Energy Cost Calculator 2026/27
At the Ofgem Q2 2026 electricity price cap of 24.7p/kWh with a 60p/day standing charge, a typical UK household using around 3,500 kWh/year pays approximately £1,090/year. Your actual bill depends on which appliances you use and how often. Use this calculator to see which appliances cost the most and model your exact bill.
Source: Ofgem energy price cap. Supports the default unit rate and standing charge you can overwrite.
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Ofgem Price Cap Rates (editable)
Ofgem Q2 2026: ~24.7p
Ofgem Q2 2026: ~60p
Appliances - Edit Hours/Day
| Appliance | Watts | Hrs/day | p/day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electric Shower (9.5kW) | 9,500 | 30.5p | |
| Kettle | 3,000 | 7.4p | |
| Oven / Hob | 2,000 | 24.7p | |
| Washing Machine | 2,000 | 6.9p | |
| Fridge-Freezer (A+) | 150 | 88.9p | |
| TV (55" LED) | 100 | 9.9p | |
| Laptop | 65 | 9.6p | |
| LED Lighting (avg home) | 300 | 37.0p |
Annual Electricity Cost
£1,004
3177 kWh / year
Daily Cost
£2.75
8.71 kWh
Monthly Cost
£84
265 kWh
Annual Cost
£1,004
3177 kWh
Most households overpay by staying on their supplier's standard variable tariff. Use comparison sites to check if a fixed deal could save you money.
These insights are generated based on your inputs and general UK financial guidelines. They do not constitute personal financial advice. Always consult a qualified accountant or FCA-regulated adviser before making financial decisions.
What this calculation assumes
Cost is usage multiplied by the unit price you enter, plus any standing charge. Where a default is offered it is labelled and can be overwritten with your own tariff.
- Usage is assumed steady across the period unless you vary it
- Any default unit price is a starting point, not your tariff
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How Energy Cost Calculator 2026/27 Works
How electricity costs are calculated
Your electricity cost = (appliance watts divided by 1,000) multiplied by hours used per day multiplied by unit rate in pence. The standing charge is a fixed daily fee regardless of usage, currently around 60p/day (£219/year). Always added on top of your usage.
Ofgem price cap
The Ofgem price cap sets the maximum unit rate and standing charge suppliers can charge per unit of energy. It is reviewed quarterly. For Q2 2026 (April to June), the electricity unit rate cap is approximately 24.7p/kWh. This is what most households on a standard variable tariff pay.
How to reduce your electricity bill
Electric showers, ovens, and washing machines are the biggest consumers. Switching to an Economy 7 tariff if you have storage heaters, reducing shower time, and using appliances off-peak can cut bills significantly. An A+++ fridge-freezer uses ~75% less energy than an older model.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Ofgem electricity price cap for Q2 2026 (April to June) is approximately 24.7p/kWh with a 60p/day standing charge for a typical home on a standard variable tariff. This is reviewed every quarter by Ofgem. The cap peaked at ~52p/kWh in Q4 2022 during the energy crisis.
Ofgem estimates the typical UK home uses 3,500 kWh of electricity per year. Homes with electric heating, hot water, or electric vehicles use significantly more. An EV adds roughly 2,000 to 3,000 kWh/year depending on mileage.
Electric showers (8 to 10kW), tumble dryers (~2.5kW), electric ovens (~2kW), and washing machines (~2kW) use the most electricity. Running an electric shower for 8 minutes uses about 1.2 kWh, costing around 29p at current rates.
Fixed-rate tariffs are sometimes available below the price cap. Check comparison sites like Uswitch, MoneySuperMarket, or the Ofgem comparison tool. Always compare based on your actual usage rather than the headline rate.
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Sources and method
- Ofgem energy price cap (Ofgem). Supports: The default unit rate and standing charge you can overwrite. England and Wales, Current cap period.
Method: Unit cost and usage model.
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Further reading
Background references used while writing this page. The sources behind the calculated figures are listed above.
Disclaimer: This calculator provides estimates based on standard HMRC rates for 2026/27. Results may vary based on individual circumstances. This is not financial advice. Always consult a qualified accountant or CIMA-qualified financial adviser for personal tax matters.