Business Energy for Care Homes
Reliable, competitively priced gas and electricity for residential, nursing and dementia care, so more of your budget goes on residents, not bills. Enter your postcode to start saving.
- Built for 24/7 resident care
- Reduced 5% VAT checks
- Whole-of-market comparison
- Care groups made simple
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- Built for 24/7 resident care
- Reduced 5% VAT checks
- Whole-of-market comparison
- Care groups made simple
Energy that keeps residents safe and warm
Care homes run around the clock, and heating and hot water for vulnerable residents can account for up to 65% of energy use. With fees fixed and costs rising, the right contract protects both your residents’ comfort and your margins. Every pound saved on energy is a pound back into care.
Residential care homes
Nursing homes
Dementia care
Retirement homes
Supported living
Hospices
Domiciliary care
Why care home energy is different
A care home has demands that a standard business tariff simply isn’t built for.
Constant warmth
Vulnerable and elderly residents need consistent heating day and night, so you can’t simply turn it down to save. It can be up to 65% of your energy bill.
Laundry & catering
Daily laundry for bedding, towels and uniforms plus multiple hot meals a day drive heavy, continuous gas and electricity use.
Squeezed margins
With fees often capped by local authority funding, rising energy costs eat directly into the budget for staff and resident care.
Out-of-contract risk
Care homes left on deemed or out-of-contract rates can pay 40% to 60% more than a negotiated deal. Timing your switch matters.
Where we cut your care home energy costs
Many care homes overpay, either through energy waste or a contract that doesn’t fit round-the-clock care. We tackle both, comparing the whole market and flagging the savings most operators miss.
How we help your care home save
Getting started takes a couple of minutes, and our team does the heavy lifting.
Tell us about your home
Enter your care home postcode or call us. We’ll find your meter and usage and get to know your facility.Call our energy experts on 01242 32 31 31.
We compare the market
We match you to tariffs built for round-the-clock usage and check your reduced-VAT eligibility.
Choose your deal
Pick the contract that’s right for your home, with our care specialists on hand to talk it through.
We handle the switch
Your new supplier takes care of the switch, with no interruption to your supply at any point.
Running several care homes? We consolidate multi-site energy onto one bill. . Call 01242 32 31 31 and we’ll do the legwork for you.
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Care home energy, answered
Do care homes qualify for reduced 5% VAT?
Often, yes. Residential care homes are usually treated as dwellings for energy purposes, which can mean the reduced 5% VAT rate rather than the standard 20%, along with exemption from the Climate Change Levy. Eligibility depends on how the premises is used and the split between residential and business areas. We check it as part of your comparison.
How much does energy cost for a care home?
It varies with size and heating demand. As a 2026 guide, smaller homes typically spend around £1,200 to £2,300 a month on gas and electricity, medium homes around £2,600 to £5,950, and large nursing or dementia homes from £5,900 up to £13,000 a month. The quickest way to see your figure is to compare with your postcode.
Why are care home energy bills so high?
Care homes run 24/7 and keep residents warm at all times, so heating and hot water alone can be up to 65% of the bill. Add daily laundry, multiple hot meals, hospital-style beds and monitoring equipment, and consumption stays high around the clock.
How can a care home reduce its energy costs?
Start with the contract, as being on the wrong tariff or out-of-contract rates is the most common cause of overpaying. Then improve efficiency: an energy audit, smart heating controls and TRVs, LED lighting and efficient laundry and kitchen equipment all cut waste over time without affecting resident comfort.
Can care homes switch to green energy?
Yes. Most suppliers offer renewable electricity tariffs, now often priced in line with standard ones. Going green can support your home’s sustainability goals, and we can compare green options alongside the rest of the market.
Do larger care homes need a half-hourly meter?
If your peak demand reaches 100kW, a half-hourly (HH) meter is required by law. Larger nursing and dementia homes can fall into this band. HH meters provide detailed usage data that our team uses to secure a sharper, bespoke deal.
Can you manage energy across several care homes?
Yes. Care home groups can consolidate every home onto one supplier, with one bill and one renewal date, even where contracts currently end on different dates. It cuts admin, and your combined usage can unlock a better rate.
What is the best energy contract for a care home?
For continuous, round-the-clock usage, a fixed-rate contract is usually the safest choice. It locks in your unit rate and standing charge, so a small price change can’t quietly inflate a large annual bill. We compare fixed terms from one to five years and advise on the best time to lock in.
Will switching interrupt our supply?
No. Switching only changes the company that bills and manages your supply. The cables, pipes and physical supply stay exactly the same, with no interruption, which matters when residents rely on constant heat and equipment.
How long does it take to switch?
Once your new contract is confirmed, a switch typically completes within around four to six weeks, with no interruption to supply at any point. Our team handles the paperwork and keeps you updated, so there’s nothing for your staff to manage.
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