Compare business electricity prices — properly
Every quote we give is built on your actual meter, usage and contract end date, priced across the whole market. Standard meters are usually quoted the same day.
Three things decide what you pay per kWh
Your meter type
NHH, half-hourly, Economy 7, maximum demand — each is settled and priced differently. We quote against the profile your meter actually has.
Your usage & shape
How much you use and when you use it. Larger or half-hourly supplies get bespoke prices; overnight-heavy usage can suit multi-rate tariffs.
Timing
Wholesale power moves daily. Locking a renewal early in your window — sometimes a year out — can beat waiting until the month before.
We quote every business meter type
| Meter type | Typically used by | How it's priced |
|---|---|---|
| Standard (NHH) | Most SMEs — shops, offices, small units | Published matrix rates; same-day quotes |
| Half-hourly (HH) | Larger sites; mandatory above 100kW demand | Bespoke prices against your half-hourly data; valid on the day of quote |
| Economy 7 / Economy 10 | Sites with storage heating or overnight loads | Separate day and night unit rates |
| Evening & weekend / multi-rate | Hospitality, leisure, out-of-hours operations | Time-banded unit rates matched to your hours |
| Maximum demand (1 & 2 rate) | Industrial and high-load premises | Unit rates plus capacity/availability charges |
| Seasonal time of day (SToD) | High users with seasonal patterns | Rates that vary by season and time band |
Not sure which you have? The profile class — the first two digits in the 'S' box on your bill — tells us. Or just send the bill and we'll do the reading.
Business electricity FAQs
When can I switch my business electricity supplier?
At the end of your current fixed contract. Most suppliers open a renewal window up to 6 or 12 months before your end date, so you can lock a new price early. Some contracts also require a termination notice — we check yours and serve it for you.
What is an MPAN?
Your Meter Point Administration Number — a 13-digit reference (shown in an 'S' box, usually bottom-left of your bill) that identifies your electricity supply point. Every accurate quote starts with it, but if you can't find yours we can look it up from your postcode.
What's the difference between half-hourly and non-half-hourly meters?
Half-hourly (HH) meters record consumption every 30 minutes and are priced bespoke against your usage profile — typical for larger sites. Non-half-hourly (NHH) meters cover most SMEs and can usually be quoted the same day.
What happens if I do nothing at renewal?
You'll usually roll onto out-of-contract or deemed rates, which are often substantially higher than a negotiated fixed contract. The renewal letter itself is rarely the best available price either — it's the opening offer.
Get your electricity comparison
A recent bill gives the sharpest quote — but a postcode and rough annual usage is enough to start.
- Same-day quotes on standard (non-half-hourly) meters
- Fixed terms from 12 to 60 months
- If your renewal is already the best price, we'll tell you
Renewal letter on your desk?
Read us the rates over the phone and we'll tell you within the hour whether they're worth signing.