As a business owner, are you looking for different ways to save on cost? One of your biggest expenses can be what you pay for your business energy. You are probably finding it difficult to get a more competitive energy tariff.

In the meantime, check out a mini-review of the top 11 business energy providers in the country below. Each one includes an average yearly price for energy supplied. If you’d rather not do the research, you can check out the comparison platform that start the list below.

Energy Seek

Energy Seek is a new comparison service for business electricity & gas. Founded in 2018, it helps small, medium and large businesses find the best prices from the top energy suppliers in the country. In addition to its main service, it can also provide your business with access to expert guides and up-to-date information on energy suppliers on the market.

• Energy Seek Highlights
• Compare business electricity and gas deals.
• Free online business energy quote available.
• Access to a list of all business energy brokers provided.
• Excellent customer service offered.
• Latest industry news and infographic service.

You can compare prices in your area here.

British Gas

British Gas is one of the longest established business energy providers. Founded in 1997, it is one of the ‘Big Six’ electricity and gas providers in the domestic market. They offer transparent energy tariffs and a two years interest-free credit on every new boiler issued. Additionally, they also offer 24/7 support through their dedicated ‘business movers’ team if your business is changing premises.

• British Gas Highlights
• Fixed price contract with no hidden fees.
• Free ‘smart meter’ which records readings automatically.
• Paper-free billing is available.
• Monthly energy performance reports issued.
• An average yearly cost of £2681 including price per kWh and daily charge.

SSE plc

This Scottish business energy provider was established in 1998 and is listed on the London Stock Exchange. It is involved in the generation and supply of business electricity and gas. It is also considered one of the ‘Big Six’ energy suppliers in the domestic market. They typically supply a wide range of SME, large businesses and public sector organisations.

• SSE plc Highlights
• One of the largest providers of sustainable ‘green’ business energy.
• Bespoke energy tariffs to meet specific business needs.
• Online reporting software tracks energy efficiency.
• Can provide energy contracts to cover Electric Vehicle (EV) fleets.
• Average yearly cost of £2531 including price per kWh and daily charge.

Scottish Power

Scottish Power is owned by Spanish electricity company Iberdrola. It is headquartered in Glasgow and is the distribution network owner of business energy for large parts of the country. It is one of the ‘Big Six’ energy suppliers and has been recognised for the quality of its energy supply. This award-winning company generates only 100% green business electricity and can install a ‘smart meter’ in your business premises at a time that suits you.

• Scottish Power Highlights
• Provides a 24/7 customer service line.
• Support to identify and alter consumption patterns.
• Specialist ‘project management’ service offered.
• Large and small business energy impact recommendations.
• Average yearly cost of £2454 including price per kWh and daily charge.

E.ON

This global energy firm provides business electricity and gas service to a variety of businesses. As one of the ‘Big Six’ energy suppliers, this German-owned company offers flexibility, including pay-as-you-go tariffs and even additional electric cars for your commercial vehicle fleet. The company now generates almost half of its business energy supply through renewable methods.

• Highlights
• Tailored business energy solutions available.
• Online service to submit all smart meter readings.
• Combined business energy package offered.
• Programme to help businesses meet carbon emotions targets.
• An average yearly cost of £2771 including price per kWh and daily charge.

EDF Energy

This French-owned business energy supplier manages more than 5 million customer accounts. It provides electricity and gas to small, medium and large businesses in every industry imaginable. The company also offers a wide variety of tariffs and impressive bespoke solutions for electric vehicle fleets. EDF has dedicated itself to researching new and more efficient ways to supply business energy around the country.

• EDF Energy Highlights
• Instant online quote service.
• 7% discount offered for paying monthly by direct debit.
• 24/7 live chat support available.
• View, download and pay every invoice online.
• An average yearly cost of £2723 including price per kWh and daily charge.

Bulb

This privately funded business energy provider was founded in 2013. It has quickly expanded in recent years and now has more than 1.5 million customers. Their pricing model is very simple, and there are no exit fees. Even though they are a much smaller company than some of their competitors, Bulb has an active online community where business customers can share suggestions with the company.

• Highlights
• Offer short-term contracts.
• User-friendly switching service available.
• Business energy account can be managed through the Bulb App.
• One straightforward tariff is available
• An average yearly cost of £1305 including price per kWh and daily charge.

Yu Energy

As an award-winning business, this innovative energy supplier is on a mission to shake-up the domestic business energy market. From its headquarters near Nottingham, it supplies small and large businesses with utilities such as electricity, gas and even water! It can provide your business with very competitive tariffs, and one of the most responsive customer service team’s out there.

• Yu Energy Highlights
• Dedicated relationship manager offered.
• Transparent, bespoke energy plans available.
• 100% certified renewable green energy.
• Energy Management advice service.
• Average yearly cost of £2883 including price per kWH and daily charge.

OPUS Energy

Opus Energy was founded in 2001 as Oxford Power Holdings before being renamed in 2010. The company only supplies business energy from renewable sources such as solar, hydro and wind. Breaking into the ‘Big Six’ group of business energy suppliers back in 2015, they offer smart metering at no additional cost to you.

• Opus Energy Highlights
• More than 15 years market experience.
• Access to online account management record.
• Zero standing charge for some businesses.
• Competitive rates and flexible terms.
• Average yearly cost of £2896 including price per kWH and daily charge.

Robin Hood Energy

It was founded by Nottingham City Council in 2015 in direct competition to the ‘Big Six’ business energy suppliers. As a ‘not-for-profit’ organisation, it’s role is to provide low-cost energy whether you are changing suppliers or moving premises. Additionally, it can offer your business an independent help and advice service and does not pay any of its Directors a bonus.

• Robin Hood Energy Highlights
• Low-cost socially oriented tariffs offered.
• Switching service with personal Account Manager
• Extra crisis support service on-hand.
• Email or telephone meter reading service.
• Average yearly cost of £2400 including price per kWH and daily charge.

Corona Energy

Corona is an independent business electricity and gas supplier that supplies energy services to around 14% of the domestic industrial and commercial gas market. They actively promote both their responsible approach to energy supply and their socially minded community-based programmes.

• Corona Highlights
• A full range of fixed and flexible tariffs available.
• Personalised and attentive customer service.
• Receive a guaranteed quote within 48 hours.
• Hassle-free onboarding process.
• Average yearly cost of £2400 including price per kWH and daily charge.

Npower

The company is ranked amongst the ‘Big Six’ business energy suppliers which dominate the domestic market. Originally founded in 2000, this British company can offer your business a full smart metering service including partnerships with some of the biggest energy brokers around.

• Npower Highlights
• A wide variety of tariffs available.
• Metering system designed to reduce consumption over time.
• Short waiting times for customer service.
• Flexible payment options offered.
• Average yearly cost of £3243 including price per kWH and daily charge.