Utility Bidder Energy Insights 2022 - Flipbook - Page 22
Energy providers are being careful about who they work with and are influenced by:
What, when or if my
current supplier
ceases to trade?
• The size and type of company you have – SME, large business or corporate
Around 30 businesses have ceased
• The type of energy meters you have
trading at the time of writing.
• Your current energy provider
Should your supplier go out of
• The average energy consumption of your business
business the regulator, Ofgem,
• How long you have been trading
will assign a Supplier of last resort
Suppliers are being picky about who they work with
(SoLR) on a case-by-case basis to
There is a large list of factors that can affect your business energy quote and we
replace the supply of electricity and
understand that this can be a complex and time-consuming process. That’s why
gas when the initial supplier ceases
Utility Bidder offer services catered to the specifics of your business. This allows us
trading. This will ensure your
to get the best possible business electricity or commercial gas deal for you.
energy supply is maintained and
you can change this supplier if you
wish. Although some SoLR will try
Rest assured; we can help navigate you through this difficult
period!
to match your previous tariff, there
is a chance it could go up. If this has
happened to you, get in touch with
Utility Bidder so that we can check
Energy contracts are becoming more complicated, especially during this energy
rates and advise whether to remain
crisis. Utility Bidder can translate your energy contracts into simple terms and help
with the SoLR or change. staff to
you understand the T&C’s before signing what could be a very costly contract. Don’t
take their annual leave as they
make any decisions without taking expert advice.
normally would and in the current
leave year.
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