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- Do you use more than 100,000kWh of gas a year?
- Does your contract end before December 2016?
- Do you pay for your business gas by Direct Debit?
Then our Gas Buying Group is ideal for your business.
The service is available from BusinessGas.com free of charge - we do not charge you a fee or take a percentage from any savings.
You can leave the buying group at any time; you will not be charged any extra costs and you will then move over to a fixed price contract.
Day Ahead
With this service, your charges are based on a volume weighted average of market price purchases and the volume purchased ‘Day Ahead’.
Why choose us?
• We provide a full service ensuring you only need one point of contact for all your commercial gas needs.
• Our extensive experience of the business gas sector gives us a keen advantage when looking for the best contract for your business, always ensuring it’s tailor made for you.
• Our gas buying group means we can source better rates than many of our competitors — strength in numbers.
• Your personal account manager works hard to source you the best business gas deals, saving you money every year.
Once we’ve found you the right deal, that’s just the start of it. With our state-of-the-art online reporting system, you can benefit from total control over your energy usage, saving you even more money.
At Business Gas.com, we are dedicated to helping you reduce your energy bills. We work hard to give you a market leading service and are proud of the reputation we’ve built up. But don’t take our word for it. To take a look at our client work, click here.
Leading UK specialists in procuring the best commercial gas rates
With many years of experience in reducing companies’ energy bills, we’re confident we can do the same for your business. Our team of marketing analysts constantly monitor market prices ensuring you benefit from the most competitive tariffs and rates available.
By combining an unbeatable knowledge of the energy industry with buying power, we are able to source the best gas rates for your business, often far cheaper than our competitors can.
The best energy deals, tailored to suit your business
Every company has different needs and processes, and that applies to energy usage too.
A school may use a larger proportion of gas to heat the building whilst a manufacturing company is likely to channel most of its energy into the production process. Additionally, that production line may run 24/7 whilst a school could only need heating between 9 and 5.
Being smart about how you use your gas and electricity is key to getting the most from your energy expenditure. However, it’s not simply about usage – and that’s where energy experts like ourselves can really make the difference.
As well as obsessively following the markets to get the best prices, at Business Gas.com, we offer both fixed and flexible price contracts to make sure you get the best deal possible.
Once we’ve found you the right one, it’s just a case of switching suppliers. This is far more straightforward than most think. Remember, your building’s gas infrastructure (pipes, supply etc) stays the same. You’re only changing the supplier, and of course the gas prices!
Worried about finding time to sort all these energy supplier contracts out? Don’t— we take care of all the paperwork for you.
Why do I need a gas broker?
The gas market is complicated and large sections of it are still shrouded in secrecy.
Gas market experts, like our Head of Energy Procurement Paul Rafis understand the subtleties of the energy market and can offer advice on when to buy, when to hold and where to get the absolute best deals on commercial gas supply.
- Brokers help navigate a complex market place, highlighting the risks and possible rewards of any contract.
- Brokers will offer advice on when to buy and when to bank.
- Brokers have strong connections with suppliers and are better placed to negotiate for the best commercial gas rates.
Which purchasing strategy is best for my business?
Business energy buying can be daunting. Contracts can extend into the thousands and hundreds-of-thousands of pounds. So it’s important that you follow a strategy suitable for your industry and business.
At Business Gas.com we offer three different gas buying services. Fixed price purchasing and flexible price purchasing are two standard purchasing options. We also run two business gas buying groups which allow businesses to pool their resources and get larger economies of scale.
Fixed vs Flexible gas buying
A fixed price energy contract means a business will pay a set price for energy across a set duration (usually 12 or 24 months). The rate will not go up or down during this period providing the user remains within certain pre-agreed contract limits.
Flexible contracts are, as the name suggests, more flexible. They allow organisations to buy at regular intervals with the aim of avoiding price spikes and buying during price dips.
There are advantages and drawbacks to each arrangement, but generally it comes down to which contract suits your business better.
If the business you are buying for is relatively small and doesn’t use a lot of energy then a fixed price contract is usually more suitable. Fixed price contracts are also good for businesses which require budget certainty – because you won’t be caught out by nasty price rises.
If, on the other hand, you represent a much larger organisations which buys a lot of energy then a flexible contract might be more suitable.
Flexible contracts can lead to much larger energy savings, but the strategy also carries more risk. If you intend to pursue a flexible purchasing strategy then you have to be sure that you have someone who understands the market – and has time to devote to planning on your side. And if you require certainty about your annual budgets you should consider a different option.
Take or pay
Fixed price contracts will usually have a take or pay clause written in. This means that you could have to pay for energy which you don’t use. Typically, if you reduce your usage by about 10% then you will be responsible for the excess difference.
So if you underuse by 15% you could end up paying an extra 5% on your bill. There are no take or pay penalties for flexible price gas contracts.
Risk factor
Fixed price contracts also have a larger risk factor. If you take out a long-term fixed price contract then energy companies take on a greater risk. Risk factor is usually calculated on the basis of your credit history so if you have a bad credit score then you should expect to pay higher premiums.
Again, there is little or no risk factor for flexible contracts because contracts are usually agreed over a shorter period.
| Flexible Rates | Fixed Rates | |
|---|---|---|
| Small or large businesses | More suitable for larger organisations or those using a lot of energy | More suitable for SMEs and those using less energy |
| Budget certainty | No budget certainty | More suitable for businesses which require budget certainty |
| How much management is required | Flexible contracts require more management and engagement from the user | Fixed rate contracts are simpler and require little management |
| Do I have to pay for unused Electricity or Take or Pay | No | Yes |
| Do I pay a Risk Factor with regards to my credit rating | No | Yes |
| Do I pay insurance on my contract incase I go bust | No | Yes |
| Do I pay Premium if my usage is below 272,000 Kwh | No | Yes |
| Will I pay Higher rates if I reduce my annual Usage by more than 10% | No | Yes |
Collective business buying group
Collective business energy buying groups are a good way for businesses to save money on their energy costs. Business Gas.com run two buying groups - one for large organisations and one for SMEs.
A gas buying group is when several businesses band together, pool resources and buy enough energy or every member of the group. When buying energy in these volumes the group enjoys greater buying power from their enhanced economies of scale. Ultimately this means that every business gets a better rate than they would if they went it alone.
Group members also get a smart meter to help them monitor consumption, identify areas of waste and ultimately, bring down their energy bills.
Our business gas buying groups do have a couple of restrictions. You must be using over a certain threshold of energy each year, and the contract must start in the autumn. But don’t worry if you’re out of contract before that date, we can set you up on a competitive short term contract until the group’s renewal date.
Top gas buying tips
- Purchasing gas on flexible contracts is usually only suitable for large energy purchasers who have the time and resources to devote to monitoring the market and act decisively.
- Gas buying groups are a great way for less energy-intensive businesses to increase their buying power.
- Understanding the market for gas is a confident first step to reducing your gas bills. Get to grips with gas purchasing by talking to an expert.
- Monitoring consumption with a smart meter can help you eliminate waste and negotiate a better deal on your supply.