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Business Energy Renewal Wave: Crisis Contracts Expiring
Crisis-era business energy contracts signed at 50-60p/kWh are expiring now. Rates have dropped significantly - here's how to avoid deemed rates and renew smartly.
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Crisis-era business energy contracts signed at 50-60p/kWh are expiring now. Rates have dropped significantly - here's how to avoid deemed rates and renew smartly.
62% of your business electricity bill is costs you can't change. Here's what makes up the other 38% - and why that's where switching and broker fees matter most.
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.
MHHS is migrating every UK business meter to half-hourly settlement. Here are the 5 extra charges SMEs need to know about - and how to manage them.
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.
We analysed T&Cs from 9 UK business energy suppliers. These 7 contract clauses cost SMEs thousands - and most owners never read them.
UK broker commissions range from 0.1p/kWh (large industrial) to 5p+ (SMEs). We explain what rates mean, why size matters, and what you should actually pay.
Most UK businesses believe energy brokers don't charge fees. They're wrong. Learn how undisclosed commissions work, what you're really paying, and how to protect yourself.
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.
Comparing Tickd and Meet George for business energy switching. One powers brokers, one works directly for you. See which model saves SMEs more money.
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.
Most UK businesses pay 20% VAT on energy but many qualify for 5%. Learn the de minimis thresholds, who qualifies, and how to claim back overpaid VAT.
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 cover, typical costs (40p-£20/day), how brokers can inflate them, and practical ways to reduce your fixed daily energy fees.
UK business energy broker market share data for 2026. Compare 20+ suppliers, learn which brokers dominate the market, and avoid undisclosed commission fees.
The truth about smart meters for UK businesses: privacy myths, SMETS1 vs SMETS2, MHHS, and the proposed 2027 contract shift - plus a practical checklist.
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.
Discover how MHHS (Market-wide Half-Hourly Settlement) eliminates estimated billing and learn to avoid costly Volume Tolerance penalties on your business energy contract.
Deemed price means the default energy rate when your contract expires - typically 38p/kWh vs 22p fixed. Learn how to check if you're trapped and switch with no exit fees.
What is an uplift charge? Business energy brokers embed fees in your unit rate. Learn how uplift charges cost you thousands and why transparent pricing matters.
LOA stands for Letter of Authority. In business energy, it lets brokers access your data. Level 2 LOAs let them sign contracts without your consent - know the difference.
The 5-step process to switch business energy for pubs, salons, gyms, cafes, and all SMEs. Move from deemed rates to contracted rates in 10 minutes.
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