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.

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.

Our leaflet will give you more information on switching suppliers.
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.