--- title: The Leading FREE Smart Meter App | The Loop Team (9) description: Helpful tips about reducing energy bills, improving energy efficiency, installing solar panels and lots of other ways to save money and reduce household emissions. 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We’re excited to announce that Loop has been acquired by Procode, a leader in energy tech. With their support, we’re committed to bringing you even smarter energy solutions as we help to make energy easy! [ Read more ](https://loop.homes/trust-power/#poweredbyprocode) # The Loop Blog 1. [Home](https://loop.homes/) 2. The Loop Blog [Energy Bills](https://blog.loop.homes/tag/energy-bills) ## [Your Energy Bill Guide: What are Standing Charges?](https://blog.loop.homes/your-energy-bill-guide-what-are-standing-charges) Many households in the UK were relieved when the price cap was lowered in September. But, energy... 3 minute read 24/11/23 [Read More](https://blog.loop.homes/your-energy-bill-guide-what-are-standing-charges) [Solar Panels](https://blog.loop.homes/tag/solar-panels) ## [Clickbait Solar Deals: The 5 Red Flags You Should Avoid](https://blog.loop.homes/clickbait-solar-deals-the-5-red-flags-you-should-avoid) With the growing concern over energy prices and the pressing need to combat climate change, many UK... 3 minute read 27/09/23 [Read More](https://blog.loop.homes/clickbait-solar-deals-the-5-red-flags-you-should-avoid) [Loop News](https://blog.loop.homes/tag/loop-news) ## [Introducing EcoMeter: A New Tool to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint](https://blog.loop.homes/ecometer-new-tool-to-reduce-carbon-footprint) We're in a climate emergency, and it’s time to take matters into our own hands. There's a lot we... 3 minute read 4/09/23 [Read More](https://blog.loop.homes/ecometer-new-tool-to-reduce-carbon-footprint) [Energy Tips](https://blog.loop.homes/tag/energy-tips) ## [Turn Down and Save - James’ Experience](https://blog.loop.homes/turn-down-and-save-james-experience) From November 2022 to March 2023, Loop ran a series of Turn Down and Save events. Loop customers... 3 minute read 20/06/23 [Read More](https://blog.loop.homes/turn-down-and-save-james-experience) [Energy Saving](https://blog.loop.homes/tag/energy-saving), [Money Saving](https://blog.loop.homes/tag/money-saving), [Quick Read](https://blog.loop.homes/tag/quick-read) ## [Spring Energy-Saving Tips: Don’t be an over-heater](https://blog.loop.homes/spring-energy-saving-tips-dont-be-an-over-heater) As spring brings lighter evenings and warmer weather, it's a good time to rethink your home energy... 2 minute read 5/04/23 [Read More](https://blog.loop.homes/spring-energy-saving-tips-dont-be-an-over-heater) [Energy Saving](https://blog.loop.homes/tag/energy-saving), [Smart Meters](https://blog.loop.homes/tag/smart-meters), [Long Read](https://blog.loop.homes/tag/long-read), [New](https://blog.loop.homes/tag/new) ## [Are you having problems with your smart meter in-home display? Here's how to keep on top of your usage](https://blog.loop.homes/are-you-having-problems-with-your-smart-meter-in-home-display-do-you-even-have-an-in-home-display-heres-how-to-keep-on-top-of-your-usage) Since the start of the energy crisis, thousands of households have requested to have a smart meter... 3 minute read 9/03/23 [Read More](https://blog.loop.homes/are-you-having-problems-with-your-smart-meter-in-home-display-do-you-even-have-an-in-home-display-heres-how-to-keep-on-top-of-your-usage) [Smart Meters](https://blog.loop.homes/tag/smart-meters), [Money Saving](https://blog.loop.homes/tag/money-saving), [Long Read](https://blog.loop.homes/tag/long-read) ## [Should you get a smart meter? Here are the pros and cons](https://blog.loop.homes/should-you-get-a-smart-meter-here-are-the-pros-and-cons) It’s not compulsory at the moment to get a smart meter, but with government targets closing in –... 4 minute read 9/03/23 [Read More](https://blog.loop.homes/should-you-get-a-smart-meter-here-are-the-pros-and-cons) [Long Read](https://blog.loop.homes/tag/long-read), [Tariff](https://blog.loop.homes/tag/tariff) ## [In credit with your energy supplier? Here's how to claim your money back](https://blog.loop.homes/in-credit-with-your-energy-supplier-heres-how-to-claim-your-money-back) Just because you’re owed money by your energy supplier, it doesn’t mean you’ll automatically get it... 3 minute read 22/02/23 [Read More](https://blog.loop.homes/in-credit-with-your-energy-supplier-heres-how-to-claim-your-money-back) [Money Saving](https://blog.loop.homes/tag/money-saving), [Long Read](https://blog.loop.homes/tag/long-read), [Tariff](https://blog.loop.homes/tag/tariff) ## [Struggling to pay your energy bills? How to get help](https://blog.loop.homes/struggling-to-pay-your-energy-bills-how-to-get-help) With changes to the the Energy Price Guarantee likely to mean energy bills for an average household... 5 minute read 10/02/23 [Read More](https://blog.loop.homes/struggling-to-pay-your-energy-bills-how-to-get-help) [Energy Saving](https://blog.loop.homes/tag/energy-saving), [Money Saving](https://blog.loop.homes/tag/money-saving), [Long Read](https://blog.loop.homes/tag/long-read) ## [6 ways to reduce your gas usage this winter](https://blog.loop.homes/6-ways-to-reduce-your-gas-usage-this-winter) An average UK home uses 80% of its gas for heating. That's £1,000 a year at Winter 2022's prices.... 4 minute read 16/12/22 [Read More](https://blog.loop.homes/6-ways-to-reduce-your-gas-usage-this-winter) Are Solar Panels Right for You? 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