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How to understand your business gas bills

Whether it’s keeping customers and employees warm, heating water, or powering stoves, gas is essential for many businesses. But do you know if you're overpaying or if there are any ways you can cut your usage? Your business gas bill has loads of useful information, such as how much you're currently paying and when you can switch. Here's how to make sense of the numbers.

Energy Bills Discount Scheme

If you’re struggling with high energy bills, the Energy Bills Discount Scheme might be able to offer some help. Launched by the government on April 1, the scheme will lower the unit rates on all eligible non-domestic energy contracts until March 31, 2024. Here’s more on how it works and how it differs from similar government schemes aimed at domestic energy contracts.

How to compare micro business energy rates

Margins can be tight when running a business. This means that overpaying on anything - from staff wages to stock, and equipment to energy bills - could be enough to plunge you into the red. This can be felt even more keenly if you run a microbusiness with a modest turnover. Switching energy is a good place to start when looking to cut costs. The good news is their are rules in place to make energy switching easier for microbusiness owners. Here's all you need to know.

Average business gas and electricity consumption

As a business owner, you’ll know all about the importance of keeping costs down. If you're looking to save money on utility bills, a fixed-rate energy deal can help lower your energy bills. It can also help to cut your energy usage. This guide will explain much energy a business like yours can expect to use, so you can see if you need to cut your consumption.

How to compare business energy brokers

While the hard work of you and your staff is the most important part of running a successful business, your company’s energy supply isn’t far behind. Whether it’s the electricity needed to run your computers or the gas supply needed to fire the ovens, a reliable business energy supply is vital. Here's how using a business energy broker can help you quickly find the best rates - saving you time and money.

What are deemed tariff rates?

If you’ve recently moved business premises and have started using gas and electricity without first agreeing on a contract with a supplier, you’ll be placed on a deemed rates contract. Deemed rates are usually higher than those offered on fixed rates, so it makes sense to switch to a fixed deal, as soon as possible. Give our energy experts a call on 0800 188 4930 to run a comparison today.

Compare business energy prices per kWh

If you’re looking to cut your business energy bills, switching to a tariff with a lower unit rate is a good place to start. Energy usage is measured in kilowatt-hours (kWh) and the less you pay for each unit of energy you use, the lower your bills should be. Here’s how to work out your gas and electricity prices per kWh.

Corona Energy

Corona energy were setup in 1995 and today supply gas and electricity to around 10% of commercial and industrial businesses in the UK. Corona offer an AMR (Automated Meter Readings) service. This is essentially a smart meter service that automatically provides meter readings direct to the supplier, meaning your billing is always up-to-date and there is need to ever manually supply readings. There is also a dedicated service available for customers with businesses in the public sector.

Smart meters for business

When it comes to your business, ensuring your overheads are as low as possible is very important – and your energy bills can have a big impact on your annual outgoings. One way to ensure you are not overpaying for your gas and electricity is by investing in smart meters for business use, as these devices can both help cut costs, and give you more control over your energy consumption. Smart meters enable you to see how much energy you are using and when you use it, and also send automatic readings to your energy supplier – meaning you will never be overcharged again due to inaccurate estimated billing. There are a variety of smart meters available, with half-hourly meters available for large-sized businesses to provide incredibly accurate readings. A similar meter, called an Advanced Meter, also provides your energy supplier with frequent readings, however, these are not connected to a smart device like smart meters. But they do feature a display screen for you to monitor your usage. To find out which suppliers offer smart meters for business, or to compare gas and electricity tariffs, give us a call now on 0800 188 4930, or fill in the form opposite, and we’ll call you right back.

E.ON

Is E.ON the right business energy supplier for you? Compare business gas & electricity prices from E.ON with Uswitch for Business today.

How to compare business energy prices

Getting the best commercial energy prices is vital to keeping down everyday business costs. But finding and comparing gas and electricity deals can be confusing and time consuming – so let our experts at USwitch for Business help – here’s how. To compare quotes and find the best deal for your business, call 0800 188 4930 to speak to one of our business energy switching experts, or leave your details opposite and we’ll give you a call back.

VAT on Gas and Electric Bills

Value Added Tax (VAT) is a government tax on all services and goods which are bought or sold for use or consumption by both individuals and businesses. Most businesses will pay VAT at a rate of 20%, but some are eligible for a discount. Your energy supplier will automatically add VAT to your bill so, if you do qualify, you’ll need to apply for most discounts separately. Here's all you need to know.

What costs make up your business electricity bills?

Businesses use electricity every day, whether to power essential equipment and machinery or just turn on the lights. But if you don't keep on top of your usage and your rates, your costs can quickly add up. This guide explains more about business electricity bills as well as how to save energy and money.

Renewable business energy

Soaring energy prices and record temperatures have put renewables back in the spotlight. Rapidly developing technology means renewable business energy deals have fallen in price in recent years, making them a more viable alternative for businesses looking to cut their bills and carbon footprint. Here's all you need to know.

How to switch business energy suppliers

Saving money by switching energy suppliers is a simple way to cut your business costs without compromising the quality of your goods or services. But finding the right energy deal can be time-consuming. At Uswitch for Business, our energy experts can help you save both time and money by doing the searching for you – here’s how.

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How Uswitch for business comparison works

We find your details

Just enter your business address and we'll use industry data to accurately find and understand your business usage.

We talk through your quotes

One of our UK-based experts will search our supplier panel and give you a call to talk you through the results on screen.

You choose the deal you want

With all the information to hand, you choose the deal that best suits your business and we'll handle the switch for you.

Your comparison is free.

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