{"id":741,"date":"2025-10-19T13:50:20","date_gmt":"2025-10-19T12:50:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ecoportal.net\/uk\/?p=741"},"modified":"2025-10-19T13:49:59","modified_gmt":"2025-10-19T12:49:59","slug":"25-free-hours-of-electricity-at-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ecoportal.net\/uk\/25-free-hours-of-electricity-at-home\/741\/","title":{"rendered":"Families can claim 25 free hours of electricity at home \u2014 One action needed by October 31"},"content":{"rendered":"

There is one thing much scarier than ghosts this Halloween, and that is the number on some of our electricity bills. With winter approaching, this number may even become horrendously higher than what most of us would expect. Thankfully, families can claim 25 free hours of electricity at home<\/strong>, and only one action is needed by 31 October. Turn your home from a horror house into a full-blown power saver, as saving on electricity could make a world of difference. Find out what must be done today.<\/p>\n

Saving on electricity could make a world of difference<\/h2>\n

When comparing the UK’s average cost of living index with the rest of the world’s, the UK is significantly higher than most. In fact, according to a report by Korona, it is 2.09 times higher than the global average<\/strong> cost of living index. One significant factor always remains inflation. In October 2022, inflation reached a 41-year peak, marking an increase of 11.1%, according to data obtained from the House of Commons Library.<\/p>\n

While it may have decreased in recent years, its impact on the economy has not ceased. Today, several people still battle to cope with the sustained increase in the cost of living, with expenses for food, fuel, and energy frequently affected. Several families can attest to the high cost of electricity in the UK, especially during winter. The UK’s domestic cost of electricity is higher than all but three EU countries.<\/p>\n

Thankfully, those impacted by these scary revelations can seek some comfort, as families can claim 25 free hours of electricity at home, but they must hurry!<\/p>\n

Families can claim 25 free hours of electricity at home<\/h2>\n

On 1 October, the energy price cap increased by 2%. Thankfully, USwitch has come up with an approach for families to save on electricity. The UK-based price comparison service and switching website is calling on all families to sign up to the Power Hours initiative for free<\/strong>, no matter which energy supplier your family uses. The initiative entails choosing from five-hour time slots for either a Saturday or a Sunday to earn on your smart meter.<\/p>\n

The DWP has named a group that will be missing out on payments<\/a>, but they still qualify for the Power Hours initiative. USwitch will determine your electricity usage from your smart meter during those time slots and then add it to your earnings. According to USwitch, the following time slots can be selected:<\/p>\n