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Compare pricesBusiness Energy is an independent and impartial comparison service for businesses looking to reduce the price of their utilities. Founded in 2009, we’ve helped 43,983 businesses save over £17.5 million.
Easy Business Energy Comparison
We have helped organisations from small start-ups right up to large corporations save on their business energy bills. Through building strong commercial partnerships with business energy suppliers, we have access to exclusive deals not available direct.
Our intelligent energy comparison service will identify savings that can be made on your business electricity and gas. It takes just 60 seconds to compare business energy prices online. For custom energy tariffs, our team are more than happy to help build the right tariff for you.
Thousands of small and large companies across the UK have already partnered with us to reduce their overheads and lower their energy consumption through management software.
Our Trusted Business Energy Suppliers
We have strong commercial partnership with over 30 leading suppliers. Our business energy comparison will provide you with great business energy prices from the ‘Big Six’ and independent energy suppliers. This provides you with everything you need to make an informed decision for your business.
You will only need to supply us with some basic information about your energy usage, business name and address. We will take it from there. If you would like to discuss your commercial electricity and gas further, our specialist team are happy to help.
Average Business Energy Bills
The average business energy bill is £3,061 per year for electricity and £865 per year for gas. Prices differ depending on consumption, credit rating and regional location.
These prices do not reflect accurate prices that you will receive when comparing today’s business energy prices. If you feel you’re overpaying for your energy, now could be the time to compare business energy prices and switch to a cheaper deal.
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| Business Type | Electric (kWh) | Gas (kWh) | Total Bill |
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| Micro | 7,500 | 5,000 | £1,478 |
| Small Business | 20,000 | 15,000 | £3,381 |
| Medium Business | 35,000 | 35,000 | £5,243 |
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Large Business |
90,000 | 75,000 | £12,107 |
| Industrial | 250,000 | 500,000 | £36,475 |
Prices last updated: February 2021.
Source: Gov UK
Large Business Energy & High-Volume Consumption
Organisations using large amounts of business energy have several specific requirements. Standard business energy comparison services do not account for certain specifics. We have helped large number of high-volume users save thousands on their commercial energy. The Business Energy team will build a tariff that works for you.
Our experts can advise on half-hourly meters, multiple buildings, and many more requirements for large business energy.
How to get an accurate business energy quote
Renewal letters typically contain higher prices that market average. You should always compare business energy prices before commuting to your renewal contract.
Energy suppliers change their prices regularly inline with market trends. Lots of factors effect business energy prices including weather, global events, and demand. Here is what you should do ensure you are getting an accurate business energy quote.
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1. Remember to terminate your contract
If you have decided to switch your business energy, you need to terminate your contract before it comes to an end. Failure to terminate in time means your supplier will place you on a rollover contract. These are expensive contracts and prices will rise significantly.
Suppliers are not required to send renewal letters to businesses, unless you’re a microbusiness.
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2. Locate Meter Registration Numbers
Quotes will be more accurate if you provide your Meter Point Administration Number (MPAN) or Meter Point Reference Number (MPRN) for each meter. You will need to provide them for all company buildings if relevant. These number can be found on any recent invoice from your supplier.
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3. Information About Your Company
With so many factors impacting the price of energy, it is important we get accurate information about your company. This includes:
- Business address and postcode
- Required contract start date
- All meter numbers
- Consumption in kWh (this can be found on a recent bill)
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4. Switch with Confidence
The only thing left to do is to select the best business gas and electricity contract. Our team of experts will manage the process for you, keeping you up to date every step of the way.
Once you switch with us, we will be in touch to remind you when your contract is coming to an end. This means you will never overpay for your business energy again.
Green Business Energy Tariffs
Many businesses are opting to make the switch to renewable energy. Quite often the first step is to select a green energy tariff. Our comparison service includes a range of renewable energy tariffs to help businesses become more responsible.
Whilst you will be familiar with many of the ‘Big Six’ suppliers, our comparison engine considers independent suppliers who supply 100% renewable energy. We will compare both ‘Big Six’ and independent green business energy tariffs without any bias.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why should I switch business energy suppliers?
Businesses use a lot more energy than households, so it is important to keep costs under control. Switching business energy suppliers can save companies hundreds of pounds each year. Many businesses use the money saved to reinvest in other parts of the business.
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Do business energy tariffs offer dual fuel option?
Business energy suppliers do not offer dual fuel tariffs. You will need to switch your business electricity and gas contract separately. They can be easily managed if you switch both at 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 types of business energy tariffs are available?
Businesses are on one of five types of tariffs:
- Variable-rate tariffs – on this tariff, the price of energy is determined by market activity. This means that prices can increase and decrease at any time. There is an element of risk to committing to this type of tariff. Businesses who would like some flexibility may chose this tariff, especially if the market is seeing low prices.
- Fixed-rate tariffs – this tariff fixes the price of your energy. This means that you will pay one consistent cost per unit (kWh). Your bill will still be affected by the businesses level of usage. The more energy the business uses, the higher the bill.
- Deemed-rate tariff – these are commonly known out-of-contract tariffs. These are rolling contracts with expensive rates. This is when no contract has been formally agreed.
- Rollover contract – This is when no alternative contract has been agreed before your current one ends. These are usually the suppliers most expensive rates and should be avoided.
- 28-day contract – These are less common. Only businesses who have never switched their business energy supplier since the market deregulation are on this type of contract.
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How long does it take to switch business energy suppliers?
Switching business energy supplier takes 4-6 weeks. The process can be delayed if you have not supplied all the information needed to your new supplier.
If you switch with Business Energy, our experts will make sure that the process is as quick and as smooth as possible.