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Why You Need to Switch Your Business Energy Suppliers

With prices at the mercy of a wholesale price rise, it's essential that you are getting the best possible energy deal, or you run the risk of overpaying on one of your largest expenses. 

 

This quick guide runs you through the main reasons why businesses like yours switch business energy suppliers. Many businesses that do switch do so through us; we provide a free business energy comparison tool to help find you the best business energy deals. Click the button to the left to start comparing now, or read on to find out more.  

Save Money

It is important to make sure that you switch your business energy supply in good time to make sure that you do not find yourself on an unnecessarily high tariff. If you have just moved premises, you will be placed on a "deemed energy contract," which is one of the most expensive tariffs available and should be switched immediately. 

 

If you don't switch to a fixed tariff before your current one expires, you will be automatically moved to a variable tariff, which offers no security against unpredictable price fluctuations.

Improved Customer Service

Some business energy suppliers are better than others when it comes to providing you with top-quality customer service. If you find yourself on hold for hours on end - time that could be spent on your business - then it's time to find a new supplier. 

Scalability

If your business is rapidly growing, you may soon find that your current energy tariff is no longer fit for purpose, and without a reliable energy source, you won't be able to effectively perform your daily tasks.

 

Whether you've bought a new piece of heavy machinery or expanded your office size, no matter your growth, this expansion is pointless if you can't properly power it. 

Go Green

Renewable energy is becoming more popular, with 40% of the UK using environmentally friendly sources in 2022. Switching could see your business join the green revolution and do your part to help combat environmental change. 

Better Contract Terms

Switching over to a new supplier could lead to you negotiating improved contract terms, including contract length, price, or a more flexible contract that better suits your specific needs.

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FAQs

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No two businesses are the same, and neither is their energy consumption, so it is difficult to accurately pinpoint how much energy will cost your business. 

 

However, the average SME will be likely to exceed £3000 for electricity and pay about £1000 for gas. Businesses also have to pay 20% VAT on energy bills and contribute to the Climate Change Levy (CCL). 

There is no cap on business energy prices as there is for commercial energy. 


This is why you must switch suppliers to a better deal as quickly as you can, which you can do with our free business energy comparison tool.  

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