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Within just 30 seconds you can compare the latest business energy prices and find the cheapest quote from our panel of trusted suppliers.

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Secure your commercial energy prices 

A changing market does not mean it should be difficult to compare business energy prices.

We're here to help your business find peace of mind when it comes to managing your commercial energy supply.

Energy bill discount scheme 

The Energy Bill Discount Scheme (EBDS) replaces the relief scheme that was in place for six months. The new EBDS is in place for 12 months from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024. 

The scheme is available for all businesses regardless of sector, including charities, and public sector organisations. Eligibility criteria applies to fixed-price contracts that have been agreed on or after 1 December 2021, on all new fixed-price contracts and out-of-contract rates. 

The discount will be automatically applied to your business energy bill. The difference between the EBDS and the previous scheme is that businesses will only receive the discount when wholesale contract prices exceed a certain price threshold. There will also be a maximum discount a business can receive. You do not need to apply for the scheme as any discounts will be applied by your supplier. 

The maximum discount available for most businesses are: 

  • Electricity: £19.61 per megawatt-hour (MWh) with a price threshold of £302 per MWh
  • Gas: £6.97 per MWh with a price threshold of £107 per MWh 

Ready to find your next fixed-rate deal? Click here to see the latest prices.

 

Switching business energy is easy

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    Select the tariff that’s right for your business – you can even stick with your current supplier.

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    We look after the switching process, and you’ll be updated every step of the way.

A simple business energy comparison service

We pride ourselves on saving UK businesses money on their gas and electricity bills. Through years of experience, we've helped our customers save over £100m. 

Switching business energy providers couldn't be easier. It takes just 60 seconds to find a range of great energy rates from our panel of trusted UK suppliers.

Companies all over the UK have trusted us to switch their business energy providers. Start your money-saving journey now

Compare business energy quotes and start saving today

Our trusted panel of UK business energy providers meet our highest standards, so you can switch with confidence. You can choose your tariff from your range of business energy quotes and start the switching process today.

On average, customers using our business energy suppliers comparison engine save £1,401* on average annually. What would you do with that extra money in your business?

You'll see some familiar Big Six and some trusted challenger energy suppliers when you compare business energy rates with us, so you know you're getting a good view of the latest market prices. 

Why should I switch business energy? 

You’ll likely be searching for the cheapest business energy quote but other factors such as customer service and easy billing should be considered. 

Business energy usage is typically more expensive than domestic, so it is important to keep a close eye on your monthly energy bills. Many business owners choose to switch commercial energy providers for peace of mind and predictability with their monthly bills. 

Switching can mean: 

  • Protecting business energy rates against future price fluctuations 
  • Better customer service 
  • More control of your current energy contract

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Decided it's time to switch? Here are some tips 

Having the right information to hand when you come to switch business energy providers is essential to receiving an accurate quote. There are some other things you should be considering too. For a seamless switching process, even if you're just reviewing the latest energy rates, consider these steps: 

1. Terminate your contract 

Business energy price comparison online has never been easier. Once you’ve found the right tariff, you’ll need to terminate your contract. Remember that gas and electricity must be switched separately - a top tip is to deal with your commercial energy comparison all at once. Locking your contracts in for the same amount of time will save you time in the future.

If you do not terminate your contract, many commercial energy providers will place you on expensive out-of-contract rates. Providers are not always the best at sending renewal notices through (unless you're classed as a micro-business). 

2. Locate meter registration numbers 

When you compare business energy quotes, having your Meter Point Reference Number and Meter Point Administration Number (MPRN & MPAN) to hand will ensure you're getting accurate rates based on actual usage. 

These numbers should be displayed on a recent energy bill. If you don't have these to hand, our intelligent comparison engine can often find this out for you. 

3. Your company information 

You'll need some basic company information so our business energy experts can find you a great deal. Switching can be completed completely online at a time that suits you, or our team are just a phone call away should you need any assistance. 

We'll typically need the following information:

  • Business address and postcode 
  • When you would like your new energy deal to start 
  • Energy meter numbers 
  • How much energy do you consume annually 

Most of the information you need will be on your recent bill. 

4. Switch with confidence 

There's no obligation to switch business energy providers with us. We want you to find the right deal for you. If you decide to switch with us, you can sit back and relax whilst we handle the process for you. 

5. Rates change every day 

The energy market can be highly volatile and multiple factors can impact the price you pay for your energy usage. Here are some reasons you could be paying more or less for your commercial energy contract:

  • The size of your business - larger consumption businesses pay more annually for their energy usage but will get discounted unit rates. Businesses with lower consumption will pay higher unit rates. 
  • Your energy tariff - there's a wide range of tariffs that have different price models - for example, Economy 7/ 10 (cheaper rates at night), no standing charge tariffs and green energy tariffs will all pay different rates. Each one has its benefits depending on how your company uses gas and electricity. 
  • Energy suppliers - whilst generally guided by wholesale market prices, different suppliers will have different pricing models making some more expensive than others. 
  • Wholesale market prices - the wholesale market is always changing, and suppliers will use this as a guideline for their pricing models. Significant world events, weather and other factors can impact the wholesale market, and the prices will be adjusted accordingly. 

What business energy tariffs are available? 

Compare fixed-rate tariffs

A fixed-rate tariff is one of the most popular business energy deals. On this tariff, you will agree on a fixed unit price for both gas and electricity with your supplier. You can lock an agreed price from 1 year up to 5 years. Wholesale market prices may cause business energy suppliers to only offer shorter-term deals.

Compare green energy tariffs

For those businesses who want to reduce their carbon footprint, a green tariff is an attractive tariff. Over recent years, there’s been an increase of renewable energy companies entering the market. Many commercial energy suppliers already offer green tariffs as standard, so it's worth shopping around for an energy contract that suits your business.

Compare variable rate tariffs

Variable rate tariffs can be a good option for businesses that want some flexibility. The price you pay per unit rate will change depending on current wholesale prices.

Before you compare business energy tariffs, you should understand what business energy contract you're currently on, how much energy you use annually and how much you could save if you become more energy efficient. 

What are the average UK business energy prices in 2023?  

A changing market makes it difficult to understand what you should be paying for your energy supply. These example rates are for business electricity tariffs on a 3-year fixed rate from a snapshot of prices on one particular day in March 2023. Prices vary by UK region.

You should compare providers today for an accurate price. 

 

Business size Electricity price per kWh Gas price per kWh 
Micro business 30.88p 9.96p
Small business  31.16p 9.59p
Medium business  31.42p 9.54p
Large business  30.89p 9.34p
Extra large business  30.89p 7.32p

Updated March 2023.

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2023 business energy prices by region

Region

Usage band
(kwh)

Electric unit rate
(per kwh)

Gas unit rate
(per kwh)

North Scotland

5,000

25,000

50,000

100,000

31.37p

32.49p

31.22p

30.43p

10.01p

10.01p

10.01p

9.40p

South Scotland

5,000

25,000

50,000

100,000

31.11p

32.09p

30.96p

30.15p

10.01p

10.01p

10.01p

9.40p

North East England

5,000

25,000

50,000

100,000

30.72p

31.18p

30.57p

29.72p

9.96p

9.96p

9.96p

9.30p

North West England

5,000

25,000

50,000

100,000

31.52p

32.11p

31.59p

30.82p

10.03p

10.03p

10.03p

9.30p

Yorkshire

5,000

25,000

50,000

100,000

30.95p

31.34p

30.80p

29.99p

10.04p

10.04p

10.04p

9.40p

North Wales

5,000

25,000

50,000

100,000

32.49p

33.59p

32.34p

32.56p

10.08p

10.08p

10.08p

9.40p

South Wales

5,000

25,000

50,000

100,000

31.12p

31.56p

30.97p

30.14p

10.09p

10.09p

10.09p

9.40p

West Midlands

5,000

25,000

50,000

100,000

30.89p

31.36p

30.74p

32.56p

10.09p

10.09p

10.09p

9.40p

East Midlands

5,000

25,000

50,000

100,000

30.58p

30.95p

30.80p

29.98p

10.09p

10.09p

10.09p

9.40p

South West England

5,000

25,000

50,000

100,000

30.55p

31.39p

30.40p

29.56p

10.14p

10.14p

10.14p

9.30p

South East England

5,000

25,000

50,000

100,000

30.98p

31.70p

30.83p

29.99p

10.14p

10.14p

10.14p

9.30p

Southern England

5,000

25,000

50,000

100,000

30.84p

31.49p

30.69p

29.87p

10.14p

10.14p

10.14p

9.30p

London

5,000

25,000

50,000

100,000

30.79p

31.15p

31.19p

29.91p

10.20p

10.20p

10.20p

9.20p

Updated March 2023.

Large business energy & high-volume consumption 

If you're a large consumption organisation struggling to find a price online, our expert team can build a custom energy deal for your exact needs. 

Our experts will take the time to understand your operations, challenges and requirements to help us determine the right services for our large commercial customers.

Large business energy customers will often need specialist meters known as maximum demand meters and half hourly meters.

If you're considered a large business customer by your supplier, you can head to our meter installations page.

Small business energy 

Small business owners can switch their energy tariffs completely online, or for those that would like some extra guidance, we’re just a phone call away. 

When it comes to business energy, suppliers may see you slightly differently and your business could fall into two different classifications. The smallest category of business is referred to as a micro business. These are companies with a maximum of 9 employees - business energy contracts for micro businesses offer much more flexibility. Any other larger businesses would be classed as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). 

When you compare business energy suppliers with us, we source the latest prices from a panel of trusted suppliers with tariffs specifically catered to the needs of UK small businesses.

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Am I eligible for any discounts? 

Charities and nonprofits are eligible for a 5% discount on their energy bills, reduced from the full rate of 20%.

You may get a discount for paying via direct debit.

What is the energy price cap? 

The energy price cap is set by the regulator Ofgem. This does not apply to business customers, and it limits the maximum amount charged on domestic unit rates.

What is the Climate Change Levy (CCL)? 

The Climate Change Levy is an environmental tax on all businesses that use energy. This levy encourages better energy efficiency. Any UK business can join the Climate Change Agreement Scheme to pay reduced rates.

Climate Change Levy (CCL) Rates:

Taxable commodity Electricity (£ per kilowatt hour (kWh) Gas (£ per kWh)
Rate from 1 April 2022 0.00775 0.00568
Rate from 1 April 2023 0.00775 0.00672
Rate from 1 April 2024 0.00775 0.00775

Source: GOV.UK

An energy tariff for all businesses

Whether you’re looking for a small business energy comparison, or you require a bespoke deal for high consumption, we can help. 

As a business owner, the last thing on your mind is searching endless websites for the cheapest business energy quote. This is where we step in with our market-leading comparison engine. It takes just 60 seconds to compare business energy rates and start the switching process. 


Our self-service platform allows you to compare online, anytime, when it suits you. If you need something more tailored to your business, one of our experts would be more than happy to help you find a solution.

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Business energy FAQs

  • Will my business energy supply be affected if I switch suppliers?

    Switching business gas or electricity suppliers is a simple process, and you will not lose access to gas and electricity. When you switch energy suppliers, you're only changing who manages your supply. All the cables and pipes will remain the same.

  • What if I have multiple business premises?

    You can combine your business energy onto one bill using a multi-site meter. This means you can control the gas and electricity bills on one energy contract across multiple buildings. 

    Multi-site meters are great for helping business owners save time and money without the hassle of switching multiple energy contracts.

  • What is the difference between domestic and business energy?

    There are a few differences between a domestic and business energy contract. First of all, business energy contracts are much stricter, and the exit fees are much higher.

    A business energy supplier will purchase the exact amount of gas and electricity they're expected to need for each business energy contract. As the energy consumption is much higher with businesses, the energy supplier would lose money if businesses cancelled early without paying. 

    It is much easier to switch domestic energy as the consumption is much lower, and contracts tend to be rolling after a fixed-rate deal has ended.

  • Do Business Energy Tariffs Offer A Dual Fuel Option?

    Dual fuel tariffs are for domestic customers only. Businesses must switch their gas and electricity separately. 

    Businesses can have the same supplier for both fuels, but they must be switched separately. You may be able to negotiate a better energy deal with the supplier if you decide to have a contract for both gas & electricity.

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