Business Energy for Offices & Professional

A typical office uses 15,000 to 25,000 kWh of electricity a year, with larger operations going well beyond 50,000 kWh. In cost terms, a small five-person office might spend around £3,100, while a 100-person workspace can spend around £35,000 a year.

Heating and air conditioning are the biggest user at 35 to 55% of total energy, followed by lighting at 30 to 40% and IT equipment at 20 to 30%. That is why HVAC controls and lighting are usually the quickest wins once your contract is sorted.

Start with the contract, since the wrong tariff or out-of-contract rates are the most common cause of overpaying. Then target HVAC setpoints and timers, LED lighting with occupancy sensors, and the IT and standby loads that run overnight when the office is empty.

Often, yes. Fewer people in the office does not always cut energy proportionally, because heating, cooling and lighting can still run for the whole floor. Reviewing occupancy, zoning and timers, and right-sizing your contract to actual usage, helps you capture the saving.

A fixed-rate contract usually suits offices well, locking in your unit rate and standing charge so you can budget across the year. We compare fixed terms from one to five years and advise on the best time to lock in.

Yes. Businesses with several offices, or managed and serviced workspace operators, can consolidate every site onto one supplier, with one bill and one renewal date, even where contracts currently end on different dates.

If your site peak demand reaches 100kW, a half-hourly (HH) meter is required by law. Larger offices and buildings with significant air conditioning can fall into this band. HH meters give detailed usage data, which our team uses to sharpen your deal.

Yes, and it is a popular move for professional firms with ESG commitments. Most suppliers offer renewable electricity tariffs, now often priced in line with standard ones, and we can compare green options alongside the rest.

It depends on your current rates, contract and usage, but offices on out-of-contract or default rates are often overpaying. The quickest way to find out is to compare with your postcode or speak to an office energy specialist.