Business gas and electricity, procured properly
Business energy has no published price list. Every quote is generated on request, priced against your consumption profile and credit position, and usually valid for hours rather than weeks. We go to market for you in a single pass and show you what each option really costs.
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- To submit your details
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- Cost of the comparison
Before we can price
Four things off your bill
- MPAN / MPRNThe supply number — 13 digits for electricity, 6 to 10 for gas.
- Annual consumptionkWh over the last twelve months, or the estimate printed on the bill.
- Contract end dateThe date the current term expires. This sets the switch date.
- Current ratesUnit rate and standing charge, so any saving is measured honestly.
Haven't got it to hand? Send a photo of the first page and we'll read all four off it.
We go to market across the UK business supplier panel
Pricing is requested from every supplier that will genuinely compete for a business of your size and profile.
Supplier names and logos are shown for identification only. eVita Energy is an independent broker and is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, any supplier shown.
Bill anatomy
Where your unit rate actually goes
Only part of a business energy bill is contestable. Knowing which part, and how much of it, is the difference between a real comparison and a sales pitch.
Bill anatomy
Wholesale energy
42%
The commodity itself. The only part that genuinely moves when you re-contract, and the part we go to market on.
Network and distribution
26%
Regional charges for using the wires. Set by the network operator, not the supplier, and varies by where you trade.
Policy and levies
17%
Government schemes recovered through your unit rate. Identical across suppliers, so nobody can discount them.
Standing charge
9%
Fixed daily cost of keeping the meter live, payable whether the site trades that day or not.
Supplier margin
6%
What the supplier keeps, including credit risk on your account. Competition works here — which is the point of a panel.
Indicative shares for a typical non-half-hourly commercial electricity supply. Your own split depends on region, profile class and consumption.
How your bill is actually built
Two numbers dominate a business energy contract. The unit rate is what you pay for every kilowatt hour you consume, and the standing charge is a fixed daily amount you pay whether or not the site is trading. Around those sit non-commodity costs such as distribution and network charges, which vary by region and are largely outside any supplier's control.
Because suppliers price against live wholesale markets, a quote is normally valid until the close of the working day it was issued. That is why we take your details once, then request pricing across the panel in a single co-ordinated pass instead of drip-feeding enquiries out over several weeks.
Meters and portfolios we quote
Single-rate and Economy 7 profiles, half-hourly supplies, smart and AMR meters, maximum demand supplies with capacity charges, and multi-site portfolios where every site carries a different end date. If you would rather not interpret your own bill, send us a copy and we will read the MPAN, MPRN and annual consumption off it.
What happens when a contract simply ends
Out-of-contract and deemed rates apply automatically when a term expires with nothing to replace it. They are set unilaterally by the supplier and sit at the top of their book. Starting a renewal conversation three to twelve months out removes that risk entirely and costs you nothing.
Contract structures
Three ways to buy the same kilowatt hour
The right structure depends on how much variability your budget can absorb, not on which one carries the lowest headline number.
Contract structures
Fixed
Budget certainty above all else
Wholesale and non-commodity elements are both locked for the term. One rate, no surprises, priced with a risk premium baked in.
Watch for: You pay for the certainty, and you cannot benefit if the market falls mid-term.
Pass-through
Sites that can absorb some variability
The wholesale element is fixed while network and policy costs pass through as published. Usually the lower headline rate.
Watch for: Non-commodity costs can rise in April, so your budget needs headroom.
Flexible basket
Larger consumers with an appetite to manage risk
Wholesale volume is bought in tranches across the term against an agreed strategy, rather than in a single moment.
Watch for: Needs active management and reporting discipline. Not sensible below roughly 1 GWh.
Four levers that move the number
Switching supplier is only one of them, and rarely the largest. These are the levers we pull on a typical account, in the order they usually pay.
Timing the renewal window
Suppliers price against live wholesale curves. Quoting into a soft week rather than the fortnight before expiry routinely moves the unit rate more than switching supplier does.
Correcting the data suppliers price on
Estimated annual consumption, a wrong profile class or a stale credit score all inflate a quote. We check the industry data before we ask anyone for a price.
Getting off deemed rates
Out-of-contract and deemed tariffs sit at the top of every supplier's book with no notice period holding you there. This is the biggest single saving we find on new accounts.
Right-sizing capacity
Half-hourly and maximum demand sites often pay for available capacity they never touch. Reducing an over-declared KVA is a permanent reduction on every future bill.
What's included
- Whole-of-market comparison across UK business energy suppliers
- Single-rate, Economy 7, half-hourly and multi-site supplies
- Fixed, flexible and pass-through terms explained side by side
- Renewal reminders so no contract rolls over unnoticed
- No fee to you — the supplier you choose pays our commission
Timeline
From bill to live supply
Pricing moves daily, so the front of this process is deliberately fast. The back of it is ours to manage, not yours.
Timeline
Day 0
You send a bill or your meter details. Letter of authority signed electronically.
Day 0–1
We validate industry data, then request live pricing across the panel in one co-ordinated pass.
Day 1
You receive a like-for-like comparison: unit rate, standing charge, term, commission and conditions.
Day 1–3
You choose. Contract issued and signed while the price is still valid.
Week 2–4
We manage registration, objections and the start date so supply moves on your end date.
Ongoing
Renewal diarised, bills spot-checked, and we come back to you ahead of the next window.
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Business energy: your questions answered
Can I switch business energy supplier mid-contract?
Almost never. Business supply contracts are binding for their full term and most businesses have no cooling-off period. What you can do is agree new rates in advance, because most suppliers will price a future start date up to twelve months ahead.
How long does a switch take?
Typically two to four weeks from signed contract to live supply, and it completes on your contract end date. Nothing physical changes — the meter and the wires stay as they are, only the billing relationship moves.
Is the comparison really free?
Yes. We are paid a commission by the supplier whose contract you sign, and that commission is disclosed to you before you agree to anything. You pay us nothing directly.
Do you quote multi-site portfolios?
Yes. Send us a site list with meter numbers and end dates and we will price the portfolio, including aligning end dates where the numbers support doing so.
What is the difference between a fixed, flexible and pass-through contract?
A fixed contract locks both the wholesale element and the non-commodity element for the term, so your unit rate does not move. A pass-through fixes the wholesale element only and lets network and policy costs change as they are published, which is usually cheaper on day one but less predictable. A flexible or basket contract buys wholesale volume in tranches across the term and suits larger consumers with someone to manage the risk position.
How far ahead of my renewal should I start?
Most suppliers will price a start date up to twelve months out, and three to six months ahead is the sweet spot for a single site. Starting earlier gives you more chances to buy into a dip; leaving it to the final fortnight narrows the panel because some suppliers will not quote short-notice starts.
What information do you actually need from me?
A recent bill covers everything: MPAN or MPRN, annual consumption, current rates, supplier and contract end date. Without a bill we need the supply address, meter number, rough annual usage in kWh and your end date, plus a signed letter of authority so suppliers will release your data to us.
Will my supply be interrupted when I switch?
No. Nothing physical changes at the meter and no engineer needs to visit. Only the billing relationship moves, and it moves on your contract end date so there is no gap and no double billing.
What happens if my current supplier objects to the switch?
Objections are almost always raised for an outstanding balance or a contract end date mismatch. We see the objection, tell you the stated reason, and resolve it with the losing supplier. Clearing a genuine debt or correcting an end date normally releases the transfer inside a few working days.
Can I get a green or renewable business tariff?
Yes. Renewable-backed supply is certified with REGOs and is often within a fraction of a penny per kWh of a brown equivalent. We will quote both so you can see the real premium, and we will tell you where a tariff is genuinely matched supply rather than certificate-only.
How much commission do you earn, and does it inflate my rate?
Commission is an agreed uplift included in the unit rate, and we disclose the pence-per-kWh figure before you sign anything. Because we compare the whole panel on the same disclosed basis, the comparison stays honest and you can see exactly what our involvement costs.
We are on out-of-contract or deemed rates right now. What can we do?
Move quickly, because deemed rates sit at the top of a supplier's book and there is no notice period holding you there. Deemed supplies can usually be re-contracted within a few weeks, and this is the single biggest saving we find for new clients.
Do you handle change of tenancy or a new connection?
Yes. We handle change-of-tenancy registrations when you take on a new premises, and we can co-ordinate a new connection or meter upgrade with the network operator alongside the supply contract.
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