Business Energy Guides

We've put together a collection of useful guides and tools to help businesses navigate the minefield of business energy supply.

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How to Read Your Business Energy Bill: A Guide

How to Read Your Business Energy Bill: A Guide

Energy bills are tricky to understand. Our guide is here goes through how to read your business energy bills, and break down everything you need to know.

Understanding Business Electricity Prices And Quotes

Understanding Business Electricity Prices And Quotes

Everything you need to know about business electricity, including prices, comparisons, tariffs, contracts, and what to look for when switching suppliers.

Switching Business Energy Supplier: A Guide

Switching Business Energy Supplier: A Guide

Looking to save money is paramount to a successful business. This includes assessing your energy provider. Read our guide to switching energy suppliers here.

Who are the Main Business Energy Suppliers in the UK?

Who are the Main Business Energy Suppliers in the UK?

There’s no shortage of business energy suppliers & all have something different to offer. Here's an overview of the 4 top providers, & the pros & cons of each.

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Energy-saving Devices for Your Business

Energy-saving Devices for Your Business

Discover energy-saving devices that can help your business reduce costs, improve efficiency, and promote sustainability in the workplace.

What’s An Erroneous Transfer?

What’s An Erroneous Transfer?

Discover what an erroneous transfer is, how it affects your energy supply, and what to do if your business is mistakenly switched to another provider.

How to Get Emergency Electricity for Your Business

How to Get Emergency Electricity for Your Business

Discover how to get emergency electricity for your business, ensuring operations during power outages and minimising downtime with reliable backup solutions.

A Guide to Sub-Metering and Submeters

A Guide to Sub-Metering and Submeters

Explore the basics of sub-metering in our guide. Discover how sub-meters monitor energy use, boost efficiency, and cut costs in multi-tenant properties.

A Guide to Demand Side Response (DSR)

A Guide to Demand Side Response (DSR)

Explore the Demand Side Response (DSR) basics in our guide. Learn how DSR optimises energy use, lowers costs, and boosts grid stability effectively.

What is the Difference Between AMR and Smart Metering?

What is the Difference Between AMR and Smart Metering?

Our concise guide explains the differences between AMR and smart metering and explains how each technology benefits businesses and enhances energy management.

A Guide to Labour's GB Energy

A Guide to Labour's GB Energy

Discover Labour's GB Energy plan in our guide. Learn how it aims to transform the UK energy sector, boost sustainability, and provide affordable power for all.

How UK Businesses are Dealing with Soaring Energy Costs

How UK Businesses are Dealing with Soaring Energy Costs

Switching, cutting down and more - learn how to keep costs to a minimum whilst still maximising efficiency when running your business.

A Guide to Low Carbon Energy

A Guide to Low Carbon Energy

Learn how your business can adopt low carbon energy, reduce carbon footprints, and transition to sustainable practices with our comprehensive guide.

A Guide to Off-Grid Business Energy

A Guide to Off-Grid Business Energy

Discover how your business can achieve energy independence with off-grid power solutions. Learn about the benefits, options, and steps to go off-grid in the UK.

How to Manage Business Utilities When Moving Premises

How to Manage Business Utilities When Moving Premises

Discover how to manage business utilities during a move. From disconnection rules to new supplier setup, ensure a smooth transition for your business premises.

A Guide to Workplace EV Charging

A Guide to Workplace EV Charging

Explore workplace EV charging solutions, policies, and etiquette in the UK. Learn how to integrate electric vehicles into business environments effectively.

A Guide to Wholesale Energy

A Guide to Wholesale Energy

Discover how wholesale gas and electricity prices are determined. Get insights into UK wholesale energy prices, trends, and market dynamics in this guide.

Business Appliance Energy Use (& Costs)

Business Appliance Energy Use (& Costs)

Discover how to save on utility bills by understanding energy usage of office appliances. Tips, costs & efficiency strategies for businesses.

What Is A Letter Of Authority (LOA) When Switching Your Business Energy Supplier?

What Is A Letter Of Authority (LOA) When Switching Your Business Energy Supplier?

Discover the purpose and benefits of a Letter of Authority (LOA) for switching business energy suppliers. Learn how it simplifies and streamlines the process.

A Guide to Commercial Property EPC Ratings

A Guide to Commercial Property EPC Ratings

Discover essential insights on Commercial Property EPC Ratings. Learn the importance, impact, and steps to improve energy efficiency in commercial buildings.

The Cost of Renewable Energy in the UK

The Cost of Renewable Energy in the UK

Explore the cost of renewable energy. Learn about pricing, financial incentives, and the long-term benefits of switching to sustainable energy sources.

A Guide to Voltage Optimisation

A Guide to Voltage Optimisation

Explore the benefits of voltage optimisation in this guide. Learn how it reduces energy consumption, lowers costs, and improves efficiency in your business.

Utilities Guide for Holiday Let Businesses

Utilities Guide for Holiday Let Businesses

Discover essential tips in our Utilities Guide for Holiday Let Businesses. Learn how to manage costs, improve efficiency, and ensure guest satisfaction.

Half Hourly Metering

Half Hourly Metering

Explore the benefits of half-hourly metering for businesses. Learn how it improves energy management, reduces costs, and ensures accurate billing.

Is Electricity Cheaper at Night?

Is Electricity Cheaper at Night?

Discover if electricity is cheaper at night. Learn about off-peak rates, time-of-use tariffs, and how shifting usage can save you money on your energy bills.

Should I Fix My Business Energy Prices?

Should I Fix My Business Energy Prices?

Explore if fixing your business energy prices is wise. Gain insights on market trends, benefits, and timing for securing your energy rates.

Everything you need to know about P432

Everything you need to know about P432

Discover everything about Ofgem's P432 modification for Current Transformer (CT) Advanced meters and its impact on your business.

Sustainable Energy Solutions For B Corp Certification

Sustainable Energy Solutions For B Corp Certification

Explore how sustainable energy solutions enhance B Corp certification for businesses committed to social and environmental excellence.

Who Are The Best Business Electricity Suppliers?

Who Are The Best Business Electricity Suppliers?

Thinking of switching electricity providers for your business? Find out who are the best business energy suppliers & everything you need to know about them.

What Is a Business Smart Meter?

What Is a Business Smart Meter?

Looking into getting a business smart meter, but have some questions? Our guide here is here to help, answering what is a business smart meter and other FAQs.

How To Get Business Gas Quotes

How To Get Business Gas Quotes

Want to save on company gas bills? SwitchPal is here to help. Here’s our guide on how to get business gas quotes & figure out which option is right for you.

Who Are The Best Business Gas Suppliers?

Who Are The Best Business Gas Suppliers?

Are you running a business & want to change your gas provider? Find info about the best business gas suppliers right here & learn how to get the lowest quotes.

Average Business Gas and Electricity Consumption

Average Business Gas and Electricity Consumption

Discover the average gas and electricity consumption for UK businesses. Learn to manage energy costs with insights into typical usage figures.

A Guide to Commercial Gas Meter Installation

A Guide to Commercial Gas Meter Installation

Explore the process of commercial gas meter installation: key steps, regulatory compliance, and how to leverage smart meter data for business efficiency.

Business Energy Standing Charges

Business Energy Standing Charges

Explore how Business Energy Standing Charges affect your company's utility bills and find strategies to minimise costs effectively

Business Energy Rates vs Household Energy Rates

Business Energy Rates vs Household Energy Rates

Discover the differences between business and household energy rates, and learn which option can be more cost-effective for your needs.

Business Energy Bills and VAT

Business Energy Bills and VAT

Understand VAT on business energy: Learn how your business can benefit from reduced rates and navigate the complexities of VAT eligibility.

A Guide to Commercial Electricity Meter Installation

A Guide to Commercial Electricity Meter Installation

Learn about commercial electricity meter installation: the process, benefits for your business, and how the right meter can reduce energy costs.

Do You Need Commercial Heat Pumps for Your Business?

Do You Need Commercial Heat Pumps for Your Business?

Explore the benefits of commercial heat pumps and determine if they're the right choice for your business. Discover how they can boost efficiency and savings.

How Does the Green Gas Levy Affect Businesses?

How Does the Green Gas Levy Affect Businesses?

Find out about the Green Gas Levy and its implications for businesses. Get a clear understanding of its impact in our informative guide.

The Business Benefits of Switching to Sustainable Energy

The Business Benefits of Switching to Sustainable Energy

Improve your business and the planet by transitioning to sustainable energy. Embrace eco-friendly practices to boost efficiency and cut costs. Learn more...

What Does Ofgem Do for Your Business?

What Does Ofgem Do for Your Business?

What is Ofgem and what do they do? Find out everything you need to know about the government energy regulator, and what they can do for your business...

A Guide to the Energy Bill Relief Scheme for Business

A Guide to the Energy Bill Relief Scheme for Business

Discover how the energy bill relief (discount) scheme can help your business. Our comprehensive guide explains eligibility, application, and more.

How Can I Get A Range Of Energy Quotes?

How Can I Get A Range Of Energy Quotes?

Need to find the cheapest energy supplier for your business? SwitchPal does the hard work so you don't have to. Find out more...

What is the National Grid? A Complete Guide

What is the National Grid? A Complete Guide

Learn about the National Grid with our comprehensive guide. Find out how it powers your daily life and its impact on the energy landscape.

What is Carbon Offsetting? What You Need To Know

What is Carbon Offsetting? What You Need To Know

Learn all about carbon offsetting: its purpose, methods, and environmental impact. Get the facts in our comprehensive guide.

Commercial Energy Bills

Commercial Energy Bills

Are you struggling to understand your commercial energy bill? If so, read on to learn more about how to read your business gas and electricity bills.

Is Natural Gas Renewable?

Is Natural Gas Renewable?

Discover the truth about natural gas and its renewability. Get insights on its environmental impact and sustainability.

What Businesses Need to Know About Energy Efficiency Grants

What Businesses Need to Know About Energy Efficiency Grants

Discover how energy efficiency grants can help your business save money, reduce its environmental footprint, improve reputation and lead to sustainable growth.

How to Improve Business Energy Efficiency

How to Improve Business Energy Efficiency

Discover how businesses can improve their energy efficiency. Actionable steps, cost-saving methods, eco-friendly practices and more in our helpful guide.

What is a Business Energy Audit? A Guide

What is a Business Energy Audit? A Guide

Unlock energy savings and efficiency with a business energy audit. Explore how to undertake an energy audit, best practices and more in our informative guide.

Fixed vs. Variable Energy Tariffs - A Guide for Businesses

Fixed vs. Variable Energy Tariffs - A Guide for Businesses

Explore the pros and cons of Fixed vs. Variable Energy Tariffs in this comprehensive guide. Make informed decisions to optimise your energy costs today.

Should I Switch Business Energy Supplier?

Should I Switch Business Energy Supplier?

There are many factors to consider when switching business energy supplier. Cost, environmental impact, customer service and reliability are amongst them.

Deemed Business Rates

Deemed Business Rates

When you move into new premises with no formal energy arrangement in place you’ll find yourself on a deemed business rate contract.

How To Compare Home Energy Prices

How To Compare Home Energy Prices

Finding the best deal for your domestic energy can be a time consuming task. SwitchPal can help ease the process by comparing a range of suppliers.

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