With energy costs continuing to rise across the UK, many businesses are struggling to manage their gas and electricity bills. The situation is worsened by global instability, reduced energy supply, and the absence of a price cap for commercial energy users. As household bills soar and economic uncertainty looms, UK businesses face a bleak energy outlook.
Why Are Business Energy Bills So High?
Several factors are contributing to the surge in energy prices:
- Nord Stream 1 operating at just 20% capacity
- Forecasted household bills exceeding £500/month
- Global recession fears, particularly in the US
- No price cap for business energy, leaving companies exposed to market volatility
Without regulatory protection, businesses are paying significantly more than domestic users and many don’t realise they’re also being charged hidden commissions by energy brokers.
Practical Ways to Reduce Energy Costs
In preparation, most of the UK have performed energy audits to varying degrees. Either through accredited energy assessors such as Green Zone Surveys, or through internal management.
While energy audits and efficiency measures are a good start, they only go so far. Businesses can take simple steps to reduce consumption and lower bills:
- Turn off unused lights and electronics
- Use energy-efficient lighting
- Unplug idle devices
- Use power strips to manage energy flow
- Shut down computers when not in use
These small actions, when applied across teams and departments, can lead to significant savings over the life of your energy contract.
For more energy-saving tips, visit Money Saving Expert or explore guidance from institutions like Harvard University, which advocate for smarter energy use in business environments.
Could You Be Owed 6 Months of Free Energy?
Many businesses are unknowingly overpaying due to mis-sold energy contracts. At Business Energy Claims, we’ve helped UK companies recover substantial sums some as high as £1.8 million from hidden broker commissions.
On average, energy broker commissions account for 10–20% of a business’s total energy spend, meaning you could be paying far more than necessary. With the average business energy contract lasting around 3 years, a successful claim could equate to 6 months of free energy.
How Business Energy Claims Can Help
We specialise in:
- Identifying hidden fees in energy contracts
- Recovering overpaid costs through energy mis-selling claims
- Providing expert support
- We operate on a No Win, No Fee basis, making it risk-free to explore your claim.
If you’ve used an energy broker in the past, contact us for a free, no-obligation review:
For more information, call us on 0800 689 4259 or email [email protected]