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When the P272 legislation was first unveiled by the government, it was seen as being one of the biggest boosts since deregulation for the commercial electricity market. For those who do not know, P272 is the name of a regulation that affects all electricity suppliers. Essentially, for those firms that meet the criteria they will have been moved from non-half hourly meters to the new half hourly meters, or HH meters. The aim of this is for electricity suppliers to deliver accurate bills for their client. P272 will create a smarter and energy efficient economy On top of this the government said that P272 will create a smarter and energy efficient economy. That’s because the electricity suppliers will have a detailed analysis of when big businesses are using energy and then they could tailor their supply to meet this demand. There’s no doubt that P272 is still a cause of confusion for some firms and the team of experts at D-Energi can explain the full potential benefits of the half hourly meters and how a firm can manage this change. For many firms, their electricity bills will now be more detailed and unlikely to have any mistakes and there’s no need for estimated bills either. On top of this, there’s also software available that will help them to analyse how and when they are using electricity to see whether they can switch to a more cost-effective tariff or even switch peak energy used to cheaper, off-peak periods. Big question for many firms about P272 The big question for many firms about P272 is whether their business is affected. While many firms will have been told about this switch to the new HH meters, others may still be confused. To find out whether they are affected, they need to look at their supply number on their meter; this is also found on their electricity bill. Next to the letter S will be a two digit number and if this falls in the range of 05 to 07 then they will need to comply with the new P272 legislation. Firms who are affected by P272 As mentioned previously, all the firms who are affected by P272 should have been informed already since the deadline for meters having the ability to settle every half-hour needed to be in place by 1 April this year.   For any business still confused about P272, then it’s time to speak with the helpful team at D-Energi to find out more and whether they should be on a better and cheaper tariff with a business electricity supplier than they currently are.  

Every business should be looking to lower their overheads on a regular basis and this will mean understanding how to find cheap business energy suppliers. Indeed, lowering a firm’s energy bill is a quick win when it comes to lowering overheads and boosting profitability. The process will also see the firm switching to fairer and cheaper rates and having an energy contract that best meets their needs. It would be nice if every firm could have someone who could dedicate the time and energy to finding a new supplier but this is not always possible, particularly for small firms. And while there are online comparison websites to find cheaper business energy suppliers, they may not find the best deals and offers available. Firms looking for cheap business electricity suppliers Indeed, while firms looking for cheap business electricity suppliers may use the sites, they may be surprised to find that they have to give more details when speaking with the supplier since they will need a bespoke deal. That’s because suppliers can only give an indication of the rates on these comparison websites and they will need to make a detailed offer when contacted. The flipside to having someone spend their time and energy finding a cheaper energy supplier is to utilise the expertise of those who understand how the business energy market works and can access the latest deals and tariffs. This will mean speaking with the helpful advisers at D-Energi. Market for cheap business gas deals On top of looking for good business electricity deals, the team can also look at the market for cheap business gas deals as well. It should be highlighted at this point that firms cannot get access to dual fuel deals that they can for their domestic supply and they may find they have to use separate suppliers for their gas and electricity needs. Indeed, it will soon become apparent that the tariffs for business energy work rather differently to those being offered to domestic consumers and the prices being charged vary from day-to-day. The business energy market is volatile for several reasons and it helps to have advice and guidance to find the best deals possible. Also, some firms will also be looking to compare business energy prices and they may have half hourly meters installed which means they have raw data for a potential supplier to appreciate the need to deliver a better deal.   For more help and advice on how to find cheap business energy suppliers, then speak with the team at D-Energi who will be pleased to help.

For those firms who need help in understanding the market for business energy suppliers then this article is a good starting point. While the helpful team of advisers at D-Energi can answer questions about hot to find cheaper energy suppliers, it is also possible for the firm concerned to carry out their own research too. Perhaps, the best starting point is to visit one of the many online comparison websites to see what energy suppliers are offering firms like theirs. It’s worth pointing out these online comparison websites offer a good indication of current market rates but they may not be analysing the whole market for suppliers and therefore may not be aware of cheaper deals and tariffs. Business electricity suppliers Obviously, every firm will be needing business electricity suppliers for their everyday needs from making a cup of tea to powering their computers, tools and other necessary equipment. It’s important to appreciate that the contract for business energy will run for fixed terms which range from one year and up to five years. There are a number of advantages for opting for no longer term contracts and the main one being protecting a business from future potential price increases. The downside is the firm will be locked into a contract until it ends and they may miss out on better deals and tariffs from other suppliers in the meantime. Indeed, all firms should check when their business energy contract comes up for renewal and use this as an opportunity to search the marketplace for better and cheaper suppliers. Firms looking for business gas suppliers Again, this advice also works for those firms looking for business gas suppliers and their terms too will vary as will their contract lengths. Most firms will be looking for a gas supply to keep their premises and offices warm and there may be better deals to be had for those firms who have more than one premises to consider. The marketplace for business energy has seen competition increase in recent years and prices have fallen in real terms by around 13% and the growth in popularity for firms wanting renewable or green energy has also been boosted.   There’s no doubt that to understand the market for business energy suppliers can be a time-consuming process but the experts at D-Energi are available to help and offer advice when sourcing a new improved energy offer from a supplier.  

It’s a straightforward process to compare business gas prices and firms will be able to save lots of money by doing so. One of the best ways for reducing overheads on commercial gas supply is to sign a fixed term contract. This means the firm will begin the search for a price for their gas supply towards the end of the contract which generally runs for one year. It’s also possible to get two and three-year contracts which will deliver even lower prices. However, the only drawback to signing longer term contracts is they may be more difficult to get out of should the firm or organisation wish to cancel before the contract ends. Opt for the cheapest gas tariff According to some industry experts, the savings to be made by firms and organisations could be as high as 60% when they opt for the cheapest gas tariff. While many firms will opt to use one of the ‘Big Six’ gas suppliers because they know the name and are reassured of supply, there are big savings to be made by switching to smaller suppliers as well. Other issues to consider when looking at comparing gas prices is for those high volume consumers as they will see the price falling even more. This means the firm should really have a good idea of how much gas they will probably use during the term of a contract so they get the best and most accurate quote possible. This also brings us to the potential of the firm being on a rollover contract; this happened when their fixed term contract comes to an end and they will be switched to a more expensive ‘deemed’ rate. Get the best commercial gas quote It’s important that all firms and organisations pay attention to when their contract comes to an end and when the renewal occurs they can then get the best commercial gas quote. A surprising number of firms will not check the potential for switching business gas suppliers and will be paying more than they need to for their gas supply. Perhaps the best reason for switching supplier is not just to save lots of money but also look for those suppliers that may offer better levels of customer service and some suppliers offer energy audits as well. The potential of undertaking an energy audit is to bring about energy efficiencies that mean the firm will be using less gas which will bring its own benefits with lower bills over the long term. For more help and advice about how to compare business gas prices and finding a new supplier, then speak with the team of experts at D-Energi.

All firms and organisations should be looking to reduce their overheads on a regular basis and an energy consultancy may well help save cash for those interested organisations. That’s because the energy consultants will know and understand the energy supply market and help the business find the best deals and tariffs that meet their needs. On top of this, the energy consultancy will also undertake an energy audit to ensure that the savings being made are permanent and long-term. For instance, the consultants may highlight areas where the firm can save large amounts of money by making simple changes to their everyday activities; this may mean switching off unused office lights, turning down the heating and even switching off computers and screens at night. One reason a firm may be looking to bring in the experts is that they believe their energy bills may be too high but they may not understand how to lower them effectively. A basic energy services audit Industry experts say that even a basic energy services audit should see a firm’s energy bills being reduced by 10% at the very least while many firms may also enjoy savings of around 25%. This may mean introducing energy efficiencies and upgrading various pieces of equipment but that is still a huge saving. That’s on top of the energy audit locating better deals and tariffs which mean the overall savings can be quite substantial. The energy experts will also be able to help decipher the firm’s energy bills to ensure they are on the best deal currently, if not, highlight where potential savings can be made. It may appear to be a strange way to invest in lower energy bills by paying experts to find a cheaper deal or tariff and better ways of using energy but it does work. Expert should be able to deliver energy savings However, the expert should be able to deliver energy savings that far outweigh their own costs. Whether the audit is for retail premises, agricultural farms or a factory; an energy consultancy will pay dividends. The bottom line is that all firms and organisations can become more energy-efficient which is not only good for our environment but also good for the firm’s overheads with lower running costs. The energy audit may also be beneficial for keeping costs down in a factory with heavy usage of energy in the manufacturing process.   For more help and information about energy consultancy and the impact of having an energy audit undertaken, then speak with the experts at D-Energi.

Every firm and organisation in the UK will be looking at their overheads on a regular basis and it makes sense that they should be looking to find the best commercial energy prices to help the lower running costs. The first step is to undertake a search of the potential deals and tariffs by visiting energy suppliers’ websites and also online price comparison websites. While this is a time-consuming process it will help the firm understand how the energy market works and what the current prices are. For those firms who’ve never switched suppliers then they have probably been rolled over onto a deemed contract so they will be paying more than they need to for their energy needs. This means that by simply switching energy suppliers they could substantially reduce their energy bills. Finding a commercial energy quote Finding a commercial energy quote is a straightforward process and the online comparison websites will give a fair indication of what the market rates are. However, the prices being displayed are unlikely to be the price the firm or organisation enjoys since the energy deal will need to be a bespoke offering and all comparison websites will do this. In addition, the firm also needs to be wary about using online comparison websites because they may not be searching the entire market to find the best commercial energy quote or indeed all of the potential suppliers. In addition to the ‘big six’ suppliers, the commercial energy market has grown in recent years and there is a wide variety of offerings now available stretching from small suppliers to those who offer firms 100% renewable energy supply. Quote for commercial energy prices So, once the firm has a quote for commercial energy prices from a potential supplier, the switchover process is straightforward and there will be no interruption to energy supply to the premises. However, the second and easiest way of finding a better energy deal for a firm or organisation is to speak with experts in the field who will know what the latest deals are to deliver a supplier who will best meet the organisation’s needs. This will mean speaking with the team at D-Energi about what a firm is looking for and they will strive to meet their ambition in lowering bills and seeing an improvement in, for instance, things like customer service and other potential offerings. Among these will be the option of an energy audit from a potential new energy supplier so that the firm not only enjoys lower bills but also takes steps to lower their energy consumption so that their savings are greater and have more of an impact over the long-term.   For those firms and organisations that are interested in finding the best commercial energy prices without having to spend hours visiting websites and comparison sites, then speak with the helpful team at D-Energi for more information.