Business Energy Guides | Business Gas and Electric

Can your business generate its own electricity to save money?

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.

April 4th 2025

Les Roberts

Senior Content Manager

How Can AI Help Companies Become More Energy Efficient?

AI will play a key role in the future of energy management, helping promote sustainability and achieving Net Zero emissions. By using AI's capabilities, businesses can optimise energy usage, reduce waste, and contribute to a more sustainable and economically resilient future. Find out more in this guide.

April 3rd 2025

Les Roberts

Senior Content Manager

What to do if your business energy supplier goes bust or ceases trading

If your business energy supplier stops trading, the Ofgem safety net ensures your supply isn't disrupted while a new supplier is found. Here's all you need to know.

April 3rd 2025

Les Roberts

Senior Content Manager

Change of tenancy and switching energy when you relocate your business

What happens to your energy contract when you relocate your business? And what is a Change of Tenancy (COT)? Here’s how to switch business energy suppliers when moving premises.

April 1st 2025

Les Roberts

Senior Content Manager

Sustainability and energy savings tips for small businesses

Whatever your business, reducing your energy usage will help lower your bills, increase your profits and benefit the environment. Check out our energy-saving and sustainability tips.

March 31st 2025

Les Roberts

Senior Content Manager

A guide to business energy meter installations

Need a new business gas meter or business electricity meter fitted at your business? Here’s all you need to know about business energy meter installations.

March 31st 2025

Les Roberts

Senior Content Manager

Bionic business energy suppliers

Compare business energy quotes from a panel of trusted suppliers quickly and easily with Bionic. Find our best deal for your business today.

March 19th 2025

Les Roberts

Senior Content Manager

What are business energy monitors?

A business energy monitor could help you to be more energy efficient, cut your energy usage and lower your bills. Find out more here.

March 19th 2025

Les Roberts

Senior Content Manager

What Is Business Energy For Shops? How To Save Money On Your Bills

From lighting to heating, every business needs energy for day-to-day operations. Learn about business energy for shops and how to reduce your bills with Bionic.

March 18th 2025

Les Roberts

Senior Content Manager

What is business energy for restaurants? How to save money on your energy bills

Compare business energy for restaurants and switch to a better deal with Bionic. Save even more money with our energy-efficiency tips for your restaurant.

March 18th 2025

Les Roberts

Senior Content Manager

The Bionic guide to VAT on business energy

VAT on gas and electricity for business is usually charged at 20%. Here’s how your business might be able to pay reduced VAT on energy bills for business.

March 17th 2025

Les Roberts

Senior Content Manager

How to understand your business energy bills and work out what the charges mean

Understanding your business energy bills is key to keeping track of energy costs. Here’s how to make sense of commercial energy bills and keep costs down.

March 13th 2025

Les Roberts

Senior Content Manager

What are Direct Debit energy bills and how do they work for my business?

Business energy can be tricky to understand. Find out how Direct Debit energy bills can work for your business with this Bionic guide.

March 13th 2025

Les Roberts

Senior Content Manager

What are energy ratings for businesses? (EPCs) The ultimate guide

An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rates the energy efficiency of a building. A commercial EPC does the same job for commercial properties. Learn more.

March 12th 2025

Les Roberts

Senior Content Manager

How to conduct a business energy audit to help lower your consumption

Want to become a more efficient business and potentially save money on your bills? An energy audit might help, read this handy Bionic guide to learn more.

March 12th 2025

Les Roberts

Senior Content Manager

What are blend and extend contracts? Could your business save money by switching?

Some businesses are being offered blend and extend contracts to help lower their rates. But it might not be the best option for everyone. Here’s how they work.

March 11th 2025

Les Roberts

Senior Content Manager

What is the average energy consumption for different UK businesses?

Average small business energy consumption is between 15,000 and 25,000 kWh a year. But what about your specific industry? Let's break it down in this guide.

March 11th 2025

Les Roberts

Senior Content Manager

Is there an energy price cap for business?

There is no price cap on business energy. Instead, government support for businesses is given by way of a discount on energy unit rates. Here’s all you need to know.

February 25th 2025

Les Roberts

Senior Content Manager

How to switch business energy suppliers

Compare business gas and electricity deals in minutes with Bionic's tech-enabled experts, and switch business energy supplier to save money on your bills.

November 22nd 2024

Les Roberts

Senior Content Manager

Compare industrial and large business energy prices

Compare industrial energy prices to save time & money with an exclusive large business energy deal from Bionic's tech-enabled human experts.

November 8th 2024

Les Roberts

Senior Content Manager

Why are energy prices so high? Are they still going up?

What is going on with energy prices in the UK? There's an energy crisis across the globe, with a number of major issues causing price volatility. Here's all you need to know.

October 8th 2024

Les Roberts

Senior Content Manager

Is commercial energy different to household energy?

Although it comes from the same sources – and possibly the same supplier – business energy is different to household energy. Here’s all you need to know.

October 7th 2024

Les Roberts

Senior Content Manager

What are MPAN and MPRN numbers and where can you find them?

Your MPAN and MPRN are unique numbers that identify your business electricity and gas meters. Here’s how to find them at your business premises.

April 18th 2024

Les Roberts

Senior Content Manager

WFH Energy Report - Is it cheaper to work from home or commute to the office in 2024?

As the cost of living increases in the UK, many people are looking for ways to reduce their day-to-day expenses. We wanted to discover whether it really is cheaper than going into the office by comparing the true costs of working from home. Discover our findings in our WFH Report.

March 18th 2024

Laura Court-Jones

Small Business Editor

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Can your business generate its own electricity to save money?

How Can AI Help Companies Become More Energy Efficient?

What to do if your business energy supplier goes bust or ceases trading

Change of tenancy and switching energy when you relocate your business

Sustainability and energy savings tips for small businesses