Business energy by sector
Sector matters less than people expect for the unit rate, and more than people expect for everything else: which charges bite, which reliefs you qualify for, and where the avoidable cost sits. These pages cover the four sectors we price most often.
Last reviewed 2 September 2026 by Utilities Made Simple · independent, whole-of-market, supplier-paid — how we are paid
- Business energy for care homesEnergy for UK care homes: the 5% VAT route most homes qualify for, why a 24-hour load profile prices differently, and what to check before renewing.
- Business energy for pubs, restaurants and hotelsEnergy for UK hospitality: peaky evening load, heavy refrigeration and kitchen demand, seasonal trade, and the contract traps that come with leased premises.
- Business energy for manufacturingEnergy for UK manufacturers: half-hourly pricing, capacity and reactive power charges, red-band avoidance, and the Climate Change Agreement route to CCL relief.
- Business energy for warehousing and logisticsEnergy for UK warehouses and distribution centres: lighting and heating a large volume, EV and forklift charging, capacity headroom, and long-lease contracts.
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We price every sector — these are simply the four where the sector-specific advice is most different from the general case. Email a recent bill to info@utilitiesms.co.uk and we will look at yours whatever it is.
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