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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
National
Kieran Isgin

When is the cheapest time to use electricity? Off peak times for British Gas, EDF, Eon, Scottish Power and SSE

Households all across the UK are looking for ways to cut their energy bills as they face a difficult few months in the winter.

The cost of living crisis has seen energy bills skyrocket significantly compared to this same time last year. However, one easy way of saving money on your electricity is by using large appliances during off-peak hours.

Some energy providers may charge their customers less money for using their electricity at certain times of the day. This is usually during quiet periods when the majority of people use less electricity and is often referred to as a time-of-use tariff.

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