KiloWiseResources
Printable checklists and the rate table. Everything here is repackaged from the guides and tools — no new claims, no invented numbers.
Rate table — checked 5 November 2026
| Country | Residential average | Source |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 18.19 cents/kWh, Jan-Jul 2026; average monthly bill $144 (2024) | US Energy Information Administration (EIA), via ServiceAgent.ai — reported 5 Nov 2026; bill figure: EIA, via NerdWallet, Mar 2026 |
| United Kingdom | Ofgem price cap, Oct–Dec 2026: electricity 26.32p/kWh, standing charge 54.83p/day; gas 7.97p/kWh, standing 29.68p/day; typical dual-fuel household £1,723/year (direct debit, GB average). This is a ceiling on default-tariff rates, not a cap on your total bill — enter your own rate from your bill. | Ofgem, price cap announced 26 Aug 2026, as reported 5 Nov 2026. Next cap announced 25 Nov 2026. VAT on domestic electricity 0% from 1 Oct 2026 to 31 Mar 2027. |
| Canada | No verified average stored — enter your rate from your bill | Rates vary by province. |
| Australia | No verified average stored — enter your rate from your bill | Rates vary by state. |
Verified rules used on this site: thermostat setback 7–10°F for 8 h/day can save up to 10% of heating and cooling costs a year (US DOE); heating and cooling is about half a typical bill (ENERGY STAR); water heating is about 18% (US DOE); standby power is 5–10% of residential use, up to about $183/year in the US (EnergySage, Aug 2026). Full sources in data/rates.json.
Printable checklists
Each checklist is a page of its own — open it and print it (your browser's print button hides the navigation and footer). Tick the boxes as you go.
Room-by-room energy audit checklist
Hall, living room, kitchen, bedrooms, bathroom, loft — what to look at in each room, with space to note your thermostat and water-heater settings.
Seasonal checklist (winter + summer)
Winter: bleed radiators, draught-proof doors and windows, check loft insulation, set the thermostat and timer, lag pipes. Summer: shade windows in the day, ventilate at night, only cool the rooms you use, clean air-conditioner filters.
How to read your bill (1 page)
Find three numbers: kWh used, your unit rate (cents or pence per kWh), and the standing or fixed charge per month. Those three numbers are everything the bill audit needs.