Compare Business Electricity Prices | Black Sheep Utilities

We compare electricity prices and specialise in negotiating bespoke rates for businesses large and small. It’s all down to our excellent understanding of our customers’ needs and our outstanding relationships with our suppliers.

We understand that you’re busy and that electricity procurement may not be your highest priority. You probably compare electricity prices once every 2-3 years and find yourself putting off doing it because of how complex and time-consuming it can be.

Here at Black Sheep Utilities, we have a large team of energy experts that compare electricity prices from a wide range of suppliers and make it their job to negotiate competitive prices for our customers every day. We’re ‘outstanding’ at it and that’s why so many businesses have used us to negotiate their contracts for them year after year.

We’ll put you back in control of your business electricity costs.

WHAT CAN WE DO FOR YOU?

TO MAKE THE PROCESS EASIER FOR OUR CUSTOMERS, WE CAN FIND OUT AND CONFIRM THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FOR YOU:

CONTRACT END DATE

No one wants to find themselves on ‘out of contract‘ rates or auto-renewed. The prices are incredibly volatile and leave you with no security.

ANNUAL USAGES

To compare electricity prices we need your exact annual usage to get the best rates for your business energy contracts.

HALF HOURLY INFO

We can determine which class of 00/half-hourly meter you have.

METER INFORMATION

The type of meter you have can affect the prices you receive from suppliers.

THE BUSINESS NAME

Suppliers run security checks, so we make sure your account details are up to date and accurate before we ask for prices.

WE’LL HELP YOU TO

SWITCH

Our strong relationships with the UK’s leading electricity suppliers mean it’s straightforward for us to compare electricity prices and find your business bespoke rates. We will navigate our way through the complex tariffs and provide you with the clarity you need to make an informed decision.

RENEW

Happy with your current supplier? No problem, when we compare electricity prices available to your business, we always negotiate with your current supplier and negotiate a bespoke renewal price for you. Even if a renewal rate letter seems good, it’s always worth getting us to renegotiate with your supplier to see if there is any room for improvement on the prices they’ve provided to you.

TERMINATE CONTRACT

Every supplier’s termination process is different, and it isn’t always straightforward as they are trying to avoid you going elsewhere. We can take care of your termination for you so that you don’t have to take time out of your day to deal with the hassle. Even if you are looking to renew, we can still help you avoid being caught out by ‘out of contract’ rates, which can be costly.

METER INSTALLATION

If you don’t have an electric meter or need a new one installed, we can arrange the installation or upgrade for you!

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ENERGY MANAGEMENT

We provide a range of energy reduction services from voltage optimisation to building control and energy monitoring.

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MOVING PREMISES?

Relocating your business can be stressful and time-consuming, it’s understandable that your energy contracts might not be at the forefront of your mind. We can help you manage the whole process from cancelling your current contract, comparing electricity prices for your new property, and arranging a new contract even before you’ve moved, allowing you to concentrate on the more important things.

Household Price Cap Rates for Comparison

Business electricity isn't covered by a price cap, so there's no published business rate. To give you a rough idea, here are Ofgem's current household cap figures, with the forecast for the next quarter when prices are rising. These are household figures, not business prices. Your business price depends on your usage, meter and contract length, so the quickest way to find it is to let us compare suppliers for you.

Household electricity, standard variable (default) tariff, Direct Debit, average across England, Scotland and Wales
Charge	Price cap now 1 October to 31 December 2026	Forecast 1 January to 31 March 2027
Unit rate	26.32p per kWh	about 30.28p per kWh
Standing charge	54.83p per day	about 55p per day

Sources: Ofgem, changes to the energy price cap between 1 October and 31 December 2026; forecast from Cornwall Insight, 16% price cap rise forecast in January (30 September 2026). A forecast is not the cap: Ofgem confirms the figures shortly before each quarter starts. Electricity figures carry no VAT, because the government has removed VAT from household electricity bills from 1 October 2026 to 30 June 2027. Actual household rates vary by region, payment method and meter.

Business electricity works differently. There's no cap on business prices, so suppliers price each site on how much you use, the type of meter you have and the contract length. That's where we come in: we gather your details, ask suitable suppliers to quote for your sites and present the options that best suit your business, so you can see exactly what your business would pay.

Already have a quote or a bill to hand? Our business energy savings calculator shows what your unit rate and standing charge add up to over a year, and what a better rate would save.

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Compare Electricity Prices - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is a Meter Point Administration Number (MPAN)?

MPAN is the abbreviation used for Meter Point Administration Number.
The MPAN is the bottom line of 13 numbers included as part of the ‘Supply Number’.
The first 2-digits are the ‘Distribution ID’, then an 8-digit ‘unique identifier’ with the final 3-digits making up what’s known as the ‘check digit’. The top line of the supply number includes a further 8-digits. The first 2-digits of this line of numbers are the meter ‘Profile type’, followed by a 3-digit Meter ‘Time-Switch code’ and a further 3-digit ‘Line Loss Factor’.

What is a Change of Tenancy (CoT)?

A change of Tenancy (CoT) occurs when a business moves into or out of a premises.

What is a Half Hourly meter?

A Half Hourly meter is an electricity meter that utilises Automatic Meter Reading technology (AMR) to send meter readings to the supplier every 30 minutes. The meter ‘Supply Number’ will have a ‘profile type’ code of 00. From 1 April 2017, all businesses with meter profile classes of 05, 06, 07 or 08 were moved to the 00 Half Hourly profile class under an Ofgem-backed change known as P272. As of October 2026, Market-wide Half-Hourly Settlement (MHHS) is moving every meter to half-hourly settlement.

What is a Letter of Authority (LoA)?

A letter of authority (LoA), also commonly referred to as a permissions letter, is a legal document that allows customers to authorise a third party to act on their behalf within agreed limits.

Why do you need a permissions letter – Letter of Authority (LoA)?

Suppliers require us to hold a permissions letter or Letter of Authority to confirm current details about your supply and meter.

Is there a price cap on business electricity?

No. Ofgem's energy price cap is for households on default tariffs, and it doesn't cover business energy contracts. Business electricity is priced site by site on your usage, your meter and the contract length, and that's why it pays to have us negotiating for you. We compare prices from suitable suppliers for your sites and arrange the contract that suits you best.

What are business electricity prices per kWh?

There's no single published business rate. Suppliers quote each site on its own usage, meter and contract length, which is why we gather your details first and then compare prices from suitable suppliers for you. For a household comparison only, Ofgem's price cap for 1 October to 31 December 2026 is an average of 26.32p per kWh and 54.83p a day for a household paying by Direct Debit. To see what your own unit rate and standing charge add up to over a year, and what a better rate would save, try our business energy savings calculator.

Is VAT charged on business electricity?

Most business electricity is charged VAT at the standard rate of 20%. From 1 October 2026 to 30 June 2027, electricity in Great Britain that would have qualified for the 5% reduced rate is charged at 0%, which takes in domestic use, a charity's non-business use and small supplies of no more than 33 kWh a day on average. Ask us and we'll explain how it applies to your sites.

What happens if my business electricity contract ends and I do nothing?

If your fixed contract ends without a new one in place, you'll move onto out-of-contract rates, which usually cost more than a fixed-term contract. That's why we always advise arranging your next contract as early as possible, normally 12 months before your renewal date. We'll manage the timetable for you, so you never get caught out.

LET US COMPARE ELECTRICITY PRICES FOR YOU – SEE HOW MUCH YOU COULD BE SAVING

01273 914000

If you’d like to find out more about switching your electricity supplier or if you’d simply like us to compare electricity prices for you as part of our no-obligation comparison service, phone us on 01273 914000.

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