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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.

The first thing to appreciate when it comes to a firm looking compare business energy deals is that the process is rather different than that for sourcing cheap energy deals for our homes. For one thing, there are more business energy plans on offer than there are for domestic users and then finding which of these plans is the right one and how much it will cost is also going to take time. On top of this, the business will also be affected by their location and size and the type of industry they are in. Indeed, when it comes to comparing business energy prices it will pay to get several quotes online from various websites to get an idea of the market rates and then research further. Looking to compare business electricity prices It helps that when a firm is looking to compare business electricity prices that the suppliers will show their rates on their websites. However, the rates being shown are generally those for the variable rate deemed contract which tend to be the most expensive price. It should also be appreciated that the deemed contract is generally the automatic contract a firm will be rolled over onto should they not switch energy suppliers. This means they will almost certainly achieve a lower rate by switching supplier and opting for a fixed term contract. Firms looking to compare business gas prices The same can be said for firms looking to compare business gas prices and again the contract that will be offered is dependent on the firm’s consumption habits and circumstances. There’s no doubt that gas is a crucial part of the business’s needs whether it’s to heat a shop or help power the kitchen of a restaurant. This also means that no two business gas contracts will be the same and should the firm be looking to compare gas and electricity prices online this will become apparent when they contact the supplier directly. Indeed, this could be something of a shock since the price the supplier offers may differ widely from the attractive price the firm saw on the business energy comparison website. That’s not the fault of the website or the supplier since they will need to offer a bespoke deal to help meet the firm’s own particular energy needs. There is also a quick way to research the market thoroughly and finding a suitable deal without spending lots of time and energy researching what can be a confusing market.   That is to contact the helpful team at D-Energi who will have all of the latest deals and tariffs available and will be able to compare business energy deals and within a few minutes deliver a quote the firm will like and also deal with the switchover process itself.

All firms that are looking to switch their commercial energy supplier should appreciate what the P272 legislation means. To do so, they will need to check their bills or meters to see whether it is in the profile classes 05 to 08 because their energy use will be recorded every half-hour. The new meters are also known as HH metres. The profile class is designated on the meter itself and it is the first two digit numbers following the ‘S’. If the meter is not between 05 and 08 then it will not need to comply with the new rules. Industry regulator Ofgem says the changes from April this year are down to a modification to the industry’s balancing and settlement code, also known as P272. For all those firms who have a meter in the relevant profile class, then since November 2015 anyone who has started or renewed their energy supply contract will have their use recorded half hourly. Have an advanced meter installed For those firms who are big users of energy and do not have an advanced meter installed then they should contact their supplier who will then take reasonable steps to ensure the meter supplied. One of the big attractions for installing the P272 meter is that most businesses will see their bills fall as a result. At the very least, they should see no change in expenditure. Ofgem says that some firms may be required to pay more since their supplier will need to allocate more resources and time for collecting and processing the firm’s usage. For those firms who have HH metres and are looking to switch commercial energy suppliers to bring about lower bills, then they need to be aware that the deals vary between suppliers. This means it is crucial that they shop around potential energy suppliers to secure the best deal possible. What energy savings can be made After speaking with their current supplier to see if they can make a better offer, they can then use these figures to speak with other potential suppliers to see what energy savings can be made. It’s also possible to switch tariffs so the firm will be paying less for electricity used during off-peak hours.   Alternatively, businesses can also speak with the experts at D-Energi about P272 or HH  metres to see how the data collated can be used to their benefit in finding a cheaper energy supplier so they can enjoy lower energy bills.