Business energy, explained
Practical business energy guides from BBA Energy, covering contracts and renewals, bills and charges, meters and connections, and understanding energy use.
Contracts and renewals
Track supplier confirmation, registration, supply-start details, any metering work and your first bill after agreeing a business energy contract.
21 October 2026 · 4 min read
Read guide : Signed your business energy contract? What happens next?Contracts and renewals
Before agreeing to a business energy deal, check who is contacting you, the complete offer, broker permissions and who has authority to decide.
21 October 2026 · 4 min read
Read guide : Before agreeing to a business energy contract: checks to makeContracts and renewals
Find out how business energy brokers are paid, what commission is included in your energy price and which fee questions to ask before agreeing.
21 October 2026 · 4 min read
Read guide : Business energy broker fees and commission explainedBills and charges
Why are there energy charges at empty business premises? Understand standing charges, check the bill and review your options for an unused supply.
21 October 2026 · 4 min read
Read guide : Why business energy charges can continue when you use no energyContracts and renewals
On deemed business energy rates? Understand how they arise, how they differ from out-of-contract rates and what to check before arranging a new deal.
21 October 2026 · 5 min read
Read guide : Business energy deemed rates: what they mean and what to checkContracts and renewals
Before signing an energy letter of authority, check the powers, supplies, expiry and renewal terms, signatory and any accompanying broker agreement.
21 October 2026 · 4 min read
Read guide : Business energy letters of authority: scope, expiry and permissionsEfficiency and sustainability
Use half-hourly electricity data to investigate overnight, weekend and holiday consumption, identify necessary background loads and plan informed checks.
21 October 2026 · 4 min read
Read guide : What is your business using outside working hours?Contracts and renewals
Check contract dates, supply details, quotation assumptions, terms and decision-making authority before signing your next business energy agreement.
21 October 2026 · 4 min read
Read guide : Business energy renewal: a checklist before you signContracts and renewals
Check your business solar export agreement’s expiry, renewal and notice provisions, keep import arrangements separate and plan the next contract carefully.
21 October 2026 · 4 min read
Read guide : Business solar export contracts: renewal, notice and switchingBills and charges
Check readings, rates and adjustments on a business energy bill, raise a precise supplier query and follow the response through to the account balance.
21 October 2026 · 5 min read
Read guide : Checking business energy bills and following supplier queries throughContracts and renewals
Compare business energy quotations on matching dates and usage. Check standing and capacity charges, pass-through costs, exclusions and broker remuneration.
21 October 2026 · 4 min read
Read guide : How to compare business energy quotes beyond the unit rateBills and charges
Understand agreed electricity capacity, have your requirements assessed and review kVA, demand and future plans before requesting an increase or reduction.
21 October 2026 · 5 min read
Read guide : Agreed electricity capacity: choosing it and reviewing itMeters and connections
Where can you find your MPAN, MPRN or meter serial number? Identify your electricity and gas supplies, including when you have no business energy bill.
21 October 2026 · 5 min read
Read guide : Finding your business MPAN, MPRN and meter serial numberMeters and connections
Find out what a GT1 gas test or survey checks, when your business may need one and what to prepare before arranging a gas meter or supply upgrade.
21 October 2026 · 5 min read
Read guide : What is a GT1 gas test or survey, and when do you need one?Contracts and renewals
Moving into or out of business premises? Check supplier notifications, meter readings, change of tenancy documents and energy contract arrangements.
21 October 2026 · 4 min read
Read guide : Moving business premises: energy accounts and change of tenancyMeters and connections
Understand the steps from a network connection quote and MPAN to the supply contract and meter, with clear responsibilities for BBA and your project team.
21 October 2026 · 4 min read
Read guide : New electricity supplies: from DNO quote to contract and meterMeters and connections
Plan contracts and metering for a temporary construction supply, track changes during the build and confirm responsibility at handover or closure.
21 October 2026 · 4 min read
Read guide : Temporary builders’ electricity supplies: setup to handover
