When it comes to choosing a better and cheaper business energy supplier for their business, there are some tips they can take to find the best suitable business energy supplier. Switching business energy suppliers and even setting up a new energy contract as soon as a business moves into new premises can have a significant effect on reducing energy bill. The first thing that all businesses should do is to speak with their current supplier and find out what special deals they may offer to retain custom but the real reason for doing this is to use it as a benchmark to look at other deals from business energy suppliers. However, firms should also appreciate that if they are on a specific, or ‘deemed’ rates then their energy supplier is obliged to tell them about other contracts that are available and how to get information for them.   Looking to Switch Business Energy Suppliers Firms looking to switch business energy suppliers should also take regular meter readings as this will give a fair picture of their energy consumption over a given period of time and it will also help when speaking with potential energy suppliers so they can tailor a quote for meeting energy consumption needs. To do this, the smart meter has a unique registration number – it’s known as the meter point administration number (MPAN) for electricity or the meter point reference number (MPRN) for gas – and these will need to be given to a new business energy supplier. These numbers are also found on the energy bill and also on the smart meter itself. Before making a switch to a new energy supplier, businesses should really appreciate what the current terms of their contracts are and they need to know when is the contract end date. That’s because they may need to inform their current supplier they are planning to switch and some contracts will only allow this to be done at certain times.   Discussing Your Business Energy Needs It is also important when discussing your business energy needs with a new energy supplier that they discuss the terms of the contract in detail. Request detailed quotes that outline all the costs involves, including unit rates, standing charges and any additional fees. So the customer is fully aware and happy with the price, terms and conditions before signing up to a new business energy contract. Businesses also need to appreciate that a current business energy supplier could object to the firm switching to another energy supplier but this can only be done under specific circumstances and, more importantly, the circumstances will be detailed within the contract between the business and the supplier. Among the reasons for objecting is if the business has an outstanding debt with the energy supplier or they have a fixed term contract that has yet to end so they are contract-bound not to switch energy suppliers. However, the current business energy supplier cannot object if the business is on a deemed contract or if their contract has expired and there are no longer bound by its terms. Switch business energy supplier over to D-ENERGi is easy! If you want to know how to switch over to D-ENERGi, or get a business energy quote,  contact the experts D-ENERGi on 0800 781 7626. For more energy saving tips and advice on how to improve the energy efficiency of your business premises, check out more of our D-ENERGi blogs.

When it comes to your business energy supplier it is possible to switch your business electricity and gas tariff or supplier to save a significant sum, but a business tariff is bespoke to the needs of your business and as such can vary wildly. Below we’ll list a few of our tips to ensure your business can save money via comparing business energy prices: Compare Prices   When you’re looking for the best deal it helps to get a breakdown of unit rates and standing charges – this will keep you much more informed about what’s available and how much you should be paying as opposed to relying on estimated annual costs. Fixed Tariff   Fixed tariffs are becoming the norm when it comes to business energy and it’s not uncommon for businesses to get a two or even three year fixed tariff. This varies depending on the supplier, and the longer fixed terms will tend to be more expensive as they’re constructed with a view to protecting them against any price rises in the future. No Cooling Off   When it comes to business energy tariff’s there’s no cooling off period which makes it doubly important that you are 100 percent satisfied with the deal you’ve haggled. On top of this you will be locked into the contract once it is signed off meaning no switching if a better deal turns up six months in. Be Aware Of Contract End Date   The onus is on you to arrange a new deal prior to your current contract. Depending on if you are a microbusiness or not termination can be served up to 30 days before your contract. This depends on your current supplier. At D-ENERGi we always put your contract end date and termination date on your invoices to keep you updated. At the end of your agreement, you may be put on standard variable tariff or deemed tariff, this depends on your current supplier terms If you wish to terminate your contract, you should send a written notice in writing to the postal address or email address of your energy supplier. Let D-ENERGi Do All The Hard Work   As the UK’s One Stop Energy Solution Provider, we aim to offer you the most competitive prices – this also extends to offering a price match policy to ensure that existing and prospective customers feel valued too. On top of this we provide renewal reminders so you don’t get stuck with the same supplier and you can continue to take advantage of the most competitive rates. Check out our customer reviews to see what we’ve done for some of the UK’s leading businesses. Get a quick quote today for comparison.