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",{"codename":339,"collection":82,"id":402,"language":82,"lastModified":403,"name":404,"sitemapLocations":405,"type":367,"workflowStep":88,"workflow":82},"205f6e44-a094-4d86-be80-49e33fc20383","2025-10-07T07:55:59.0893524Z","Carousel Card - Energy - Time of Use",[],{"elements":407,"system":420},{"icon":408,"title":416,"text":418},{"name":349,"type":23,"value":409},[410],{"name":411,"description":412,"type":28,"size":413,"url":414,"width":356,"height":356,"renditions":415},"Untitled design (20).png","A blue and black logo",2582,"https:\u002F\u002Fassets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443\u002F77bbf83a-1306-0152-fea5-3b5eaf937634\u002F7cd97e26-10d3-46cd-8f16-b830542bb62a\u002FUntitled%20design%20%2820%29.png",{},{"name":151,"type":7,"value":417},"Blend and extend",{"name":234,"type":7,"value":419},"Your supplier offers to extend your contract at rates between what you’re paying now and the current market rates. ",{"codename":340,"collection":82,"id":421,"language":82,"lastModified":422,"name":423,"sitemapLocations":424,"type":367,"workflowStep":88,"workflow":82},"76641b16-dfd2-42d7-b097-69999428fd26","2025-10-06T15:17:47.0846724Z","Carousel Card - Energy - Blend and extend",[],{"elements":426,"system":439},{"icon":427,"title":435,"text":437},{"name":349,"type":23,"value":428},[429],{"name":430,"description":431,"type":28,"size":432,"url":433,"width":356,"height":356,"renditions":434},"Untitled design (26).png","A blue arrow with two arrows",3139,"https:\u002F\u002Fassets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443\u002F77bbf83a-1306-0152-fea5-3b5eaf937634\u002F3b22a469-2130-4fff-9809-227f63042362\u002FUntitled%20design%20%2826%29.png",{},{"name":151,"type":7,"value":436},"Flex approach",{"name":234,"type":7,"value":438},"You bulk-buy energy in advance, giving you access to wholesale rates. Usually best for high usage businesses.",{"codename":341,"collection":82,"id":440,"language":82,"lastModified":441,"name":442,"sitemapLocations":443,"type":367,"workflowStep":88,"workflow":82},"fc842f32-3748-418a-825a-ff6171808a60","2025-10-06T15:23:43.0152399Z","Carousel Card - Energy - Flex approach",[],{"elements":445,"system":458},{"icon":446,"title":454,"text":456},{"name":349,"type":23,"value":447},[448],{"name":449,"description":450,"type":28,"size":451,"url":452,"width":356,"height":356,"renditions":453},"Untitled design (27).png","Blue arrows pointing to the right",2701,"https:\u002F\u002Fassets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443\u002F77bbf83a-1306-0152-fea5-3b5eaf937634\u002F5c190561-13d0-4f29-b2dc-3cbe2df97e76\u002FUntitled%20design%20%2827%29.png",{},{"name":151,"type":7,"value":455},"Pass through",{"name":234,"type":7,"value":457},"Your business energy bill is split between fixed wholesale rates, and other charges like National Grid and TNUoS.",{"codename":342,"collection":82,"id":459,"language":82,"lastModified":460,"name":461,"sitemapLocations":462,"type":367,"workflowStep":88,"workflow":82},"086f7505-d95d-42a9-b1fd-b99143e090b3","2025-10-06T15:25:40.848237Z","Carousel Card - Energy - Pass through",[],{"elements":464,"system":477},{"icon":465,"title":473,"text":475},{"name":349,"type":23,"value":466},[467],{"name":468,"description":469,"type":28,"size":470,"url":471,"width":356,"height":356,"renditions":472},"Untitled design (23).png","A blue store with black background",2843,"https:\u002F\u002Fassets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443\u002F77bbf83a-1306-0152-fea5-3b5eaf937634\u002F038602ab-36b1-4305-ac40-024ccfd38b92\u002FUntitled%20design%20%2823%29.png",{},{"name":151,"type":7,"value":474},"Deemed rates",{"name":234,"type":7,"value":476},"Your supplier's default rates if you don’t arrange a fixed contract before moving into new premises. Avoid.",{"codename":343,"collection":82,"id":478,"language":82,"lastModified":479,"name":480,"sitemapLocations":481,"type":367,"workflowStep":88,"workflow":82},"46e88c29-dd3e-43e7-9f96-c14f0329abf6","2025-10-06T15:26:20.8568441Z","Carousel Card - Energy - Deemed rates",[],{"elements":483,"system":496},{"icon":484,"title":492,"text":494},{"name":349,"type":23,"value":485},[486],{"name":487,"description":488,"type":28,"size":489,"url":490,"width":356,"height":356,"renditions":491},"Untitled design (25).png","A blue outline of a lock that is open",3715,"https:\u002F\u002Fassets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443\u002F77bbf83a-1306-0152-fea5-3b5eaf937634\u002F8b810bc6-aaf3-4ee7-b5f4-c2e3f9064025\u002FUntitled%20design%20%2825%29.png",{},{"name":151,"type":7,"value":493},"Out-of-contract rates",{"name":234,"type":7,"value":495},"Suppliers put you on out-of-contract rates if you don't sort a new contract to start when your current one ends. Avoid.",{"codename":344,"collection":82,"id":497,"language":82,"lastModified":498,"name":499,"sitemapLocations":500,"type":367,"workflowStep":88,"workflow":82},"7cab4cbf-6da2-45e0-ac06-ed3d7bff1f7a","2025-10-06T15:26:47.8056267Z","Carousel Card - Energy - Out-of-contract rates",[],{"codename":132,"collection":82,"id":502,"language":82,"lastModified":503,"name":504,"sitemapLocations":505,"type":506,"workflowStep":88,"workflow":82},"7e254c93-e555-419e-871a-a4b05f0d35ce","2026-05-13T08:50:13.598156Z","Content Block - Carousel - What types of business electricty contracts are available?",[],"content_block___carousel",{"elements":508,"system":530},{"title":509,"text":511,"theme":517},{"name":151,"type":7,"value":510},"Business electricity rates for SMEs",{"images":512,"linkedItemCodenames":513,"linkedItems":514,"links":515,"name":234,"type":195,"value":516},[],[],[],[],"\u003Cp>If you run a small or medium-sized business, every penny counts. And your electricity bill shouldn’t be significantly eating into your margins. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fguides\u002Fmicro-business-energy\u002F\">Micro business\u003C\u002Fa> electricity rates are typically more flexible than those with larger contracts, but they can still vary significantly depending on your usage, location, and contract terms. That’s why comparing options is essential.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Bionic, we make it easy to compare business electricity rates from trusted UK suppliers, helping you find a deal that actually works for your business. Whether you run a café, office, retail shop or small warehouse, we’ll match you with tariffs designed for your needs and usage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fenergy.bionic.co.uk\u002Fservice\">Compare electricity rates for small businesses\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>",{"name":72,"type":15,"value":518,"linkedItems":520},[519],"content_block___theme___navy_cabc44a",[521],{"elements":522,"system":525},{"colour":523},{"name":79,"type":7,"value":524},"White",{"codename":519,"collection":82,"id":526,"language":82,"lastModified":527,"name":528,"sitemapLocations":529,"type":87,"workflowStep":88,"workflow":82},"cabc44a2-ac12-4719-bcb0-54147bebae8c","2025-04-09T16:40:53.9170775Z","Content Block - Theme - White",[],{"codename":133,"collection":82,"id":531,"language":82,"lastModified":532,"name":533,"sitemapLocations":534,"type":254,"workflowStep":88,"workflow":82},"c6bc3a61-1a05-47ee-bf20-755b8e418a3f","2026-05-13T08:56:01.198656Z","CONTENT BLOCK - ELEC - Business electricity rates for SMEs",[],{"elements":536,"system":548},{"title":537,"text":539,"theme":545},{"name":151,"type":7,"value":538},"Business electricity rates for large businesses",{"images":540,"linkedItemCodenames":541,"linkedItems":542,"links":543,"name":234,"type":195,"value":544},[],[],[],[],"\u003Cp>For large businesses, energy isn’t just another overhead, it’s a major operational cost. With higher consumption comes greater exposure to market fluctuations, making it critical to secure the right electricity contract at the right time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By comparing suppliers with Bionic, you can access competitive fixed-term contracts, flexible purchasing options, and even multi-site agreements designed to optimise costs across your entire operation. Whether you manage manufacturing facilities, large offices, or multiple locations, the right energy strategy can deliver substantial savings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For more information, check out our \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fguides\u002Findustrial-business-energy\u002F\">large business and industrial business energy page.\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fenergy.bionic.co.uk\u002Fservice\">Compare electricity rates for industrial and large businesses\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>",{"name":72,"type":15,"value":546,"linkedItems":547},[238],[240],{"codename":134,"collection":82,"id":549,"language":82,"lastModified":550,"name":551,"sitemapLocations":552,"type":254,"workflowStep":88,"workflow":82},"703208cd-d17b-48f2-8c5f-9b5ab347a99f","2026-05-13T08:58:39.5824422Z","CONTENT BLOCK - ELEC - Business electricity rates for large businesses",[],{"elements":554,"system":560},{"title":555,"video__id":557},{"name":151,"type":7,"value":556},"Find out why business energy is different, with our business energy coach",{"name":558,"type":7,"value":559},"Video Id","lTSOm1Bn--0",{"codename":135,"collection":82,"id":561,"language":82,"lastModified":562,"name":563,"sitemapLocations":564,"type":565,"workflowStep":88,"workflow":82},"0dd70c48-f022-49a8-b8df-912225c4b644","2025-10-21T15:10:41.1900413Z","Content Block - Video - Find out why business energy is different, with our business energy coach",[],"content__block__video",{"elements":567,"system":576},{"title":568,"text":569,"cta_button_text":570,"cta_link_url":571,"tagline":572,"theme":573},{"name":151,"type":7,"value":56},{"name":234,"type":7,"value":56},{"name":49,"type":7,"value":216},{"name":52,"type":7,"value":53},{"name":34,"type":7,"value":262},{"name":72,"type":15,"value":574,"linkedItems":575},[238],[240],{"codename":136,"collection":82,"id":577,"language":82,"lastModified":578,"name":579,"sitemapLocations":580,"type":271,"workflowStep":88,"workflow":82},"c7fdea65-91e4-4bd3-9e02-a4a1958af028","2026-03-17T14:45:47.8484075Z","Content block - CTA - Compare bus elec rates 2",[],{"elements":582,"system":594},{"title":583,"text":585,"theme":591},{"name":151,"type":7,"value":584},"How to find who supplies your business electricity",{"images":586,"linkedItemCodenames":587,"linkedItems":588,"links":589,"name":234,"type":195,"value":590},[],[],[],[],"\u003Cp>You may need to contact your energy supplier if you have an issue with your bill, a complaint, or are moving premises. If you can't remember who supplies your business electricity, the simplest way to find out is by checking your latest bill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you've switched with Bionic, we can let you know who your current supplier is and compare quotes for your next contract if the time is right. At Bionic, we work with a panel of business electricity suppliers, including:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ctable>\u003Ctbody>\n  \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Supplier name\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Electricity unit rate (kWh)\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Electricity standing charge (daily)\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Ready to switch?\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n  \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fsuppliers\u002Fbritish-gas-business\u002F\">\u003Cstrong>British Gas\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>32.4p\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>49.1p\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fenergy.bionic.co.uk\u002Fservice\">\u003Cstrong>Compare rates now\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n  \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fsuppliers\u002Fbritish-gas-business\u002F\">\u003Cstrong>BG Lite\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>31.6p\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>32.7p\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fenergy.bionic.co.uk\u002Fservice\">\u003Cstrong>Compare rates now\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n  \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fsuppliers\u002Fedf-energy\u002F\">\u003Cstrong>EDF Energy\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>29.2p\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>52.4p\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fenergy.bionic.co.uk\u002Fservice\">\u003Cstrong>Compare rates now\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n  \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fsuppliers\u002Feon-next\u002F\">\u003Cstrong>EON Next\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>31.4p\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>34.5p\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fenergy.bionic.co.uk\u002Fservice\">\u003Cstrong>Compare rates now\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n  \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fsuppliers\u002Fsse\u002F\">\u003Cstrong>SSE\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>27.0p\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>143.4p\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fenergy.bionic.co.uk\u002Fservice\">\u003Cstrong>Compare rates now\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n  \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fsuppliers\u002Fscottish-power\u002F\">\u003Cstrong>ScottishPower\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>26.9p\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>157.3p\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fenergy.bionic.co.uk\u002Fservice\">\u003Cstrong>Compare rates now\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n  \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fsuppliers\u002Fsmartestenergy\u002F\">\u003Cstrong>Smartest Energy\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>32.9p\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>46.0p\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fenergy.bionic.co.uk\u002Fservice\">\u003Cstrong>Compare rates now\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n  \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fsuppliers\u002Fvalda-energy\u002F\">\u003Cstrong>Valda Energy\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>31.6p\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>84.1p\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fenergy.bionic.co.uk\u002Fservice\">\u003Cstrong>Compare rates now\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n  \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fsuppliers\u002Fyu-energy\u002F\">\u003Cstrong>Yu Energy\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>30.9p\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>18.7p\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fenergy.bionic.co.uk\u002Fservice\">\u003Cstrong>Compare rates now\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Ftbody>\u003C\u002Ftable>\n\u003Cp>\u003Csup>Note: Prices are correct as of July 2026. Rates and bill size may vary according to your meter type and business location. The prices you’re quoted may be different from the averages shown. The figures shown are unit rates and standing charges received by Bionic from our panel of suppliers (inclusive of maximum Bionic commission), from July 1 to July 8, 2026, based on an average gas consumption of 22,223 kWh per year and an average electricity consumption of 9,234 kWh per year.\u003C\u002Fsup>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We can also compare rates from other suppliers not listed above, including \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fsuppliers\u002Fcrown-gas-power\u002F\" data-new-window=\"true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Crown Gas & Power\u003C\u002Fa>, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fsuppliers\u002Fsse\u002F\" data-new-window=\"true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SSE\u003C\u002Fa>, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fsuppliers\u002Ftotalenergies\u002F\" data-new-window=\"true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">TotalEnergies\u003C\u002Fa>, Corona, Engie, and more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If your business uses more than 55,000 kWh of electricity each year, suppliers will classify you as a large business and handle your supply differently. To find out more, check out our guide to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fguides\u002Findustrial-business-energy\u002F\">large business energy\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you can't find a recent electricity bill, you can find out who your supplier is by contacting your local network operator (the company responsible for the wires that carry electricity to your premises).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You can do this by entering your postcode into the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.energynetworks.org\u002Foperating-the-networks\u002Fwhos-my-network-operator\" data-new-window=\"true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Energy Network Association search tool\u003C\u002Fa> or by calling the number below for your regional network operator:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ctable>\u003Ctbody>\n  \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Region\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Number\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n  \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>North Scotland\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>0345 0262554\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n  \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>South & Central Scotland\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>0300 1010300\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n  \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>North East England & Yorkshire\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>0800 01113332\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n  \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>North West England\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>0800 1954141\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n  \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>North Wales, North Shropshire, Cheshire & Merseyside\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>0330 1010300\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n  \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>South Wales & South West England\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>0800 0963080\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n  \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>East & West Midlands\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>0800 0963080\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n  \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Central Southern England\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>0345 0262554\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n  \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Eastern England, South East England and London\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>0800 0294285\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Ftbody>\u003C\u002Ftable>\n\u003Cp>If you've switched with Bionic, you can call us to find out. We can help you compare, switch and renew when the time is right. We only conduct business electricity comparisons with a panel of trusted energy suppliers that offer quality customer service and competitive rates.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"name":72,"type":15,"value":592,"linkedItems":593},[519],[521],{"codename":137,"collection":82,"id":595,"language":82,"lastModified":596,"name":597,"sitemapLocations":598,"type":254,"workflowStep":88,"workflow":82},"a1a95096-10da-450e-b25f-4df97ac97ba4","2026-07-08T06:08:12.1927077Z","Content Block - One Col - Who supplies business electricity",[],{"elements":600,"system":612},{"title":601,"text":603,"theme":609},{"name":151,"type":7,"value":602},"What are average electricity rates by business?",{"images":604,"linkedItemCodenames":605,"linkedItems":606,"links":607,"name":234,"type":195,"value":608},[],[],[],[],"\u003Cp>If you’ve never switched business electricity, you're unlikely to be on your supplier’s most competitive rates and will be overpaying. This is when it can help to compare what you’re currently paying with the average rates paid by other businesses in your sector. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For instance, if you run a restaurant, asking \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fguides\u002Fbusiness-energy-for-restaurants\u002F\">how much energy an average restaurant uses every year\u003C\u002Fa> and comparing your current rates will instantly highlight how much you could save by switching suppliers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Below are examples of how much different business types might pay for electricity if they lock in rates this month.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ctable>\u003Ctbody>\n  \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Business type\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Annual usage\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Unit rate (per kWh)\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Standing charge (daily)\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Cost per year\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n  \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Coffee Shop\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>19,000 kWh\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>27.9p\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>63.3p\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>£5,532\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n  \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Hair Salon\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>40,000 kWh\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>27.6p\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>103.8p\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>£11,419\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n  \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Small Farm\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>30,000 kWh\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>27.5p\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>68.7p\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>£8,501\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n  \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Dental Surgery\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>38,000 kWh\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>27.6p\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>103.8p\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>£10,867\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n  \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Restaurant\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>25,000 kWh\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>27.5p\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>68.7p\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>£7,126\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n  \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Newsagent\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>11,000 kWh\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>27.9p\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>63.3p\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>£3,300\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Ftbody>\u003C\u002Ftable>\n\u003Cp>\u003Csup>Note: Prices are correct as of June 2026. Rates and bill size may vary according to your meter type and business location. The prices you’re quoted may be different from the averages shown. The figures shown are the average unit rates and standing charges received by Bionic from our panel of suppliers (inclusive of maximum Bionic commission), per business size thresholds, from June 1 to June 9, 2026.\u003C\u002Fsup>\u003C\u002Fp>",{"name":72,"type":15,"value":610,"linkedItems":611},[238],[240],{"codename":138,"collection":82,"id":613,"language":82,"lastModified":614,"name":615,"sitemapLocations":616,"type":254,"workflowStep":88,"workflow":82},"037d2604-1b7a-4444-8ab4-ca45aa4f5768","2026-06-17T10:17:18.109552Z","Content block - One col - Ave elec by business",[],{"elements":618,"system":630},{"title_left":619,"text_right":621,"theme":627},{"name":188,"type":7,"value":620},"What costs make up a business electricity bill?",{"images":622,"linkedItemCodenames":623,"linkedItems":624,"links":625,"name":173,"type":195,"value":626},[],[],[],[],"\u003Cp>When working out the cost of your business electricity bills, there are two main things to look out for:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Unit rate\u003C\u002Fstrong> – Measured in kilowatt hours (kWh), this is the amount you pay for each unit of gas your business uses. If you're on a fixed tariff, this is the bit that stays the same for the length of your contract.  \u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Standing charge\u003C\u002Fstrong> – This is a daily amount that is charged regardless of whether or not you use any gas. It covers the cost of managing your service and delivering gas to your premises. \u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>But it's not just wholesale prices that affect the rates you'll be quoted. Business electricity suppliers base their rates on the size of your business size and its electricity consumption. And you should always find out whether the business electricity rates you're quoted include VAT. Although a reduced 5% VAT rate is available to certain businesses, most will pay 20% VAT on energy bills, which can really bump up your bills. If you're VAT registered, you should be able to claim this back though. You can find out more in our guide to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fguides\u002Fvat-for-business-energy\u002F\" data-new-window=\"true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">VAT on business energy\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Your \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fguides\u002Fcredit-score-and-business-energy\u002F\" data-new-window=\"true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">business credit score can also affect the type of deal and rates you're offered\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You may also need to pay other fees, such as the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fguides\u002Fthe-climate-change-levy\u002F\" data-new-window=\"true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Climate Change Levy\u003C\u002Fa>, Renewable Obligation, and the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fguides\u002Ffeed-in-tariff-business-benefits\u002F\">Feed-In Tariff\u003C\u002Fa>. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you're wondering how wholesale pricing is calculated and why a drop in wholesale prices isn't immediately reflected in the rates you pay or are quoted, then our guide to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fguides\u002Fhow-is-energy-bought-and-sold-and-how-does-it-affect-prices\u002F\" data-new-window=\"true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">how power is bought and sold explains it all\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"name":72,"type":15,"value":628,"linkedItems":629},[74],[76],{"codename":139,"collection":82,"id":631,"language":82,"lastModified":632,"name":633,"sitemapLocations":634,"type":635,"workflowStep":88,"workflow":82},"3429167f-5e57-4229-b567-9f0cd7adfaac","2025-02-28T11:06:29.1187956Z","Content Block - Two Col - What cost make up elec bill?",[],"content_block___two_column",{"elements":637,"system":691},{"title_left":638,"text_left":640,"bullet_points":646},{"name":188,"type":7,"value":639},"What do I need to compare business electricity?",{"images":641,"linkedItemCodenames":642,"linkedItems":643,"links":644,"name":167,"type":195,"value":645},[],[],[],[],"\u003Cp>We can start your business electricity comparison with just your postcode. And we use smart data to help cut the amount of form-filling. But it could help if you have the following info to hand.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"name":647,"type":15,"value":648,"linkedItems":653},"Bullet Points",[649,650,651,652],"content_block___bullet_item___acc_number","content_block___bullet_item___business_address","content_block___bullet_item___energy_usage","content_block___bullet_item___meter_readings",[654,664,673,682],{"elements":655,"system":658},{"text":656},{"name":234,"type":7,"value":657},"The name of your current supplier and your account number",{"codename":649,"collection":82,"id":659,"language":82,"lastModified":660,"name":661,"sitemapLocations":662,"type":663,"workflowStep":88,"workflow":82},"1d6b15a1-6d36-4885-914a-ec4432097610","2025-02-26T15:02:55.2793212Z","Content Block - Bullet Item - Acc number",[],"content_block___bullet_point_item",{"elements":665,"system":668},{"text":666},{"name":234,"type":7,"value":667},"The address of your business",{"codename":650,"collection":82,"id":669,"language":82,"lastModified":670,"name":671,"sitemapLocations":672,"type":663,"workflowStep":88,"workflow":82},"5b49e16e-2c6b-40bd-9b6b-fa2d7eeac6d2","2025-02-26T15:03:50.2899679Z","Content Block - Bullet Item - Business address",[],{"elements":674,"system":677},{"text":675},{"name":234,"type":7,"value":676},"Your monthly or annual business energy usage",{"codename":651,"collection":82,"id":678,"language":82,"lastModified":679,"name":680,"sitemapLocations":681,"type":663,"workflowStep":88,"workflow":82},"7b39fc47-619e-482a-b4dd-721c2ae6fd19","2025-02-26T15:04:38.9156614Z","Content Block - Bullet Item - Energy usage",[],{"elements":683,"system":686},{"text":684},{"name":234,"type":7,"value":685},"Recent meter readings",{"codename":652,"collection":82,"id":687,"language":82,"lastModified":688,"name":689,"sitemapLocations":690,"type":663,"workflowStep":88,"workflow":82},"3813c4ff-5386-4b1a-9fa9-e06a0b486310","2025-02-26T15:05:18.8739715Z","Content Block - Bullet Item - Meter readings",[],{"codename":140,"collection":82,"id":692,"language":82,"lastModified":693,"name":694,"sitemapLocations":695,"type":696,"workflowStep":88,"workflow":82},"ffd08668-d646-4eec-955b-30aed7fa4db5","2025-03-06T14:08:09.6043813Z","Content Block - Bullets - Bus Elec",[],"content_block___bullet_points",{"elements":698,"system":710},{"title":699,"text":701,"theme":707},{"name":151,"type":7,"value":700},"Why Switch Business Electricity with Bionic?",{"images":702,"linkedItemCodenames":703,"linkedItems":704,"links":705,"name":234,"type":195,"value":706},[],[],[],[],"\u003Cp>Switching your business electricity with Bionic gives you access to a wide panel of trusted UK energy suppliers, making it easy to compare tariffs tailored to your needs. With over 20 years of industry experience, our tech-enabled team support you through the process, from sourcing quotes to handling the switch, helping you save time and avoid costly out-of-contract rates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On average, SMEs can save up to £1,450 by switching business electricity with Bionic. We’ve already supported thousands of UK businesses in comparing electricity quotes and can help you explore the options available to your business. If you also need support with other essentials like insurance, broadband and more, we can help with those too\u003C\u002Fp>",{"name":72,"type":15,"value":708,"linkedItems":709},[74],[76],{"codename":141,"collection":82,"id":711,"language":82,"lastModified":712,"name":713,"sitemapLocations":714,"type":254,"workflowStep":88,"workflow":82},"70088f07-73f1-4c3a-b4ac-d435f3e411b7","2026-05-13T09:08:55.7526146Z","CONTENT BLOCK - ELEC - Why Switch Business Electricity with Bionic?",[],{"elements":716,"system":723},{"title":717,"cta_button_text":719,"cta_link_url":721},{"name":151,"type":7,"value":718},"We're the market-leader in business electricity comparison. But don't take our word for it, here's what our customers say!",{"name":49,"type":7,"value":720},"Check out our Trustpilot reviews",{"name":52,"type":7,"value":722},"https:\u002F\u002Fuk.trustpilot.com\u002Freview\u002Fbionic.co.uk",{"codename":142,"collection":82,"id":724,"language":82,"lastModified":725,"name":726,"sitemapLocations":727,"type":728,"workflowStep":88,"workflow":82},"2c55c7ea-5882-434c-bfe2-642a01b50f98","2025-03-06T14:13:54.4288978Z","Content Block - TP Slider - Elec",[],"content_block___trust_pilot",{"elements":730,"system":982},{"title":731,"tagline":733,"faq_items":735},{"name":151,"type":7,"value":732},"Business Electricity FAQs",{"name":34,"type":7,"value":734},"To help you understand more about comparing business electricity and switching suppliers, here are the answers to some of our most frequently asked questions.",{"name":736,"type":15,"value":737,"linkedItems":753},"FAQ Items",[738,739,740,741,742,743,744,745,746,747,748,749,750,751,752],"content_block___faq_item___how_long_elec_switch","content_block___faq_item___interrupt_supply_","content_block___faq_item___replace_meter_elec_","content_block___faq_item___hh_elec","content_block___faq_item___seg_elec","content_block___faq_item___fit_elec","elec_faq___is_my_business_eligible_for_a_vat_disco","content_block___faq_item___green_elec","content_block___faq_item___best_elec_rates","content_block___faq_item___cheapest_elec_supplier","faq___elec___should_i_choose_a_lower_standing_char","content_block___faq_item___cancel_elec_contratc_ea","content_block___faq_item___regional_elec_rates","faq___elec___how_does_switching_business_electrici","faq___elec___how_does_switching_business_electrici_ebe4f58",[754,772,787,802,817,832,847,862,877,892,907,922,937,952,967],{"elements":755,"system":766},{"question":756,"answer":759},{"name":757,"type":7,"value":758},"Question","How long does it take to switch business electricity?",{"images":760,"linkedItemCodenames":761,"linkedItems":762,"links":763,"name":764,"type":195,"value":765},[],[],[],[],"Answer","\u003Cp>Although you can compare business electricity deals and sign up for a new deal as soon as your switching window opens - usually up to six months before your deal ends - the actual switch won’t take place until your contract expires. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Non-domestic switches usually take around six weeks to complete. To make sure you’re not rolled onto your supplier’s more expensive rates, you should business electricity comparison and arrange a new deal about two months before your current contract ends.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"codename":738,"collection":82,"id":767,"language":82,"lastModified":768,"name":769,"sitemapLocations":770,"type":771,"workflowStep":88,"workflow":82},"3313bad2-150f-457f-a31c-841b388fb05d","2025-03-06T14:18:45.2570963Z","Content Block - FAQ Item - How long elec switch",[],"content_block___faq_item",{"elements":773,"system":782},{"question":774,"answer":776},{"name":757,"type":7,"value":775},"Will switching interrupt my electricity supply?",{"images":777,"linkedItemCodenames":778,"linkedItems":779,"links":780,"name":764,"type":195,"value":781},[],[],[],[],"\u003Cp>No. Both your current and the new supplier will work together to organise a date that your supply is transferred, meaning the provision of power to your premises remains unaffected. And your electricity will still be supplied through the existing cables, meaning there’s no need for digging or drilling at your workplace.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"codename":739,"collection":82,"id":783,"language":82,"lastModified":784,"name":785,"sitemapLocations":786,"type":771,"workflowStep":88,"workflow":82},"598da18e-83fa-4a1a-b1fb-8b1a061f47d4","2025-03-06T14:19:18.4192098Z","Content Block - FAQ Item - Interrupt supply?",[],{"elements":788,"system":797},{"question":789,"answer":791},{"name":757,"type":7,"value":790},"Will my business electricity meter need to be replaced if I switch supplier?",{"images":792,"linkedItemCodenames":793,"linkedItems":794,"links":795,"name":764,"type":195,"value":796},[],[],[],[],"\u003Cp>If you have a standard electricity meter, it’s unlikely you'll need a new\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fguides\u002Fbusiness-gas-electricity-meters-installation\u002F\"> meter installing \u003C\u002Fa>when you switch. But if you have a smart meter, you may need a new meter if the one you have isn’t compatible with your new supplier. For more information, check out our guide to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fguides\u002Fguide-to-renewable-energy-for-small-businesses\u002F\">smart meters for business\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"codename":740,"collection":82,"id":798,"language":82,"lastModified":799,"name":800,"sitemapLocations":801,"type":771,"workflowStep":88,"workflow":82},"e8854422-eeb0-4095-821b-76777f4644fe","2025-03-06T14:24:26.2855989Z","Content Block - FAQ Item - Replace meter elec?",[],{"elements":803,"system":812},{"question":804,"answer":806},{"name":757,"type":7,"value":805},"What is half hourly electricity?",{"images":807,"linkedItemCodenames":808,"linkedItems":809,"links":810,"name":764,"type":195,"value":811},[],[],[],[],"\u003Cp>If your business has a peak electricity demand of 100KVA, you’ll need to have a half-hourly meter installed. Half hourly electricity meters automatically submit readings to your supplier every 30 minutes, to help ensure your bills are accurate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you have a half hourly meter installed, the MPAN will have ‘00’ after the ‘S’. For more information, check out our guide to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fguides\u002Fhalf-hourly-meters\u002F\">half hourly electricity\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"codename":741,"collection":82,"id":813,"language":82,"lastModified":814,"name":815,"sitemapLocations":816,"type":771,"workflowStep":88,"workflow":82},"f5711957-5958-4f23-a293-528ba6d57e92","2025-03-06T14:24:59.0844277Z","Content Block - FAQ Item - HH Elec",[],{"elements":818,"system":827},{"question":819,"answer":821},{"name":757,"type":7,"value":820},"Can my business benefit from the Smart Export Guarantee?",{"images":822,"linkedItemCodenames":823,"linkedItems":824,"links":825,"name":764,"type":195,"value":826},[],[],[],[],"\u003Cp>The Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) is a scheme you can sign up for to sell any excess renewable power you generate back to the National Grid. It was introduced by the UK Government on January 1, 2020.  \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SEG replaced the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fguides\u002Ffeed-in-tariff-business-benefits\u002F\" data-new-window=\"true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Feed-in Tariff (FIT)\u003C\u002Fa> that closed on April 1, 2019, for new applicants. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Find out more about \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fguides\u002Fselling-energy-back-to-the-grid\u002F\" data-new-window=\"true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">selling renewables back to the grid\u003C\u002Fa>. \u003C\u002Fp>",{"codename":742,"collection":82,"id":828,"language":82,"lastModified":829,"name":830,"sitemapLocations":831,"type":771,"workflowStep":88,"workflow":82},"f9577e32-62c9-46b9-9218-5d608a7f3dcd","2025-03-06T14:25:30.8827195Z","Content Block - FAQ Item - SEG Elec",[],{"elements":833,"system":842},{"question":834,"answer":836},{"name":757,"type":7,"value":835},"Can my business benefit from the solar panels Feed-in Tariff (FiT) scheme?",{"images":837,"linkedItemCodenames":838,"linkedItems":839,"links":840,"name":764,"type":195,"value":841},[],[],[],[],"\u003Cp>If you applied to the FiT scheme before April 1, 2019, then your business should have been enrolled on the scheme. This means you can make money by selling back to the National Grid any surplus power generated by solar panels at your premises.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The amount of money you can make depends upon the number of solar panels you have, and your supplier must be a registered FiT licensee.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"codename":743,"collection":82,"id":843,"language":82,"lastModified":844,"name":845,"sitemapLocations":846,"type":771,"workflowStep":88,"workflow":82},"2948b004-adfe-4fc5-a116-b0d945e1fed6","2025-03-06T14:26:18.3160355Z","Content Block - FAQ Item - FiT Elec",[],{"elements":848,"system":857},{"question":849,"answer":851},{"name":757,"type":7,"value":850},"Is my business eligible for a VAT discount?",{"images":852,"linkedItemCodenames":853,"linkedItems":854,"links":855,"name":764,"type":195,"value":856},[],[],[],[],"\u003Cp>Business electricity bills usually include VAT at 20%, unless your business qualifies for a reduced 5% rate under HMRC rules. In practice, that means most businesses will see VAT applied automatically, but some microbusinesses and mixed-use setups may be eligible for the lower rate. If you qualify, the discount usually needs to be declared to your supplier rather than applied by default. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fguides\u002Fvat-for-business-energy\u002F\">Check out our business energy VAT guide\u003C\u002Fa> for more information.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"codename":744,"collection":82,"id":858,"language":82,"lastModified":859,"name":860,"sitemapLocations":861,"type":771,"workflowStep":88,"workflow":82},"0b6f9ef0-5b8a-4e15-9b77-9849101f246d","2026-05-13T09:11:15.4106265Z","ELEC FAQ - Is my business eligible for a VAT discount?",[],{"elements":863,"system":872},{"question":864,"answer":866},{"name":757,"type":7,"value":865},"Can I switch to a green electricity deal?",{"images":867,"linkedItemCodenames":868,"linkedItems":869,"links":870,"name":764,"type":195,"value":871},[],[],[],[],"\u003Cp>Switching to a business electricity supplier that uses renewable sources could be good for both your energy bills and the image of your business - showing that you're doing your bit for the environment can go a long way with your customers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Green electricity is available across the majority of the UK, and is generated by sunlight, wind, rain, plants and geothermal heat. Speak to our tech-enabled team if you want to compare quotes from green suppliers.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"codename":745,"collection":82,"id":873,"language":82,"lastModified":874,"name":875,"sitemapLocations":876,"type":771,"workflowStep":88,"workflow":82},"bbd03d14-9d48-46bc-8561-0635a0aa4ee7","2025-03-06T14:28:15.5473089Z","Content Block - FAQ Item - Green Elec",[],{"elements":878,"system":887},{"question":879,"answer":881},{"name":757,"type":7,"value":880},"What are the best business electricity rates currently available?",{"images":882,"linkedItemCodenames":883,"linkedItems":884,"links":885,"name":764,"type":195,"value":886},[],[],[],[],"\u003Cp>Business electricity rates are always changing. The only way to make sure you’re on the best deal is to compare prices and switch. And remember, signing up to a new deal as soon as your switching window opens can help you lock in lower rates and beat any electricity price rises.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"codename":746,"collection":82,"id":888,"language":82,"lastModified":889,"name":890,"sitemapLocations":891,"type":771,"workflowStep":88,"workflow":82},"d35cbc86-2982-49d4-a37d-148ba69f65c6","2026-05-13T09:11:54.6867188Z","Content Block - FAQ Item - Best Elec rates",[],{"elements":893,"system":902},{"question":894,"answer":896},{"name":757,"type":7,"value":895},"Who is the cheapest business electricity supplier?",{"images":897,"linkedItemCodenames":898,"linkedItems":899,"links":900,"name":764,"type":195,"value":901},[],[],[],[],"\u003Cp>Because of the way \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fguides\u002Fhow-is-energy-bought-and-sold-and-how-does-it-affect-prices\u002F\">commercial electricity is bought and sold\u003C\u002Fa>, rates are constantly changing. Suppliers offer various deals depending on when you compare and switch, so the cheapest suppliers can change often. That’s why it’s best to carry out a business electricity comparison sooner rather than later, as historically, rates tend to go up and don’t come down much.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"codename":747,"collection":82,"id":903,"language":82,"lastModified":904,"name":905,"sitemapLocations":906,"type":771,"workflowStep":88,"workflow":82},"83028378-a72f-4f8e-b5d7-9bb02576f484","2025-03-06T14:30:50.3479244Z","Content Block - FAQ Item - Cheapest Elec supplier",[],{"elements":908,"system":917},{"question":909,"answer":911},{"name":757,"type":7,"value":910},"Should I choose a lower standing charge or a lower unit rate for my commercial electricity?",{"images":912,"linkedItemCodenames":913,"linkedItems":914,"links":915,"name":764,"type":195,"value":916},[],[],[],[],"\u003Cp>It depends on how much electricity your business uses, because the cheapest tariff is usually the one with the lowest total annual cost rather than the lowest single price element. High-usage businesses often benefit more from a lower unit rate, while low-usage or seasonal businesses may save more with a lower standing charge. The best way to decide is to compare both charges against your actual annual kWh usage.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"codename":748,"collection":82,"id":918,"language":82,"lastModified":919,"name":920,"sitemapLocations":921,"type":771,"workflowStep":88,"workflow":82},"c2983846-2fd9-411c-ba72-502dcd9dcf53","2026-05-13T09:12:29.6671013Z","FAQ - ELEC - Should I choose a lower standing charge or a lower unit rate for my commercial electricity?",[],{"elements":923,"system":932},{"question":924,"answer":926},{"name":757,"type":7,"value":925},"Can I cancel my business electricity contract early?",{"images":927,"linkedItemCodenames":928,"linkedItems":929,"links":930,"name":764,"type":195,"value":931},[],[],[],[],"\u003Cp>Business electricity contracts don’t offer an early termination option. If you want to cancel your business electricity contract, you’ll need to contact your supplier when your switching window opens. Your contract will still run until its scheduled end date, but cancelling it means your supplier won’t be able to automatically roll you onto a more expensive deal and you can sign up to a better deal with a new supplier. To save you time and hassle, Bionic can do all this on your behalf and will do so automatically as part of our \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fabout-bionic\u002Fdigital-renewal-service\u002F\">Digital Renewals service\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"codename":749,"collection":82,"id":933,"language":82,"lastModified":934,"name":935,"sitemapLocations":936,"type":771,"workflowStep":88,"workflow":82},"e0592d42-8ff9-41b2-b69e-1be3ce4c4243","2025-03-06T14:31:31.1538266Z","Content Block - FAQ Item - Cancel elec contratc early",[],{"elements":938,"system":947},{"question":939,"answer":941},{"name":757,"type":7,"value":940},"Do busines electricity prices and rates vary by region?",{"images":942,"linkedItemCodenames":943,"linkedItems":944,"links":945,"name":764,"type":195,"value":946},[],[],[],[],"\u003Cp>Yes, electricity prices vary depending on which part of the country your business is based. The main reason for these regional variations are:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n  \u003Cli>Supply and demand - How much electricity suppliers are able to sell to customers in that region.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>The cost paid by suppliers - How much electricity suppliers buy from the national grid in that region.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Transportation costs - How much the local energy electricity distributors for the region charge suppliers for power. This is why electricity energy is often more expensive in rural areas. \u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>With more electricity being generated by sustainable sources, prices are also dropping in areas that can produce their own renewables.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"codename":750,"collection":82,"id":948,"language":82,"lastModified":949,"name":950,"sitemapLocations":951,"type":771,"workflowStep":88,"workflow":82},"723a43ce-9476-4c76-ad3f-124569c04988","2026-05-13T09:13:19.5039611Z","Content Block - FAQ Item - Regional elec rates",[],{"elements":953,"system":962},{"question":954,"answer":956},{"name":757,"type":7,"value":955},"How does switching business electricity work if I run a microbusiness?",{"images":957,"linkedItemCodenames":958,"linkedItems":959,"links":960,"name":764,"type":195,"value":961},[],[],[],[],"\u003Cp>If you run a microbusiness, switching business electricity is usually straightforward and may come with extra protections under Ofgem rules. You’ll typically compare quotes using your business details and annual usage, agree a new contract and then give a meter reading when the switch completes. Microbusinesses can usually switch on faster terms than larger non-domestic customers and the process is designed to reduce admin and avoid interruption to supply.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"codename":751,"collection":82,"id":963,"language":82,"lastModified":964,"name":965,"sitemapLocations":966,"type":771,"workflowStep":88,"workflow":82},"8536b804-7716-40eb-8a45-2da0010d2fd5","2026-05-13T09:14:05.8658099Z","FAQ - ELEC - How does switching business electricity work if I run a microbusiness?",[],{"elements":968,"system":977},{"question":969,"answer":971},{"name":757,"type":7,"value":970},"How does switching business electricity work if I work from home?",{"images":972,"linkedItemCodenames":973,"linkedItems":974,"links":975,"name":764,"type":195,"value":976},[],[],[],[],"\u003Cp>If you work from home, you’ll usually be treated as a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fguides\u002Fis-business-energy-different-to-household-energy\u002F\">domestic energy\u003C\u002Fa> customer rather than a business customer, unless your supply is set up for non-domestic use. That means the switching process may follow domestic energy rules instead of business energy rules, so it’s important to check how your property is registered before comparing business electricity quotes. If your home-based business does qualify for a business contract, you may still need to provide business details, usage information and a meter reading to complete the switch.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"codename":752,"collection":82,"id":978,"language":82,"lastModified":979,"name":980,"sitemapLocations":981,"type":771,"workflowStep":88,"workflow":82},"ebe4f58a-9d3b-456c-ae09-46af08bcbd46","2026-05-13T09:15:21.0997849Z","FAQ - ELEC - How does switching business electricity work if I work from home?",[],{"codename":143,"collection":82,"id":983,"language":82,"lastModified":984,"name":985,"sitemapLocations":986,"type":987,"workflowStep":88,"workflow":82},"38acb2b2-9164-4037-b410-52dd23c30025","2026-05-13T09:14:25.9990416Z","Content Block - FAQ - Electricity",[],"content_block___faq",{"elements":989,"system":1694},{"title":990,"cta_button_text":992,"cta_link_url":994,"guides":996},{"name":151,"type":7,"value":991},"Our team shares essential knowledge on business electricity",{"name":49,"type":7,"value":993},"Check out our business electricity guides",{"name":218,"type":7,"value":995},"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fguides\u002F",{"name":997,"type":15,"value":998,"linkedItems":1003},"Guides",[999,1000,1001,1002],"energy_guide___what_is_mhhs_","untitled_content_item_b1764c9","energy_guide___smart_meters_for_business","energy_guide___generate_its_own_electricity",[1004,1116,1354,1529],{"elements":1005,"system":1110},{"post__title":1006,"post__summary":1008,"post__content":1011,"post__author":1030,"post__reviewer":1035,"publish_date":1040,"updated_date":1045,"url":1048,"seo__meta_title":1051,"seo__meta_description":1054,"seo__add_no_index_tag":1057,"seo__canonical_url":1064,"related_articles":1067,"categories":1071,"subfolder":1076,"tags":1081,"thumbnail_image":1085,"show_on_index_page":1092,"hide_author":1098,"hide_reviewer":1102,"hide_tags":1106},{"name":151,"type":7,"value":1007},"What is Market-Wide Half Hourly Settlement (MHHS) and what does it mean for your home and business? ",{"name":1009,"type":7,"value":1010},"Summary","Not sure what Market-Wide Half Hourly Settlement (MHHS) means for your home and business? This guide explains all about MHHS, its benefits, and what happens next. ",{"images":1012,"linkedItemCodenames":1025,"linkedItems":1026,"links":1027,"name":1028,"type":195,"value":1029},[1013,1019],{"description":1014,"imageId":1015,"url":1016,"height":1017,"width":1018},"A business owner looks confused as he checks his energy bill next to his energy meters. The caption reads: What is MHHS? A guide to Market-Wide Half-Hourly Settlement.","d7fb3c23-c26b-4d2d-a8f3-292f644839a9","https:\u002F\u002Fassets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443\u002F77bbf83a-1306-0152-fea5-3b5eaf937634\u002F031531ca-c0ba-42ba-b5e1-9c9c54946cb0\u002FBionic%20Energy%20Guide%20Images%20%2814%29%20%282%29.webp",1080,2048,{"description":1020,"imageId":1021,"url":1022,"height":1023,"width":1024},"Diagram of how your MPAN will change with MHHS","699246cc-e377-45dc-9320-10724a491795","https:\u002F\u002Fassets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443\u002F77bbf83a-1306-0152-fea5-3b5eaf937634\u002F4795649b-41f4-4fc3-8355-48a70d99dfb3\u002FBionic%20-%20Word%20Template%20%2830%29.png",1800,3200,[],[],[],"Content","\u003Cp>Market-wide Half-Hourly Settlement (MHHS) is a UK energy market reform that will require all electricity usage to be settled using half-hourly (every 30 minutes) data.  \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Led by \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fguides\u002Fwho-are-ofgem\u002F\">Ofgem, the energy regulator\u003C\u002Fa>, MHHS transforms how suppliers pay for electricity by matching what customers actually use every half hour, instead of using \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fguides\u002Fhow-to-read-business-energy-meters\u002F\">estimates from manual meter readings\u003C\u002Fa> or daily smart meter data. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cfigure data-asset-id=\"d7fb3c23-c26b-4d2d-a8f3-292f644839a9\" data-image-id=\"d7fb3c23-c26b-4d2d-a8f3-292f644839a9\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fassets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443\u002F77bbf83a-1306-0152-fea5-3b5eaf937634\u002F031531ca-c0ba-42ba-b5e1-9c9c54946cb0\u002FBionic%20Energy%20Guide%20Images%20%2814%29%20%282%29.webp\" data-asset-id=\"d7fb3c23-c26b-4d2d-a8f3-292f644839a9\" data-image-id=\"d7fb3c23-c26b-4d2d-a8f3-292f644839a9\" alt=\"A business owner looks confused as he checks his energy bill next to his energy meters. The caption reads: What is MHHS? A guide to Market-Wide Half-Hourly Settlement.\">\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003Ch2>What is energy settlement? \u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Energy settlement is the process used to compare and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fguides\u002Fhow-is-energy-bought-and-sold-and-how-does-it-affect-prices\u002F\">financially balance the amount of electricity suppliers buy from generators\u003C\u002Fa> with what customers actually use. This helps ensure customer bills are accurate and suppliers are compensated or charged for any shortfalls or excesses in their contracted electricity. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>What are the MHHS timelines and rollout schedule? \u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>The MHHS rollout started in September 2025 and is set to be complete by May 2027. Where possible, the rollout will involve older meter types being replaced with modern smart \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fguides\u002Fhalf-hourly-meters\u002F\">meters that transmit half-hourly readings\u003C\u002Fa>.  \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you don’t have a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fguides\u002Fsmart-meters\u002F\">smart meter\u003C\u002Fa>, you’ll still be switched to half-hourly settlement based on annual consumption, property type and usage intensity. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The transition is scheduled to be complete by the end of 2027, when all electricity meters – whether in business premises or domestic homes - will shift to half-hourly settlement.  \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This phased move to half-hourly settlement will enable real-time updates and more precise billing. It’s also part of the UK’s wider energy strategy to support the ongoing expansion of smart meters, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fguides\u002Fnet-zero-for-small-businesses\u002F\">decarbonisation\u003C\u002Fa>, and consumer choice. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>MHHS rollout at a glance\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cul>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>September 2025\u003C\u002Fstrong> - Migration of all electricity supply points to MHHS arrangements over the next 18 months\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>October 2026\u003C\u002Fstrong> - MHHS aims for all trading and settlement to use half-hourly data for domestic and business customers\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>May 2027\u003C\u002Fstrong> - MHHS should be fully live, with ongoing refinements and transition support from Ofgem, Elexon, and industry partners.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>Although the rollout will happen mainly behind the scenes, meaning you’ll need to do very little (if anything), it’s important to understand what’s changing, why it matters, and how it will affect you. Here’s all you need to know. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>What does MHHS mean for consumers? \u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>For \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002F\">business energy\u003C\u002Fa> customers, MHHS means smarter billing systems, more opportunities to benefit from time-of-use pricing, and operational changes that affect \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fguides\u002Fwhat-is-energy-procurement\u002F\">energy procurement\u003C\u002Fa> and contract management.  \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether you look after the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fguides\u002Fbusiness-energy-bills\u002F\">energy bills at your business\u003C\u002Fa>, at home, or both, here’s all you need to know about how the MHHS changes will affect you. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Smarter, more accurate billing \u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Under MHHS, every electricity meter will be settled on a half-hourly basis. This means your consumption data will be captured in 30-minute intervals, resulting in bills that more closely match your actual usage.  \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old system, based on estimated or periodic readings, is replaced by near real-time settlement. This will provide greater transparency and fewer surprises when your bill arrives. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For businesses, this should mean access to more tailored tariffs and better cost control, especially if your business has shift-based energy use or uses a time-of-use tariff. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Domestic customers will also benefit from more accurate billing and the chance to adapt consumption to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fguides\u002Ftime-of-use-tariffs\u002F\">time-of-use tariffs\u003C\u002Fa> as they become available. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>More innovative tariffs and choice \u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>The market-wide half-hourly settlement framework encourages suppliers to design new, innovative tariffs, especially time-of-use products. These new tariff structures reward users who shift their \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fguides\u002Faverage-energy-usage-for-businesses\u002F\">energy consumption\u003C\u002Fa> away from peak periods or take advantage of cheaper rates at certain times of the day. This means businesses and households can save money by using electricity more selectively. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>The future of smart meters \u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Smart meters are integral to MHHS. While it is strongly recommended that all customers upgrade to a smart meter to access the full benefits of MHHS, even those without one will be treated as half hourly customers. This will be done based on your annual consumption, property type and usage intensity. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But customers without a smart meter may find it harder to access new tariffs or fully benefit from half-hourly metering. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Contract and billing changes \u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>The rollout of MHHS means there will be visible changes to your home and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fbusiness-electricity\u002F\">business electricity\u003C\u002Fa> contracts and bills: \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n  \u003Cli>Customer contracts and bills will reflect new settlement arrangements. \u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Key identifiers such as MPANs will be updated. \u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Profile classes will gradually phase out as meters are upgraded. This means the profile class on new migrated meters will be blank or 00, but will remain the same otherwise. \u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Information on your \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fguides\u002Fmpan-mprn-numbers\u002F\">MPAN\u003C\u002Fa> will change. The Standard Settlement Configuration (SSC) will replace Meter Time Switch Codes (MTC), and the Distribution Use of System (DUoS) Tariff ID will replace Line Loss Factors (LLF), as below \u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch2>How your MPAN will change with MHHS\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cfigure data-asset-id=\"699246cc-e377-45dc-9320-10724a491795\" data-image-id=\"699246cc-e377-45dc-9320-10724a491795\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fassets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443\u002F77bbf83a-1306-0152-fea5-3b5eaf937634\u002F4795649b-41f4-4fc3-8355-48a70d99dfb3\u002FBionic%20-%20Word%20Template%20%2830%29.png\" data-asset-id=\"699246cc-e377-45dc-9320-10724a491795\" data-image-id=\"699246cc-e377-45dc-9320-10724a491795\" alt=\"Diagram of how your MPAN will change with MHHS\">\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003Cp>Both \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fguides\u002Fis-business-energy-different-to-household-energy\u002F\">business energy and domestic energy\u003C\u002Fa> customers will see new terminology and formats on future paperwork, including supplier bills and contracts issued after September 22, 2025. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>Why is market-wide half-hourly settlement happening? \u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>The MHHS programme is designed to modernise and futureproof the UK’s electricity market. Its main goals are: \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Improved accuracy\u003C\u002Fstrong> - By using more regular consumption data, the entire energy chain - generators, suppliers, and consumers - can benefit from more precise forecasting, billing, and efficiency. \u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Greater flexibility \u003C\u002Fstrong>- MHHS supports the move to a flexible, net-zero electricity grid that will help balance supply and demand. Customers will benefit from more flexible tariff options. \u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>More transparency \u003C\u002Fstrong>- With half-hourly settlement, consumers are empowered with more information and more choice, helping them to make smarter decisions and ultimately save money. \u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch2>What should businesses do to prepare? \u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cul>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Check your meter\u003C\u002Fstrong> - Ensure you have a smart meter or arrange for an upgrade through your supplier. \u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Review contract terms \u003C\u002Fstrong>–\u003Cstrong> \u003C\u002Fstrong>Be on the lookout for any updates from your supplier that highlight changes to contracts, formats, or costs. \u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Consider a new tariff \u003C\u002Fstrong>- Speak with your broker or use comparison services to determine whether a time-of-use tariff could save you money. \u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch2>Specific changes to broker and supplier systems \u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cul>\n  \u003Cli>Broker portals and supplier matrix tools will be updated throughout late 2025 and into 2026, depending on your provider. \u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Manual pricing and quotes may need conversions between legacy codes (MTCs) and the new formats (SSCs and DUoS Tariff IDs) outlined above. \u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Profile classes will phase out as meters are migrated; all migrated meters will be left blank or reclassified as 00 in line with half-hourly settlement requirements. \u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Any new paperwork, contracts, or bills issued after September 22, 2025, will show these changes. \u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch2>What will change for domestic energy customers? \u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Domestic customers, including households and small businesses on residential rates, will also see some changes, including: \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n  \u003Cli>Smarter, more tailored tariffs—allowing households to opt for time-of-use or dynamic pricing and reduce costs. \u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Better information supporting energy-saving behaviour and flexibility. \u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Simplified contract language and new terms reflecting the half-hourly settlement process. \u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>It's unlikely domestic users will notice any differences aside from the technological upgrade, but understanding the new terms and ensuring a smart meter is installed will help to get the most out of the changes. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>Frequently asked questions about MHHS \u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Here's a quick Q&A for any outstanding questions you might have about the MHHS rollout\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>What is MHHS in simple terms? \u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>MHHS stands for market-wide half-hourly settlement, an industry-wide upgrade that ensures all electricity consumption is measured and billed in half-hourly periods, driving smarter billing, innovation, and savings. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Why is the MHHS programme necessary? \u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>It enables more accurate, fair, and flexible energy billing for everyone, helping to facilitate a low-carbon, responsive energy system and a wider range of tariffs for all customers. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Do I need a smart meter for MHHS? \u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>A smart meter is strongly recommended, as it allows for fully automated and more regular readings, enabling the full benefits of half-hourly settlement. If you don't have a smart meter, you’ll still be settled on a half-hourly basis, but with less up-to-date data. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>How will MHHS affect my energy contract? \u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>You’ll notice changes to contract language and fields, particularly on your \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fguides\u002Fmpan-mprn-numbers\u002F\">Meter Point Administration Number (MPAN)\u003C\u002Fa>, which is the unique identity reference number for your electricity meter. Bills and contracts issued after September 22, 2025, will reflect these changes. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>What should I do next? \u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Check with your \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fguides\u002Fbusiness-energy-suppliers\u002F\">energy supplier\u003C\u002Fa> or broker about your meter status. It’s worth asking about time-of-use or other innovative tariffs to help make the most of the new technology. 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Is your meter affected by it?",{"name":1169,"type":7,"value":1261},"what-is-p272",{"codename":1148,"collection":82,"id":1263,"language":82,"lastModified":1160,"name":1263,"sitemapLocations":1264,"type":1174,"workflowStep":1163,"workflow":1163},"d9f486b9-6fca-010e-36e5-37cdc9a38b23",[],{"elements":1266,"system":1271},{"text":1267,"anchor_id":1269},{"name":234,"type":7,"value":1268},"How will a half-hourly meter affect your business energy bills?",{"name":1169,"type":7,"value":1270},"how-will-half-hourly-meter-affect-business-energy-bills",{"codename":1149,"collection":82,"id":1272,"language":82,"lastModified":1160,"name":1272,"sitemapLocations":1273,"type":1174,"workflowStep":1163,"workflow":1163},"c8f147c3-b23a-019b-04ff-1ea719e61c0b",[],{"elements":1275,"system":1280},{"text":1276,"anchor_id":1278},{"name":234,"type":7,"value":1277},"Can you have a prepayment meter with a half-hourly meter?",{"name":1169,"type":7,"value":1279},"can-you-have-prepayment-meter-with-half-hourly-meter",{"codename":1150,"collection":82,"id":1281,"language":82,"lastModified":1160,"name":1281,"sitemapLocations":1282,"type":1174,"workflowStep":1163,"workflow":1163},"69804b4e-b626-01c5-a82f-f7a36ec06863",[],{"elements":1284,"system":1289},{"text":1285,"anchor_id":1287},{"name":234,"type":7,"value":1286},"How to compare UK half-hourly electricity tariffs",{"name":1169,"type":7,"value":1288},"compare-uk-half-hourly-electricity-tariffs",{"codename":1151,"collection":82,"id":1290,"language":82,"lastModified":1160,"name":1290,"sitemapLocations":1291,"type":1174,"workflowStep":1163,"workflow":1163},"08c724d0-5c10-0115-b380-2c0be5da1fcf",[],[],"\u003Cobject type=\"application\u002Fkenticocloud\" data-type=\"item\" data-rel=\"component\" data-codename=\"n7b2f8232_7888_0192_f3f2_f817f4693ef2\">\u003C\u002Fobject>\n\u003Cp>Half-hourly meters send automatic meter readings to your supplier every 30 minutes. If your business has a high electricity demand, you'll need to install half-hourly meters at your premises. If you have a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fguides\u002Fsmart-meters\u002F\">smart meter\u003C\u002Fa>, you'll probably be switched to half-hourly metering as part of the Market-wide Half-Hourly Settlement (MHHS) programme.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We'll get into that in more detail now, along with the pros and cons of half-hourly metering, the legal requirements for your business, how the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fguides\u002Fbusiness-gas-electricity-meters-installation\u002F\">type of electric meter\u003C\u002Fa> you need depends on the amount of energy you use, as well as how and when you use it, and more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cfigure data-asset-id=\"4cf9fb07-5ce8-46ab-87c6-ccdd57431622\" data-image-id=\"4cf9fb07-5ce8-46ab-87c6-ccdd57431622\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fassets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443\u002F77bbf83a-1306-0152-fea5-3b5eaf937634\u002F93bd6d91-506f-41bd-9fb3-b71cf160213e\u002FHH%20Meter.webp\" data-asset-id=\"4cf9fb07-5ce8-46ab-87c6-ccdd57431622\" data-image-id=\"4cf9fb07-5ce8-46ab-87c6-ccdd57431622\" alt=\"A business owner looking at an energy bill as he stands by his commercial half hourly energy meters\">\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003Ch3>Five-point summary\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Col>\n  \u003Cli>Half-hourly meters automatically record and transmit electricity usage data every 30 minutes, ensuring businesses are billed based on actual consumption rather than estimates, which reduces the risk of overpaying and provides greater budget certainty.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Installation of half-hourly meters is mandatory for businesses with a peak demand of 100 KVA or more in any half-hour period, while those with demand above 70 kVA (kilo Volt-Amperes) can opt in for the benefits of detailed monitoring.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Market-wide Half-Hourly Settlement (MHHS) is a UK energy market reform that will require all electricity usage to be settled using half-hourly (every 30 minutes) data. This begins in September 2025 and should be complete by May 2027.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>The detailed, real-time consumption data from these meters enables businesses to analyse usage patterns, optimise energy efficiency, and potentially reduce costs and carbon footprint by identifying high-demand periods and implementing efficiency measures.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Regulations like Ofgem’s P272 have expanded the use of half-hourly settlement to more businesses, ensuring accurate billing and supporting grid management. These meters are most common in energy-intensive sectors such as manufacturing, warehousing, and large retail.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Fol>\n\u003Cobject type=\"application\u002Fkenticocloud\" data-type=\"item\" data-rel=\"component\" data-codename=\"n4209b11a_2735_01bd_f50c_ae9c72ed0afa\">\u003C\u002Fobject>\n\u003Ch2>What is a half-hourly meter?\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Half-hourly meters automatically send \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fbusiness-electricity\u002F\">business electricity\u003C\u002Fa> readings to your supplier every 30 minutes. Businesses with a peak electricity demand of 100KVA (80 kWh) or more every half hour are legally required to have one installed. If your business has a peak electricity demand of no lower than 70 KVA (56 kWh) every half hour, then installation is optional. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A half-hourly meter sends regular, accurate readings to your supplier to help ensure you only pay for the energy you use. This means there should be little chance of underpaying or overpaying - both issues that can arise with estimated billing. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Automated readings also save you the time and hassle of taking and supplying regular meter readings - a real headache if you need to do this for \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fguides\u002Fmulti-site-energy\u002F\">multiple meters across multiple sites\u003C\u002Fa>. and could also help cut your bills as you’ll be accurately charged for the power you use.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you have a smart meter, you’ll likely be moved to half-hourly metering under the Market-wide Half-Hourly Settlement (MHHS) programme. Migration to MHHS is due to begin in October this year for both domestic and non-domestic meters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cobject type=\"application\u002Fkenticocloud\" data-type=\"item\" data-rel=\"component\" data-codename=\"n994107bd_161d_0159_a5ef_2474ce705073\">\u003C\u002Fobject>\n\u003Ch2>What is Market-wide Half-Hourly Settlement (MHHS)?\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Market-wide Half-Hourly Settlement (MHHS) is a UK energy market reform that will require all electricity usage to be settled using half-hourly (every 30 minutes) data. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Led by Ofgem, the energy regulator, MHHS transforms how suppliers pay for electricity by matching what customers actually use every half hour, instead of using estimates from manual readings or daily smart meter data.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For context, energy settlement is the process used to compare and financially balance the amount of electricity suppliers buy from generators with what customers actually use. This helps ensure customer bills are accurate and suppliers are compensated or charged for any shortfalls or excesses in their contracted electricity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The MHHS rollout begins in September. This will involve the replacement of older meter types with modern smart meters that transmit half-hourly readings. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If no smart meter is fitted, the half-hourly settlement will be done using data based on annual usage, property type and usage intensity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For more detailed information, check out our guide to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fguides\u002Felectricity-meter\u002Fwhat-is-market-wide-half-hourly-settlement-mhhs\u002F\">Market-Wide Half-Hourly Settlement (MHHS)\u003C\u002Fa> and what it means for your home and business. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cobject type=\"application\u002Fkenticocloud\" data-type=\"item\" data-rel=\"component\" data-codename=\"n1c2ab8d4_4c77_0178_e02b_9bed7b649baa\">\u003C\u002Fobject>\n\u003Ch2>What is the difference between half-hourly and non-half-hourly meters?\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>The main difference is that while standard business energy meters require you to make a note of your reading and send it to your supplier, usually once a month, half-hourly meters automatically give your supplier your latest reading at 30-minute intervals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fguides\u002Fsmart-meters\u002F\">smart meters for business\u003C\u002Fa> will only provide monthly meter readings unless you ask your supplier to adjust the settings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cobject type=\"application\u002Fkenticocloud\" data-type=\"item\" data-rel=\"component\" data-codename=\"f3967f6f_69d0_013d_e73b_94919ca3866a\">\u003C\u002Fobject>\n\u003Ch2>What are the benefits of half-hourly meters?\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Also known as HH meters, these devices provide regular automatic readings and offer the following benefits:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n  \u003Cli>Automatic readings ensure you’re billed as accurately as possible, reducing the chance of incorrect charges.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Like smart meters for business, HH meters give detailed data. This allows you to track the impact of any energy efficiency measures you’ve introduced and monitor your energy usage more closely.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>More accurate meter readings make it easier for Bionic’s tech-enabled experts to find you a better \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002F\">business energy\u003C\u002Fa> deal at renewal. We can more easily use archived energy usage data to negotiate your next contract.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Monitoring your energy usage with half-hourly meters can help you implement energy-saving measures, which can cut your costs and carbon footprint.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cobject type=\"application\u002Fkenticocloud\" data-type=\"item\" data-rel=\"component\" data-codename=\"c06ca4cb_2b92_012b_5b27_b4637e64c995\">\u003C\u002Fobject>\n\u003Ch2>What are the drawbacks of half-hourly meters?\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Although HH meters can be a useful addition to your energy management set-up, they're not without some slight drawbacks, including: \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n  \u003Cli>While half-hourly meters can help you save through accurate billing, they can come with higher standing charges due to the cost of maintaining high-capacity connections. Businesses are also responsible for Meter Operator (MOP) and Data Collector (DC) charges, and may incur additional fees such as excess capacity charges if they exceed their agreed supply limits\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>The process of switching suppliers can be more complex for businesses with half-hourly meters due to the data and contractual requirements involved. At Bionic, we offer a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fguides\u002Findustrial-business-energy\u002F\">bespoke comparison and switching service for large and industrial businesses with high energy demands\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>The detailed consumption data offered by half-hourly meters can be confusing if you don't have the proper tools or expertise to make the most of it. This could see your business miss out on efficiency opportunities.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cobject type=\"application\u002Fkenticocloud\" data-type=\"item\" data-rel=\"component\" data-codename=\"e5da7b9f_184c_01ea_311a_2937e32fd18c\">\u003C\u002Fobject>\n\u003Ch2>Does your business need a half-hourly meter?\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>If your business has a peak electricity demand of 100KVA or more every half hour, then having a half-hourly meter is mandatory, and you’ve no option but to have one installed (if you haven’t already). \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If your peak electricity demand is no lower than 70 KVA every half hour, then the installation is optional. Some businesses with usage at the lower level opt to have an HH meter because of its energy-monitoring benefits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you’re \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-essentials\u002Fguides\u002Fhow-to-move-business-to-new-location\u002F\">moving business premises\u003C\u002Fa>, you can find out if there’s already a half-hourly meter installed by checking if there’s a “00” in the top corner next to the S (as shown below).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cfigure data-asset-id=\"5ae8331e-935d-4342-bc33-b14d03656f33\" data-image-id=\"5ae8331e-935d-4342-bc33-b14d03656f33\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fassets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443\u002F77bbf83a-1306-0152-fea5-3b5eaf937634\u002Fd88f551a-76ed-4f88-b6c9-dd68fd7b9efd\u002FBionic%20half%20hourly%20meter.png\" data-asset-id=\"5ae8331e-935d-4342-bc33-b14d03656f33\" data-image-id=\"5ae8331e-935d-4342-bc33-b14d03656f33\" alt=\"Numbers on an electricity meter to show that it's a half hourly meter\">\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003Cp>You’ll also need a Meter Operator (MOP) Agreement for the maintenance of your half-hourly meter, as well as a Data Collector (DC) to process your half-hourly readings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cobject type=\"application\u002Fkenticocloud\" data-type=\"item\" data-rel=\"component\" data-codename=\"n5ad58c36_87b4_01e2_0eeb_3fa6965bfffc\">\u003C\u002Fobject>\n\u003Cobject type=\"application\u002Fkenticocloud\" data-type=\"item\" data-rel=\"component\" data-codename=\"cfdbfa42_5a24_0101_fbea_676a53c37347\">\u003C\u002Fobject>\n\u003Ch2>What businesses have half-hourly meters?\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Half-hourly meters are only available to businesses that have a peak electricity demand of at least 70 KVA every half hour. This means these meters are most often used by the following types of businesses:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n  \u003Cli>Department stores\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Distribution centres\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Factories\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Manufacturing\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Warehouses\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cobject type=\"application\u002Fkenticocloud\" data-type=\"item\" data-rel=\"component\" data-codename=\"e6e0fabf_6a89_0126_9167_b3d6afcc69e6\">\u003C\u002Fobject>\n\u003Ch2>How to read a half-hourly meter\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Automated meter reading (AMR) is one of the key features of a half-hourly meter, which means you don’t actually need to know how to read it. If you want or need to read it manually for any reason, the way you take a reading will depend on the type of meter you have. If you have a smart meter, this should come with a separate display that shows you all the information you need.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cobject type=\"application\u002Fkenticocloud\" data-type=\"item\" data-rel=\"component\" data-codename=\"n71240796_79ff_015e_618e_0b82e4a46fbb\">\u003C\u002Fobject>\n\u003Ch2>How much does half-hourly electricity cost?\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Suppliers will sometimes drum up business with high-energy consumers by offering them lower unit rates - measured in kilowatt-hours (kWh), the unit rate is the amount you’re charged for the electricity you use. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When you sign up for a fixed-rate deal, the unit rate is fixed, but your bills will still vary, depending on the amount of fuel you use. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Other fixed half-hourly meter charges on your bill include the standing charge - a daily amount charged to cover installation and maintenance of the electricity distribution network, and the distributor’s administration cost - and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fguides\u002Fvat-for-business-energy\u002F\">VAT\u003C\u002Fa>, which is charged at 20% for high-energy consumption businesses. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To find out how much energy a business like yours should be using, check out the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fguides\u002Faverage-energy-usage-for-businesses\u002F\">Bionic guide to average energy consumption\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You can see the latest large energy business rates in our \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fguides\u002Findustrial-business-energy\u002F\">guide to industrial and large business energy prices\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You’ll also have to pay availability charges for electricity to cover investment and maintenance of the electricity network. This is charged per unit according to the agreed capacity for that site.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s also worth bearing in mind that while consumption volume and the type of tariff you’re on will have an impact on energy costs, rates will also vary according to the location of your business.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cobject type=\"application\u002Fkenticocloud\" data-type=\"item\" data-rel=\"component\" data-codename=\"d9f486b9_6fca_010e_36e5_37cdc9a38b23\">\u003C\u002Fobject>\n\u003Ch2>What is P272? Is your meter affected by it?\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>P272 is an Ofgem regulation that affects the way \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fguides\u002Fbusiness-energy-suppliers\u002F\" title=\"Business Energy Suppliers\">electricity suppliers\u003C\u002Fa> settle electricity consumption for businesses within a specified energy use. It means that meters with 05-08 profiles are now settled half-hourly and have been reprofiled as half-hourly meters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the S number on your Meter Point Administration Number  (\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fguides\u002Fmpan-mprn-numbers\u002F\">MPAN\u003C\u002Fa>) is 05, 06, 07 or 08, then your meter profile will change to 00 and readings will be taken every half hour, as part of P272.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For more information, check out the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fguides\u002Findustrial-business-energy\u002F\">Bionic guide to large business and industrial energy\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cobject type=\"application\u002Fkenticocloud\" data-type=\"item\" data-rel=\"component\" data-codename=\"c8f147c3_b23a_019b_04ff_1ea719e61c0b\">\u003C\u002Fobject>\n\u003Ch2>How will a half-hourly meter affect your business energy bills?\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>A half-hourly meter will make sure that your business is billed accurately for the energy it uses. But, as a high-consumption business, you might also benefit from cheaper rates when using a half-hourly meter. This is why it's important to compare suppliers and find a deal that suits the needs and budget of your business.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cobject type=\"application\u002Fkenticocloud\" data-type=\"item\" data-rel=\"component\" data-codename=\"n69804b4e_b626_01c5_a82f_f7a36ec06863\">\u003C\u002Fobject>\n\u003Ch2>Can you have a prepayment meter with a half-hourly meter?\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>In most cases, you can’t have a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fguides\u002Fwhat-are-prepayment-meters\u002F\">prepayment meter\u003C\u002Fa> with a half-hourly meter. There are several reasons why, including:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Half-hourly meters\u003C\u002Fstrong> are designed for larger businesses with high electricity demand (typically using over 100 kVA in any 30-minute period). These meters automatically send detailed usage data to your supplier every 30 minutes and are usually linked to bespoke, contract-based billing arrangements.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Prepayment meters \u003C\u002Fstrong>are intended for smaller businesses and work on a pay-as-you-go basis. They’re not compatible with the complex billing and data reporting systems required for half-hourly metering.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>If your business qualifies for half-hourly metering, you’ll usually need to pay for energy in arrears through a contract with an energy supplier. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you’re \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fguides\u002Fcant-pay-business-energy-bills\u002F\">struggling to pay your energy bills\u003C\u002Fa> or looking for more control over energy spending, there may be other options, such as flexible payment plans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But prepayment meters are included in the MHHS rollout. If you have a meter class 01 or 02 (domestic), 03 (which covers most small businesses) or 04 (non-domestic time of use), then you will qualify for half-hourly settlement under MHHS, even if you're on a prepayment meter.  Your energy supplier must ensure the PPM is a compatible smart meter in prepayment mode and that the data can be exchanged with MHHS systems. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cobject type=\"application\u002Fkenticocloud\" data-type=\"item\" data-rel=\"component\" data-codename=\"n08c724d0_5c10_0115_b380_2c0be5da1fcf\">\u003C\u002Fobject>\n\u003Ch2>How to compare UK half-hourly electricity tariffs\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>If you’re on a half-hourly meter, you’ll still want to make sure you’re on the best possible deal to avoid overpaying for energy. The simplest way to compare deals to find the best half-hourly electricity quote for your business is to speak to the tech-enabled experts at Bionic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It only takes a matter of minutes for us to find our best deals. And because we only compare deals from our panel of trusted suppliers, you can be sure you’ll also get quality service alongside great rates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To start your \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fbusiness-electricity\u002F\">electricity price comparison\u003C\u002Fa>, pop your postcode in the box on the right or speak to Bertie. Our live chat is available from 9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"name":1031,"type":15,"value":1295,"linkedItems":1296},[1033],[],{"name":1036,"type":15,"value":1298,"linkedItems":1300},[1299],"author___ed_whitworth",[],{"name":1041,"type":1042,"value":1302,"displayTimeZone":1303},"2025-06-10T00:00:00Z","UTC",{"name":1046,"type":1042,"value":1305,"displayTimeZone":1044},"2025-08-25T23:00:00Z",{"name":1049,"type":11,"value":1307},"half-hourly-meters\u002F",{"name":1052,"type":7,"value":1309},"How Do Half-Hourly Meters Work? How will MHHS affect your business?",{"name":1055,"type":7,"value":1311},"A Half Hourly meter is an electricity meter for large business energy consumers. MHHS - Market-wide Half-Hourly Settlement - will switch all meters to half-hourly. Learn more here.",{"name":1058,"type":1059,"value":1313},[1314],{"name":1062,"codename":1063},{"name":1065,"type":7,"value":1316},"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fguides\u002Felectricity-meter\u002Fhalf-hourly-meters\u002F",{"name":1068,"type":15,"value":1318,"linkedItems":1319},[],[],{"name":1072,"type":15,"value":1321,"linkedItems":1322},[1074],[],{"name":1077,"type":15,"value":1324,"linkedItems":1325},[1079],[],{"name":1082,"type":15,"value":1327,"linkedItems":1328},[],[],{"name":1086,"type":23,"value":1330},[1331],{"name":1332,"description":1333,"type":28,"size":1334,"url":1335,"width":1336,"height":1336,"renditions":1337},"Industrial_business_energy_blog_index.png","Man in blue shirt and yellow hard hat looks up while talking on mobile phone and reading energy bills.",207828,"https:\u002F\u002Fassets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443\u002F77bbf83a-1306-0152-fea5-3b5eaf937634\u002F7f79f99b-c8fa-4b8b-ae14-056920267c20\u002FIndustrial_business_energy_blog_index.png",386,{},{"name":1093,"type":1059,"value":1339},[1340],{"name":1096,"codename":1097},{"name":1099,"type":1059,"value":1342},[1343],{"name":1062,"codename":1063},{"name":1103,"type":1059,"value":1345},[1346],{"name":1062,"codename":1063},{"name":1107,"type":1059,"value":1348},[1349],{"name":1096,"codename":1097},{"codename":1000,"collection":82,"id":1351,"language":82,"lastModified":1160,"name":1352,"sitemapLocations":1353,"type":1115,"workflowStep":88,"workflow":82},"b1764c91-0e13-4913-b3bd-193f36ab21d4","ENERGY GUIDE - Half Hourly Meters",[],{"elements":1355,"system":1525},{"post__title":1356,"post__summary":1358,"post__content":1360,"post__author":1473,"post__reviewer":1476,"publish_date":1479,"updated_date":1481,"url":1482,"seo__meta_title":1484,"seo__meta_description":1486,"seo__add_no_index_tag":1488,"seo__canonical_url":1491,"related_articles":1493,"categories":1496,"subfolder":1499,"tags":1502,"thumbnail_image":1505,"show_on_index_page":1513,"hide_author":1516,"hide_reviewer":1519,"hide_tags":1522},{"name":151,"type":7,"value":1357},"Can you save money with a smart meter for business?",{"name":1009,"type":7,"value":1359},"Business smart meters help you track how much energy your business uses for accurate billing and to help you work out ways to be more energy efficient.",{"images":1361,"linkedItemCodenames":1368,"linkedItems":1379,"links":1471,"name":1028,"type":195,"value":1472},[1362],{"description":1363,"imageId":1364,"url":1365,"height":1366,"width":1367},"A business owner checks their business energy rates using a desktop smart meter","8c61c65e-29f3-4b0d-8603-5087a3b69860","https:\u002F\u002Fassets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443\u002F77bbf83a-1306-0152-fea5-3b5eaf937634\u002F02742997-7b78-4740-a9b8-132a73b3eb33\u002FGettyImages-1005621410.jpg",483,724,[1369,1370,1371,1372,1373,1374,1375,1376,1377,1378],"n94dc9da1_2080_0113_bdc6_ca411f9f916e","n4af155b1_5954_0115_fc51_386e2a332521","d078d67f_19eb_01e7_e3f2_963a83d8e0f3","e2d9f04e_71fb_01ce_c1f7_b2cfdd2af948","f73529ef_e82b_01a1_380c_eea67c8fe3dd","c9c88dfb_02c2_0119_a796_4a62741a1d71","d23a9cba_c970_0167_30c1_805e161d2d37","n417930a6_a4c2_017f_6a5a_5c20fe36728d","d9faf0ff_b3b3_015f_689b_6cf169225c2c","bcfa7b36_c1ec_01c4_a049_c6b2b3e1b1de",[1380,1390,1399,1408,1417,1426,1435,1444,1453,1462],{"elements":1381,"system":1386},{"text":1382,"anchor_id":1384},{"name":234,"type":7,"value":1383},"What is a Smart Meter?",{"name":1169,"type":7,"value":1385},"what-is-a-smart-meter",{"codename":1369,"collection":82,"id":1387,"language":82,"lastModified":1388,"name":1387,"sitemapLocations":1389,"type":1174,"workflowStep":1163,"workflow":1163},"94dc9da1-2080-0113-bdc6-ca411f9f916e","2025-10-07T08:53:24.3460994Z",[],{"elements":1391,"system":1396},{"text":1392,"anchor_id":1394},{"name":234,"type":7,"value":1393},"What are the smart meter benefits for business?",{"name":1169,"type":7,"value":1395},"smart-meter-benefits-for-business",{"codename":1370,"collection":82,"id":1397,"language":82,"lastModified":1388,"name":1397,"sitemapLocations":1398,"type":1174,"workflowStep":1163,"workflow":1163},"4af155b1-5954-0115-fc51-386e2a332521",[],{"elements":1400,"system":1405},{"text":1401,"anchor_id":1403},{"name":234,"type":7,"value":1402},"Is it compulsory to have a smart meter fitted at your business?",{"name":1169,"type":7,"value":1404},"is-it-compulsory-to-have-smart-meter-fitted-at-your-business",{"codename":1371,"collection":82,"id":1406,"language":82,"lastModified":1388,"name":1406,"sitemapLocations":1407,"type":1174,"workflowStep":1163,"workflow":1163},"d078d67f-19eb-01e7-e3f2-963a83d8e0f3",[],{"elements":1409,"system":1414},{"text":1410,"anchor_id":1412},{"name":234,"type":7,"value":1411},"When is the smart meter rollout? Why has it been pushed back?",{"name":1169,"type":7,"value":1413},"smart-meter-rollout",{"codename":1372,"collection":82,"id":1415,"language":82,"lastModified":1388,"name":1415,"sitemapLocations":1416,"type":1174,"workflowStep":1163,"workflow":1163},"e2d9f04e-71fb-01ce-c1f7-b2cfdd2af948",[],{"elements":1418,"system":1423},{"text":1419,"anchor_id":1421},{"name":234,"type":7,"value":1420},"How do smart meters work?",{"name":1169,"type":7,"value":1422},"how-do-smart-meters-work",{"codename":1373,"collection":82,"id":1424,"language":82,"lastModified":1388,"name":1424,"sitemapLocations":1425,"type":1174,"workflowStep":1163,"workflow":1163},"f73529ef-e82b-01a1-380c-eea67c8fe3dd",[],{"elements":1427,"system":1432},{"text":1428,"anchor_id":1430},{"name":234,"type":7,"value":1429},"Are smart meters free for businesses?",{"name":1169,"type":7,"value":1431},"are-smart-meters-free-for-businesses",{"codename":1374,"collection":82,"id":1433,"language":82,"lastModified":1388,"name":1433,"sitemapLocations":1434,"type":1174,"workflowStep":1163,"workflow":1163},"c9c88dfb-02c2-0119-a796-4a62741a1d71",[],{"elements":1436,"system":1441},{"text":1437,"anchor_id":1439},{"name":234,"type":7,"value":1438},"Can smart meters work with prepayment meters?",{"name":1169,"type":7,"value":1440},"can-smart-meters-work-with-prepayment-meters",{"codename":1375,"collection":82,"id":1442,"language":82,"lastModified":1388,"name":1442,"sitemapLocations":1443,"type":1174,"workflowStep":1163,"workflow":1163},"d23a9cba-c970-0167-30c1-805e161d2d37",[],{"elements":1445,"system":1450},{"text":1446,"anchor_id":1448},{"name":234,"type":7,"value":1447},"How to read a smart meter",{"name":1169,"type":7,"value":1449},"how-to-read-a-smart-meter",{"codename":1376,"collection":82,"id":1451,"language":82,"lastModified":1388,"name":1451,"sitemapLocations":1452,"type":1174,"workflowStep":1163,"workflow":1163},"417930a6-a4c2-017f-6a5a-5c20fe36728d",[],{"elements":1454,"system":1459},{"text":1455,"anchor_id":1457},{"name":234,"type":7,"value":1456},"Will having a smart meter affect the privacy of your data?",{"name":1169,"type":7,"value":1458},"smart-meter-affect-privacy-data",{"codename":1377,"collection":82,"id":1460,"language":82,"lastModified":1388,"name":1460,"sitemapLocations":1461,"type":1174,"workflowStep":1163,"workflow":1163},"d9faf0ff-b3b3-015f-689b-6cf169225c2c",[],{"elements":1463,"system":1468},{"text":1464,"anchor_id":1466},{"name":234,"type":7,"value":1465},"How to get smart meters for small business use",{"name":1169,"type":7,"value":1467},"how-to-get-smart-meter-for-business",{"codename":1378,"collection":82,"id":1469,"language":82,"lastModified":1388,"name":1469,"sitemapLocations":1470,"type":1174,"workflowStep":1163,"workflow":1163},"bcfa7b36-c1ec-01c4-a049-c6b2b3e1b1de",[],[],"\u003Cp>Getting a smart meter installed at your \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fguides\u002Fbusiness-premises-guide\u002F\">business premises\u003C\u002Fa> means you’ll be able to see exactly how and when you’re using energy, which can really help to lower your bills and assist your \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fguides\u002Fenergy-efficient-lighting-saving-your-business-money\u002F\">energy efficiency efforts\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let’s take a closer look at commercial smart meters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cfigure data-asset-id=\"8c61c65e-29f3-4b0d-8603-5087a3b69860\" data-image-id=\"8c61c65e-29f3-4b0d-8603-5087a3b69860\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fassets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443\u002F77bbf83a-1306-0152-fea5-3b5eaf937634\u002F02742997-7b78-4740-a9b8-132a73b3eb33\u002FGettyImages-1005621410.jpg\" data-asset-id=\"8c61c65e-29f3-4b0d-8603-5087a3b69860\" data-image-id=\"8c61c65e-29f3-4b0d-8603-5087a3b69860\" alt=\"A business owner checks their business energy rates using a desktop smart meter\">\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003Ch3>Five-point summary\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Col>\n  \u003Cli>Smart meters send gas and electricity readings directly to your supplier, eliminating estimated bills and manual meter readings. They also give you real-time usage data, helping you understand and manage your business energy consumption more effectively.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>With clearer insight into when and how your business uses energy, you can spot waste, cut unnecessary usage, and make smarter decisions — supporting both cost control and sustainability.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>There’s no upfront cost for smart meter installation, but the rollout is funded through charges built into your energy bill — so while it feels free, the cost is shared by all users.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Under the government’s smart metering mandate, most small non-domestic premises must have a smart meter installed by the end of 2025. Larger businesses may need advanced or half-hourly meters, depending on energy usage.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Suppliers can remotely switch smart meters from credit to prepayment, offering flexibility without needing a physical meter change. They’re also compatible with half-hourly data reporting, though they aren’t the same as full half-hourly meters used by high-demand businesses.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Fol>\n\u003Cobject type=\"application\u002Fkenticocloud\" data-type=\"item\" data-rel=\"component\" data-codename=\"n94dc9da1_2080_0113_bdc6_ca411f9f916e\">\u003C\u002Fobject>\n\u003Ch2>What is a smart meter?\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>A smart meter is an electronic energy meter that wirelessly sends automatic \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fguides\u002Fbusiness-gas-electricity-meters-installation\u002F\">gas and electricity meter\u003C\u002Fa> readings to your supplier for completely accurate energy bills. To help you better understand your energy usage, smart meters with a display screen show you exactly how much energy you’re using. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cobject type=\"application\u002Fkenticocloud\" data-type=\"item\" data-rel=\"component\" data-codename=\"n4af155b1_5954_0115_fc51_386e2a332521\">\u003C\u002Fobject>\n\u003Ch2>What are the smart meter benefits for business?\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Although they’re usually aimed at domestic energy customers, the benefits of smart meters can also be enjoyed by \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-finance\u002Fguides\u002Fhow-do-i-pay-myself-as-a-small-business-owner\u002F\">business owners\u003C\u002Fa>, especially if you’re trying to lower your \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fguides\u002Fbusiness-energy-bills\u002F\">business energy bills\u003C\u002Fa> and implement energy efficiency measures in your workplace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here are some of the key benefits of smart meters for business:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Accurate billing\u003C\u002Fstrong>- Smart meters send automatic readings to your supplier, which means your bills are based on actual usage, not estimates. This helps avoid nasty surprises and makes it easier to manage your cash flow.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Better control over energy use \u003C\u002Fstrong>- With near real-time data, you can see exactly when and where your business is using the most energy. This visibility makes it easier to spot waste, adjust behaviour, and improve overall efficiency.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>No more manual meter readings \u003C\u002Fstrong>- As smart meters send readings automatically, you won’t need to manually \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fguides\u002Fhow-to-read-business-energy-meters\u002F\">take energy meter readings\u003C\u002Fa> or submit them to your supplier. It’s one less admin job to worry about.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Easier budgeting and forecasting\u003C\u002Fstrong> - Knowing how much energy you're using — and when — helps you plan ahead and budget more accurately. This is especially useful for seasonal businesses or those with fluctuating demand.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Access to tailored tariffs -\u003C\u002Fstrong> Some suppliers offer smart-meter-only tariffs, which could be more competitive or flexible than standard deals. Having a smart meter may also make it easier to switch suppliers in the future.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Supports greener energy habits\u003C\u002Fstrong> - By understanding your usage in detail, you can take \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fguides\u002Fenergy-saving-tips-for-business\u002F\">practical steps to cut back on unnecessary energy usage\u003C\u002Fa>, which is not only good for your bottom line but better for the planet too.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cobject type=\"application\u002Fkenticocloud\" data-type=\"item\" data-rel=\"component\" data-codename=\"d078d67f_19eb_01e7_e3f2_963a83d8e0f3\">\u003C\u002Fobject>\n\u003Ch2>Is it compulsory to have a smart meter fitted at your business?\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Having a smart meter installed at your business premises is completely free, so why are so many energy companies keen that you have one installed?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although it’s not compulsory to have a smart meter installed, government policies mean that \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fguides\u002Fbusiness-energy-suppliers\u002F\" title=\"Business Energy Suppliers\">energy suppliers\u003C\u002Fa> are obliged to offer one to all homeowners and all small business owners. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regulations aside, energy suppliers are keen to push the rollout of smart meters as it means they’ll no longer need to estimate \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002F\">business energy\u003C\u002Fa> use and they can save money by cutting the number of meter readers they send to homes and businesses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cobject type=\"application\u002Fkenticocloud\" data-type=\"item\" data-rel=\"component\" data-codename=\"e2d9f04e_71fb_01ce_c1f7_b2cfdd2af948\">\u003C\u002Fobject>\n\u003Ch2>When is the smart meter rollout? Why has it been pushed back?\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>The estimated cost of the smart meter initiative is £7 billion, and this will be passed on to households and businesses via their energy bills. The original target of having 85% of smart meter installations completed by 2020 was pushed back to 2024. This has since been pushed back further, to the end of 2025.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is largely due to spiralling costs and the technology not being quite up to scratch. In many cases, the smart meter software wouldn’t allow consumers to switch, meaning they’d need to get a new smart meter each time they changed suppliers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This roll-out has since been further delayed until 2025 because of coronavirus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a small business owner, it's likely your \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fguides\u002Fmpan-mprn-numbers\u002F\">non-domestic meter is under an electricity profile class of 3 or 4\u003C\u002Fa> (it may be 1 or 2, but these are domestic class meters) or has gas consumption below 732 MWh\u002Fyear (these tend to be smaller non-domestic sites). If so, it will be part of the ‘smart metering mandate’ and be part of the 2025 smart meter rollout obligations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Large electricity supplies (profile classes 5-8 and 00) and large gas supplies (consumption over 732 MWh\u002Fyear) need to have advanced meters fitted under Ofgem-regulated energy supply licence conditions. These tend to be larger non-domestic organisations, such as Industrial and Commercial (I&C) businesses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cobject type=\"application\u002Fkenticocloud\" data-type=\"item\" data-rel=\"component\" data-codename=\"f73529ef_e82b_01a1_380c_eea67c8fe3dd\">\u003C\u002Fobject>\n\u003Ch2>How do smart meters work?\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Each smart meter is made up of three components:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Smart meter (one for \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fbusiness-gas\u002F\">\u003Cstrong>gas\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cstrong> and one for \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fbusiness-electricity\u002F\">\u003Cstrong>electricity\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cstrong>)\u003C\u002Fstrong> - takes readings of your \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fguides\u002Faverage-energy-usage-for-businesses\u002F\">energy usage\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Communications hub\u003C\u002Fstrong> - sends these readings to your energy supplier.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Smart meter energy monitor\u003C\u002Fstrong> - displays your real-time energy usage so you can monitor it.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>As you use energy, real-time updates are displayed on your monitor and up-to-date readings are sent to your supplier, which means you no longer need to spend time taking and sending meter readings - it may only save a few minutes each month, but every second saved is important when you’re a busy business owner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cobject type=\"application\u002Fkenticocloud\" data-type=\"item\" data-rel=\"component\" data-codename=\"c9c88dfb_02c2_0119_a796_4a62741a1d71\">\u003C\u002Fobject>\n\u003Ch2>Are smart meters free for businesses?\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Technically, no. While there is no direct, upfront cost to you, smart meters are not free. The installation costs that suppliers incur from installing smart meters are recovered through an increase in the price of your energy bills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cobject type=\"application\u002Fkenticocloud\" data-type=\"item\" data-rel=\"component\" data-codename=\"d23a9cba_c970_0167_30c1_805e161d2d37\">\u003C\u002Fobject>\n\u003Ch2>Can smart meters work with prepayment meters?\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Unlike traditional meters, smart meters can be switched remotely by your supplier between credit and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fguides\u002Fwhat-are-prepayment-meters\u002F\">prepayment meter\u003C\u002Fa> modes — meaning no need for manual meter changes or engineer visits. They also send automatic readings, and can share energy usage data in half-hourly intervals to help suppliers build a clearer picture of your business’s consumption.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, smart meters aren’t the same as \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fguides\u002Fhalf-hourly-meters\u002F\">half-hourly meters\u003C\u002Fa>, which are designed for larger businesses with high energy demand. If your business uses 100 kilovolt-amperes (kVA) or more in any 30-minute period, you’re legally required to install a half-hourly meter. If your usage is above 70 kVA, you can choose to have one installed voluntarily — especially if cutting consumption is a key focus for your business.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Want to learn more? Check out our \u003Ca href=\"#\">guide to business energy for large and industrial sites\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cobject type=\"application\u002Fkenticocloud\" data-type=\"item\" data-rel=\"component\" data-codename=\"n417930a6_a4c2_017f_6a5a_5c20fe36728d\">\u003C\u002Fobject>\n\u003Ch2>How to read a smart meter\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Smart Meters send readings to your supplier automatically. You can view these readings from your smart \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fguides\u002Fbusiness-energy-monitors\u002F\">energy monitor\u003C\u002Fa>. Each model of a smart energy monitor functions slightly differently, so you should consult your user guide for further information, bearing in mind you might need to check how to read a gas smart meter and an electricity smart meter separately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cobject type=\"application\u002Fkenticocloud\" data-type=\"item\" data-rel=\"component\" data-codename=\"d9faf0ff_b3b3_015f_689b_6cf169225c2c\">\u003C\u002Fobject>\n\u003Ch2>Will having a smart meter affect the privacy of your data?\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>If you’ve Will having a smart meter affect the privacy of your data?any concerns about the data shared by your smart meter, it’s worth knowing that you can choose how much information you share with your supplier and how regularly they collect remote meter readings from your smart meter. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you want to limit the amount of data your supplier sees, you should consider the following points:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n  \u003Cli>Sharing regular meter readings with your supplier more frequently means they can better help you understand your usage. Having a better understanding of how and when you use energy means you’ll make it easier for Bionic’s tech-enabled experts to find you a better deal at renewal.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>By default, your supplier will most likely collect data from your smart meter once a month, but they can take more regular \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fguides\u002Fhalf-hourly-meters\u002F\">half-hourly\u003C\u002Fa> or daily readings if you’d prefer. If this is the case, you should speak to your supplier before your smart meter is installed. If you change your mind, you should be able to change your meter reading preference at any time by calling your supplier.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>For data protection, you should let your supplier know whether you’re happy to have details of your energy usage shared with other organisations, such as research agencies who may get in touch to ask you about your smart meter experiences.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>It’s also worth checking your supplier’s marketing preferences, as they might use your meter data to promote other products they offer.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cobject type=\"application\u002Fkenticocloud\" data-type=\"item\" data-rel=\"component\" data-codename=\"bcfa7b36_c1ec_01c4_a049_c6b2b3e1b1de\">\u003C\u002Fobject>\n\u003Ch2>How to get smart meters for small business use\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Your energy supplier will provide and fit a smart meter at your business premises completely free of charge - there are no point of service charges as the costs of the smart meter rollout are absorbed by extra charges on everyone’s energy bills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You can get a smart meter fitted at your workplace in three simple steps:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n  \u003Cli>Request a smart meter from your energy supplier.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>They’ll arrange an appointment for the engineer to visit your premises.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>On this date, an engineer will fit your meter. Smart meter installation typically takes about an hour per meter.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>Your smart meters will need to be fitted in the same place as your existing meters, so you’ll need to clear this area before your installation appointment.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"name":1031,"type":15,"value":1474,"linkedItems":1475},[1033],[],{"name":1036,"type":15,"value":1477,"linkedItems":1478},[1299],[],{"name":1041,"type":1042,"value":1480,"displayTimeZone":1303},"2025-07-22T00:00:00Z",{"name":1046,"type":1042,"value":1163,"displayTimeZone":1163},{"name":1049,"type":11,"value":1483},"smart-meters\u002F",{"name":1052,"type":7,"value":1485},"Smart Meters for Business - Benefits, Costs & Setup",{"name":1055,"type":7,"value":1487},"💡 Discover how smart meters work for UK businesses, from accurate billing to energy-saving benefits. Learn the costs, setup process, and rollout deadlines 🦾",{"name":1058,"type":1059,"value":1489},[1490],{"name":1062,"codename":1063},{"name":1065,"type":7,"value":1492},"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fguides\u002Felectricity-meter\u002Fsmart-meters\u002F",{"name":1068,"type":15,"value":1494,"linkedItems":1495},[],[],{"name":1072,"type":15,"value":1497,"linkedItems":1498},[1074],[],{"name":1077,"type":15,"value":1500,"linkedItems":1501},[1079],[],{"name":1082,"type":15,"value":1503,"linkedItems":1504},[],[],{"name":1086,"type":23,"value":1506},[1507],{"name":1508,"description":1509,"type":28,"size":1510,"url":1511,"width":1336,"height":1336,"renditions":1512},"Energy_Meters_Featured_Image.png","Hands holding a smart meter for business energy",164015,"https:\u002F\u002Fassets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443\u002F77bbf83a-1306-0152-fea5-3b5eaf937634\u002Fa33d9f9f-efb9-41ab-9602-bf77def3ccdf\u002FEnergy_Meters_Featured_Image.png",{},{"name":1093,"type":1059,"value":1514},[1515],{"name":1096,"codename":1097},{"name":1099,"type":1059,"value":1517},[1518],{"name":1062,"codename":1063},{"name":1103,"type":1059,"value":1520},[1521],{"name":1062,"codename":1063},{"name":1107,"type":1059,"value":1523},[1524],{"name":1096,"codename":1097},{"codename":1001,"collection":82,"id":1526,"language":82,"lastModified":1388,"name":1527,"sitemapLocations":1528,"type":1115,"workflowStep":88,"workflow":82},"cc4d5323-fb86-4cc1-ac31-90a62d5190b8","ENERGY GUIDE - Smart meters for business",[],{"elements":1530,"system":1690},{"post__title":1531,"post__summary":1533,"post__content":1535,"post__author":1638,"post__reviewer":1641,"publish_date":1645,"updated_date":1647,"url":1649,"seo__meta_title":1651,"seo__meta_description":1653,"seo__add_no_index_tag":1655,"seo__canonical_url":1658,"related_articles":1660,"categories":1663,"subfolder":1666,"tags":1669,"thumbnail_image":1672,"show_on_index_page":1678,"hide_author":1681,"hide_reviewer":1684,"hide_tags":1687},{"name":151,"type":7,"value":1532},"Can your business generate its own electricity to save money?",{"name":1009,"type":7,"value":1534},"Each year more and more SMEs are investing in green infrastructure. And using self-generated electricity to power up your business could see you save money in the long run. Learn how in this guide.",{"images":1536,"linkedItemCodenames":1543,"linkedItems":1553,"links":1636,"name":1028,"type":195,"value":1637},[1537],{"description":1538,"imageId":1539,"url":1540,"height":1541,"width":1542},"electric charging point attached to a house with a garage and blue parked car. The caption reads: Can your business generate its own electricity to save money?","d555d2fb-9640-48aa-b538-0ec743a29c9b","https:\u002F\u002Fassets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443\u002F77bbf83a-1306-0152-fea5-3b5eaf937634\u002Fe45b797f-87b8-4a91-b0c2-1740beb0f20d\u002FBionic%20Energy%20Guide%20Images%20%2818%29.webp",1188,2252,[1544,1545,1546,1547,1548,1549,1550,1551,1552],"fed2fe17_610d_01f4_f050_988ee70bae98","c887d6fc_ddb3_01d4_8231_477dc35c4a6f","n521b057a_2fc4_019d_e1eb_5145157cc4bd","n31e6595b_8edc_014f_eb11_80d053f75148","fbb4e361_57d0_012e_a291_4bfc57b83142","d1a9ae49_d7e2_0112_4535_79118de1f3f2","b2e37fac_fcec_018d_3a9b_598ad3c18917","n9f0df9cb_43bd_015e_25d4_2d654bb7d852","a37360de_8738_01fa_73b2_0ce552104625",[1554,1564,1573,1582,1591,1600,1609,1618,1627],{"elements":1555,"system":1560},{"text":1556,"anchor_id":1558},{"name":234,"type":7,"value":1557},"What does it mean to generate your own electricity?",{"name":1169,"type":7,"value":1559},"what-does-it mean-to-generate-your-own-electricity",{"codename":1544,"collection":82,"id":1561,"language":82,"lastModified":1562,"name":1561,"sitemapLocations":1563,"type":1174,"workflowStep":1163,"workflow":1163},"fed2fe17-610d-01f4-f050-988ee70bae98","2026-01-27T12:02:07.9450934Z",[],{"elements":1565,"system":1570},{"text":1566,"anchor_id":1568},{"name":234,"type":7,"value":1567},"How can businesses generate their own electricity?",{"name":1169,"type":7,"value":1569},"how-can-businesses-generate-their-own-electricity",{"codename":1545,"collection":82,"id":1571,"language":82,"lastModified":1562,"name":1571,"sitemapLocations":1572,"type":1174,"workflowStep":1163,"workflow":1163},"c887d6fc-ddb3-01d4-8231-477dc35c4a6f",[],{"elements":1574,"system":1579},{"text":1575,"anchor_id":1577},{"name":234,"type":7,"value":1576},"What are the benefits of generating your own electricity?",{"name":1169,"type":7,"value":1578},"what-are-the-benefits-of-generating-your-own-electricity",{"codename":1546,"collection":82,"id":1580,"language":82,"lastModified":1562,"name":1580,"sitemapLocations":1581,"type":1174,"workflowStep":1163,"workflow":1163},"521b057a-2fc4-019d-e1eb-5145157cc4bd",[],{"elements":1583,"system":1588},{"text":1584,"anchor_id":1586},{"name":234,"type":7,"value":1585},"How can a UK business start generating its own electricity?",{"name":1169,"type":7,"value":1587},"how-to-start-generating-own-electricity",{"codename":1547,"collection":82,"id":1589,"language":82,"lastModified":1562,"name":1589,"sitemapLocations":1590,"type":1174,"workflowStep":1163,"workflow":1163},"31e6595b-8edc-014f-eb11-80d053f75148",[],{"elements":1592,"system":1597},{"text":1593,"anchor_id":1595},{"name":234,"type":7,"value":1594},"How much will it cost to set up your own energy infrastructure?",{"name":1169,"type":7,"value":1596},"how-much-will-it-cost-to-set-up-your-own-energy-infrastructure",{"codename":1548,"collection":82,"id":1598,"language":82,"lastModified":1562,"name":1598,"sitemapLocations":1599,"type":1174,"workflowStep":1163,"workflow":1163},"fbb4e361-57d0-012e-a291-4bfc57b83142",[],{"elements":1601,"system":1606},{"text":1602,"anchor_id":1604},{"name":234,"type":7,"value":1603},"How long will it take to recoup the investment in self-generated electricity?",{"name":1169,"type":7,"value":1605},"how-long-will-it-take-to-recoup-the-investment-in-self-generated-electricity",{"codename":1549,"collection":82,"id":1607,"language":82,"lastModified":1562,"name":1607,"sitemapLocations":1608,"type":1174,"workflowStep":1163,"workflow":1163},"d1a9ae49-d7e2-0112-4535-79118de1f3f2",[],{"elements":1610,"system":1615},{"text":1611,"anchor_id":1613},{"name":234,"type":7,"value":1612},"What are the environmental benefits of self-generated electricity?",{"name":1169,"type":7,"value":1614},"what-are-the-environmental-benefits-of-self-generated-electricity",{"codename":1550,"collection":82,"id":1616,"language":82,"lastModified":1562,"name":1616,"sitemapLocations":1617,"type":1174,"workflowStep":1163,"workflow":1163},"b2e37fac-fcec-018d-3a9b-598ad3c18917",[],{"elements":1619,"system":1624},{"text":1620,"anchor_id":1622},{"name":234,"type":7,"value":1621},"Are there any regulations in place in the UK when generating your own electricity?",{"name":1169,"type":7,"value":1623},"are-there-any-regulations-in-place-in-the-uk-when-generating-your-own-electricity",{"codename":1551,"collection":82,"id":1625,"language":82,"lastModified":1562,"name":1625,"sitemapLocations":1626,"type":1174,"workflowStep":1163,"workflow":1163},"9f0df9cb-43bd-015e-25d4-2d654bb7d852",[],{"elements":1628,"system":1633},{"text":1629,"anchor_id":1631},{"name":234,"type":7,"value":1630},"Are there financial incentives for UK businesses to generate their own electricity?",{"name":1169,"type":7,"value":1632},"financial-incentives-generate-own-electricity",{"codename":1552,"collection":82,"id":1634,"language":82,"lastModified":1562,"name":1634,"sitemapLocations":1635,"type":1174,"workflowStep":1163,"workflow":1163},"a37360de-8738-01fa-73b2-0ce552104625",[],[],"\u003Cp>From \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fguides\u002Fwhat-is-wind-energy-for-business\u002F\" title=\"What is wind power?\">wind turbines\u003C\u002Fa> to rows of solar panels, there are many ways to generate renewable energy at your business. But have you ever considered it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.natwestgroup.com\u002Fnews-and-insights\u002Fnews-room\u002Fpress-releases\u002Fclimate\u002F2022\u002Fapr\u002Fbusinesses-increase-investment-in-green-energy-as-energy-prices-.html\" data-new-window=\"true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Research from NatWest\u003C\u002Fa> found that 7% of SMEs are already investing in on-site green energy generation, while a 2024 study suggests that \u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fchrome-extension:\u002F\u002Fefaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj\u002Fhttps:\u002F\u002Fwww.pwc.co.uk\u002Findustries\u002Fdocuments\u002Fenergy-survey-2024.pdf\" data-new-window=\"true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">nearly two-thirds (65%) of all UK businesses want to increase their on-site generation in the next two years\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you have the time and money to invest, installing green energy solutions can produce longer-term savings, help protect you from price volatility, and help to ease the burden on the environment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To get your business set on its green and clean journey, our Bionic guide is here to help walk you through what it means to ‘go green’ and self-generate power to run your business.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cfigure data-asset-id=\"d555d2fb-9640-48aa-b538-0ec743a29c9b\" data-image-id=\"d555d2fb-9640-48aa-b538-0ec743a29c9b\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fassets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443\u002F77bbf83a-1306-0152-fea5-3b5eaf937634\u002Fe45b797f-87b8-4a91-b0c2-1740beb0f20d\u002FBionic%20Energy%20Guide%20Images%20%2818%29.webp\" data-asset-id=\"d555d2fb-9640-48aa-b538-0ec743a29c9b\" data-image-id=\"d555d2fb-9640-48aa-b538-0ec743a29c9b\" alt=\"electric charging point attached to a house with a garage and blue parked car. The caption reads: Can your business generate its own electricity to save money?\">\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003Ch2>Five-point summary on small business energy generation\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cul>\n  \u003Cli>All types of businesses can invest in renewable energy systems that allow them to generate their own electricity to power their business. Businesses can choose a renewable technology that best suits their business, including wind, solar, hydro and biomass.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Businesses that invest in renewable energy reap a range of benefits, including energy independence, long-term cost savings, energy security, improved brand perception and environmental sustainability. It also helps lower our nation's carbon footprint, improves the air quality and protects our natural resources.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>The initial cost of self-generated energy systems can vary based on the generation method, the scale of the project, the location and the available resources. But eventually, businesses will be able to pay off the initial investment.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Government schemes like the Smart Export Guarantee allow businesses to sell the excess renewable energy they generate back to the grid. There are also other government incentives for relief on the green taxes all businesses have to pay.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>There are several financial incentives available to businesses that generate their own electricity. This includes making money via the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) along with certain tax incentives.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cobject type=\"application\u002Fkenticocloud\" data-type=\"item\" data-rel=\"component\" data-codename=\"fed2fe17_610d_01f4_f050_988ee70bae98\">\u003C\u002Fobject>\n\u003Ch2>What does it mean to generate your own electricity?\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Generating your own electricity refers to producing electrical energy on-site using various technologies and resources instead of solely relying on external electricity providers like utility companies. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Self-generated electricity is often called ‘onsite power generation’ or ‘distributed generation’. It involves setting up infrastructure to produce, manage, and utilise electricity for your business's needs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.carbonbrief.org\u002Fanalysis-uk-renewables-enjoy-record-year-in-2025-but-gas-power-still-rises\u002F\" data-new-window=\"true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">In 2025, renewables made up 47% of UK electricity supplies, a record high\u003C\u002Fa>. This was mostly thanks to additional wind generation from more offshore wind farms and higher wind speeds. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For UK businesses, on‑site generation often means installing solar PV on roofs or land, sometimes combined with batteries, and potentially complementing this with technologies like CHP or heat pumps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cobject type=\"application\u002Fkenticocloud\" data-type=\"item\" data-rel=\"component\" data-codename=\"c887d6fc_ddb3_01d4_8231_477dc35c4a6f\">\u003C\u002Fobject>\n\u003Ch2>How can businesses generate their own electricity?\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>There are a few different ways that your business can generate its own electricity. But not all systems will be suitable for all. Hydropower, for example, is only suitable for businesses located near running water. Here is a rundown of the options to consider:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>Solar\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fguides\u002Fsolar-power-for-business\u002F\">Solar panels\u003C\u002Fa>, also known as photovoltaics (PV), are one of the most common \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fguides\u002Fguide-to-renewable-energy-for-small-businesses\u002F\">renewable energy\u003C\u002Fa> sources. You’ll probably have already seen them across buildings and homes alike, as they’re easy to install and can be fitted onto the side of the premises. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Solar panels capture the sun's energy using photovoltaic cells. This means that when light shines on the material, it knocks the electrons apart, which creates a flow of electricity. Luckily for UK businesses, the cells don’t need direct sunlight to generate electricity since they can even operate on cloudy days! But the stronger the beams from the sun, the more electricity that’ll be generated. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On average, solar panels suitable for micro businesses can cost anywhere between \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.greenmatch.co.uk\u002Fblog\u002F2014\u002F08\u002Fwhat-is-the-installation-cost-for-solar-panels\" data-new-window=\"true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">£6,000 and £11,000\u003C\u002Fa>, with larger systems costing anywhere from \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.greenmatch.co.uk\u002Fsolar-energy\u002Fsolar-panels\u002Fcommercial\" data-new-window=\"true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">£16,000 to £70,000\u003C\u002Fa>. This sounds like a hefty initial investment, but it can pay off in the long run.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recent commercial solar data suggests SMEs can now expect installed costs of around £800 to £1,300 per kWp for systems up to 50 kWp, with simple payback often between three and six years, where most power is used on site.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a rough guide, a 30 kWp system suitable for a small warehouse or office might cost in the region of £24,000 to £39,000 and save around £6,000 to £8,000 a year on electricity at current prices.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>Wind\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Wind energy is a form of renewable energy derived from the kinetic energy of moving air or wind. This energy is harnessed and converted into electricity using wind turbines or windmills consisting of large blades attached to a rotor, which is connected to a generator. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the wind blows, it causes the blades to spin, rotating the rotor and generating mechanical energy. This mechanical energy is then turned into electrical energy through the generator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This type of energy isn’t really suitable if your business operates in a built-up area, such as in the middle of a city centre. But if your company is in an isolated or exposed spot, you could reap the rewards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smaller turbines generating around 2,000 kWh per year can cost between \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fsmall99.co.uk\u002Fenergy\u002Fhow-much-do-commercial-wind-turbines-cost\u002F\" data-new-window=\"true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">£2,000 and £6,000\u003C\u002Fa>, while installing a bigger unit can see prices of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fsmall99.co.uk\u002Fenergy\u002Fhow-much-do-commercial-wind-turbines-cost\u002F\" data-new-window=\"true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">£20,000\u003C\u002Fa> up to £3.3 million. Larger models generate much more power, so they don't take as long to pay back, even though they cost more to install.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In reality, only a small number of UK SMEs have the right wind conditions, planning prospects and space for small turbines, so most on‑site generation projects focus on solar rather than wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Biomass energy\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fguides\u002Fwhat-is-biomass-for-small-businesses\u002F\">Biomass energy\u003C\u002Fa> is another popular form of renewable energy. Wood-fuelled heating systems, also known as biomass systems, burn wood pellets, logs or chips to power central heating and hot water boilers. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An ordinary commercial biomass boiler installed to heat two or more buildings can cost around \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.greenmatch.co.uk\u002Fblog\u002F2015\u002F02\u002Fhow-much-does-a-biomass-boiler-cost\" data-new-window=\"true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">£20,000\u003C\u002Fa>. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While biomass systems mainly provide heat rather than electricity, they can sometimes be combined with CHP to generate power and heat from a single fuel source.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>Hydropower\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Hydropower, also known as hydroelectricity, is one of the oldest and most widely used sources of renewable energy, dating back centuries to water mills used for grinding grain. In modern times, hydropower has been scaled up to produce electricity on a larger scale by using dams and turbines. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hydropower harnesses the energy of flowing water to generate electricity, often producing enough electrical power for both lighting and electrical appliances.  \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Micro-hydro systems for small businesses cost around £4,000 per kW installed. A typical micro-hydro system with standard costs would be around \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.farmingforabetterclimate.org\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F04\u002FMicro-Hydro-Practical-Guide.pub_.pdf\" data-new-window=\"true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">£20,000 to £25,000\u003C\u002Fa> for a 5 kW unit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The estimated cost to build a larger hydropower system that has a maximum power output of 50 kW is \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.renewablesfirst.co.uk\u002Frenewable-energy-technologies\u002Fhydropower\u002Fhydropower-learning-centre\u002Fhow-much-do-hydropower-systems-cost-to-build\u002F\" data-new-window=\"true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">£6,000\u003C\u002Fa> for installation and an estimated project cost of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.renewablesfirst.co.uk\u002Frenewable-energy-technologies\u002Fhydropower\u002Fhydropower-learning-centre\u002Fhow-much-do-hydropower-systems-cost-to-build\u002F\" data-new-window=\"true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">£300,000\u003C\u002Fa>. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Micro‑hydro is only an option for sites with suitable, consistent flowing water and appropriate permissions, so it tends to be used by a small minority of UK businesses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fguides\u002Fthe-uk-energy-mix\u002F\">To learn more about what currently powers up your business, read our guide to decoding the UK energy mix\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cobject type=\"application\u002Fkenticocloud\" data-type=\"item\" data-rel=\"component\" data-codename=\"n521b057a_2fc4_019d_e1eb_5145157cc4bd\">\u003C\u002Fobject>\n\u003Ch2>What are the benefits of generating your own electricity?\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Businesses that generate their own electricity can reap a wide range of benefits that go beyond relying solely on existing suppliers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Cost savings \u003C\u002Fstrong>—  Generating your own electricity can lead to high cost savings over time. By using renewable energy sources or more efficient technologies, businesses can reduce their dependence on \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fguides\u002Fprice-cap\u002F\">fluctuating utility rates\u003C\u002Fa> and potentially even get rid of electricity bills altogether.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Energy independence \u003C\u002Fstrong>— On-site power generation reduces reliance on \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nationalgrid.com\u002F\" data-new-window=\"true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The National Grid\u003C\u002Fa> and gives businesses greater control over their \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fguides\u002Fbusiness-energy-suppliers\u002F\">energy supply\u003C\u002Fa>. This, in turn, lessens the risk of grid failures, supply disruptions, or geopolitical tensions that could impact energy imports.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Environmental sustainability \u003C\u002Fstrong>— Businesses that generate their own electricity through renewable sources contribute to environmental sustainability by cutting down fossil fuels and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fguides\u002Fnet-zero-for-small-businesses\u002F\">greenhouse gas emissions\u003C\u002Fa>. This aligns with corporate social responsibility and shows a commitment to combating \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fguides\u002Fhow-does-climate-change-affect-small-business\u002F\">climate change\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Energy security \u003C\u002Fstrong>— On-site power generation acts as a backup during grid outages, ensuring operations keep going even if there is an issue with the external power supply. This is crucial for industries where operations are constant, such as hospitals and data centres. But it’s also useful for SMEs to have a backup supply in case of power cuts - especially during the mid-morning coffee rush at a cafe, for example.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Hedging against price volatility \u003C\u002Fstrong>— Changes in energy prices can have a big impact on a business's operating costs. Generating your own electricity can lessen this, providing more stable energy costs and making it easier to budget.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Public branding and image \u003C\u002Fstrong>— Adopting sustainable practices can improve a business's public image. Customers, investors, and stakeholders often view environmentally conscious companies more favourably, which can lead to increased brand loyalty and better market value. But you have to make sure this is done for the right reasons, or your business may be accused of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fguides\u002Fwhat-is-greenwashing\u002F\">greenwashing\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>On‑site generation can also help your business meet net-zero targets or supply chain requirements where large customers ask for evidence of emissions reductions and renewable energy use.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cobject type=\"application\u002Fkenticocloud\" data-type=\"item\" data-rel=\"component\" data-codename=\"n31e6595b_8edc_014f_eb11_80d053f75148\">\u003C\u002Fobject>\n\u003Ch2>How can a UK business start generating its own electricity?\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>If you want to start generating electricity at your business, the following checklist will help:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Assess your energy needs and site suitability\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>To begin generating electricity at your business, start by reviewing how much electricity your business uses. This helps you understand the scale of the system you’ll need. Then assess your premises to identify suitable areas for installation. Rooftops, open land, or access to flowing water can all be valuable depending on your chosen technology.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Look at when you use power as well as how much – daytime, year‑round usage is ideal for solar, while very low summer or weekend loads might lead to more export than self‑consumption.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Choose a generation technology\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>There are several renewable technologies to consider. Solar panels are a popular choice for businesses with available roof or ground space. Wind turbines may be suitable for properties in exposed, windy locations. Biomass systems work well for businesses that produce organic waste. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hydropower is an option if you have access to flowing water. Combined heat and power (CHP) systems are a good fit for businesses that need both heat and electricity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many UK SMEs start with rooftop solar because it is modular, relatively simple to install and works well with typical office, retail and warehouse usage patterns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Check permissions and regulations\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Before you install anything, check whether you need planning permission—this depends on the size and type of system. If you plan to connect your system to the grid, you’ll need to apply to your local Distribution Network Operator (DNO). \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For smaller systems, ensure your installation meets the standards set by the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS), especially if you want to access financial incentives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You will also need a smart or half‑hourly meter and an export \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fguides\u002Fmpan-mprn-numbers\u002F\">MPAN \u003C\u002Fa>if you want to be paid for surplus electricity through the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fguides\u002Fselling-energy-back-to-the-grid\u002F\">Smart Export Guarantee\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Explore funding and incentives\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>You may be able to offset some of the costs with financial support. If you plan to export electricity back to the grid, you can apply for payments through the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG). Tax relief through capital allowances may also be available. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some businesses can access local or national grants and loans. Alternatively, you might consider third-party financing options such as Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under SEG, licensed suppliers with over 150,000 customers must offer at least one export tariff, and your system generally needs to be MCS‑certified and below 5 MW (or 50 kW for micro‑CHP).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Choose a certified installer\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>For peace of mind and to ensure eligibility for schemes like SEG, it’s important to hire a certified installer. Choose an \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmcscertified.com\u002Finstallers-manufacturers\u002F\" data-new-window=\"true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MCS-certified installer \u003C\u002Fa>or someone certified by another recognised body to ensure your system is safe, efficient, and compliant. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Select an installer who can provide clear performance estimates, warranties, maintenance options and help with DNO and SEG paperwork.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Install and connect the system\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Once you’ve chosen your installer, the next step is installation. Your installer will fit the system and connect it to your business’s energy supply. If you’re exporting to the grid, they’ll also handle the connection to the network via your DNO.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Monitor and maintain\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>After installation, it’s important to monitor how your system is performing. Set up monitoring tools to track how much electricity you’re generating and saving. Regular maintenance is also essential to keep the system running smoothly and efficiently over time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most solar systems need only occasional inspections and cleaning, but wind, hydro and biomass systems usually require more regular checks and servicing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cobject type=\"application\u002Fkenticocloud\" data-type=\"item\" data-rel=\"component\" data-codename=\"fbb4e361_57d0_012e_a291_4bfc57b83142\">\u003C\u002Fobject>\n\u003Ch2>How much will it cost to set up your own energy infrastructure?\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>The cost of generating your own electricity as a business can vary widely based on several factors, including things like your energy generation method, the scale of the project, location and the available resources. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some key points that can influence the overall cost include:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Energy generation method \u003C\u002Fstrong>— The type of energy generation method you choose will have a big impact on costs. Solar power, wind power, biomass, hydroelectric power, and other methods have different upfront costs and ongoing expenses.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>System size \u003C\u002Fstrong>— Size does matter when it comes to the system that you’re going to choose. The capacity of the energy generation system will affect costs — larger systems tend to have higher upfront expenses but can also generate more electricity.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Installation costs \u003C\u002Fstrong>— The price that comes with installing the equipment, including labour, engineering, permitting, and site preparation, all add to the overall costs.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Location \u003C\u002Fstrong>— Your business's location has an impact, as solar and wind resources, local regulations and government incentives can vary from one region to another. \u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Maintenance and operation \u003C\u002Fstrong>— Ongoing maintenance, repairs, and operational expenses over the system's lifespan need to be considered and factored in.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Energy storage \u003C\u002Fstrong>— If you want to store excess energy for use during low-generation periods, such as with solar or wind energy, the cost of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fguides\u002Fwhat-are-energy-storage-solutions\u002F\">energy storage\u003C\u002Fa> technology (batteries, pumped storage, etc.) should be considered.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cobject type=\"application\u002Fkenticocloud\" data-type=\"item\" data-rel=\"component\" data-codename=\"d1a9ae49_d7e2_0112_4535_79118de1f3f2\">\u003C\u002Fobject>\n\u003Ch2>How long will it take to recoup the investment in self-generated electricity?\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>The time it takes to recoup the investment in self-generated electricity varies widely based on several factors. As a rough guideline, payback periods for self-generated electricity projects can vary from several years to a decade or more. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Depending on the factors mentioned above and the scale of your system, solar panels will likely have a payback period between five and ten years, while other systems might have shorter or longer payback periods.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well‑designed commercial solar projects in 2026 often achieve paybacks in three to six years, where most generation is used on site, and electricity prices remain relatively high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Technologies with higher capital costs or more complex civil works – such as wind, hydro or CHP – may have longer payback periods and require more detailed feasibility studies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cobject type=\"application\u002Fkenticocloud\" data-type=\"item\" data-rel=\"component\" data-codename=\"b2e37fac_fcec_018d_3a9b_598ad3c18917\">\u003C\u002Fobject>\n\u003Ch2>What are the environmental benefits of self-generated electricity?\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Self-generated electricity helps to contribute to a more sustainable world, and has the following benefits:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Reduced greenhouse gas emissions\u003C\u002Fstrong> — Generating electricity from renewable sources like solar, wind, and hydropower produces little to no direct greenhouse gas emissions. This significantly reduces the carbon dioxide and other pollutants that contribute to climate change and global warming.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Lower carbon footprint \u003C\u002Fstrong>— By relying on clean energy sources, businesses can significantly reduce their carbon footprint, which is the total amount of greenhouse gas emissions produced throughout their operations. The lower your \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fguides\u002Fwhat-is-a-carbon-footprint-in-business\u002F\" title=\"What is a carbon footprint in business?\">carbon footprint\u003C\u002Fa>, the better it is for the environment.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Improved air quality \u003C\u002Fstrong>— Self-generated electricity from renewables doesn't release pollutants that worsen air quality, such as sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter. This leads to cleaner air, better public health, and reduced respiratory illnesses.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Biodiversity protection \u003C\u002Fstrong>— Some conventional energy production methods, like \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fguides\u002Frenewable-natural-gas\u002F\">fossil fuel extraction\u003C\u002Fa>, can harm ecosystems and threaten biodiversity. Renewable energy projects, when properly designed and sited, have a lower impact on habitats and ecosystems, helping to protect biodiversity.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Conservation of natural resources \u003C\u002Fstrong>— Self-generated electricity relies on renewable resources like sunlight, wind, and water, which are naturally replenished over time. This reduces the pressure on finite fossil fuel resources and helps conserve natural resources for future generations.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Adaptation to climate change measures \u003C\u002Fstrong>— The shift to self-generated clean energy contributes to global efforts towards climate change. As businesses transition to renewable energy sources, they help reduce the devastating effects of climate-related events like more frequent and intense heatwaves, storms, and rising sea levels.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>On‑site renewables also help UK businesses align with net-zero goals and respond to growing expectations from customers, investors and public‑sector buyers on climate action.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cobject type=\"application\u002Fkenticocloud\" data-type=\"item\" data-rel=\"component\" data-codename=\"n9f0df9cb_43bd_015e_25d4_2d654bb7d852\">\u003C\u002Fobject>\n\u003Ch2>Are there any regulations in place in the UK when generating your own electricity?\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Yes, there are regulations and policies in place in the UK for businesses and individuals generating their own electricity. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The UK government has established a framework to promote renewable energy generation, energy efficiency, and sustainable practices. These regulations aim to ensure safety, grid compatibility, environmental protection, and fair compensation for energy produced, meaning you can \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fguides\u002Fselling-energy-back-to-the-grid\u002F\" title=\"How to sell energy back to the grid\">sell electricity back to the grid\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Key rules cover planning permission, building regulations, grid connection standards (G98\u002FG99), metering, and eligibility criteria for schemes such as SEG and business‑rate relief on eligible plant and machinery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cobject type=\"application\u002Fkenticocloud\" data-type=\"item\" data-rel=\"component\" data-codename=\"a37360de_8738_01fa_73b2_0ce552104625\">\u003C\u002Fobject>\n\u003Ch2>Are there financial incentives for UK businesses to generate their own electricity?\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>There are several financial incentives for UK businesses that generate their own electricity through renewable sources. These include:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) - \u003C\u002Fstrong>Introduced on January 1, 2020, the SEG replaced the Feed-in Tariff. Offered by larger energy suppliers, this scheme pays households and businesses for any extra electricity they generate and export to the grid. The rates can vary and are determined by the suppliers.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Grants and loans\u003C\u002Fstrong> - Various grants and financing schemes are available to help businesses set up renewable energy solutions. For instance, the UK government offers financial support for energy efficiency investments, which can help reduce carbon emissions and lower energy costs.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Tax incentives\u003C\u002Fstrong> - business rates are exempt for eligible plant and machinery used in onsite renewable energy generation and storage until 2035. This includes rooftop solar panels, wind turbines, and battery storage.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>These incentives aim to support businesses in reducing their energy costs and carbon footprint. For more information on specific incentives and to keep up to date with any changes, speak with financial advisors or relevant authorities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To qualify for SEG, you typically need an MCS‑certified installation, a smart or AMR meter providing half‑hourly export readings, and a system capacity up to 5 MW (or 50 kW for micro‑CHP).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some suppliers and local programmes also offer tailored export rates or additional support for business installations, so it’s worth shopping around before you commit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>Get your business set with Bionic\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>We know not all businesses will be able to install renewable energy systems, but those who do may be able to get some relief from \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fguides\u002Fwhat-are-green-taxes\u002F\">green taxes\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you need more advice on renewables or help understanding business energy, head over to our \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fguides\u002F\">energy guide pages\u003C\u002Fa> for more information. Or, get in touch today with the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002F\">Bionic\u003C\u002Fa> team to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002F\">compare your business energy\u003C\u002Fa> needs, including \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fbusiness-electricity\u002F\">electricity\u003C\u002Fa> and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fbusiness-gas\u002F\">gas\u003C\u002Fa>. Just enter your business postcode in the sidebar to the right to get started.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>Frequently asked questions (FAQS) on small business energy generation\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Still not quite sure about small business energy generation? Here are the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Can a small business in the UK realistically generate its own electricity?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Yes, many UK small businesses now install rooftop solar or other renewables to generate a significant share of their electricity on-site.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>What is the most popular way for UK businesses to generate their own electricity?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Solar PV panels are the most common on‑site generation option for UK SMEs because they are modular, relatively simple to install and work well with daytime usage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>How much does commercial solar cost for a small UK business?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Typical SME solar systems up to 50 kWp cost roughly £800–£1,300 per kWp installed, with overall project costs running into the tens of thousands of pounds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>How long does it take a UK business to pay back a solar PV system?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Many commercial solar projects in the UK now pay back in about 3–7 years, depending on system size, tariffs and how much power is used on site.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Are UK businesses paid for the extra electricity they export to the grid?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Yes, eligible businesses can earn payments for surplus electricity through Smart Export Guarantee tariffs offered by licensed suppliers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>What do UK SMEs need to qualify for the Smart Export Guarantee?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>They usually need an MCS‑certified renewable installation, a smart or half‑hourly meter and an export MPAN, plus a SEG contract with an energy supplier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Is on‑site wind power suitable for most UK small businesses?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Small wind turbines are only viable for a minority of UK businesses with very good wind resources, plenty of space and suitable planning conditions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>How can Bionic help my UK business if I want to generate my own electricity?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Bionic can compare business energy tariffs, explain how self‑generation will interact with your bills and help you choose options that fit your budget and sustainability goals.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"name":1031,"type":15,"value":1639,"linkedItems":1640},[1033],[],{"name":1036,"type":15,"value":1642,"linkedItems":1644},[1643],"author___laura_court_jones",[],{"name":1041,"type":1042,"value":1646,"displayTimeZone":1044},"2023-08-15T14:00:00Z",{"name":1046,"type":1042,"value":1648,"displayTimeZone":1044},"2026-01-26T00:00:00Z",{"name":1049,"type":11,"value":1650},"can-your-business-generate-its-own-electricity\u002F",{"name":1052,"type":7,"value":1652},"How Can Your Business Generate Its Own Electricity To Save Money? 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