Cheap Business Electricity Prices

You can find cheap electricity for your business in under 60 seconds by either undertaking an online comparison between all energy suppliers or getting a quote directly from their websites. There should be no excuses for staying with your current contract and having a roll over increase imposed for any commercial organisation as you can get cheaper rates and lower your bills for gas and electric tariffs just by switching.

Switching to cheaper electric rates

It's easier than you think to switch energy suppliers and the big 6 want your business so there are lot of offers and discounts to be had just by getting a quote. The first thing you need to do is find your current contract and see the terminate clauses. Once you know the dates you can terminate your contract you need to send a letter to undertake this. If you have half hourly meters different rates may apply. Then you are open to get new quotes and switch. Switching is the same as your home energy and all the paperwork and changes are undertaken by the new supplier on your behalf.

It doesn't matter if you run a small business such as a high street shop or are a sole trader or are looking for cheaper prices for a large commercial organisation as the process is the same. To start the process you'll need to locate your meter number for your gas or electric supply and these can be found on a recent bill or on the meter itself.

You get cheaper prices you can either go direct to each of the suppliers websites and get your own quote, use an online comparison website or use an energy broker. Sometimes brokers will be able to get the best deals as they help thousands of customers each week.

Your choice of supplier

There are the same electricity suppliers for business users as there are for home users. The big 6 as they are called are British Gas, Eon, EDF, Southern Electric, Npower and Scottish Power. They can all supply electricity and gas to your business and provide rate and tariff options for you. For all businesses the contracts are for a fixed length and the prices are fixed for the term of the contract you agree to. So whether you require small business energy or are a larger business and need commercial energy we can help your organisation.

These companies also offer the chance to have green renewable energy direct to your premises. And although these may be a little more expensive you will be helping the environment. All companies also help you reduce your consumption by providing energy efficiency advice. You can contact them individually, contact one of our specialists or apply online for some of the best rates around to reduce your energy bills.

The UK Energy Industry

The whole energy industry is regulated by ofgem who deal with the providers and help manage any complaints. You can get a free business energy survey with the carbon trust who will help you reduce consumption. To get in touch with us please visit our contact page. UK businesses also have to pay the climate change levy on their energy usage which is added to bills before VAT as a tax.