Business energy broker
What a business energy broker does — and how we work.
Business Savings (UK) is an independent commercial energy broker and consultancy. We work for the business, not the supplier: gathering options, explaining the terms, arranging the switch and staying involved afterwards.
The role of a broker
A broker sits between your business and the energy suppliers. Instead of you contacting suppliers individually, chasing quotes and comparing documents that are not written to be compared, one team does that work and presents the result.
A broker is not a supplier. Your contract, your billing and your supply remain with the supplier you choose. What changes is the amount of your time it consumes and the quality of the information you have when deciding.
Good brokering is mostly unglamorous: accurate meter data, correct end dates, honest comparison, and someone answering the phone when a bill looks wrong.
Account management, in practice
A named contact
You speak to someone who already knows your contract and your sites.
Supplier queries handled
Billing problems, meter reads and change of tenancy dealt with on your behalf.
Renewal preparation
Your next review starts well before the contract ends.
Clear fee disclosure
How we are paid is explained before you commit to anything.
How it works
Three stages. No wasted hours.
A structured process, run by people who do this every day. You stay in control of every decision.
- 01
Compare
We understand the business, the contract and what matters most — then gather the options that genuinely apply to you.
- 02
Negotiate
Suitable commercial energy options are reviewed and compared, with contract terms and our fee explained in plain English.
- 03
Switch & Support
We help manage the paperwork and transfer, then keep supporting the account through billing queries and the next renewal.
Business energy services
Everything a business needs from an energy consultancy.
Electricity, gas and water — from a first comparison through to ongoing account management.
Business Electricity
Commercial electricity procurement and contract comparison designed around the requirements of the business.
Read moreBusiness Gas
Compare commercial gas contract options and manage renewals with specialist support.
Read moreBusiness Water
Review commercial water arrangements and identify appropriate options for the business.
Read moreMulti-Site Energy
A dedicated approach for organisations operating multiple premises and meters.
Read moreContract Renewals
Avoid leaving renewal decisions until the final moment.
Read moreEnergy Procurement
Understand the contract options available and make informed commercial energy decisions.
Read moreAccount Management
Ongoing support after the contract starts — not a one-off transaction.
Read moreRenewable Energy Options
Compare renewable-backed commercial contracts where they are available to you.
Read more
Transparency
Straight answers. No unnecessary jargon.
This sector has a reputation problem, and hidden commission is a large part of it. So here is how we operate, in the open.
What an energy broker does
We are an intermediary. We collect your usage and contract information, approach suppliers for options, explain the terms and arrange the paperwork. We do not generate, deliver or bill for energy — your supplier does that.
How we work
A short conversation, a written comparison, then a decision that is yours. Nothing is signed on your behalf without your instruction.
What you receive before signing
The supplier, contract length, unit rates, standing charges, what is fixed and what can change, the start date and the amount of any commission included in your rates.
How we are paid
Either a commission included in the unit rate by the supplier, or a fee agreed with you directly. Whichever applies, we tell you which and how much before you commit.
Asking questions
Call or email at any point, before or after a contract starts. If we cannot answer immediately we will tell you when we can.
If something goes wrong
We have a written complaints procedure with response times, and we explain where an eligible unresolved dispute can be taken next.
Fair advice
Built around fair, transparent energy advice.
Business Savings (UK) is an energy intermediary and consultancy — a broker, not a supplier. Ofgem regulates energy suppliers and is developing the regulatory framework for third-party intermediaries in the business energy market.
We do not describe ourselves as Ofgem approved, accredited, authorised or regulated, because that would misrepresent the position. What we can do is point you to the official guidance so you can check the market for yourself.
If you would like documentation about how a specific contract is arranged, including any commission, ask us and we will put it in writing.
Our role, stated plainly
We are
An independent commercial energy broker and consultancy working on behalf of UK businesses.
We are not
An energy supplier, a price comparison website, or a regulator.
Your contract is with
The supplier you choose. Their terms, billing and supply obligations apply.
Business contracts differ
They do not carry the same statutory cooling-off rights as household contracts. We always confirm the supplier's cancellation terms before you sign.
FAQ
Business energy questions, answered properly.
The questions we are asked most often, answered without sales spin.
What does a business energy broker do?
A business energy broker acts as an intermediary between your business and energy suppliers. That usually means collecting your usage and contract details, approaching suppliers for contract options, explaining the terms in plain English, handling the paperwork for the switch and supporting the account afterwards. A broker is not a supplier and does not generate or deliver the energy itself.
How does business energy switching work?
You provide a recent bill or your business and site details. Contract options are gathered from suppliers, compared and explained. If you choose to proceed, the paperwork is completed and the new supplier arranges the transfer with your existing one. There is no interruption to your supply — the physical connection does not change.
Do business energy contracts have a cooling-off period?
Business energy contracts do not carry the same statutory cancellation rights as household contracts. Some suppliers offer a short cancellation window as a matter of policy, but you should never assume one exists. We will tell you what the supplier's terms say before you sign.
How are energy brokers paid?
Usually in one of two ways: a commission included in the unit rates by the supplier and paid to the broker, or a fee agreed directly with the business. We confirm which applies to your contract, and how much it is, before you commit.
When should I renew my business energy contract?
Start reviewing several months before your contract end date. Suppliers commonly quote for future start dates within a defined renewal window, so acting early gives you time to compare properly instead of accepting a rollover offer under time pressure.
What information do I need for a business energy quote?
A recent energy bill covers almost everything: your meter number, consumption, current rates and contract end date. If you cannot find one, your business name, postcode and approximate monthly spend is enough to get started.