Commercial Utilities helps UK businesses explore gas and electricity arrangements for new premises, existing sites and contract renewals. From shop electricity to gas for a restaurant, speak to our team about the options for your business.
Discuss your business energyWhether you run a shop, salon, cafe, restaurant, office or workshop, your energy arrangements should fit the way the premises operate. Commercial Utilities is a business utilities broker, not an energy supplier. Start with your business postcode and what you need; we can discuss the next steps without turning your enquiry into a complicated project.
Lighting, refrigeration, heating, opening hours and equipment affect how much electricity a business uses. A recent bill helps identify the meter, consumption and current arrangements so the options discussed relate to your actual premises.
Tell us if you are taking over a unit, expanding your equipment or reviewing an existing electricity contract.
Business gas can be used for heating, hot water or commercial cooking. If the premises have a gas supply, let us know whether it is already in use and whether you are a new occupier or an existing customer reviewing a contract.
An all-electric business may not need gas. We consider the supplies your premises actually use.
Opening a new shop or reviewing the energy at an existing one? Your shop address, trading hours and current bill are a useful starting point. If you have not opened yet, contact us with the details you have.
A convenience store with refrigeration running overnight has different needs from a retail unit open only during the day. Tell us about display lighting, refrigeration, tills and other major equipment, rather than relying on a generic average for shops.
A useful tariff review looks at your usage as well as the quoted rate. Low consumption does not necessarily mean low standing charges.
Gas heating and hot water should be included when reviewing your shop's utility arrangements. If the unit is all-electric, focus on the electricity supply rather than assuming every retail property needs both fuels.
If energy is included in the rent or supplied through a shared meter, tell us. That can affect which contract options are available to the occupier.
Moving into a commercial unit or taking over a shop? Start with the premises address and the date your business becomes responsible. A previous bill can help, but you do not need every detail before getting in touch.
Using gas or electricity at new business premises before agreeing a supplier contract can put you on a deemed contract. Check the applicable rates and explore an agreed contract. You can deal directly with a supplier or choose support from a broker.
A tariff for an existing supply is different from connecting a new building or installing a meter. Tell us if the premises have no supply, a disconnected supply or a missing meter so the enquiry can be directed appropriately. Agreeing a tariff does not by itself complete connection or installation work.
For an existing business, a recent bill and your contract end date are useful starting points. Compare the terms of an offer, not just a headline price.
A fixed unit rate does not make the total bill fixed: the amount of energy used still matters. Ask for the offer to be explained before agreeing to a contract.
No. Commercial Utilities is a business utilities broker. We help businesses explore suitable arrangements; the gas and electricity are supplied under a provider's contract.
Yes. Tell us which supplies your premises use so that both can be considered. The contract arrangements may differ for each fuel.
Yes. Contact us with the premises address and expected takeover date. If a meter or connection is missing, mention that as well: this is different from arranging a tariff for an existing supply.
No. Offers depend on the premises, usage, meter arrangements, market conditions and contract terms. Ask for an offer based on your business rather than relying on a generic headline rate.
No. You can arrange a contract directly with a supplier or choose help from a broker. Commercial Utilities offers a point of contact to discuss your business requirements and the available next steps.
Further information: Ofgem: setting up a business energy contract.
Tell us about your premises and what you need. Contact Commercial Utilities to discuss business electricity, gas or your wider utility services.
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