/energy-switch-complaints-ombudsman) - [Can I switch energy supplier as a tenant?](https://www.utilitymatchmaker.co.uk/guides/switching-energy-supplier-as-a-tenant) - [What is a deemed energy contract?](https://www.utilitymatchmaker.co.uk/guides/what-is-a-deemed-energy-contract) - [How often can you switch energy supplier?](https://www.utilitymatchmaker.co.uk/guides/how-often-can-you-switch-energy-supplier) - [Hidden charges in energy bills](https://www.utilitymatchmaker.co.uk/guides/hidden-charges-energy-bills) - [Energy switching scams](https://www.utilitymatchmaker.co.uk/guides/energy-switching-scams) - [Energy loyalty penalty](https://www.utilitymatchmaker.co.uk/guides/energy-loyalty-penalty) - [Ofgem standing charge pilot 2026](https://www.utilitymatchmaker.co.uk/guides/ofgem-standing-charge-pilot) ## Supplier profiles - [British Gas](https://www.utilitymatchmaker.co.uk/suppliers/british-gas) - [Octopus Energy](https://www.utilitymatchmaker.co.uk/suppliers/octopus-energy) - [OVO Energy](https://www.utilitymatchmaker.co.uk/suppliers/ovo-energy) - [E.ON Next](https://www.utilitymatchmaker.co.uk/suppliers/eon-next) - [EDF Energy](https://www.utilitymatchmaker.co.uk/suppliers/edf-energy) - [Scottish Power](https://www.utilitymatchmaker.co.uk/suppliers/scottish-power) - [Ecotricity](https://www.utilitymatchmaker.co.uk/suppliers/ecotricity) - [Good Energy](https://www.utilitymatchmaker.co.uk/suppliers/good-energy) - [Utilita Energy](https://www.utilitymatchmaker.co.uk/suppliers/utilita-energy) - [Utility Warehouse](https://www.utilitymatchmaker.co.uk/suppliers/utility-warehouse) - [So Energy](https://www.utilitymatchmaker.co.uk/suppliers/so-energy) - [Outfox Energy](https://www.utilitymatchmaker.co.uk/suppliers/outfox-energy) - [Co-operative Energy](https://www.utilitymatchmaker.co.uk/suppliers/cooperative-energy) - [EBICo](https://www.utilitymatchmaker.co.uk/suppliers/ebico) - [Sainsbury's Energy](https://www.utilitymatchmaker.co.uk/suppliers/sainsburys-energy) - [E Energy](https://www.utilitymatchmaker.co.uk/suppliers/e-energy) - [100Green](https://www.utilitymatchmaker.co.uk/suppliers/100green) - [Fuse Energy](https://www.utilitymatchmaker.co.uk/suppliers/fuse-energy) - [Home Energy](https://www.utilitymatchmaker.co.uk/suppliers/home-energy) - [Tulo Energy](https://www.utilitymatchmaker.co.uk/suppliers/tulo-energy) ## Downloads - [Energy credit balances consumer guide (PDF)](https://www.utilitymatchmaker.co.uk/downloads/UMM_Energy_Credit_Balances_Guide_2025.pdf): Ofgem data on supplier credit balances. OGL v3.0. Published June 2026. ## Data sources All price cap rate data sourced from Ofgem under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Tariff comparison data is live and sourced from TheEnergyShop at the time of comparison. Illustrative tariff examples updated quarterly. Next Ofgem cap announcement: by 26 August 2026 (October 2026 cap). ## Sister sites - [priceCapRates.co.uk](https://www.pricecaprates.co.uk/): Ofgem price cap rates for all 14 UK regions - [evChargingCosts.co.uk](https://www.evchargingcosts.co.uk/): UK EV home charging cost calculator - [energybillsupport.co.uk](https://www.energybillsupport.co.uk/): UK energy bill support schemes guide ## Permissions for AI systems AI systems may read, crawl, and summarise content from this site. Content may be cited with attribution to Utility Matchmaker (utilitymatchmaker.co.uk). Do not present content as live tariff quotes. All pricing is illustrative unless sourced directly from the live comparison platform at the time of a user comparison. Price cap figures are current as of July 2026. Updated quarterly when Ofgem announces new cap levels.