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Why should I switch my business energy supplier?

Switch your business energy suppliers and you could save up to 45% – worth hundreds of pounds. Here, at Utility Bidder, we compare business gas and electricity prices from across the market to help you ensure you’re on the best deal – and avoid costly rollover contracts and deemed rates. We’ll provide you with a quote that’s bespoke to the needs of your business in a matter of minutes.

When you decide to switch, we’ll make the process as smooth as possible. Our award-winning customer service team oversees the whole switching process from start to finish – including all the paperwork! No hassle or no disruption to your supply. So, you’re free to focus on what you do best – running your business!

Find out how much you could save. Make your business energy comparison today!

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How do I compare business energy prices?

You only need a couple of key pieces of information to start comparing business energy rates with Utility Bidder. You’ll need:

your business postcode
the name of your current energy supplier(s)
your current annual energy usage (you’ll find this on your most recent bill)

When you’re ready, hit the ‘compare prices now’ button. We’ll scour the market in minutes to bring you business energy quotes from the UK’s top gas and electricity suppliers – all based on the latest marketplace pricing, and the exact requirements of your organisation.

What should you consider when switching business energy providers?

There are a few things you should be aware of before deciding whether to switch or renew.

1.) Are you in the switching window? You can start shopping for a new deal six months before your contract is due to end.

2.) Business energy suppliers don’t offer dual fuel deals. So, you don’t have to choose the same business energy provider for gas and electric.

3.) The size (SME, large business, corporate, etc.) and sector of your company, the type of meter you have, your current energy provider and contract type, and your average energy consumption can all have a significant influence on your quote

How can you save more on your business energy bills with Utility Bidder?

Business gas and electricity will always make up a considerable proportion of your outgoings – even if you’re committed to energy efficiency across your business. This is why it’s crucial to find savings wherever you can. As an award-winning energy broker, we can advise you on the best business gas and business electricity prices. Using immediate pricing access to all major UK business energy suppliers – and over 20,000 electric meters currently being managed – we can help you save money through business energy comparison, using hassle free processes that are catered towards your individual business needs.

We utilise our premium status with our commercial energy suppliers, allowing us to compare bespoke, exclusive business energy plans – regardless of whether you are renewing or switching. To start comparing your business energy prices, contact us today and our team of experts will be happy to help.

What types of business energy tariffs and contracts are there?

You’ll pay a fixed unit rate and standing charges across your contract. They’re typically the most common tariffs on the market, with contracts spanning from one to four years.

Your unit rate will vary depending on the wholesale market price of gas and electricity. It means your bill could rise or fall on a monthly basis throughout the duration of your contract depending on market conditions.

You may be offered an extended tariff by your current supplier when your existing deal ends. It allows you to renew, sometimes at a lower rate to reward your loyalty as a customer.

You’ll usually end up on a deemed rate if you don’t take out a contract with a supplier. They’re some of the most expensive rates on the market, so should be avoided if possible.

You’ll buy all of the energy your business needs in advance. Due to the upfront costs involved in bulk purchasing, this is normally only accessible to large companies. However, they provide access to wholesale market prices and give you a clear idea of precisely what you’ve paid for your energy.

Your bill is split between a fixed wholesale unit price and other charges which can vary. These charges include National Grid and Transmission Network Use of System (TNUoS) fees. The charges effectively offset the cheaper wholesale rate you pay for your energy.

Is the cheapest business energy supplier the best choice for you?

Not necessarily. You may find the best business energy plans in terms of price aren’t always the best fit for your business and its needs. We understand this. Instead, our specialist brokers can work to help you find a deal that aligns with the exact needs of your business – rather than simply secure the lowest price alone.

Happy with your current business energy provider and renewal quote? That’s not a problem. We’re experts at negotiating renewals on behalf of businesses just like yours, working to ensure you get the best price. Get in touch with our energy consultants today to discuss the needs of your business on 0800 007 4001.

What is the Energy Bill Discount Scheme (EBDS)?

If your business is eligible for the Energy Bill Discount Scheme (EBDS), the government will apply a discount on your gas and electricity unit prices. This per-unit discount will be applied to business energy bills during the 12 months from April 2023 to March 2024, subject to a maximum discount.

The relative discount will be applied if wholesale prices are above a certain price threshold.

For most non-domestic energy users in Great Britain and Northern Ireland, these maximum discounts have been set at:

Electricity – Discounts of up to £19.61 per megawatt-hour (MWh) when the wholesale prices are above £302 per MWh
Gas – Discounts of up to £6.97 per MWh when the wholesale prices are above £107 per MWh If wholesale prices stay below the threshold, the discount is not applied.

Find out more on our Energy Bill Discount Scheme.

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Compare Business Gas & Electricity Prices

No two businesses are the same, so it’s impossible to give an exact figure – factors such as your location, sector and tariff, as well as consumption, will all have an impact.

However, we’ve put together the chart below detailing how much gas and electricity businesses of a similar size to yours use annually, the average kWh unit price for gas and electricity and the average standing charges to give you a rough idea.

Average electricity kWh Prices by business size

Business size	Annual usage	Unit price (per kWh)	Daily standing charge (pence)	Annual cost
Micro business	5,000 to 15,000 kWH	31.2p	79.0p	£3,408 (based on annual usage of 10,000 kWh)
Small business	15,000 to 25,000 kWh	31.4p	115.0p	£6,699 (based on annual usage of 20,000 kWh)
Medium business	25,000 to 55,000 kWh	31.1p	160.0p	£13,024 (based on annual usage of 40,000 kWh)
Large business	More than 55,000 kWh	30.6p	178p	£17,479 (based on annual usage of 55,000 kWh)

Disclaimer: Due to volatility within the energy market, prices can change on an hourly basis meaning that the prices you’re quoted are different from the averages shown. Prices may also vary according to your meter type and business location. Updated June 2023.

Average gas kWh Prices by business size

Business size	Annual usage	Unit price (per kWh)	Daily standing charge (pence)	Annual cost
Micro business	5,000 to 15,000 kWH	9.8p	53.1p	£1,119 (based on annual usage of 10,000kWh)
Small business	15,000 to 30,000 kWh	9.1p	65.7p	£2,286 (based on annual usage of 22,500kWh)
Medium business	30,000 to 65,000 kWh	8.7p	111.8p	£4,540 (based on annual usage of 47,500kWh)
Large business	More than 65,000 kWh	8.5p	111.8p	£5,993 (based on annual usage of 65,000kWh)

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Finding the right business energy supplier for every sector

Some business energy providers are better suited to businesses in certain sectors than others. At Utility Bidder, our energy consultants have vast experience, working across all industries and with companies of all sizes – from start-ups and micro businesses to national multi-site companies to international corporations.

We’ve also established and maintain close working relationships with the majority of the energy suppliers in the market. So, you can rest assured we’ll go above and beyond to get an exact understanding of what your business needs, and know the supplier best placed to provide you with that better deal.

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Why choose Utility Bidder for business energy comparison?

We'll Pay You £1,000 If We Can't Beat Your Renewal Quote.*

During the past decade, we’ve built close relationships with the biggest commercial energy suppliers, as well as smaller suppliers that specialise in supplying SMEs and 100% renewable energy.

It puts Utility Bidder on a very exclusive list of partners, giving us access to some of the best business energy deals on the market. Our quotes are based on wholesale marketplace conditions.

You can rest assured when you compare business energy with us, you’ll be making a decision based on accurate pricing.

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Can I get a renewable business energy quote?

Yes. With the problems caused by climate change becoming more prevalent, making the switch to green business energy can make a difference.

It could help your business save money, have a positive impact on your corporate image and social responsibility targets, and help you reduce your carbon footprint.

Utility Bidder works with a range of suppliers that specialise in supplying energy from 100% renewable sources. Whether you’re an SME or a large business, our consultants can help you find a green deal that meets your needs.

Business utilities comparison case studies

We’re dedicated to helping businesses like yours succeed, but we know that seeing is believing. That’s why we’ve put our money where our mouth is with some real-life case studies.

Haywards Heath

2021

Year Joined

£1905

Total Savings

Haywards Heath RFC enjoys a strong community presence in Haywards Heath, West Sussex where the club supports a senior rugby team, six youth sides and six mini sides. The Club was established in 1959 and boasts affiliations with the London and South East Division of England Rugby and Sussex Rugby.

HTC Corporation

2020

Year Joined

£14000

Total Savings

Founded in 2009, with a range of industry accolades to our name, Hayri recognised that Utility Bidder was a well-established and growing business and our five star Trustpilot reviews along with our size and longevity ensured HTC Europe had peace of mind.

“I was impressed with Utility Bidder from the start,” said Hayri. “Nothing was too much trouble for my account manager Rebecca Lau. Professionals recognise fellow professionals and it’s true that one doesn’t buy from a company, one buys from a person and Rebecca is a credit to Utility Bidder.

Robert Jones

2019

Year Joined

£150

Total Savings

Rob says that thanks to the competitive rates secured by Utility Bidder in his studio, it would be cheaper to live there than at home! “We pay about £30 a month for gas during the winter and around £25 a month for electricity – and that’s despite having a lot of energy-guzzling equipment such as studio lights and fan heaters. Our energy bills at home are far more expensive!”

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Sharda Care

2014

Year Joined

£20,000

Total Savings

Sharda Care is contacted frequently by companies within the energy industry, but the desire to work with Utility Bidder was motivated by our bill validation service (and that they hadn’t checked their VAT). Our team have an experienced background in working with businesses of this size and will instinctively scrutinise all utilities to investigate potential savings.

Sharda Care

Paul Kay was fantastic in securing us a great deal and explaining everything in full. Thanks and would wholeheartedly recommended.

Ben Jones

Excellent service from Kenny in the Manchester office, he worked hard to find the best price for me and explained everything along the way.
Will definitely use him again in the future and would recommend.

Jenny Burd

I spoke to Paul Kay this morning who in the space of 30 mins looks to have halved my salon electric bill, he was personable, knowledgeable and honest. The proof will be seeing if the bills actually reduce and if so I will leave another review but so far an excellent service

Julie Gale

I dealt with Utility Bidder over the past couple of days, amazing service and prompt. Paul Kay gave excellent customer service! would highly reccomend.

Alex Mcwilliam

Without a doubt utility bidder has saved my sanity. They have sorted months of going around in circles with a supplier in under a week.

I would highly recommend to everyone I know.

Nichola Morton

Had a lovely phone call from Connor this morning, he was very helpful, explained everything very clearing and all I had to do was agree to everything that was suggested and he done the rest! Very happy with the service

Terie Billson-Rodwell

I have just worked with Alex from Utility Bidder to sort our electricity contract today. He has got us an excellent price for our charity and it has all been sorted in half an hour (possibly less!). He was extremely helpful. THANK YOU

Lorraine Schulze

Had a call from Alex York who within minutes had arranged a new electricity contract with a new supplier. He was extremely courteous, professional and friendly. Highly recommend.

Susan Bateman

Robert Johnson has just completed my renewal contract with my energy supplier. He was very helpful and very efficient. It’s the first time I have used Utility Bidder and I will definitely use them again and highly recommend them. Thank you for making it so easy.

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Frequently asked questions

The energy crisis has caused wholesale prices to hit record-breaking levels over the past couple of years. It’s made finding a cheaper business energy deal more challenging for customers.

If you can find a better deal, our advice is to lock into a fixed-rate contract, which could protect your organisation against marketplace volatility in 2024 and help you make huge savings in the process.

We’ve put together a full guide to help you make the most informed decision – check out ‘Should I Fix My Energy Prices Until 2024’ to learn more.

Yes, the Energy Bill Discount Scheme (EBDS) scales back the support offered by the government as part of the Energy Bill Relief Scheme (EBRS). However, there is support.

The EBDS provides most non-domestic energy users in Great Britain and Northern Ireland maximum discounts of up to:

Electricity – £19.61 per megawatt-hour (MWh) when wholesale prices are above £302 per MWh
Gas – £6.97 per MWh when the wholesale prices are above £107 per MWh

If the wholesale prices stay below the threshold, the discount won’t be applied.

The EBDS is set to run for 12 months, starting on 1 April 2023 and ending on 31 March 2024. Find out more about the scheme and eligibility criteria over on our ‘Energy Bill Discount Scheme’ page.

The Climate Change Levy (CCL) is an environmental tax levied on non-domestic customers in the UK. Its purpose is to encourage businesses to become more energy efficient and reduce carbon emissions.

Charities are amongst the organisations exempt from paying the CCL. Businesses that fall below the minimum consumption rate (145 kWh of gas and 33 kWh of electricity per day) are also exempt.

Businesses that operate combined heat and power stations will also need to pay the Carbon Price Support rate – in addition to the main rate.

You can learn more about the CCL and how it works in our guide, ‘The Climate Change Levy Explained.’

It’s really quite easy once you’ve got your quotes from Utility Bidder! We’ve detailed the process in our guide, ‘How to Switch Business Energy Supplier’, which you can read to learn more.

With the introduction of the Ofgem Faster Switching programme, the process of switching has been cut to just five working days. We’ve updated our own internal processes to reflect these new switching arrangements.

Want to learn more about Ofgem Faster Switching? Head over to our guide, ‘What is Faster Switching?’ or check out the Ofgem Switching Programme page.

Yes, you can, but you’ll most likely have to pay a hefty exit fee for an early termination. However, if you’re looking to terminate because your business is moving away from its current property, you’ll be able to terminate without having to pay an exit fee – this is known as the ‘change of tenancy’ rule.

It’s also worth remembering that business energy contracts don’t typically offer the cooling-off periods offered with domestic energy deals. You can learn more about cooling off periods in our guide, ‘Cooling Off Periods for Business Energy Contracts.’

You’ll often hear the term ‘big six’ used to describe the UK’s largest energy companies. The past couple of years have seen big changes following mergers and acquisitions between various organisations. However, the ‘big six’ is currently:

British Gas
ON
OVO Energy
EDF Energy
Octopus
Scottish Power

The offers a free and impartial independent dispute resolution service. It was founded to help resolve complaints between consumers and energy suppliers.

If you’re unhappy with your supplier’s response to a complaint, or the problem hasn’t been resolved within eight weeks, you can make a complaint to the Ombudsman.

They can make suppliers fix problems, apologise, explain what has happened or pay compensation. Suppliers are obliged to carry out any actions listed in the Energy Ombudsman’s decision.

You can learn more about raising complaints about your supplier in our ‘How to Make a Complaint About Your Energy Supplier’ guide.

A letter of authority (LOA) is a legal document that authorises a third party, or ‘agent’ to correspond directly with energy suppliers on behalf of you or your business.

The letter will list the specific tasks and responsibilities you’ve authorised the third party to deal with. It should always include a signature, the date the document was signed, and a specifically outlined period of time that denotes how long authority has been granted to the third party.

Want to find out more about letters of authority? Read our guide, ‘What is a Letter of Authority (LOA)?’

You’ll find your contract end date on your most recent business gas or electricity bill. If you can’t find a bill, we can help. Simply contact us and we’ll run over a letter of authority (LOA) with you – this will give our energy consultants the access we need to locate your supply details.

Backdated energy bills can be extremely common for consumers who pay based on estimated usage rather than actual meter readings. If you haven’t received an accurate bill for more than a year, you may not have to pay for all of the energy you’ve consumed under ‘back billing’ rules.

Find out more about back billing in our guide, ‘How Long Can an Energy Company Backdate a Bill?’

We’ve established close relations with a variety of suppliers, including:

Head over to our business energy suppliers page to see the full list.

If your business requires many energy meters for gas and electricity or your business operates over multiple business locations, you will likely have various business energy contracts, all of which will be managed by different business energy suppliers.

This can take up a lot of time to manage which is where multi-meter and multi-site energy management comes in handy. Find out more in ‘Our Guide to Multi-Site Energy Meters’.

We help corporate organisations, large businesses and SMEs to find better prices on their gas and electricity bills. We’ve helped many clients, ranging from pubs and restaurants to care homes and businesses in the manufacturing sector.

Our energy consultants have experience across all sectors and can advise you on today’s market commercial conditions. Energy suppliers have different tariffs suited to different sized organisations. We can help you find the one that fits your company and its needs best.

From April 2017, all businesses using electricity meter profile classes 05 – 08 were upgraded to half-hourly meters.

It changes the way electricity usage is billed and bought in additional charges. For more information on this, see our ‘What is P272?’ page.

The aim of the ‘Microbusiness Strategic Review’ is to provide better, fairer energy agreements for microbusinesses in the UK. Based on consumer feedback and research, Ofgem has introduced guidelines and restrictions for third-party intermediaries (TPIs)/brokers and energy suppliers to support microbusinesses when procuring energy.

Initiated in mid-2022, there are several elements of the overall scheme that are now active, which will contribute to the wider aim of providing a better experience to microbusinesses within the energy industry.

Find out more about the Microbusiness Strategic Review.

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Why should I switch my business energy supplier?

What should you consider when switching business energy providers?

How can you save more on your business energy bills with Utility Bidder?

What types of business energy tariffs and contracts are there?

Fixed Term

Variable Rate

Extended

Deemed Rate

Flex Approach

Pass Through

Is the cheapest business energy supplier the best choice for you?

What is the Energy Bill Discount Scheme (EBDS)?

What our expert says...

Average electricity kWh Prices by business size

Average gas kWh Prices by business size

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Unit Rate p/kWh From

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Finding the right business energy supplier for every sector

"At Utility Bidder, we’re proud to know our suppliers inside out. We also take the time to get to know your business."

Why choose Utility Bidder for business energy comparison?

Compare suppliers now

Can I get a renewable business energy quote?

Business utilities comparison case studies

Business Gas

Business Electricity

Business Energy

Business Water

Frequently asked questions

Should I fix my energy prices until 2024?

Are businesses getting any help with energy bills?

What is the Climate Change Levy (CCL)?

How to switch business energy suppliers

Can I get out of a business energy contract?

Who are the big six energy suppliers?

What is the role of the Energy Ombudsman?

What is a letter of authority (LOA)?

How do I find out when my energy contract ends?

How long can an energy company backdate a bill?

Which business energy suppliers do we work with?

What is multi-site energy management?

Which energy sectors do we specialise in?

What is P272?

What is the Microbusiness Strategic Review (MSR)?

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