Business Energy Support for Every Type of UK Organisation
Explore sector-specific guidance for comparing commercial electricity and gas contracts, managing energy costs and preparing for renewal.
Industry Directory
Select your sector to explore guidance tailored to the energy considerations relevant to your type of organisation.
Restaurants
Commercial kitchens, extraction systems and long trading hours create distinct electricity and gas requirements for restaurant businesses.
Takeaways
High-intensity cooking equipment and peak-hour demand patterns mean takeaway businesses benefit from careful contract and meter review.
Hotels
Hotels combine accommodation, catering, heating and cooling across multiple areas, often with significant and varied energy consumption profiles.
Pubs
Refrigeration, cellar cooling, catering and extended opening hours contribute to the energy profile of licensed premises.
Manufacturing
Manufacturing businesses often have high electricity demand, shift patterns and machinery loads that require careful procurement planning.
Retail
Retail premises require lighting, heating, cooling and security systems, with consumption patterns that vary by trading hours and store size.
Care Homes
Care homes operate continuously, with heating, hot water, catering and medical equipment contributing to a consistent and substantial energy demand.
Warehouses
Warehouses and distribution centres may have significant lighting, heating and refrigeration loads depending on the goods stored and operations carried out.
Offices
Office buildings require lighting, heating, cooling, IT infrastructure and communal facilities, with consumption shaped by occupancy and building type.
Property Management
Managing energy for communal areas, shared services and multiple tenants requires a clear understanding of meter arrangements and supply responsibilities.
Why Energy Requirements Differ by Sector
Commercial energy consumption is shaped by how a business operates. Understanding the factors relevant to your sector helps ensure you compare contracts on the right basis.
Operating Hours
A business that trades around the clock has very different consumption patterns to one that operates standard office hours. Contract structures and meter types should reflect your actual usage profile.
Electricity and Gas Consumption
Annual consumption in kWh is one of the primary factors that determines which suppliers and contract structures are available to your business. Accurate consumption data is essential for a meaningful comparison.
Seasonal Demand
Some sectors experience significant seasonal variation in energy use. Hospitality businesses may see peaks in summer or over the festive period, while heating-intensive operations may have higher winter consumption.
Heating and Cooling
The balance between heating and cooling requirements affects whether gas, electricity or both are the primary energy source for a site. This influences which contract types and suppliers are most relevant.
Kitchen and Catering Equipment
Commercial catering operations typically have high gas consumption for cooking and significant electricity demand for ventilation, refrigeration and dishwashing. These loads should be reflected in consumption estimates.
Machinery and Process Loads
Manufacturing and industrial businesses may have large, variable electricity loads from machinery and process equipment. Meter type, maximum demand and load profiles are relevant to procurement for these sites.
Refrigeration
Businesses that store chilled or frozen goods have a continuous refrigeration load that contributes significantly to electricity consumption. This is particularly relevant for food retail, hospitality and cold storage.
Number of Sites
Businesses with multiple sites may benefit from a coordinated procurement approach that aligns contract end dates and simplifies supplier management. Multi-site arrangements should be discussed with an energy specialist.
Meter Type
The type of meter at your premises affects which suppliers and products are available. Half-hourly, AMR and smart meters each have different implications for data availability, billing and contract options.
Future Business Plans
Planned changes such as expansion, relocation, equipment upgrades or the addition of electric vehicle charging should be considered when choosing a contract length and structure.
What Free Energy Help Reviews
Before approaching the market on your behalf, we review the key details that affect which options are available and suitable for your business.
Current Supplier and Contract
We review your existing supply arrangement to understand your current terms, including any auto-renewal provisions or out-of-contract risks.
Contract End Date
Knowing when your current contract ends allows us to identify the right time to approach the market and avoid missing your notice window.
Annual Consumption
Your annual electricity and gas consumption in kWh is the primary factor that determines which suppliers and products are available to your business.
Unit Rates and Standing Charges
We review your current unit rates and standing charges so that any comparison is made on a like-for-like basis against what you are currently paying.
Meter and Site Details
Meter type, MPAN and MPRN references and site address are required to obtain accurate quotations from suppliers. We help you locate this information if needed.
Suitable Renewal Options
Based on your consumption, sector and contract requirements, we identify which suppliers and contract structures are likely to be suitable for your business.
How We Help
Our process is straightforward and designed to give UK businesses a clear, impartial view of the options available to them.
Review your current arrangements
We start by understanding your existing contract, consumption and any upcoming renewal dates so we can act at the right time.
Understand your sector and usage profile
We take into account the energy characteristics of your sector and your specific site requirements when preparing your comparison.
Compare suitable options from a broad panel of suppliers
We approach a broad panel of UK commercial energy suppliers on your behalf and gather quotations that reflect your actual requirements.
Explain quotations and contract terms
We present all options in plain language, explaining unit rates, standing charges, contract lengths and any relevant conditions.
Support renewal or switching
Whether you are renewing with your existing supplier or moving to a new one, we manage the process and keep you informed at every stage.
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Why businesses choose Free Energy Help
Six commitments we make to every commercial customer.
Commercial customers only
We work exclusively with UK businesses. Our advice, comparisons and support are designed for commercial energy customers.
Transparent commercial energy support
We explain what we do, how we do it, and why. No hidden fees, no pressure, no jargon.
UK commercial energy specialists
Our team understands the commercial energy market — contracts, billing, disputes, meters and more.
Broad panel of UK suppliers
We compare across a broad panel of UK business energy suppliers to find options that suit your business.
No-obligation review
You are never under any obligation. We provide information and options — the decision is always yours.
Clear explanations, not pressure selling
We take time to explain your options clearly. We do not use high-pressure sales tactics.
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