Compare Tariffs for Electricity-Only Homes

An electricity-only home doesn't have a gas supply and relies entirely on electricity for heating, hot water and everyday appliances. This includes many modern apartments, flats and homes with electric radiators, storage heaters, heat pumps or electric boilers.
If your property doesn't use mains gas, comparing electricity-only tariffs could help you find a better deal and reduce your monthly energy costs.

Electricity prices change regularly, and the energy price cap is set to rise by 13% from the 1st of July, potentially increasing rates for households across the UK. Because of this, it's advised to take a proactive approach to your electricity contract, comparing a range of tariffs to secure the best deal for the next 12-months or longer.

Your energy bill is made up of two main charges, the unit rate and the standing charge. The unit rate refers to the cost charged per unit of electricity, measured in pence per kilowatt-hour (kWh). Meanwhile, the standing charge is the fixed fee suppliers charge each day to supply electricity to your home, regardless of how much you use.
In January 2026, the Energy Saving Trust estimated that an average household in Great Britain pays around £79 a month for electricity, or £947 a year.

How Do I Know If My Home is Electricity Only?

You can usually tell if your home is electricity only by checking your energy setup. If you don’t have a gas meter and all your heating, hot water and appliances run on electricity, then your property is likely electricity only.

Common signs include electric radiators or storage heaters instead of a gas boiler, an electric water heater, and no gas supply point or gas meter in your home.

If you’re unsure, you can check your latest energy bill or meter cupboard, or contact your current supplier to confirm whether you have a gas supply registered at your address.

Exit Fees

Standard Variable Tariffs (SVTs) have no end date, so you won't be charged a fee if you leave. However, if you're on a fixed-term contract and you switch before the last seven weeks of the contract's end date, you may be charged an exit fee.

UK Energy Price Cap Benchmarks (Ofgem Data)

From 1 July to 30 September 2026, the price cap will be £1,862 per year, which has increased by 13.5% compared to the last price cap period (1 April - 30 June 2026), based on a dual fuel household paying by Direct Debit These figures below from Ofgem, show typical UK electricity usage, based on a medium dwelling, payment by direct debit, and the price cap average until rates and standing charges. They give you a simple benchmark so you can compare electricity-only deals with a better idea of what’s normal. Your actual costs may be higher or lower depending on your location, how much electricity you use, your property type, your heating system and your tariff.
Metric Value What it means
Electricity usage 2,500 kWh/year Typical annual electricity consumption used in Ofgem's price cap calculations.
Unit rate ~26.11p per kWh Ofgem price cap electricity unit rate (standard variable tariff)
Standing charge ~57.19p per day Daily fixed electricity charge under the price cap (varies by region)
Data period 1 July 2026 – 30 September 2026 Current Ofgem price cap period

Source: Ofgem – Energy price cap unit rates and standing charges
(Price cap period: 1 July 2026 – 30 September 2026)

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