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A practical checklist before you renew business energy
Prepare for a business energy renewal: check usage, dates, notice terms and written quotes before deciding whether to switch.
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Questions to ask a business energy broker about commission, advice, redress and contract terms before you agree to anything.
Climate Change Levy and the 5% VAT rule: are you overpaying?
Small energy users can be exempt from Climate Change Levy and pay reduced VAT. The limits, the 60% rule, the zero rate on electricity from 1 October 2026, and how to check your bill.
Fixed, flexible and deemed business energy contracts explained
Understand fixed, flexible, deemed and out-of-contract energy deals before you agree terms or let a renewal date pass.
Low-cost energy-saving checks for a small business
Practical first steps to understand where a small business uses energy and reduce avoidable use without assuming a guaranteed saving.
How to read a business energy bill in five steps
Find the usage, unit price, standing charge, tax and contract details on a business energy bill so you can check what you are paying.
What to do if you dispute a business energy bill
A practical record-keeping and complaint process for checking an unexpected business energy bill and seeking the right help.