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Out-of-contract business energy rates run 37-66p/kWh on suppliers' own price lists (October 2026), against a 38p small-business average. Why you land there and how to leave.
AI energy bill analysis tools for business read MPANs, rates and contract dates. See how Meet George turns bill data into self-service switching.
How business energy quotes work: matrix pricing turns usage, meter type, region, contract term and fees into the rate you see.
As you grow past microbusiness, small business energy protections shrink - you lose safeguards on out-of-contract rates and rollovers. Here is how to cover the gap.
From June 2026 into 2028, a wave of regulatory and structural reforms reshapes UK energy. Here's what's changing, in plain English, and why every SME should care.
Some energy brokers invoice SMEs for lost commission when the business moves premises. Where this clause hides, why it's worth questioning, what to do.
Business energy contracts signed in the 2022-23 crisis are ending. What DESNZ data says prices have done since, how to avoid deemed rates and when to renew.
Five government programmes are rebuilding how UK businesses switch energy. Here's what's coming, why it matters, and what it means for SMEs.
Three forces are squeezing UK energy brokers simultaneously. Here's the evidence for 20-40% market contraction by 2028 - and what it means for your business.
The factors affecting business electricity costs are nine charges stacked into one p/kWh. Here is what each one is, who sets it, and which four you can move.
An honest comparison of broker-assisted and self-service business energy switching. When each model works, what they cost, and how to decide which suits your business.
Real savings data for UK SMEs switching electricity and gas. DESNZ pricing by size band, deemed rate penalties, and what a 20,000 kWh business actually saves.
Find your MPAN and MPRN numbers, understand what they mean, and learn why your MPAN top line is changing from 8 to 9 digits under MHHS.
Half-hourly meters can carry five charges that standard meters build into the price. What MOP, DC/DA, capacity, DUoS and TNUoS charges are, and what MHHS changes.
Moving business premises? Your step-by-step guide to the CoT process, what documents you need, your rights under REC Schedule 33, and how to avoid the deemed rates trap.
Experian found 1,500 directors linked to £100m+ in energy debt via fake change of tenancy claims. How the CoT process is being exploited - and who pays.
We analysed T&Cs from 9 UK business energy suppliers. These 7 contract clauses cost SMEs thousands - and most owners never read them.
What energy broker commission is, how much brokers charge (about 3p/kWh at some suppliers, per Ofgem data), how to find yours and what to ask.
DESNZ data shows small businesses pay double for electricity. We break down the three overlooked factors - and 5 steps to cut your costs.
From a Liverpool restaurant paying 70.64p/kWh to a care home charged £68,126 in broker fees. The documented cases that exposed the UK's broker mis-selling scandal.
Business energy prices vary up to 39% across UK regions. We break down the POWWR data, explain why, and show what you can do about it.
The definitive annual report on UK energy brokers. Data on market structure, complaints, commissions, transparency, and regulation from official sources.
Energy Ombudsman data: 980 broker disputes in 2025, down 38%, but 93% were about how contracts were sold. What changed, the common complaints and how to complain.
The TPI Code of Practice sets transparency standards for energy brokers. As of October 2026, fewer than 4% had signed. What the Code means and how to check.
Ofgem's 2025 survey: 63% of businesses that used an energy broker thought it didn't charge them. How broker commission works, what it costs and how to see it.
United Gas & Power is Meet George's founding supplier partner. Who UGP is, its 4.7/5 Trustpilot rating, fixed all-inclusive tariffs, and how to get a quote.
Your business energy supplier has failed. Don't panic. Here's exactly what happens next, how Ofgem protects your supply, and how to avoid costly deemed rates.
Confused by your business energy bill? Learn what every charge means - unit rates, standing charges, CCL, TNUoS, DUoS - plus how to spot errors costing you hundreds.
38% get unwanted cold calls, 36% feel stressed, and 70% want commission caps. Here's why business energy switching is broken - and what you can do about it.
Most UK businesses pay 20% VAT on energy, but qualifying supplies pay 5% - or 0% on GB electricity from 1 Oct 2026 to 31 Mar 2027. Who qualifies and how to claim.
The Energy Switch Guarantee promises 5-day switches - but only for households. UK businesses have no equivalent protection. Here's what you need to know.
UK business standing charges explained: what they pay for, what default rates charge, how broker fees can be added to them, and practical ways to cut your fixed daily cost.
UK business energy broker market share data for 2026. Compare quotes without broker bias, learn which brokers dominate, and avoid commission hidden in your rate.
Meet George partners with Tem Energy, the AI-powered supplier offering up to 30% cheaper renewable energy. Access corporate-level PPAs through their RED platform.
Meet George partners with UrbanChain, the UK's first Ofgem-approved P2P energy exchange. Buy renewable power directly from generators - no wholesale middleman.
The truth about smart meters for UK businesses: privacy myths, SMETS1 vs SMETS2, MHHS, and the confirmed 2027 smart meter contract rule - plus a practical checklist.
What volume tolerance means in a business energy contract, how the charges are worked out, what fixed and open volume mean, and why a quote can look too cheap.
The new Load Control Licence brings cyber security standards and consumer protections to energy flexibility. Here's what SMEs need to know about the 2027 regulations.
The Government just announced £2m in Made Smarter funding for SME solar, heating, and insulation. Here's how to get to the front of the queue before it runs out.
Headlines claim Net Zero will cost households £500/year. The NESO report actually proves the opposite. Here's what the data means for your business energy bill.
Ofgem's 2026 roadmap brings TPI registration, P483 flexibility reforms, and cost allocation changes. Here's what the broker crackdown means for your business.
Since September 2025, UK business meters have been moving to half-hourly settlement. How MHHS creates winners and losers, and why your load shape now matters.
Auto-renewal emails and digital consent traps are locking SMEs into expensive energy contracts. Learn how to spot the traps, revoke broker authority, and protect your business.
UK SMEs can earn thousands yearly from Demand Side Response. 2025 rules let smaller businesses stack revenue from the Capacity Market, DFS, and battery export.
Security deposits can lock up thousands in working capital. Learn why suppliers demand them, how to negotiate, and tactics to avoid paying upfront cash.
No cooling-off period for business energy contracts. Learn about exit fees, Change of Tenancy rules, and Mark to Market charges before signing.
Ofgem will regulate energy brokers from 2025, ending undisclosed commissions and cowboy tactics. Here's how to prepare your business for the TPI crackdown.
Ofgem's £28.1bn grid upgrade will add up to £9,760/year to business energy bills by 2031. Learn how Pass-Through vs Fully Fixed contracts affect your costs.
What an uplift charge is, whether business energy brokers charge a fee, how it is built into your unit rate, when a broker is worth paying, and how to check yours.
In business energy, a Letter of Authority (LOA) lets a broker access your meter data - and a Level 2 LOA lets them sign contracts without your consent. Know the difference.
A business energy bill shows what you used, what each unit cost and what you pay regardless of use: your unit rate per kWh, a daily standing charge, any pass-through charges for the networks, the Climate Change Levy, and VAT. It also carries the details you need to switch: your meter number (MPAN for electricity, MPRN for gas), your meter readings and whether they are actual or estimated, and your contract end date.
Our line-by-line guide to reading a business energy bill walks through every section, with the common billing errors to check for.
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