Business Water
How Are Business Water Rates Calculated?
A business water bill combines a regulated wholesale charge, set by your regional water company, and a retail charge from...
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Green & Efficiency
Are There Energy Grants for Small Businesses in the UK?
Yes, but not through one single scheme. SME energy grants in the UK are spread across the gov.uk business finance...
Business Water
Can Businesses in Scotland Switch Water Supplier?
Yes. Scotland opened its non-household water market to competition in April 2008, almost a decade before England, so any business,...
Pricing & Markets
What Was the Energy Bill Discount Scheme?
The Energy Bill Discount Scheme was a UK government support scheme that ran from 1 April 2023 to 31 March...
Switching & Contracts
What Happens If You Can’t Pay Your Business Energy Bill?
If you cannot pay a business energy bill, contact your supplier immediately to request a payment plan. Unlike domestic customers,...
Switching & Contracts
Should You Choose a 1, 2 or 3-Year Business Energy Contract?
There is not a single best business energy contract length. A 1-year deal gets you back to the market sooner...
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What Is an Out-of-Contract Energy Rate and How Much Does It Cost?
An out-of-contract rate is the higher, deemed rate your supplier moves you to automatically once a fixed-term deal ends without...
Tariffs & Meters
Can a Business Reclaim VAT on Electricity?
A VAT-registered business can normally reclaim the VAT it pays on electricity as input tax, provided the electricity is used...
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What Is a Standing Charge on a Business Energy Bill?
A standing charge is the fixed daily fee a business energy supplier charges for keeping a site connected to the...