{"id":122863,"date":"2019-02-15T16:09:13","date_gmt":"2019-02-15T16:09:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/?p=122863"},"modified":"2022-08-12T11:39:44","modified_gmt":"2022-08-12T10:39:44","slug":"small-business-energy-comparison","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/premises\/energy\/small-business-energy-comparison\/","title":{"rendered":"Small business energy comparison"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text hash_url=&rdquo;&rdquo; title_type=&rdquo;h1&Prime;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fast-growing, energy-hungry businesses consume a lot of fuel &ndash; and if you don&rsquo;t keep track, those gas and electricity costs can really stack up.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Business energy prices can vary wildly from supplier to supplier, and no two firms&rsquo; energy usage is going to be the same. Factors like size, location, business type, sector, and even credit rating will influence which supplier you choose, and how much you&rsquo;ll pay for your energy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Savvy business owners will constantly shop around for a better deal. Don&rsquo;t fall into the trap of paying more than you need to because of inaction &ndash; compare energy quotes, find yourself a better deal, and change suppliers today.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Below, we&rsquo;ll compare five business energy suppliers, looking at:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What&rsquo;s covered by your gas and electricity providers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What you should be looking for with your business energy tariffs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What you need as a small business<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What you should expect from a business energy quote<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Small business energy comparison: At a glance<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Before we get into the nitty-gritty details of each supplier, here&rsquo;s an overview:&nbsp; <\/span><\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-118\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-118\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\"><strong>Supplier<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"column-2\"><strong>Best for<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"column-3\"><strong>Price (pence\/per kWh) (out of contract)<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"column-4\"><strong>Standing charge (pence\/per day) (out of contract)<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>EDF Energy<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Business freedom<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Electricity - 18.18, gas - 4.246<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Electricity - 22.93, gas - 26.52<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>British Gas<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Trusted service<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Electricity - 23.95, gas - 6.19 <\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Electricity - 78.40, gas 160.26 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Bulb<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Green energy<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Electricity - from 12.05 (in London), gas - from 3.08 (north-east England and Yorkshire)<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Standing charges for both electricity and gas are 27.40<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Y&uuml; Energy<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Attentive customer service<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Electricity - from 22.05, gas - 5.53 <\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Electricity (fixed daily charge price) - 159.00, gas (fixed daily charge price) 349.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>E.ON<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Scaling your energy use as your business grows<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Electricity (base rates for London - normal): 23.92, gas (annual use less than 73, 298 kWh in London - normal): 7.14<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Electricity (London) - 104.00, gas (annual use less than 73,298 kWh) - 117.00 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To compare quotes for business energy, simply complete the <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">form<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> at the top of the page.<\/span><\/i>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<\/p><div class=\"jumplinks-content\">\n <h3 class=\"jumplinks-content-title\">\n In this article, we&rsquo;ll cover: <\/h3>\n <ul class=\"jumplinks-content-list\">\n <li class=\"jumplinks-content-item\">\n <a class=\"jumplinks-content-link jumplink-anchor\" href=\"#link-small-business-energy-comparison-a-deep-dive\">Small business energy comparison: A deep dive<\/a>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"jumplinks-content-item\">\n <a class=\"jumplinks-content-link jumplink-anchor\" href=\"#link-key-considerations-for-choosing-a-business-energy-supplier\">Key considerations for choosing a business energy supplier<\/a>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"jumplinks-content-item\">\n <a class=\"jumplinks-content-link jumplink-anchor\" href=\"#link-compare-business-electricity\">Compare business electricity<\/a>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"jumplinks-content-item\">\n <a class=\"jumplinks-content-link jumplink-anchor\" href=\"#link-compare-business-gas\">Compare business gas<\/a>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"jumplinks-content-item\">\n <a class=\"jumplinks-content-link jumplink-anchor\" href=\"#link-top-10-uk-sectors-that-spend-the-most-on-energy-bills\">Top 10 UK sectors that spend the most on energy bills<\/a>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"jumplinks-content-item\">\n <a class=\"jumplinks-content-link jumplink-anchor\" href=\"#link-business-energy-quotes-all-you-need-to-know\">Business energy quotes: All you need to know<\/a>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"jumplinks-content-item\">\n <a class=\"jumplinks-content-link jumplink-anchor\" href=\"#link-next-steps-compare-business-energy-suppliers-and-prices\">Next steps: Compare business energy suppliers and prices<\/a>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"jumplinks-content-item\">\n <a class=\"jumplinks-content-link jumplink-anchor\" href=\"#link-business-energy-comparison-the-faqs\">Business energy comparison: The FAQs<\/a>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"jumplink-anchor-section\">\n <div class=\"jumplink-anchor-pointer\" id=\"link-small-business-energy-comparison-a-deep-dive\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n[vc_column_text show_in_index=&rdquo;true&rdquo; title_index=&rdquo;Small business energy comparison: A deep dive&rdquo; hash_url=&rdquo;&rdquo; title_type=&rdquo;h2&Prime; title=&rdquo;Small business energy comparison: A deep dive&rdquo;]\n<h2>Small business energy comparison: A deep dive<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In this section, we provide detailed insight into some of the best energy companies for small businesses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-122888\" src=\"https:\/\/images.startups.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/19164025\/edf-energy.png\" alt=\"edf\" width=\"340\" height=\"97\"><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">EDF Energy<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">One of the UK&rsquo;s leading energy suppliers, EDF has a focus on low-carbon electricity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The company offers a range of competitive fixed and flexible contract rates for both large and small businesses, as well as flexible, short-term electricity contracts for new businesses or those moving into new premises.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For customers that don&rsquo;t want to commit to a fixed term contract, EDF&rsquo;s Freedom for Business tariff gives you the option to move onto a different tariff at any time, with variable pricing, no fixed end date, and no notice to leave.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Your business is considered a small business by EDF if you spend less than &pound;30,000 per year on energy (i.e. electricity or gas).<\/span><\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-119\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-119\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\"><strong>Positives<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"column-2\">- EDF works with your business to find the best plan for you, offering flexibility and time to decide where needed<br>\n- Ideal for startups and businesses looking to move premises<br>\n- No end-of-contract fees<br>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Negatives<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">- Query phone lines are only open Monday to Friday, 8am-6pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Best for<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Business freedom and flexibility<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Cost<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Based upon the standard meter charges for the London region, paid by direct debit.<br>\n<br>\n<strong>Out of contract (deemed) electricity from:<\/strong><br>\n<br>\nUnit rate (pence\/per kWh) 18.18p + daily standing charge (pence\/per day) 22.93<br>\n<br>\n<strong>Out of contract (deemed) gas from:<\/strong><br>\n<br>\nUnit rate (pence\/per kWh) 4.246p + daily standing charge (pence\/per day) 26.52<br>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-122889\" src=\"https:\/\/images.startups.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/19164056\/British-gas.png\" alt=\"British gas\" width=\"277\" height=\"116\"><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">British Gas<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The UK&rsquo;s largest supplier of energy, British Gas for Business claims to supply gas and electricity to more customers than any other business energy supplier, with over 350,000 business customers in the UK.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">British Gas classes businesses that spend less than &pound;100,000 a year on energy as small businesses, while those over this amount are categorised as large businesses.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The company offers both fixed term and variable price plans, including a 30 day Rolling Energy Plan and plans specifically for commercial landlords.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-120\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-120\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\"><strong>Positives<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"column-2\">- Designed for small and medium-sized businesses<br>\n- Lock-in tariffs that last for up to three years for electricity and five years for gas<br>\n- You can manage your account online<br>\n- Specific plans and custom charges for switching multiple locations<br>\n- A popular, well-known business with a reputable history<br>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Negatives<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">- Aimed at small businesses that are settled, rather than just starting up<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Best for<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Trusted service, stable business<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Cost<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><strong>Out of contract (deemed) electricity rates for non-half-hourly and half-hourly whole current meters: <\/strong><br>\n<br>\nUnit rate (pence\/per kWh) from 23.95 and standing charge (pence\/per day): 78.40<br>\n<br>\n<strong>Out of contract (deemed) gas rates:<\/strong> <br>\n<br>\nUnit rate 6.19 (pence\/per kWh) and standing charge 160.26 (pence\/per day)<br>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-122890\" src=\"https:\/\/images.startups.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/19164147\/bulb.png\" alt=\"bulb\" width=\"230\" height=\"76\"><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bulb<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">One of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/young-guns\/hayden-wood-and-amit-gudka-bulb\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">newest kids on the block<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, Bulb is a 100% renewable electricity and 10% renewable gas supplier that offers prices which are around 15% lower than the deemed tariffs from the Big Six (British Gas, EDF Energy, E.ON UK, npower, Scottish Power, and SSE). All of Bulb&rsquo;s electricity comes from independent renewable generators across the UK.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bulb is a great option for businesses that are looking to reduce their carbon footprint and improve their image as a climate-conscious company. For more information on how to develop a greener company ethos, take a look at our pages on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/sustainability\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">green and social business<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-121\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-121\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\"><strong>Positives<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"column-2\">- No contract needed<br>\n- No exit fees<br>\n- Provides 100% renewable electricity<br>\n- Keep things simple with tariff transparency<br>\n- Support team is based in London; dedicated account manager for each business customer<br>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Negatives<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">- Bulb doesn&rsquo;t currently serve sole traders<br>\n- More geared towards low volume energy use &ndash; larger, older, and more established businesses with higher rates of energy consumption will probably find cheaper deals elsewhere<br>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Best for<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Green energy, cost efficiency and transparency<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Cost<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><strong>Electricity prices:<\/strong><br>\n<br>\nFrom 12.05 (pence\/per kWh) (in London)<br>\n<br>\n<strong>Gas prices:<\/strong><br>\n<br>\nFrom 3.08 (pence\/per kWh) (north-east England and Yorkshire)<br>\n<br>\n<strong>Standing charges for both electricity and gas are 27.40 (pence\/per day).<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-122891\" src=\"https:\/\/images.startups.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/19164241\/yu-energy.png\" alt=\"yu energy\" width=\"370\" height=\"135\"><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Y&uuml; Energy<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">With a focus on innovation, Y&uuml; Energy is an energy supplier dedicated to providing gas and electricity for businesses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Y&uuml; Energy offers fixed plans across electricity and gas, and can also provide water services. Y&uuml; Energy also gives each customer their own personal account manager, in a bid to provide a more customer-centric experience than its larger rivals.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If your business uses up to 100,000 kWh of electricity or 293,000 kWh of gas per year, then it&rsquo;s considered to be a small business.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-122\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-122\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\"><strong>Positives<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"column-2\">- Great customer service<br>\n- Y&uuml; Energy really values each business as individuals<br>\n- Fixed energy prices <br>\n- Plans can be tailored to individual business needs<br>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Negatives<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">- No other plan options apart from fixed plans<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Best for<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Customer service<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Cost<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><strong>Electricity prices:<\/strong><br>\n<br>\nDeemed single rates from 22.05 (pence\/per kWh), fixed daily charge price (pence\/per day) 159.00<br>\n<br>\n<strong>Gas prices:<\/strong><br>\n<br>\nDeemed rates (for annual quantity less than 730,000 kWh) - unit price: 5.53 (pence\/per kWh), fixed daily charge price: 349.00 (pence\/per day)<br>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-122892\" src=\"https:\/\/images.startups.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/19164323\/e.on_.png\" alt=\"e.on\" width=\"272\" height=\"94\"><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">E.ON UK<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Formally known as Powergen, E.ON UK is one of the Big Six energy suppliers. It caters to all businesses, no matter the size, and has a range of electricity and gas tariffs to suit a variety of business needs.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">E.ON UK also gives small businesses a boost with online account management, as well as its new connections scheme, which provides meter installations and energy supply contracts for new premises and housing developers, among others.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Plus, it has your back for when you decide to scale up. For larger businesses, E.ON UK provides risk management strategies and a portfolio manager, making energy purchases on a massive scale much less daunting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The energy industry can be a complicated place, and E.ON understands that. This is why it makes buying your business&rsquo; energy as easy and transparent as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-123\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-123\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\"><strong>Positives<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"column-2\">- Very supportive towards businesses of all sizes<br>\n- Clearly communicated information about the industry<br>\n- Plans come with a fixed unit rate to help with budgeting<br>\n- Flexible approach that allows you to take market conditions into consideration, giving you time to consider your options<br>\n- Now provides Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin (REGO) backed supply<br>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Negatives<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">- Vast company that places a lower value on customer service than others<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Best for<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Scaling your energy use as your business grows<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Cost<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><strong>Electricity prices:<\/strong><br>\n<br>\nOut-of-contract (deemed) base rates for London - normal (pence\/per kWh): 23.92 and standing charge (pence\/per day): 104.00<br>\n<br>\n<strong>Gas prices:<\/strong><br>\n<br>\nOut-of-contract (deemed) rates for annual use less than 73, 298 kWh in London - normal (pence\/per kWh): 7.14p and standing charge (pence\/per day): 117.00p<br>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-124351\" src=\"https:\/\/images.startups.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/13143557\/bas-energy.png\" alt=\"bas energy\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">BAS Energy<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">BAS Energy claims to be one of the UK&rsquo;s leading independent energy consultancies, and has worked with more than 20,000 businesses since 2006. As an energy consultancy, BAS Energy offers services including electricity and gas procurement, carbon management, and energy audits, as well as help with compliance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Operating from the basis of seven commitments, BAS Energy aims to provide advice, products, and services, as well as offer transparency to its customers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It&rsquo;s partnered with several energy companies, working with E.ON, npower, British Gas, and Total. BAS Energy splits its offering between small and medium businesses and large businesses.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-124\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-124\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\"><strong>Positives<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"column-2\">- Partners with some of the biggest energy providers<br>\n- Splits its offering between small-medium businesses and large businesses<br>\n- Focused on business&rsquo; requirements<br>\n- Multiple energy services offered<br>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Negatives<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">- Limited contact options<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Best for<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Offering split between small-medium businesses and large businesses<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Cost<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Prices on request<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-124353\" src=\"https:\/\/images.startups.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/13144024\/power-solutions.png\" alt=\"power solutions\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Power Solutions<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Power Solutions is a business energy consultancy company, offering energy check and energy efficiency services, amongst others. It has been in existence since 2005, and has worked with businesses of varying sizes, including those operating in the hospitality, sport, and charity sectors. Power Solutions also offers advice for free.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Power Solutions works with a range of providers, including British Gas and EDF, to name just a few. In addition to its business energy services, Power Solutions also offers services for broadband and business water. Its gas and electricity services include energy checks and fixed contracts, as well as site-works and metering.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-125\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-125\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\"><strong>Positives<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"column-2\">- Free advice<br>\n- Works with 20+ energy suppliers<br>\n- Established company<br>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Negatives<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">- Limited contact hours<br>\n- Doesn&rsquo;t focus on business energy exclusively<br>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Best for<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Range of partners<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Cost<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Contact provider<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-124355\" src=\"https:\/\/images.startups.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/13144848\/make-it-cheaper.png\" alt=\"make it cheaper\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Make It Cheaper<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Make It Cheaper is an online switching service dedicated to business rates for electricity and gas, as well as other services businesses may need. It can help you find rates for one contract, or multiple. In fact, Make It Cheaper claims it&rsquo;s the top utility service for small-medium sized businesses in the country. Make It Cheaper can also assist with broadband, insurance, and phone services for businesses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Interestingly, Make It Cheaper offers a &lsquo;Do It For You&rsquo; service, which also takes care of your yearly contract renewals. This makes it easier to find &ndash; and keep &ndash; the suppliers that are best suited to your business needs, both now and in the future.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/p><table id=\"tablepress-126\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-126\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\"><strong>Positives<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"column-2\">- Can assist with multiple contracts<br>\n- Online service <br>\n- Four star Trustpilot rating<br>\n- Small business focus<br>\n- Multiple services available<br>\n- Contract renewals <br>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Negatives<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">- Doesn&rsquo;t specialise in business energy services only<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Best for<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Contract renewals<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Cost<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Contact provider<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"jumplink-anchor-section\">\n <div class=\"jumplink-anchor-pointer\" id=\"link-key-considerations-for-choosing-a-business-energy-supplier\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n[vc_column_text show_in_index=&rdquo;true&rdquo; title_index=&rdquo;Key considerations for choosing a business energy supplier&rdquo; hash_url=&rdquo;https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/small-business-energy-comparison\/#key-considerations-for-choosing-a-business-energy-supplier&rdquo; title_type=&rdquo;h2&Prime; title=&rdquo;Key considerations for choosing a business energy supplier&rdquo;]\n<h2>Key considerations for choosing a business energy supplier<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There are a number of factors that affect which business energy supplier you should choose:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Compare options<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &ndash; while the Big Six are the biggest and most established suppliers in the country, there are many other options out there, so research and compare to find the best match for your business<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Review prices<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &ndash; as well as checking the unit rate and standing charge, look to see if any discounts are available and if any additional fees apply, such as those you might be charged if you wish to leave a supplier<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Check contracts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &ndash; unless you&rsquo;re a completely new business, it&rsquo;s likely that you have a current energy contract. Be sure to understand the process for changing to a new tariff, deal, or supplier entirely, depending on your circumstances<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Energy requirements<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &ndash; assess how your business uses energy, such as the times of day, type of fuel consumed (do you mainly use electricity, gas, or a combination of the two?), and the type of business you run<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b style=\"font-size: 15px\">Sustainable choices<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &ndash; depending on the above, your business may want to use an eco-friendly provider, so make sure to check where a supplier gets its energy from<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<\/p><div class=\"jumplink-anchor-section\">\n <div class=\"jumplink-anchor-pointer\" id=\"link-compare-business-electricity\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n[vc_column_text show_in_index=&rdquo;true&rdquo; title_index=&rdquo;Compare business electricity&rdquo; hash_url=&rdquo;&rdquo; title_type=&rdquo;h2&Prime; title=&rdquo;Compare business electricity&rdquo;]\n<h2>Compare business electricity<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">From providing light to powering the hardware or equipment your company needs to operate on a daily basis, businesses tend to use a lot of electricity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This means businesses can afford to negotiate a better deal on their electricity contract, but risk being hit with higher wholesale prices.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The table below provides an idea of how much you can expect to pay for electricity, depending on the size of your business.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-127\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-127\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\"><strong>Business type<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"column-2\"><strong>Average annual usage<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"column-3\"><strong>Average electricity price (per kWh)<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"column-4\"><strong>Standing charge (daily)<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"column-5\"><strong>Average annual price<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Micro business<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">5,000 &ndash; 15,000 kWh<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">14.4p+<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">23-29p<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">&pound;1,000+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Small business<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">15,000 &ndash; 30,000 kWh<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">14.2p+<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">23-28p<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">&pound;2,150+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Medium business<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">30,000 &ndash; 50,000 kWh<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">14.13p+<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">23-27p<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">&pound;3,355+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For a more comprehensive account of what you can expect from your electricity provider, take a look at our page on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/premises\/energy\/business-electricity-suppliers-prices\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">business electricity supplier prices<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<\/p><div class=\"jumplink-anchor-section\">\n <div class=\"jumplink-anchor-pointer\" id=\"link-compare-business-gas\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n[vc_column_text show_in_index=&rdquo;true&rdquo; title_index=&rdquo;Compare business gas&rdquo; hash_url=&rdquo;&rdquo; title_type=&rdquo;h2&Prime; title=&rdquo;Compare business gas&rdquo;]\n<h2>Compare business gas<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Whether it&rsquo;s for hot water, heating your premises, or fuelling kitchen equipment, gas is an essential fuel for the daily running of your business.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Unlike domestic customers, businesses are able to access gas at a lower per kWh price because they generally use more of it; however, they will usually pay a higher rate of VAT.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The table below provides an idea of how much you&rsquo;ll expect to pay for gas, depending on the size of your business.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-128\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-128\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\"><strong>Business type<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"column-2\"><strong>Average annual usage<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"column-3\"><strong>Average gas price (per kWh)<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"column-4\"><strong>Standing charge (daily)<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"column-5\"><strong>Average annual price<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Micro business<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">5,000 &ndash; 15,000 kWh<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">4.7p+<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">23p+<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">&pound;483-&pound;1,147<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Small business<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">15,000 &ndash; 30,000 kWh<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">4.3p+<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">23p+<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">&pound;1,180-&pound;1,939<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Medium business<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">30,000 &ndash; 50,000 kWh<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">4.0p+<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">25p+<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">&pound;2,072-&pound;3,159<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Has your gas bill got you in a grumble? Looking for the best deal for your business? Then have a read of our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/premises\/energy\/business-gas-suppliers-prices\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">business gas comparison page.<\/span><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<\/p><div class=\"jumplink-anchor-section\">\n <div class=\"jumplink-anchor-pointer\" id=\"link-top-10-uk-sectors-that-spend-the-most-on-energy-bills\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n[vc_column_text show_in_index=&rdquo;true&rdquo; title_index=&rdquo;Top 10 UK sectors that spend the most on energy bills&rdquo; hash_url=&rdquo;https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/small-business-energy-comparison\/#top-10-uk-sectors-that-spend-the-most-on-energy-bills&rdquo; title_type=&rdquo;h2&Prime; title=&rdquo;Top 10 UK sectors that spend the most on energy bills&rdquo;]\n<h2>Top 10 UK sectors that spend the most on energy bills<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For businesses looking to save costs, you could fall into a high energy category if you&rsquo;re in one of the below sectors, according to data published by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gazprom-energy.co.uk\/blog\/which-businesses-use-the-most-energy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Gazprom<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> in 2018:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Private offices<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Chemical manufacturing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hospitality<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Food products manufacturing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hospitals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Non-metallic mineral manufacturing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Basic metals manufacturing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Rubber and plastic manufacturing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Small shops<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Paper products manufacturing<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">So, if you want your next business venture to be as low-energy as possible, try to avoid the above stated industries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It&rsquo;s also notable that in the manufacturing and industrial sector, gas is the most commonly used energy source. Gas is less expensive than electricity; however, since gas is a fossil fuel, it is nowhere near as sustainable. This is because it is possible to generate substantial amounts of electricity via renewable means.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The below chart demonstrates the percentage of energy that will come from each source if your business is part of the manufacturing or industrial sector:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-122864\" src=\"https:\/\/images.startups.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/15140847\/1business_energy_use_-1.png\" alt=\"business energy\" width=\"640\" height=\"390\"><\/p>\n<p><b>On the other hand, businesses in the service sector use energy very differently. See the below infographic for details:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-122865\" src=\"https:\/\/images.startups.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/15141739\/business_energy_consumption-1.png\" alt=\"business energy consumption\" width=\"640\" height=\"390\">[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<\/p><div class=\"jumplink-anchor-section\">\n <div class=\"jumplink-anchor-pointer\" id=\"link-business-energy-quotes-all-you-need-to-know\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n[vc_column_text show_in_index=&rdquo;true&rdquo; title_index=&rdquo;Business energy quotes: All you need to know&rdquo; hash_url=&rdquo;https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/small-business-energy-comparison\/#business-energy-quotes:-all-you-need-to-know&rdquo; title_type=&rdquo;h2&Prime; title=&rdquo;Business energy quotes: All you need to know&rdquo;]\n<h2>Business energy quotes: All you need to know<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Make sure you&rsquo;re informed about the most important elements included in a business energy contract, so you can understand whether the deal you&rsquo;re getting is a good one. Here&rsquo;s what you should be looking out for:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Unit rates<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &ndash; this is the set amount your business will pay per unit (kWh) of energy that it uses<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Standing charge<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &ndash; this is a fixed daily cost that covers the expense of accessing an energy supply<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Agreed supply capacity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &ndash; the maximum demand that a business needs from its supplier, ensuring that amount (and no more) is continuously available<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Maximum demand (MD)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &ndash; measured in kWh, this is the highest value of energy a business could use in a half-hour period, taken from the highest demand recorded during a calendar month or billing period and multiplied by two to give an hourly MD. Penalties can be incurred for exceeding this<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Cooling off period<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &ndash; a period of time after signing a contract in which customers can cancel without financial penalty (rarely offered to business customers)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>The billing period<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &ndash; the period of time that a bill will cover, which can be negotiated for favourable terms with your supplier<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>The renewal window<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &ndash; this comes at the end of your contract and is a 60 or 120-day window, giving you time to find a better deal or stick with your current supplier<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In order to get the best energy quote for your company, you should have the following information to hand:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Do your research<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &ndash; you need to understand energy contracts if you want to get the best deal<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Read reviews<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &ndash; see how other consumers have rated potential suppliers. There are plenty of credible online sources where you can compare<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Know your current numbers and consumption pattern<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &ndash; work out when your peak energy consumption times are, and find out your Meter Point Reference Number (MPR) for gas and your Metering Point Administration Number (MPAN) for electricity<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Shop around for quotes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &ndash; don&rsquo;t just go with the first attractive offer &ndash; keep shopping around for a better one, and make sure you get the best deal for your business<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Once you&rsquo;ve agreed to a business energy contract, you&rsquo;ll be locked in for the stated time, so make sure it&rsquo;s definitely the right one for you before committing.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<\/p><div class=\"jumplink-anchor-section\">\n <div class=\"jumplink-anchor-pointer\" id=\"link-next-steps-compare-business-energy-suppliers-and-prices\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n[vc_column_text show_in_index=&rdquo;true&rdquo; title_index=&rdquo;Next steps: Compare business energy suppliers and prices&rdquo; hash_url=&rdquo;&rdquo; title_type=&rdquo;h2&Prime; title=&rdquo;Next steps: Compare business energy suppliers and prices&rdquo;]\n<h2>Next steps: Compare business energy suppliers and prices<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We&rsquo;ve covered the information you need to know to compare business energy prices, including profiles of some of the top energy companies. Plus, we&rsquo;ve provided the factors to take into consideration when making your decision, and revealed which sectors spend the most on energy.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Now you&rsquo;re fully clued up on what you can expect from your small business supplier, as well as the rough financial implications of your energy bill, it&rsquo;s time to compare energy quotes from suppliers. To do this, simply fill in the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">form<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> at the top of the page.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<\/p><div class=\"jumplink-anchor-section\">\n <div class=\"jumplink-anchor-pointer\" id=\"link-business-energy-comparison-the-faqs\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n[vc_column_text show_in_index=&rdquo;true&rdquo; title_index=&rdquo;Business energy comparison: The FAQs&rdquo; hash_url=&rdquo;https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/small-business-energy-comparison\/#business-energy-comparison:-the-faqs&rdquo; title_type=&rdquo;h2&Prime; title=&rdquo;Business energy comparison: The FAQs&rdquo;]\n<h2>Business energy comparison: The FAQs<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Here, we answer some of the most common queries you may have about business energy for small businesses.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Is my business a high energy consumer, or a low energy consumer?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A business is regarded as having low energy consumption if its average electricity consumption is:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Less than 33 kWh per day<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">or<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">1,000 kWh per month<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Generally, businesses will be subjected to a 20% rate of VAT on their energy bill, though this can be reduced if they meet the supplier&rsquo;s requirements for low energy consumption.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You could pay by <\/span><b>unit pricing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, which is <\/span><b>based on the size and consumption of your company,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> or a <\/span><b>fixed business gas price plan<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, which sees you <\/span><b>pay a set price for a fixed period of between one and three years<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Unlike domestic energy costs, business energy prices are driven by the market, meaning they can vary wildly even from day to day. Using an expert comparison service is the best way to ensure you get a good deal on your business energy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What is reasonable to expect from a small business energy provider?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you&rsquo;re wondering about the normal expectations you can have for your small business energy provider, then you&rsquo;re not alone. The energy industry is quite a complex place, and knowing what you can reasonably demand from your supplier can seem a little daunting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Here are four key things you should expect your small business energy company to offer:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Affordability &ndash; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">your energy needs to be affordable &ndash; otherwise you&rsquo;ll be running your business in the dark, for fear of racking up a massive bill!&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Environmental sustainability &ndash; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There&rsquo;s no denying it: cleaner and greener energy sources are the future. Your energy company should be showing at least some signs that they&rsquo;re living up to their responsibility and doing their bit for the planet<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Scalability &ndash; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Small businesses don&rsquo;t stay small forever, and it&rsquo;s important that your energy company can keep up with your rate of growth. Check that your energy company also caters for bigger businesses with higher energy requirements, whilst keeping costs reasonable.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Flexibility &ndash; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When it comes to business energy, the market is highly variable, and there is scope to make some serious savings if you&rsquo;re savvy enough. This is why you don&rsquo;t want to be locked into a contract, and ideally will have an arrangement that doesn&rsquo;t feature any end-of-contract fees.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text hash_url=&rdquo;&rdquo; title_type=&rdquo;h1&Prime;]Fast-growing, energy-hungry businesses consume a lot of fuel &ndash; and if you don&rsquo;t keep track, those gas and electricity costs can really stack up. Business energy prices can vary wildly from supplier to supplier, and no two firms&rsquo; energy usage is going to be the same. 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