19 Jul
Accessing the Cheapest Business Gas Prices
Posted on Jul 19, 2019
by D-ENERGi
It should be part of your firm’s normal processes to access the cheapest business gas prices every year when your current deal comes up for renewal.
That’s because you will be reassured that you are not overpaying for your business gas supply and switching to a new provider is straightforward with no loss of supply.
However, not every business owner will take the time to find a new supplier and if you haven’t switched for several years, then it’s likely you will be paying more than is necessary because you will have been moved to an out of contract tariff, known as deemed rates.
Deemed rates tend to be more expensive – they can be up to 30% more than a new customer will be paying with the same supplier.
Compare business gas prices
The process to compare business gas prices from a new supplier is straightforward and you will need to appreciate there is a range of factors influencing the prices and deals being offered by suppliers for meeting your electricity needs.
For example, prices will be affected by movements in the wholesale supply market and the location of your firm and the number of employees you have will also affect prices being quoted.
Despite this, it is still a rewarding process in sourcing a new business gas supplier with lower rates because there’s no reason to be paying more for gas and you will be boosting profitability at the same time.
There may also be some confusion among business owners that the process is too involved and you run the risk of losing supply but, as mentioned earlier, this will not happen.
While you could use a comparison website to find a cheaper business gas supplier, the site is unlikely to be searching the entire marketplace so you really should use the experts at D-Energi who can do this on your behalf.
Contacting D-Energi to find cheap business gas suppliers
For a busy business owner, perhaps the most important factor when contacting D-Energi to find cheap business gas suppliers is that it will only take a phone call that lasts several minutes.
In doing so, the experts can take a few details and then use the information to find a bespoke deal that will meet your needs and be probably cheaper than the prices you currently pay.
Alternatively, you could contact suppliers directly to find a deal but this is a time-consuming process and you’ll still need to understand how much a new deal will cost and then arrange the switchover.
If you would like to know more about how to access the cheapest business gas prices and have experts take care of the switchover process, then you need to speak with the D-Energi team today.
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.
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.
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.
Get competitive rates today with a free quote
If you wish to seek electricity or any energy consultancy we are here until 5.00 pm every day ready to answer any questions you may have. Please call 0800 781 7626 for further information.
You can receive a free, no-obligation quote here and start to compare electricity rates today!
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