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Use our market-leading online commercial energy calculator to obtain maximum savings against your current gas and electricity bills. Thousands of small and large companies across the UK have already partnered with us to reduce overheads and lower their consumption data through management software.
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The long-term wholesale market trend is forecast to remain higher. Recent market research (1) shows that 59% of customers could make annual savings of up to 70% by switching contracts. Most suppliers allow you to fix terms for three years to mitigate risk and aid budgeting.
(1) The Business Barometer research survey shows 41% of companies changed tariffs during the period, with 43% stating they would not move due to low competition in the market.
The average business energy bill is £3,061 per year for electricity and £856 per year for gas across all UK companies. Prices are dependent upon consumption, credit rating, and regional location. Below are the typical prices that different sizes of businesses currently pay:
| Business Type | Electric (kWh) | Gas (kWh) | Total Bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Micro | 7,500 | 5,000 | £1,518 |
| Small Business | 20,000 | 15,000 | £3,664 |
| Medium Business | 35,000 | 35,000 | £6,563 |
| Large Business | 90,000 | 75,000 | £15,609 |
| Industrial | 250,000 | 500,000 | £52,931 |
Source: BusinessEnergy.com Average annual consumption in kilowatt hours (kWh).
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Renewal letters always contain prices higher than market averages. You should never accept the terms offered to you. On average, customers receive renewal rates 30% higher than their current contracted prices or baseline industry trends. To renew at competitive prices follow this step-by-step guide:
Ensure you terminate your current contract according to your contractual terms. Your original contract clauses contain your window of termination.
For multi-site locations, obtain the Meter Point Administration Number (MPAN) or Meter Point Reference Number (MPRN) number for each electricity and gas meter. You'll find these numbers printed on a recent invoice from your supplier rather than the serial number on the physical meter.
With over 16,000 tariff permutations with regional variations available, make sure you have the following available:
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