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Energy glossary - F
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A tariff that allows people who generate their own energy to sell back their surplus to the National Grid. See feed-in tariff.
A daily, monthly or quarterly charge levied by the energy supplier in addition to the standing charge.
With a fixed price, or capped tariff your supplier will set a price for your gas and electricity which will not change for a fixed period. See fixed energy tariffs.
A fuel type which has been made over thousands of years, such as coal or gas. Supplies of fossil fuels are diminishing.
Spending more than 10% of your income on your gas and electricity. Currently around 5.4 million households in the UK are described as officially living in fuel poverty.
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