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There are lots of reasons why your firm should compare energy prices and the main one is to ensure you are not paying more than you need to for your energy needs. It’s also a straightforward process to compare offers and deals with suppliers in various ways including visiting comparison websites or speaking with the experts at D-Energi. Since most firms will be relying on their energy supply to operate, it’s important that you engage with how the business energy market works so you can switch suppliers if necessary. It’s also important that you do not simply renew with your current supplier’s offer but check the market to see what competitors are offering; as mentioned previously, the switchover process is straightforward. Along with a few bits of information, you will need to understand more about business energy prices. New supplier will be quoting their business electricity rates per kWh Firstly, a potential new supplier will be quoting their business electricity rates per kWh (kilowatt hour) which may appear to be daunting and confusing. It’s really not. Indeed, your first question may be what is a kilowatt hour? It’s essentially what the supplier will call a unit of energy to help determine how much your business is using over a set period of time. One kWh unit will be 1,000 Watts used over one hour. It’s also important not to get confused with the term kilowatts (kW) since this is a unit of power whereas kWh is the unit of energy. Understanding business energy prices per kWh It’s also important that understanding business energy prices per kWh will help you understand the potential quote more easily; some suppliers may charge a low unit price but have a hefty standing charge instead. This means that what appears to be a good saving with a low kWh charge is nothing of the sort once the standing charge is added. All quotes should be compared and calculated in a similar way. It’s also important to appreciate that while both gas and electricity suppliers will use the same terminology, electricity is much more expensive than gas and this is something to appreciate when comparing business energy suppliers.   If your firm is looking to compare energy prices to save money, then it’s time to contact the experts at D-Energi who have access to all of the latest offers from business suppliers and they can help explain any terminology and take care of the switchover process as well.

As a business owner, you are probably always on the lookout to lower your overheads and boosting profitability but how do you find a cheap business energy quote? The answer is, if you use D-Energi, very easily. That is because the team can search the entire market on your behalf, find a bespoke deal that meets your needs and then take care of the switchover process. This process is a seamless operation and there’s no loss of energy supply to your premises when it is underway. Indeed, the process to find a cheaper business energy quote and then undertaking the process to switch can take just a few minutes and you’ll need a few pieces of information to find a deal that suits you. Looking for a cheap business electricity quote Also, you may be looking for a cheap business electricity quote rather than for gas, and if you’re in England and Scotland, a water supply quote as well. We all need electricity for our daily needs, whether it’s for boiling a kettle for a cup of tea or switching on a computer, and there are big savings to be made. Regardless of your energy needs, there’s no need to spend more than you have to on electricity and you can search the market to find cheaper prices. The best time to do this is when your current supplier sends you a renewal letter which should be the prompt to begin the search. You can find the current market rate for your business needs quite easily by simply using an online comparison website. However, the sites may not be searching the entire market so you may be missing out on great deals and offers. Find a cheap business gas quote Also, if you are looking for a new gas supplier, you should put the D-Energi team to the test to find a cheap business gas quote that beats your current supplier’s offer. As with switching electricity, there’s some information that is needed, including the meter number which will tell a potential supplier where your exact location is. It’s also handy to have a bill which shows how much gas you are using. With this information, the entire business gas supply market can be checked to see if there are better deals and offers available that meet your needs. It is highly likely that your current supplier’s quote can be beaten.   If you would like to know more about how you can find a cheap business energy quote and have the entire switchover process explained to you by experts who understand how the market works, then contact D-Energi team today to find out what they can do for you.

The installation of new meters for larger electricity users means there is now a great opportunity to save money with business half hourly electricity suppliers. For those who may not be aware, a half hourly electricity meter, also known as an HH meter, is a special kind of meter that is connected to the electricity supplier via a phone line. This means the meter can automatically send its meter readings every 30 minutes to the supplier – which is why it’s called a half hourly electricity meter. This also means there’s no need for a business to take meter readings and then submit them and the regular updates of your usage also enable a potential supplier to see when your peak periods of use are and tailor their offering to meet your needs. It’s this extra level of detail which should lead to substantial savings and a lowering of overheads. Half hourly electricity meters being used by larger firms However, when we talk about half hourly electricity meters being used by larger firms, we tend to mean large offices and factories; they tend to have an electricity usage of at least 100,000 kWh of electricity per year. We should also point out that all large users of energy, including department stores and manufacturers, will have these half hourly meters installed because it’s now the law. Indeed, these meters are sometimes referred to as P272 meters which are the relevant reference for those who want to find out more, and Ofgem is keen for more firms to have smart meters installed. While it’s easy to switch business electricity supplies, the process for those who have half hourly suppliers is a little bit more complicated than switching a regular contract but there are experts available to help you do this. Access the best half hourly electricity prices for you This complexity should not put you from searching the market but you can contact an energy broker, provide the information and they can access the best half hourly electricity prices for you. Essentially, the broker will need a data release letter from your business so they can access the data that is being provided by the meter and they can begin a tendering process. The broker will arrange for quotes from various energy suppliers and then take care of the switchover process which can range from between four weeks and six weeks, depending on when your contract is due for renewal. It’s also possible that by using half hourly meters, your business may be able to ‘group buy’ your electricity even if the meters are spread over various premises. It’s also possible to enjoy cheaper weekend and night electricity rates.   For more help and advice about how to save money with business half hourly electricity suppliers, then speak with the expert team at D-Energi.

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There’s an obvious answer as to why you should compare business electricity prices and that’s to save money; with lower overheads, your profits will be boosted. But how does a firm go about comparing electricity prices to find the best deals? There’s no doubt the market has a grown in the number of electricity suppliers for businesses but this may cause confusion and the prospect of having to contact lots of suppliers to find the best deal. Easy way to compare business energy prices However, one easy way to compare business energy prices and deals is to use one of the online comparison websites to see what the current market rates are. There’s no doubt that these sites will deliver an impressive range of offers and prices and you will see immediately how much you can save by switching. It’s important to remember that the comparison website may not be searching the entire business energy supplier market and so may not be delivering the best offers. It’s also important to appreciate that switching suppliers is easy and seamless. Compare business gas prices There’s also a good argument for businesses to compare business gas prices on a regular basis to find the best deals. Again, online comparison websites will offer gas and electricity supplier deals and while firms can’t access a dual fuel deal, much like we can for our homes, it is possible to have the same supplier deliver both utilities. You may be a busy business owner and may be attracted to the prospect of sourcing cheap deals quickly and easily but you will still need to contact the potential new supplier directly for a bespoke quote. It should be appreciated that isn’t the fault of the comparison site since suppliers must tailor their offering to a firm’s specific needs. Obviously, you can also spend time speaking with potential new energy suppliers directly but this can be time-consuming and you are likely to speak with the ‘big six’ suppliers first since you will have heard of them. Unfortunately, the big six are unlikely to offer the best prices on business energy since they occupy a dominant part of the market. There is also another way to find cheap business energy deals and that’s to speak with those who understand how the market works and will have access to every supplier’s deals and offers.   That’s to speak with the team at D-Energi who will be able to help you compare business energy prices quickly and easily to enjoy lower bills.

All firms and organisations want to save energy and costs so this is how an energy consultancy can benefit you. There’s no doubt that the amount firms spend on energy is a big part of their budget and if this can be reduced, then profitability will be boosted. But how do you go about using less energy and even accessing lower energy bills with a new energy provider? There’s no need to hire an energy manager, which will add to the firm’s overall running costs, but a consultancy will be able to deliver everything you are looking for and more. Also, the size of the organisation is of no real concern since every firm – whether it’s a one-man band or spread over several sites – will benefit from energy advice. Using a consultancy energy services Indeed, one of the big attractions for using consultancy energy services is that they will bring independent advice and experience to benefit their client. They will also help you make the correct decisions for your business rather than seeking biased advice from another source, for instance, from a big energy supplier. You’ll also need to appreciate that every firm has peaks and troughs with their energy usage levels which are reflected in their bills. However, the energy consultancy will highlight what steps a firm can take to address the peaks in a bid to lower their energy demand. As a business owner, you should be looking for a detailed analysis that looks at reducing costs and the potential for using different methods of power. These will include using solar and wind power as alternative energy sources and will be a big boost for the firm’s environmental credentials. Reducing a firm’s carbon emissions Indeed, reducing a firm’s carbon emissions will benefit the environment and our health and also underline the firm’s commitment to caring for the environment; this is an increasingly important aspect of a business. It’s also important to appreciate that an energy consultancy will also work with your firm over the long-term and give excellent advice that can be used to help lower costs and energy usage. The consultancy should also make you aware of the best deals and tariffs available for the firm and reduce the overall spend on energy bills.   There’s no doubt that using an energy consultancy will benefit a firm or organisation and if you want to know how this can be done, then speak with the experts at D-Energi.