Changes to your business

Most energy supply contracts involve your supplier purchasing energy to meet your needs over a fixed period. What you pay for energy is usually most dependent on when you use it – i.e. what seasons of the year, whether on weekdays or weekends, time of day etc. This will be dictated by the type of business you run and the type of appliances used.

Suppliers try to ensure that the profile class (for electricity) and Annual Quantity (for gas) are correct for each business contract. However you should check these with your supplier whenever:

You move into a new property, as the consumption pattern will be dictated by the previous tenant,
There is any change to your business that significantly changes your consumption – either up or down
You change supplier

If you do not ensure that you are on the right consumption profile you may end up paying too much for your energy, or having to pay for fuel that you have not used. This is an area where you have to be alert and proactive - do not assume that your supplier will look after this on your behalf.