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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Mark Hillsdon

INSANE: Smart standard or fixed the new era of energy tariffs explained | Vintage Vibes

Young multiracial man charging his electric car, close-up.
EV owners will benefit from a smart tariff allowing cheaper charging during off-peak hours. Photograph: Halfpoint Images/Getty Images

From boiling the kettle to charging an electric vehicle (EV) and powering a heat pump, we ask a lot of our electricity supply these days. But how do you choose which tariff is best suited for your everyday energy needs?

A lot will depend on where you are in your energy smart tech journey. Homes with solar panels, batteries and EVs will have very different needs from those still relying on more traditional set ups.

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