Business Energy for Care Homes

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.