Cheaper electricity prices

[The Chief]

Hi we are looking to change our electric supplier at work.

This seems a minefield to be honest and i was hoping that anyone can help.

We currently use British Gas and our monthly useage is around 500 quid a month.

Our Nightime rate per KW is 4.85 and our daytime rate is 9.040 per KW. sometimes we have products on test on quite a regular basis overnight as we manufacture broadcast equipment and neeeds to be soak tested.

Has anyone swapped over and got a good deal recently?

Appreciate your time

Thanks in advance


Carl

 

[KM-Tiger]

Haven't changed for a while, but I used these people to sort it out for me:

http://www.utility-options.co.uk/

They don't charge for making a suggestion.

 

[Ashley_Price]

Not being funny, but you can do a lot to reduce your electric bill just by making sure all non-essential things are switched off. Equipment left on "stand by" can still use up to 90% of the electricity as when they are actually being used.

Switch to energy saving light bulbs.

Switch monitors off when not in use (a monitor left on all the time will generate 1 tonne of carbon over a year).

Make sure things like mobile phone chargers are not left plugged into the wall. If the adapter feels warm it is using electricity, it's being wasted and you're paying for it!

Remember, you are paying for all the electricity that is wasted.

 

[utility_consultant]

Carl,
drop me an email les at bluemarkconsultants.com and ill take a look for you.
We don't charge our clients and will show you all tariffs available on the market.
regards
Les

 

[utility_consultant]

Not being funny, but you can do a lot to reduce your electric bill just by making sure all non-essential things are switched off. Equipment left on "stand by" can still use up to 90% of the electricity as when they are actually being used.

Switch to energy saving light bulbs.

Switch monitors off when not in use (a monitor left on all the time will generate 1 tonne of carbon over a year).

Make sure things like mobile phone chargers are not left plugged into the wall. If the adapter feels warm it is using electricity, it's being wasted and you're paying for it!

Remember, you are paying for all the electricity that is wasted.

very true ashley , the best way to reduce energy cost is to reduce energy waste

 

[Boris]

very true ashley , the best way to reduce energy cost is to reduce energy waste

correction the best way to reduce engy cost is to live in the dark

 

[utility_consultant]

correction the best way to reduce engy cost is to live in the dark

most businesses could reduce energy costs by between 5-20% by taking some simple non cost steps.

 

[The Chief]

Not being funny, but you can do a lot to reduce your electric bill just by making sure all non-essential things are switched off. Equipment left on "stand by" can still use up to 90% of the electricity as when they are actually being used.

Switch to energy saving light bulbs.

Switch monitors off when not in use (a monitor left on all the time will generate 1 tonne of carbon over a year).

Make sure things like mobile phone chargers are not left plugged into the wall. If the adapter feels warm it is using electricity, it's being wasted and you're paying for it!

Remember, you are paying for all the electricity that is wasted.

We've done the energy saving bulb thing and turn off our pc's completely apart from the server, tbh we need to leave our transmitters on soak all weekend sometimes for testing purposes, cant get away from that as its in the nature of the job.

 

[utility_consultant]

We've done the energy saving bulb thing and turn off our pc's completely apart from the server, tbh we need to leave our transmitters on soak all weekend sometimes for testing purposes, cant get away from that as its in the nature of the job.

Instead of a 2 rate day and night meter, you may be better served by changing your meter profile and getting a day, night and evening and weekend meter. That would offer a fairly keen % save for weekend consumption .

 

Haven't changed for a while, but I used these people to sort it out for me:

http://www.utility-options.co.uk/

They don't charge for making a suggestion.

Utility Options are amongst the best in the game for provision of utilities, I would highly recommend giving them a call, ask for Jane Bates.

 

[utility_consultant]

Utility Options are amongst the best in the game for provision of utilities, I would highly recommend giving them a call, ask for Jane Bates.

Speaking as someone who has spent over 15 years in the industry , I would advise anyone using a broker / consultants to make sure they are members of the utility intermediaries association.I also see from your website you are partnered with utility options, I thought this forum was about giving impartial advice in your chosen field to other forum members , not touting for business for yourself or a partner company. Maybe you should consider partnering with a company that adheres to energy watch and industry standards, one that offers full recourse to its customers. I mean you wouldn't use a plumber who wasn't corgi registered would you.

regards
Les

 

I thought this forum was about giving impartial advice in your chosen field to other forum members , not touting for business for yourself or a partner company.

Incredible....
To the op, take the advice given, they are amongst the best and are recommended by the FPB for good reason.

As an aisde this was not a tout for business there is no gain whatsoever to the FPB, the only benefit would be to the op from using the service of Utility Options, if there was a better Company then they would be used

 

[utility_consultant]

Incredible....
To the op, take the advice given, they are amongst the best and are recommended by the FPB for good reason.

As an aisde this was not a tout for business there is no gain whatsoever to the FPB, the only benefit would be to the op from using the service of Utility Options, if there was a better Company then they would be used

I'm sorry but you state clearly on your site that Utility options are a partner of the FPB .Are you saying you allow them to advertise free of charge on your website? You gain no financial benefit from promoting them? Im sorry but I don't believe that.
I would again advise anyone using a broker or consultant to procure their energy to make sure that the broker/consultant is a member of the utility intermediaries association.
further details about the utility intermediaries association is available on their website and also energy watches website.
Regards

 

Firstly, the association you refer to is voluntary unlike gas installers and the requirement to be registered, the fact you are registered does not mean your company would be non-problematic.

Secondly, my initial post to the op...

Utility Options are amongst the best in the game for provision of utilities, I would highly recommend giving them a call, ask for Jane Bates.

I was offering my impartial advice as this I believe would be in the best interest of the op, if I did not believe it I would not recommend.

I'm sorry but you state clearly on your site that Utility options are a partner of the FPB .Are you saying you allow them to advertise free of charge on your website? You gain no financial benefit from promoting them? Im sorry but I don't believe that.

Thirdly, you seem to be seeking confrontation on this forum, this is not what it is about, if you cannot openly accept others opinion then perhaps......

Finally, should you wish to look into any financial arrangement (that does not exist despite your feelings) I would suggest you call our member helpline Mon/Fri 8am-6pm speak with whomever you care, the answer would be the same.
There is no monetary gain for the FPB simple as that. The knowledge that the member will receive first class service and non-confrontational staff is all that is needed.

 

[utility_consultant]

Firstly, the association you refer to is voluntary unlike gas installers and the requirement to be registered, the fact you are registered does not mean your company would be non-problematic.

Secondly, my initial post to the op...
I was offering my impartial advice as this I believe would be in the best interest of the op, if I did not believe it I would not recommend.

Thirdly, you seem to be seeking confrontation on this forum, this is not what it is about, if you cannot openly accept others opinion then perhaps......

Finally, should you wish to look into any financial arrangement (that does not exist despite your feelings) I would suggest you call our member helpline Mon/Fri 8am-6pm speak with whomever you care, the answer would be the same.
There is no monetary gain for the FPB simple as that. The knowledge that the member will receive first class service and non-confrontational staff is all that is needed.

I am not seeking confrontation on this forum , just clarification. I am just concerned that you are advising people to use an organization that is not a member of its industries trade body.You offer a huge array of products from all sorts of companies on your site and you are telling me you are offered no commision for introducing business?
So the invoice finance , the business insurance , the card processing services , the telecoms packages and utility offers .All these you offer to business and you receive NO form of payment for this ?
I say you do , so you are hardly impartial are you ?

 

[utility_consultant]

Firstly, the association you refer to is voluntary unlike gas installers and the requirement to be registered, the fact you are registered does not mean your company would be non-problematic.

All members of the utility intermediaries association adhere to a code of practice endorsed by energy watch with full recourse in law should the broker/consultant not act in the clients best interest.

That is the difference , you have recourse

going through non utility intermediaries members you have no recourse

if a dodgy broker/consultant shafts you (to maximize their commision) with a bad deal you are stuck with it until the contract end,

 

So the invoice finance , the business insurance , the card processing services , the telecoms packages and utility offers .All these you offer to business and you receive NO form of payment for this ?
I say you do , so you are hardly impartial are you ?

As hard as it may be for you to understand I will try to clarify this in simple terms.
Initially you suggested we get a form of payment/kick back or whatever you wish to call it from referring on to Utility Options, I advised you there was none..
You have now gone on to suggest other items that are member benefits which we may get benefit from offering. invoice finance nope, business insurance nope, card processing services nope, telecoms packages nope.

The FPB is not for profit, yes funds are generated but by value of membership and expertly written guides, profits are streamed to fund campaigning on behalf of small business against red tape etc.

Favourable terms negotiated with providers/partners are a bonus and add value to members which in turn help retain membership, not something we try and generate funds directly from.

Trust this addresses your concerns

if a dodgy broker/consultant shafts you (to maximize their commision) with a bad deal you are stuck with it until the contract end,

I couldn't agree more, but the FPB has dealt for many years with Utility Options, their service is faultless.

 

[utility_consultant]

As hard as it may be for you to understand I will try to clarify this in simple terms.
Initially you suggested we gat a form of payment/kick back or whatever you wish to call it from referring on to Utility Options, I advised you there was none..
You have now gone on to suggest other items that are member benefits which we may get benefit from offering. invoice finance nope, business insurance nope, card processing services nope, telecoms packages nope.

The FPB is not for profit, yes funds are generated but by value of membership and expertly written guides, profits are streamed to fund campaigning on behalf of small business against red tape etc.

Favourable terms negotiated with providers/partners are a bonus and add value to members which in turn help retain membership, not something we try and generate funds directly from.

Trust this addresses your concerns


I couldn't agree more, but the FPB has dealt for many years with Utility Options, their service is faultless.

Its does , you should consider changing your business model

you could still offer your clients favorable terms negotiated with providers and make a small commision. If you are generating a level of business for these companies they should be able to offer your members preferential rates AND pay you a small commision / referral fee.
Profits not a dirty word you know.
In all honesty you should consider offering a member of the UIA your utility referrals , because only members of the UIA offer real recourse in the event of an issue between "TPI" and end user.
Regards

 

[KM-Tiger]

you could still offer your clients favorable terms negotiated with providers and make a small commision.

No, I think that would severely devalue the recommendation. It would become as useless as the financial advisers who recommend on the basis of the commission they receive. or a Rentokil damp survey.

It was me who suggested Utility Options, which I did simply on the basis of being a satisfied customer.

 

[utility_consultant]

No, I think that would severely devalue the recommendation. It would become as useless as the financial advisers who recommend on the basis of the commission they receive. or a Rentokil damp survey.

It was me who suggested Utility Options, which I did simply on the basis of being a satisfied customer.

It would not devalue a recommendation , if by being a member of a group you get bulk buying power and preferential rates , rates cheaper than what you could achieve by negotiating on your own what is the issue?.
Do you benchmark the prices you are offered by utility options with other consultants? If not how do you know they offer you the best rates?
I"ll stick with my original statement.
" any business using a "TPI" should make sure their "TPI" is a member of the utility intermediaries association"
If not the "TPI" is unregulated and answerable to no one.