Switching energy suppliers

• Check The Consumer Council website for their switching energy supplier advice for small businesses.
• Have a copy of your electricity or gas bill available as this will provide information about how much you currently pay, your tariff and your energy usage.

Things to consider

• Check to see if you can get a better deal from your current supplier.
• Check to see if you are on a fixed term contract. You may have to pay a penalty if you switch before the contract ends.
• Contact the supplier you want to switch too.
• Most suppliers charge a security deposit if you don’t pay by direct debit or if you fail a credit check.
• If your account is in arrears, your supplier may block the switch.
• Make sure you check the contract terms and conditions for key information on length of contract, variable / fixed rates, discounts, early exit fees etc.

Further information

• The Consumer Council also have a number of publications including ‘Water Guide for Business and Not-For-Profit Organisations and Switch On for small businesses and not-for-profit organisations.