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Switching business energy isn't quite as simple as switching household energy. If you’re on a fixed-term business gas or electricity deal, this means you're signed with a supplier for a set period of time. These fixed deals usually offer cheaper rates than variable deals but you won’t be able to compare quotes and sign up for a new one until your current contract is in its ‘switching window’. This is usually between one and six months before your contract’s end date.
Once your deal enters this phase, you can compare business gas deals and switch. But you won’t actually be transferred to your new supplier until your current contract ends. It often makes sense to switch early and lock your low rates, while making sure a new contract is in place so your current supplier can’t roll you onto its more expensive rates. For more information, check out our guide on the best time to switch business energy suppliers.
When you switch with Bionic, there’s no need to keep an eye on your renewal window - we’ll let you know when your current contract is due to end and find another great deal to replace it with, year after year. Find out more at the Bionic Digital Renewals service page.
Start a business gas comparison with just your postcode. We use secure smart data to find the details we need to run your quote.
Once we know more about the needs of your business, we'll compare quotes and exclusive deals from our panel of trusted UK suppliers.
One of our experts will explain the quotes on screen and answer any questions. You choose the best deal and we’ll handle the rest.
If you decide to switch, we’ll be paid a commission by the new supplier that is included in the prices we quote.
Switching business gas is more complicated than switching domestic energy. That's why 75% of business owners say they'd sooner speak to someone to get their questions answered. Our tech-enabled experts are on hand to help business owners just like you.
Business gas prices are calculated with many ‘moving parts’, like standing charges, unit rates, and other fees. We’ll help you look behind the headline figures to see which deals will result in savings for your business.
Why accept the first price you’re given? As the UK’s market leader for business gas comparison, we get exclusive rates from our panel of trusted UK energy suppliers, and can tailor prices to suit your business’s needs.
Bionic has a dedicated team who manage your old and new suppliers to save you the hassle. When we talk, we can make sure all the details are exactly right so your new contract is more likely to go live smoothly.
Bionic’s Digital Renewal service makes everything much quicker and easier when it’s time to sort your next energy contract. We’ll proactively do your next comparison for you, and share it by email. You then choose the deal you want online, and we’ll take care of everything else for you.
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The price you pay for business gas will be affected by a range of factors, including:
That’s why it’s important to run a thorough business gas comparison before signing up for a new deal with your current supplier or a different one.
When you switch business gas with Bionic, we’ll use smart tech and human know-how to help find the best deal for your business from our panel of trusted UK energy suppliers.
The cost of your business gas bills can be affected by any number of things, from the location of your business premises to the number of staff you employ and, obviously, the amount of gas you use.
To give you a rough idea of how much you should be paying, here are the latest business gas rates for 2023:
| Business size | Gas unit price per kWh | Gas daily standing charge |
| Micro Business | 11.2p | 58.1p |
| Small Business | 9.9p | 40.1p |
| Medium Business | 9.5p | 67.6p |
| Large Business | 9.1p | 67.8p |
Note: 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 quoted by Bionic per business size from November 1 to November 14, 2023. Rates do not include any Energy Bills Discount Scheme discount.
Each business uses energy differently, so the figures above should only be used as a guide when calculating the rates you should be paying. Speak to the energy experts at Bionic and we’ll find a business gas tariff that suits the exact needs of your business.
Check out our guide to average business energy usage and rates to learn more about the latest business energy rates.
The cost of your business energy bills will vary depending upon the type of contract you're on, the rates you're paying, and the amount of energy you use. But we've looked at the latest rates and crunched the numbers to give you an idea of how much a business of your size should be paying each year:
| Business size | Annual usage | Cost per year |
| Micro Business | 5,000 to 15,000 kWh | £1,332 (based on annual usage of 10,000kWh) |
| Small Business | 15,000 to 30,000 kWh | £2,374 (based on annual usage of 22,500kWh) |
| Medium Business | 30,000 to 65,000 kWh | £4,759 (based on annual usage of 47,500kWh) |
| Large Business | More than 65,000 kWh | £6,172 (based on annual usage of 65,000kWh) |
Note: 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 quoted by Bionic per business size from November 1 to November 14, 2023. Rates do not include any Energy Bills Discount Scheme discount.
The Energy Bills Discount Scheme will replace the Energy Bill Relief Scheme and run for 12 months from April 1, 2023. As with the scheme it's replacing, it will offer eligible businesses a discount on their energy rates and it won't cap business gas rates.
The scheme is open to all fixed, non-domestic contracts signed on or after December 1, 2021, subject to rates being higher than a government threshold. Variable, deemed, and out-of-contract rates, are also included, so long as rates don't drop below the threshold level. You can find out more in our guide to the Energy Bills Discount Scheme.
Here's an example of how the discount could affect the bills of a pub that uses 16 MWh (16,000 kWh) of gas a month. Let's say it signed a fixed contract in January 2023 and its monthly gas bill comes in at around £2,976 (to keep it simple we'll leave out the standing charges as these aren't affected by the scheme).
Under the scheme, it would save about £112 a month, which works out to around £1,344 a year. Here's how it could break down:
| The fixed unit rate agreed with the gas supplier | 18.6p |
| Government threshold unit rate | 10.7p |
| Difference between the fixed rate and threshold rate (18.6p - 10.7p) | 7.9p |
| Discounted rate | 7.2p |
| The monthly bill before discount | £2,976 |
| The monthly bill after discount | £2,864 |
| The total saving on the monthly gas bill | £112 |
Note: The figures shown are based on the average gas and electricity unit rates quoted by Bionic for a microbusiness from January 3 to January 6, 2023. For more information on the latest energy rates, check out the Bionic blog on energy prices.
It can be easy to lose track of who supplies your business gas, especially if you're on a three-year fix and don't need to think about things until your contract is up for renewal.
Checking your latest bill or emails is the simplest way to find out who your supplier is, or you can call the Meter Number Helpline on 0870 6081524 or use the Find My Supplier website. If using either of these services, you'll need to have your meter point reference number (MPRN) to hand. This is a number of between six and ten digits that should be displayed on your meter. Learn more at our guide to MPAN and MPRN.
If you've switched with Bionic, you can give us a call and we'll 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 energy suppliers that offer great customer service alongside competitive rates, including:
| Supplier | Contract type | Term duration on offer |
| British Gas | Fixed | 1-3 year |
| BG Lite | Fixed | 1-5 year |
| British Gas Plus | Fixed | 1-3 year |
| Crown Gas & Power | Fixed | 1-3 year |
| EDF Energy | Fixed | 1-4 year |
| Opus Energy | Fixed | 1-3 year |
| ScottishPower | Fixed | 1-3 year |
| Smartest Energy | Fixed | 1-3 year |
| SSE | Fixed | 1-3 year |
| TotalEnergies | Fixed | 1-5 year |
| Valda Energy | Fixed | 1-3 year |
| Yü Energy | Fixed | 1-3 year |
If your business uses more than 55,000 kWh of gas a year, suppliers will class you as a large business and handle your supply differently. To find out more, check out our guide to large business energy and give our tech-enabled energy experts a call on 0800 077 3701.
As well as comparing a range of suppliers, we also look at different types of business energy tariffs to find one that perfectly fits your business. Here are the main types of tariffs that are available to businesses:
You can find out more about each in our guide to business energy tariffs.
If your gas bills are too high, an overpriced tariff might not be the only reason - you might simply be using too much energy. This could be down to bad habits - such as leaving the heating on too high - or the fact that your business premises aren't as energy efficient as they should be.
To give you a rough idea of how much gas you should be using, here are the average annual gas consumption figures SMEs:
For more information, check out our guide to average business energy consumption. If you use more than the above, see our guide to industrial, high-consumption, and large business energy.
Energy pricing is a complicated business that includes lots of forecasts and moving parts. So we'll keep things simple when it comes to the cost of your business gas bills.
There are two main costs to look out for when working out how much your business gas costs:
Suppliers buy in advance enough gas to last for the length of your contract. When working out your rates they'll also consider the type of business you run, how big it is, and how it uses energy. Your business credit score can also affect the type of energy deal and rates you're offered.
If you want more detailed information on how energy pricing works and why a drop in wholesale prices isn't immediately reflected in the rates you pay or are quoted, take a look at our guide to how energy is bought and sold in the UK.
Green business gas is produced using environmentally sustainable sources – such as plants or animal waste. But while many suppliers now offer 100% green electricity as standard, environmentally friendly gas production technology isn’t quite as advanced, which means green gas deals are much more difficult to come by.
As things stand, green business gas is only available in certain parts of Great Britain, so your ability to switch to green gas will depend on the location of your business. This means that environmentally friendly gas production isn’t always an option - while solar and wind farms are located right across the UK, your ability to switch to green gas will depend on where your business is located.
This, along with the regional variation in energy prices, is why we take your postcode before running an energy comparison.
If green gas isn’t an option for your business, you could choose a supplier that supports environmental projects and sustainable energy in other ways. To find out more, check out our guide to renewable business energy and speak to our tech-enabled experts to find out more. If green gas isn’t an option, you could switch to a supplier that supports environmental projects and sustainable energy in other ways.
When you switch business gas suppliers with Bionic, we’ll handle all the fiddly admin for you and let both your old and new gas suppliers know what’s happening.
Your new supplier will then get in touch with details of when the tariff changeover will take place, along with your agreed payment methods and dates. Remember, unlike domestic deals, business energy switching doesn’t offer a cooling-off period, so it’s important to properly check that all the details on your business energy contract are correct before you sign anything. If you’re unsure about anything, our energy experts are on hand to help.
The only thing left for you to do is give your old supplier a meter reading on the day of the switch, so they can send you an accurate final bill. It’s important you give your old supplier this reading to make sure you only pay for the energy you’ve used with them. If not, they may still bill you even though you're with another supplier, meaning you’ll be billed twice for using the same energy.
And that’s all there is to it - there’s no need for any drilling or digging at your workplace as the gas will be supplied through the existing pipes, and so long as you have a standard meter in place there should be no need to replace that either.
To compare business energy prices and switch to a better deal, enter your postcode in the box below or give our tech-enabled experts a call on 0800 860 6833.
To help you understand more about switching business gas, here are the answers to some of our most frequently asked questions.
The Energy Bills Discount Scheme will replace the Energy Bills Relief Scheme on April 1, 2022. If your business qualifies for the scheme, your gas unit rate will be discounted by up to 0.7p per kWh. If your business is in the Energy Trade Intensive Industries category, your gas unit rate will be discounted by up to 4.0p per kWh.
For more information, check out the Bionic guide to the Energy Bills Discount Scheme.
MPRN is a unique number for your gas meter. It will be up to 11 numbers in length and is used to identify the meter at your business premises.
You should be able to find your MPRN on your business gas bill under the "Details of charges" heading.
You can also search online for your MPRN by entering your postcode at Find My Supplier or by calling the meter number helpline on 0870 608 1524. Simply tell them your business postcode and the first line of your address and they’ll let you know your MPRN and the name of your current gas supplier.
When you switch business gas suppliers with Bionic, we’ll handle the whole thing for you from start to finish. This means that once you’ve chosen the deal you like from our list of quotes, we will:
The only thing you’ll need to do is give your old supplier one last meter reading on the day of the switch, so they can send you an accurate final bill.
We can also help you cut your business electricity bills - give us a call to see how much you could save.
It’s unlikely that your gas meter will need replacing if it’s a standard meter. If you have a smart meter, you may need to switch meters if the one you have isn’t compatible with your new supplier. For more information, check out our guide to smart meters for business.
Although you can cut the cost of your business gas bills by being more energy efficient, commercial gas prices are affected by a number of factors, many of which are out of your control. Wholesale prices are the main driver behind the rates you pay, and these can be affected by problems with the supply chain and fluctuations in currency prices, along with regulator fees and government levies.
Even a cold winter can push up gas prices for business, as freezing temperatures increase demand. Read more about what affects UK gas prices in our guide.
The best way to protect your business from increasing gas prices is to lock in your rates with a fixed term contract - although your energy bills will still vary according to your usage, fixing your rates means the price you pay for each unit of gas you use will stay the same for the duration of your deal.
Most businesses pay the standard 20% VAT on gas, but you might qualify for the lower 5% rate if you run a charity or not-for-profit organisation. You might also qualify for a discount if you use less than 4,397kWh each month – if you’re not sure how much you use, you can find the exact figure on your latest bill.
If you qualify for the lower rate, ask your gas supplier for a VAT declaration form. Find out more about VAT and business energy in our guide to VAT for business gas and electricity.
Even if your gas is supplied by an IGT, there’s nothing stopping you from comparing gas prices and switching suppliers, but you might find your switch takes a bit longer and the deal you’re offered might not be as competitive as others.
This is because the costs involved in supplying and maintaining IGTs are relatively high, which means the standing charge is often higher. And when you compare gas quotes, the extra IGT charges won’t be included, so you’ll also have to factor these costs in on top of the rates you’re offered. It’s important to compare deals from a range of suppliers, as you might find some of the bigger providers will take on the IGT charges to get your custom.
The amount you can save by switching business gas depends upon the following factors:
To find out how much money your business could save, give our tech enabled energy experts a call now on 0800 084 1911, and run a commercial gas comparison. We’ll find the right business gas quote for your business in a matter of minutes.
Business gas prices 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 energy price rises.
Although business and domestic measurement units are the same, the tariffs are not. Business and domestic deals are very different in both cost and contract type.
Although business energy may appear more expensive, the rates offered are usually cheaper and bills only appear more expensive because VAT is charged at a standard rate of 20% on business gas and electricity, as opposed to 5% on domestic energy.
Microbusiness gas is simply a business gas deal that’s been designed for a microbusiness.
A micro business is one that has no more than 10 employees and a turnover of less than £1.7 million. Often suppliers can offer special rates for these kinds of enterprises.
The threshold for qualifying as a microbusiness are as follows, you must:
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