9 Jun
Enjoy Lower Bills with Cheap Business Gas and Electric
Posted on Jun 9, 2017
by D-ENERGi
Despite the potential savings, the option of searching for lower bills with cheap business gas and electric suppliers means many firms are too busy in their day-to-day activities to undertake this task.
They won’t be alone since the government says around 40% of firms have never switched their energy supplier and probably pay more than they need to for their energy use.
Indeed, the government has encouraged greater competition in the energy supply market so that firms can access lower bills and better levels of customer service.
For those firms who have never switched, they are probably on a ‘deemed’ contract and the tariff they are on is probably more than they will be paying with a new energy supplier.
Other firms who believe that the switchover process is complicated and time-consuming, should be reassured that this is not the case and it’s a seamless process with uninterrupted supply to their premises.
Finding a cheap business gas supplier
Indeed, finding a cheap business gas supplier is relatively straightforward and can be done by either contacting gas suppliers directly or using one of the many online price comparison websites.
Just a word of caution though, these comparison websites may not be searching the entire market and they may not offer all of the current deals.
This will be highlighted when the firm finds a deal they like and contacts the supplier directly to find that the deal may not be the same one offered.
That’s because the energy market for firms is rather different to the domestic one and the supplier must offer a bespoke deal to help meet the firm’s needs.
The same advice also applies those looking for a cheap business electricity supplier and many potential firms wanting to lower their bills may find the prospect of switching too complicated and time-consuming.
Looking for a new commercial gas or electricity supplier
For those firms who are looking for a new commercial gas or electricity supplier could save time and effort by simply utilising the expertise of experts in the field who will understand how the market works and have access to the latest deals and tariffs.
In addition, these experts will also take care of the switchover process so there’s no interrupted supply to the firm.
One of the best in this field is D-Energi and they have a team available to speak with who will explain how the market works and what steps need to be taken. More importantly, they will probably be able to offer a better deal within a few minutes that the firm is currently enjoying.
So, for any firm or organisation looking to source cheap business gas and electric bills then speak with the team at D-Energi today to find out more.
Making one of your employees an energy champion can be a very effective way of controlling energy costs and the Carbon Trust has published a number of tips for how to make the best of such a role.
They include:
Reporting energy waste they notice, such as equipment left on unnecessarily.
Ensuring equipment and machinery are well-maintained and working efficiently.
Contributing and gathering ideas for improving the way things are done.
Testing and implementing new processes.
Communicating good practice and being an ambassador for change.
It’s also vital that your energy champion has the visible support of top management and all the necessary resources they need to be effective.
According to the Carbon Trust approach, the energy champion should:
Be the eyes and ears for energy wastage.
Be responsible for reading meters and checking fuel bills.
Develop a weekly or monthly checklist of duties.
Consider forming an action team to report on progress and encourage further action.
A good way of identifying waste initially is to stage an energy walkabout. Because your energy usage patterns will vary throughout the day, the walkabout times should be varied to match, for example, when the cleaners are in, at lunch, and at night or over weekends.
From these walks, your energy champion can identify where energy is being wasted and the possible reasons. Is it a lack understanding, are procedures being overlooked, is repair or necessary to reduce energy costs, or there is a need for capital investment.
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We’re proud business energy suppliers with a passion for supporting companies of various sizes, whether with competitive gas tariffs, electricity or 100% UK wind power.
Contact our team today to learn more.
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Finding Cheap Business Electricity
Finding cheap business electricity can be challenging when every supplier offers such competitive rates. This is why you should make the effort to shop around and receive as many quotes as you possibly can. Although this may be a chore, it is regarding one of the main factors within your business – money.
Ofgem Recommendations
The leading regulatory body, Ofgem recommend that you shop around for electricity rates, at least every three years to ensure you are being delivered the best tariff for your business electricity needs. When we say shop around, we mean the whole market. Do your research, look into energy suppliers that you may never have heard of previously, and try to look further into suppliers that don’t fall under The Big Six.
We are only a phone call away…
If you are looking to seek consultancy with regard to your electricity, D-ENERGi can review your electricity and advise you on what is best for you and your business when it comes to electricity. Please don’t hesitate to give us a call at 0800 871 7626 to speak with one of our experienced Account Managers in-house to help you understand your electricity as opposed to developing knowledge in generic electricity rates. Every business’s electricity needs are highly unique and you should not feel as though there is only one route you can take.
Hidden costs in electricity
Something that isn’t outlined by every supplier is the fact that there are several other charges that relate to electricity supply. We like you to be involved and we want you to have a 100% understanding on just where your electricity budget money is heading.
Some electricity quotes can be referred to as a mine field quote which can be presented in many different manners and can prove to show hidden costs. We can give you a cost analysis penny-to-penny of what and where you are spending your money on your business electricity.
P272
P272 is a new regulation given by Ofgem which affects around 167,000 businesses. P272 is mandatory and affects the way all electricity suppliers settle electricity consumption for businesses within a specified energy use. This will result in sites being migrated from non-half-hourly meters (NHH) to half-hourly meters (HH), and enable suppliers to produce more accurate bills.
More information and an infographic regarding P272 can be found here. If you would like to read our blog on P272 this can also be found here.
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