What is High-Voltage Energy?
Can you get a business energy quote if you use high voltage? What is High Voltage?
High voltage relates to anything that contains large amounts of electricity and in some industries refers to a voltage over a certain threshold.
Electrical power can be defined as either AC or DC. DC flows continuously in one direction whereas AC switches from positive to negative and vice versa multiple times a second.
British Standard BS 7671 “Requirements for Electrical Installations” defines high voltage as any voltage difference between conductors that is higher than 1000 volts AC or 1500 volts DC, or any voltage difference between a conductor and Earth that is higher than 600 volts AC or 900 volts DC.
If you have any equipment or conductors which require a high voltage, you will need specific safety requirements and procedures to be in place.
How do I get a business energy quote when I use high voltage electricity?
If you use high voltage electricity, then you will likely need an energy quote tailored to your specific energy needs and usage, rather than generate a comparison online.Rather than contact different energy suppliers and try and compare the quotes before they expire, we can manage this for you and send across a bespoke quote with the best rates we can find using our industry knowledge and partner buying power.
Why not speak to one of the team by contacting us directly?
Or start a quote above by uploading your bill and let us do all the work for you.
We can help you get the best value for your business energy via our partners many years of experience handling energy portfolios, both large and small.
Half-Hourly Business Energy Meters Explained
What are half-hourly meters and how you can get an energy quote for your business if you have one?
What is a half-hourly meter?
A half-hourly (HH) meter is a specialised type of energy meter that will take a reading every half an hour. The data is then automatically sent to your energy supplier using Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) technology, which allows your supplier to charge you more accurately due to them having a clearer picture of your energy usage throughout the day and eliminating the need for estimated billing.
The data is also accessible to you from your energy supplier if you have a half-hourly meter. This can provide some insight into your consumptions levels throughout the day and enable you to review how your business can reduce electricity use, either to run more efficiently or move certain production to “off-peak” times when the rates are lower.
How do I know if my business has a half-hourly meter already?
It is currently compulsory for any business that consumes over 100kW of electricity to have a half-hourly meter. However, businesses who use over 70kW can opt in to have a half-hourly meter installed.
The easiest way to determine if your business has a half-hourly meter installed is by checking a recent energy bill. If you have a half-hourly meter the bill will contain an ‘S number’ and your 21-digit supply number will begin with ‘00’.
Can I switch my business energy online if I have a Half-Hourly meter?
If you have a half-hourly meter then you will need a bespoke quote, as they are tailored to your specific energy use.Rather than go to multiple suppliers individually for a quote, you can call us on 01744 808323 to speak to one of the team or email us at (to provide)
Our energy partners will work closely with you and multiple energy suppliers to find the best available tariff for your half-hourly meter, tailored specifically to your business. We handle the whole journey for you, to remove the stress of negotiating with suppliers and managing the switch.
That way, you can rest assured knowing your energy is in great hands and focus on the important aspects of running your business.
Green Business Energy Benefits?
What is green energy and why should you consider switching your business onto a green tariff?
What is Green Energy?
As the world population rises, so does the demand for energy.
With an ever increasing awareness of the environmental impact and “climate change” the onus is on us all to prevent it Green energyor renewable energy is energy that does not pollute the environment.
It comes from sources that can be naturally replenished (e.g. solar, hydro or wind) so unlike fossil fuels, they will not run out.
What is Green Energy?
All businesses, large or small, can play their part in helping to tackle climate change by looking at switching to a “green energy” tariff to dramatically reduce their carbon footprint.
This allows you to meet the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard where it can be matched to REGOs, allowing you to report zero emissions for “Scope 2” purchased electricity. “REGO” stands for Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin and one is issued for each megawatt hour of renewable electricity generated.
The more businesses that switch to a green tariff, the higher the demand for it increases and in turn production and supply levels. This will help slow global warming and enable us to find a solution before fossil fuels run out.
How do I switch to a green tariff?
All businesses, large or small, can play their part in helping to tackle climate change by looking at switching to a “green energy” tariff to dramatically reduce their carbon footprint.
This allows you to meet the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard where it can be matched to REGOs, allowing you to report zero emissions for “Scope 2” purchased electricity. “REGO” stands for Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin and one is issued for each megawatt hour of renewable electricity generated.
The more businesses that switch to a green tariff, the higher the demand for it increases and in turn production and supply levels. This will help slow global warming and enable us to find a solution before fossil fuels run out.
How do I switch to a green tariff?
Many suppliers now offer green energy at similar, competitive rates to the traditional “brown” energy. You can run a comparison using our quick online quoting tool and compare our green prices instantly. Or contact us directly on 01744 808323 or by emailing xxxx
How to know if your energy bills are correct?
Free energy bill validation service – We can make sure you are not paying over the odds for your business energy.
When did you last check your energy rates?
Stats from Ofgem showed that over 40% of businesses had not switched their energy supplier in 5 years. This means that almost half of UK businesses are likely to be on higher rates than necessary and paying more than they need to.
Why use our energy bill validation service?
Business energy is a lot more complex than domestic and when it comes to running a business more important and pressing matters usually take precedent. Our partners handle over £550million of business energy assets and our Smart Technology allows us to run a quick check to ensure you are on correct rate for your business needs.
Our energy experts can then ensure you never fall onto the high out of contract rates and will always find the best available rate come your renewal, so you can take control of your energy in the knowledge that you will not have to overpay again.
How much will a bill validation cost?
Nothing, this service is completely free for any business that wants to check they are not paying more than they should for their energy. We want to assist businesses in taking control of their energy, by offering support and guidance to help make the process positive and free up time and money to invest in other areas of the business.If you wish to discuss bill validations further, call us on 01744 808383 or email a copy of your energy bill to xxxxxand one of our energy experts will be in touch.
