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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...
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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...
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What Is a Deemed Energy Contract? A Guide for UK Businesses
A deemed energy contract is the arrangement you fall onto when your business uses gas or electricity at a property...
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Business Energy Profile Classes Explained (00 to 08)
A profile class is the two-digit code at the start of your MPAN that tells the industry how your business...
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What Is a Letter of Authority in Business Energy?
A Letter of Authority, or LOA, is a document that gives a broker permission to act on your behalf with...
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What Is a kWh? Kilowatt-Hours Explained
A kilowatt-hour (kWh) is a unit of energy: the amount used by a 1 kW appliance running for one hour,...
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What are MPAN and MPRN numbers and where can I find them?
An MPAN, or Meter Point Administration Number, is the unique 21-digit reference for your electricity supply point, printed on your...
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What Are Non-Commodity Costs on a Business Energy Bill?
Non-commodity costs are everything on a business energy bill that is not the wholesale price of the gas or electricity...
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What Is a Distribution Network Operator (DNO)?
A Distribution Network Operator, or DNO, is the regulated company that owns and maintains the local electricity cables, substations and...