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Saving money on your business energy bills is now easier than ever. Do you prefer to shop online? Our comparison tool lets you see the latest business energy prices from our panel of suppliers in just 30 seconds. If you like what you see, select the best quote and complete your switch online!
As well as our online price comparison and switching service, we are also just a phone call away for large-consumption businesses requiring a bespoke tariff. Our other business energy services include energy procurement, electricity meter installation, gas meter installation, and half-hourly meters.
Thousands of small and large companies across the UK have already partnered with us to get a better deal on their business energy bills. Compare business energy prices here and start saving today.
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What Are The Latest Business Energy Prices Per kWh?
Business energy prices fluctuate depending on a variety of factors including wholesale prices, regional location and consumption.
You should compare prices today for an accurate business energy quote.
If you feel you’re overpaying for your energy, now could be the time to compare business energy prices and switch to a cheaper business energy tariff.
The figures presented are for business energy tariffs on a 2-year fixed rate contract and averaged across available suppliers for all regions in the UK.
| Business Size (Annual Usage) |
Electricity (p/kWh) | Annual Electricity Cost | Gas (p/kWh) | Annual Gas Cost | Live Energy Prices |
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| Very Small/Micro (up to 5,000 kWh) |
27.5p | £830.35 |
8.8p |
£348.49 |
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| Small (5,000-15,000kWh) |
26.3p | £2,798.71 |
7.7p |
£914.52 |
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Medium |
25.9p | £5,387.71 |
7.6p |
£1,655.21 |
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| Large (25,000-50,000kWh) |
25.7p | £10,039.85 |
7.5p |
£2,981.59 |
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| Extra Large/Corporate (50,000-100,000kWh) |
25.1p | £19,240.49 |
6.5p |
£5,331.77 |
Data correct as of April 2025. Annual cost based on a 2-year business energy contract and the maximum kWh usage within each business size banding. These prices reflect a live market and are subject to fluctuation.
Are Business Energy Prices Still Rising?
No, business energy prices settled down a while ago, and unit rates have been dropping for quite some time.
Energy prices have been making the headlines for all the wrong reasons in recent years, but one bit of good news is that business energy unit rates have fallen from the peak of the energy crisis and remained steady through 2024 and 2025.
We looked at the three most affordable tariffs and found that the average cheapest price has increased by around 0.44 pence per kWh between April 2024 and April 2025.
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Variable Tariffs
This is a flexible tariff and your unit price will change each month. Whilst this may be great for more flexibility, it does mean that there's a risk of paying higher rates if wholesale prices increase. However, this works the other way too if prices decrease. This tariff largely depends on a businesses attitude to risk.
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Fixed Tariffs
A fixed tariff is the most popular choice. This fixes the unit price for the duration of the contract regardless of what wholesale prices do. This means if wholesale prices start to increase, yours won't as you have your fixed tariff protection. This is great for businesses who would like some security and predictability when it comes to budgeting.
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Deemed Rate Tariffs
Business energy suppliers will place you on a deemed rate tariff if no contract has been agreed previously. Typically, businesses who have just moved into a new premises may find themselves on this tariff. These business energy rates are usually the most expensive and should be avoided.
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Out Of Contract Rates
If you have not agreed to a new business energy deal before your current contract end date, you will be placed on out of contract rates. These are some of the most expensive unit rate that suppliers offers.
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Green Energy Tariffs
A green energy tariff is a type of energy contract where your supplier matches the energy you buy with purchases of renewable energy. These tariffs are a great way to start the journey of reducing your business’s carbon emissions.
Choosing the Right Energy Tariff for Your Business
When looking to change your business energy tariff it is always worth comparing tariff options from a range of energy suppliers as offerings do differ.
The majority of UK companies will opt for a fixed or variable energy tariff based on their specific business needs, as being on either deemed or out of contract rates is rarely the optimal solution.
How Do I Compare Business Energy Suppliers?
There are two options. You can approach each supplier directly for a quote, submitting the same information 3 - 4 times (or more if you want a better price); or you can use our comparison engine. We work with a panel of trusted suppliers, including some of the UK’s largest providers. We have also negotiated exclusive deals and tariffs with some of our suppliers that are not available when you go direct.
To get started, you’ll need a recent energy bill to hand so we can provide you with the most accurate prices.
Large Business Energy Suppliers
Considering one of the ‘big six’ business energy suppliers? We’ve compiled some useful information in a simple snapshot of supplier perks to help you decide if one of the largest suppliers is for you.
- British Gas - offers usage insights and helps reduce carbon footprint
- E.ON Next - 100% renewables and online account management
- EDF - Online account management
- nPower Business Solutions, powered by E.ON - great large businesses with complex needs
- SSE - large business only
- ScottishPower - great prices and standing charges
Independent Business Energy Suppliers
Looking for a more competitive deal outside of the more well-known suppliers? These independents have lots of great perks to offer UK businesses.
- Valda - small business specialist and UK call centre
- Smartest Energy - UK call centre
- British Gas Lite - online business energy supplier
Although one of the biggest business energy suppliers may offer you a competitive deal, businesses shouldn’t assume a member of the ‘big six’ will always be the right choice. It is important to consider the needs of your business before comparing business energy suppliers.
Some companies only supply electricity while others only deal with the light usage side of the industry for micro and small business owners like shops, offices, and restaurants.
Green Business Energy Suppliers
For those businesses who are seeking to reduce the impact the energy they use has on the environment, a green business energy supplier could be the right choice.
Many businesses are still concerned about the cost of switching to a green business energy tariff. However, as more gas and electricity suppliers begin to add green tariffs to their product lists, there are now more affordable green options than ever before.
When you switch to a green business energy tariff, your supplier will match the electricity your business uses with renewable energy which it then feeds back into the National Grid.
This means that as more businesses switch to green energy, a larger percentage of green energy there will be in the national supply.
Things to Consider When Searching for the Best Business Energy Quote:
Finding the cheapest business energy quote is about having access to the most accurate information. Most of this will be on recent energy bills. A great starting point to getting a cheaper deal is to consider how your business uses energy.
Consider the following questions:
- How much energy do I use annually?
- How much is my business energy bill each month?
- What time of day or night do I use the most energy?
- Do I have multiple premises?
- Do I want to fix my prices for more security?
- Do I like my current provider?
- Do I have a smart meter?
These questions can help shape your business energy quote and ensure you’re getting the cheapest price possible for your business in our comparison engine. For example, your business may have access to more ‘buying power’ if you opt for a multi-site meter that combines billing of multiple buildings rather than having separate contracts.
When Is The Best Time To Renew My Business Energy Contract?
As your business energy contracts come to an end, you should receive a letter between 60 - 90 days stipulating the exact end date and whether you’d be looking to renew with your current supplier. Before agreeing to continue with the same supplier, we always recommend shopping around for a better deal, to save you and your business some money that could be invested elsewhere in the company.
If you don’t renew your contract with your current supplier or fail to switch to a better deal with someone new, you could be rolled onto a deemed tariff which is usually much more inflated and expensive. So, the best time to renew your business energy contracts is within your renewal window, to guarantee you don’t end up paying more than you should.
When you renew with BusinessEnergy.com you will be taken care of by our elite team of energy experts. They will handle all communications with your chosen supplier and will always negotiate a better deal for you. Our energy experts will also be able to find you the best deals when it comes back round to renewing again as your next contract ends, leaving you to run your business. We will take care of the energy side, and communicate with you on any updates.
As an impartial business energy retailer, we’ve helped companies of all shapes and sizes reduce their annual business energy costs by £1,067* on average.
Business Energy FAQs
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Do We Offer Dual Fuel Tariffs?
Business energy suppliers do not offer dual fuel tariffs. You will need to switch your business electricity and gas contracts separately.
They can be easily managed if you switch both of them at the same time for the same contract length. This allows you to keep track of the contract end date.
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What is the Climate Change Levy (CCL)?
The Climate Change Levy is an environmental tax paid by businesses on the energy they use. These rates will be applied to your bill automatically by your energy supplier.
Here are the Climate Change Levy rates until April 2024:
- Electricity (per kWh): 0.775p
- Gas (per kWh): 0.672p
Data source: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/climate-change-levy-rates
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What Is A Half-Hourly Meter?
Half-hourly meters are mandatory for large consumption businesses with a maximum demand of 100 kWh of electricity or 70,000 kWh of gas or greater in a 30-minute period.
These meters submit energy readings to your supplier every 30 minutes to ensure you’re not billed based on estimated usage.
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How Long Does It Take To Switch Business Energy?
We aim to switch our customers to their new supplier within 5 working days of approval.
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How Can My Business Avoid a Rollover Contract?
Setting a reminder in your calendar is enough in most cases. Energy companies are obligated to inform you, within 60 days of when your contract is coming to an end. This provides you with plenty of time to switch.
Each business energy contract has a termination period during which time you can switch to a new tariff. This varies depending on the supplier. You can get this information by contacting your business energy supplier.
If you switch with Business Energy, we take on all the admin for you. This means that you will avoid rollover contracts and avoid the street of staying on top of your energy. We will find you the best deal and let you know if a better deal comes along. Your dedicated account manager will be in touch when your contract is up for renewal.
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How Does My Business Set Up Gas and Electricity for the First Time?
The first step when moving premises is to check you’re connected to both gas and electricity meters. If you don’t have a connection, you will most likely be required to pay a connection fee. It is worth knowing prior to moving in, as getting connected can take time.
Your gas and electricity will be provided by the same energy supplier that the previous tenant or owner used. Make sure you check that there is no outstanding debt on the premises, as this can lead to the property being disconnected.
For gas supply – go to the Meter Point Administration Service. You will need your meter point number (see below) or request it if you’re unsure.
For electricity supply – contact your local distribution network. You will need your meter point number (see below)
BusinessEnergy.com recommends you set up a new commercial energy contract before moving in. You can do this once you have your tenancy agreement. This also reduces the likelihood you will face any unforeseen surprises once you move in.
If you move in and start using energy without an existing contract, you will be on a deemed contract with the existing supplier. This is a very expensive tariff so should be avoided if possible.
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Does My Company Have to Pay VAT on Its Business Energy?
Standard VAT on commercial electricity and business gas bills applies if annual turnover is more than £85,000.
If your business falls into this category you need to register for VAT with HMRC. Once you have applied, you will receive a VAT registration certificate.
Energy suppliers will charge VAT at a standard rate. So if you are eligible for the discounted rate, you will need to inform them to alter your bills.
Your business will qualify for a 5% discounted rate if any of the following apply:
- Your company’s gas usage is less than 4,397 kWh per month, and business electricity usage is 1000 kWh per month;
- You run a charity or non-profit;
- 60% or more of the energy used by your company is for domestic purposes.
You need to contact your energy supplier if any of the above apply to qualify for the 5% rate.
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Should I Carry Out a Business Energy Audit?
All businesses should complete a business energy audit. They can have a huge impact on large businesses, but smaller business will see savings from this too.
A business energy audit will expose any wasted energy. Taking the time to consider where energy is being spent provides a base plan to become more efficient.
It will only take a couple of hours to complete a business energy audit. Here's what you do:
- Determine How Much Energy Your Business Is Using.
- Identify areas for improvement.
- Agree which areas need to be tackled first.
- Review your business energy contract.
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What’s The Difference Between Long-Term And Short-Term Business Energy Contracts?
Short-term business energy contracts are like renting - they are much more flexible but prices can change quickly. Long-term contracts are like buying - stable, but you are committed even if prices drop or rise.
Short-Term Energy Contracts
Pro: Flexible
Con: Price Volatility
Long-Term Energy Contracts
Pro: Stability
Con: Less Flexibility
Choosing the right energy contract length depends on your business energy needs and risk tolerance, like energy consumption and budget.