Why my electric bill is so high?

Why my electric bill is so high?

One of the main reasons your electric bill may be high is that you leave your appliances or electronics plugged in whether you're using them or not. … Anything with a clock, such as microwave ovens and coffee makers — and even older technologies, like VCRs — need power to keep time while turned off.

How far back can you be charged for electricity?

All energy firms will be banned from back-billing customers beyond 12 months under stricter new rules. Energy regulator Ofgem has announced that from the end of April, no firm will be able to bill customers for energy used more than 12 months ago.

Do I have to pay an estimated energy bill?

You don't need to pay the estimated bill. Contact your supplier to give an up-to-date meter reading, and ask them to send you a new bill. Your supplier can only ask you to pay for energy you've used in the last year.