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Gas, electricity and water quotes from every major UK supplier — compared for you in minutes. Free, no obligation, and you keep one dedicated UK account manager from quote to renewal.
Get My Free Energy Quote →Most UK businesses overpay because they renew with the same supplier without comparing. We fix that.
We compare British Gas Business, EDF, E.ON Next, Octopus Business, ScottishPower, OVO and 25+ challenger suppliers — so you see the real market price for your usage, not one supplier's renewal offer.
One named person handles your quote, your switch and your renewal next year. No call centres, no being passed around, and proactive renewal reminders before you drift onto expensive out-of-contract rates.
Our comparison costs you nothing — we receive a commission from the supplier you choose, the same way insurance brokers work. The rate you're quoted is the rate you pay.
Typical contracted unit rates and standing charges by business size. Your exact rate depends on usage, location, meter type and credit profile — which is why a tailored comparison beats any price table.
| Business size | Annual usage | Unit rate (per kWh) | Daily standing charge | Typical annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micro business | 5,000 – 15,000 kWh | 24p – 30p | 45p – 70p | £1,400 – £4,700 |
| Small business | 15,000 – 30,000 kWh | 23p – 28p | 45p – 65p | £3,600 – £8,600 |
| Medium business | 30,000 – 65,000 kWh | 21p – 26p | 40p – 60p | £6,500 – £17,100 |
| Large business | 65,000+ kWh | 18p – 24p | Negotiated | Bespoke contract |
Indicative contracted rates for new fixed-term deals, June 2026. Excludes VAT and Climate Change Levy. Out-of-contract (deemed) rates typically run 30–80% higher.
| Business size | Annual usage | Unit rate (per kWh) | Daily standing charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Micro business | 5,000 – 15,000 kWh | 7.5p – 9.5p | 40p – 80p |
| Small business | 15,000 – 65,000 kWh | 6.5p – 8.5p | 40p – 75p |
| Medium business | 65,000 – 200,000 kWh | 6p – 7.5p | Negotiated |
| Large business | 200,000+ kWh | 5.5p – 7p | Negotiated |
Indicative contracted gas rates, June 2026. Wholesale prices move daily — lock a fixed deal when rates dip and you keep that price for the full term.
If you've renewed without comparing — or drifted onto out-of-contract rates — you're almost certainly paying more than you need to. It takes one minute to find out.
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Business energy doesn't work like domestic energy. There's no price cap, no standard variable tariff to fall back on, and no cooling-off period on most contracts — once you sign, you're committed for the term. That makes comparing properly before you sign far more important than it is at home.
Prices are also bespoke. Two businesses on the same street can pay very different unit rates depending on annual consumption, meter type (standard, economy-7 or half-hourly), the supplier's appetite for their industry, and even the business's credit score. Published price tables — including ours above — can only ever show typical ranges. The only way to know your price is to put your actual usage profile in front of the whole market, which is exactly what our comparison does.
The good news: switching is easier than most owners think. There's no engineer visit, no new meter and no downtime — only the company billing you changes. The new supplier handles the registration, and a managed switch through a broker means even the paperwork is done for you.
The headline pence-per-kWh figure gets all the attention, but four other contract terms regularly decide whether a deal is actually good:
Standing charge. A fixed daily fee you pay regardless of usage. For low-usage sites, a deal with a lower standing charge and slightly higher unit rate often wins overall.
Contract length. UK suppliers offer 1–5 year fixed terms. Longer terms buy certainty; shorter terms let you re-shop sooner if wholesale prices fall. The right call depends on where the market is — your account manager will tell you honestly which way it's leaning.
Renewal terms. Some contracts auto-renew onto much worse rates if you miss the notice window. We diarise your notice period so that never happens.
Payment terms. Direct debit usually unlocks the best rates; some suppliers charge a premium for other payment methods or apply a credit-score-based uplift.
Your unit rate and standing charge are locked for the full term — 1 to 5 years. Wholesale prices can double and your rate doesn't move. The trade-off: if the market falls sharply, you're committed until renewal. Fixed deals suit most SMEs because budgeting certainty usually matters more than playing the market.
Your price tracks the wholesale market, sometimes with the non-energy costs (network charges, levies) passed through at cost. Can be cheaper over the long run but exposes you to spikes — generally best for larger users with the appetite to manage purchasing actively.
If your fixed deal expires and you do nothing, or you move into premises without agreeing a contract, you're billed on deemed rates — typically 30–80% above market price. You can leave a deemed contract at any time with 28 days' notice, so if you're on one now, comparing today is the single fastest saving available to your business.
100% renewable electricity backed by REGO certificates, now often priced within a fraction of standard deals. If sustainability reporting matters to your customers or supply chain, a green tariff is an easy win — ask and we'll quote green options alongside standard ones.
1. Find your contract end date — it's on your bill or renewal letter. You can usually agree a new deal up to 12 months before it ends, with the new rate starting the day your current one expires.
2. Serve notice if required — some suppliers need written notice that you won't renew. We handle this for you as part of a managed switch.
3. Gather your details — a recent bill is ideal. It carries your MPAN (electricity) or MPRN (gas) supply numbers and your annual consumption.
4. Compare the whole market — not just the big six. Challenger suppliers frequently undercut household names for specific usage profiles.
5. Sign and relax — the new supplier registers your meter and the switch completes on your contract end date. There is no interruption to your gas or electricity supply at any point.
6. Diarise your renewal — or let us do it. The biggest cause of overpaying is simply forgetting, drifting onto out-of-contract rates and renewing in a hurry.
Most businesses pay 20% VAT on energy plus the Climate Change Levy (CCL). But many qualify for the reduced 5% VAT rate and CCL exemption without realising: if your site uses under 33 kWh of electricity or 145 kWh of gas per day on average (the "de minimis" threshold), or if 60%+ of your energy is for domestic or charitable non-business use (care homes, student accommodation, places of worship), you should be on the reduced rate. If you've been overpaying, you can reclaim up to four years of the difference from your supplier — we'll flag this during your quote if it looks like you qualify.
We quote across the full UK business market: British Gas Business, E.ON Next, EDF Business, ScottishPower Business, OVO Business, Octopus Energy for Business, SSE Energy Solutions, plus specialist and challenger suppliers such as Smartest Energy, Drax, Pozitive, Valda, Crown and Yu Energy. Independent challengers regularly beat the big six for specific usage profiles — which is exactly why a whole-market comparison beats renewing on autopilot.
It depends where you're starting from. Businesses on deemed (out-of-contract) rates routinely save 30–45% by moving to a contracted deal. If you're already on a fixed deal, savings at renewal are typically 10–25% versus accepting your supplier's first renewal offer without comparing. The only way to know your figure is to compare your actual usage against the live market.
Yes. We're paid a commission by the supplier you choose — the same model insurance brokers use. You pay nothing for the comparison, the quote or the managed switch, and the rate you're offered is the rate you pay.
No. The physical gas and electricity supply is completely unaffected — the same wires, pipes and meter. Only the company billing you changes. There's no engineer visit and nothing to install.
Just your postcode, roughly what you spend per month, and your contact details. A recent bill helps us match your exact tariff and consumption for the sharpest pricing, but we can also obtain your usage data from industry databases with a signed Letter of Authority.
A short signed document that lets us request your usage data and quotes from suppliers on your behalf. It doesn't commit you to anything and doesn't let anyone switch your supply — it simply saves you digging out paperwork.
You can't usually leave a fixed contract early without exit fees, but you can lock in a new deal up to 12 months before your current one ends — the new rate simply starts the day the old contract expires. With prices moving daily, securing your renewal early is often the smartest move.
You'll be on the incumbent supplier's deemed rates, which are expensive — but the upside is you can switch immediately with no exit fees. Sort a contracted deal as one of your first jobs in the new premises; it's typically a 30%+ saving for ten minutes of effort.
Yes. We quote multi-site portfolios on a single co-terminus contract (one end date for everything) and half-hourly (HH) supplies for larger users, including Meter Operator and data-collection agreements.
For most SMEs, fixed remains the sensible default — you get budget certainty and protection from spikes. Flexible buying suits larger users who can track wholesale markets. Your account manager will show you both prices and explain which way the market is leaning before you decide; we don't push either way.
Business rates are individually priced on annual consumption, meter type, region, industry, contract length and credit profile. Suppliers also change their pricing appetite week to week. That's why two similar businesses can be quoted differently — and why comparing the whole market matters.
Plain-English answers to the questions UK businesses actually ask about energy contracts, bills and switching.
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