Single-rate supplies
Consumption is charged at one unit rate regardless of when it is used, subject to the supplier terms.
Business Electricity
Business electricity priced around your actual supply.
We compare commercial electricity contracts across the charges, term and conditions that affect the real cost to your organisation.
Business Electricity
A commercial decision built on the right information.
We compare commercial electricity contracts across the charges, term and conditions that affect the real cost to your organisation.
NUA Energy makes the current position clear, tests the credible options and supports the agreed route. The recommendation is based on how the organisation and site actually operate.
Problems this addresses
Common pressure points.
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Half-hourly data that is not being used
02
Capacity charges that go unreviewed
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Headline rates masking other costs
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Sites renewing at different times
How NUA approaches it
1Check meter type and consumption profile
2Review standing and capacity charges
3Compare fixed, flexible and renewable-backed options
4Plan renewals and contract support
Understanding the site
The right contract starts with the right supply information.
The MPAN identifies an electricity supply point and the meter records how power is used. A building can contain more than one MPAN; if one is missed or priced against the wrong consumption, the contract may not cover the complete requirement.
Multi-rate supplies
Different day, night or weekend rates require the consumption in each period to be applied correctly.
Interval-metered supplies
Interval data shows the load pattern and periods of highest demand.
Higher-capacity supplies
Larger sites may have agreed kVA capacity plus additional network, metering or data costs.
Multiple supplies
Separate MPANs can serve different buildings, floors, tenants or operating areas.
Import and export
Sites with solar or other generation can import from the grid and export unused electricity under separate arrangements.
What makes up the bill
Electricity costs more than the power being used.
Some contracts combine most charges within unit rates and standing charges. Others show specified network, policy, metering or capacity costs separately. Each comparison must establish what is included and what can change.
Unit rates
The price for each kilowatt-hour, with one or several time-based rates depending on the supply.
Standing charges
A daily charge applied throughout the agreement, even when little or no electricity is used.
Network and system costs
The costs of transmitting, distributing and balancing electricity.
Policy-related costs
Government and industry charges supporting generation, capacity and environmental programmes.
Capacity, metering and data
Charges for agreed capacity, meter operation, data collection and related services where applicable.
Taxes and levies
VAT and Climate Change Levy treatment depends on the organisation and how electricity is used.
Estimated annual cost should include the relevant rates, standing charges and identified additional costs. Actual bills depend on consumption, taxes and any charges not fixed by the agreement.
How the site uses power
Annual consumption does not show the full picture.
Two businesses can use the same annual kilowatt-hours while creating very different network demand. We examine daytime, overnight and weekend use, shifts, seasonality, baseload, peaks, capacity, power factor, separate meters and expected changes.
New machinery and longer hours
Additional equipment, new shifts and weekend operation can increase annual use, peaks and capacity requirements.
Electric heating and EV charging
Heat pumps and vehicle charging can materially increase demand, particularly where loads run together.
Solar PV and storage
On-site generation and batteries can reduce grid imports, change the load profile and create an export requirement.
Relocation or tenancy change
Opening and closing readings, occupancy dates and business information must be recorded correctly.
kVA and renewable options
Review capacity and the evidence behind renewable claims.
A larger site may be paying for more agreed capacity than it uses, or approaching its current limit. Before any change, recorded maximum demand, seasonal peaks, planned equipment, charging, heating, solar, storage and growth must be considered. Capacity changes remain subject to network approval.
Renewable supply contracts can be supported by Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin. The electricity still arrives through the same networks; the claim depends on evidence and contractual arrangements. A renewable contract, on-site solar and a PPA are different products and should be assessed separately.
How it works
From accurate information to an agreed route.
The detail changes by service; the discipline and transparency do not.
What a good process delivers
Clearer decisions without generic promises.
The relevant costs, assumptions and responsibilities stay visible, and your team retains control of the final choice.
More useful cost comparisons
The commercial assumptions are tested before the decision.
Improved meter visibility
The relevant costs and responsibilities are made visible.
Suitable contract structures
The route is shaped around the organisation rather than a standard package.
A clearer renewal calendar
The next review point remains clear after delivery.
Questions about business electricity
What businesses usually ask us.
The supplier, lender, funder or technical terms that apply to a live requirement are always checked before a final decision.
What is an MPAN?+
It is the unique reference identifying an electricity supply point. The 13-digit core is normally on the bill and differs from the serial number printed on the meter.
What information is needed for a business electricity quote?+
Usually a recent bill, MPAN, annual consumption, contract end date and confirmation of the occupier. Larger supplies may also require interval data, operating hours and expected demand changes.
Why can two businesses receive different electricity prices?+
Suppliers consider location, meter arrangement, annual consumption, usage pattern, start date, payment method and credit position.
What is half-hourly electricity data?+
It records consumption in each 30-minute period, showing when the premises uses power, peak demand and how use changes by day, week and season.
What is the difference between kW, kWh and kVA?+
kW measures active power at a point in time; kWh measures energy used over a period; kVA measures apparent power and is commonly used for commercial supply capacity.
Can NUA Energy review several electricity meters?+
Yes. We can organise MPANs, usage and contract information across one premises or several sites.
What happens if we install solar during the contract?+
Solar can reduce grid imports. The supply agreement should be checked for consumption or volume conditions, and exported electricity may need a separate arrangement.
Can we purchase renewable electricity?+
Yes, subject to availability. Compare the cost, terms and evidence supporting the claim rather than relying on the product name.
Does a smart meter automatically reduce costs?+
No. It can improve data and billing accuracy, but the organisation must act on the information to reduce waste.
Does NUA Energy supply the electricity?+
No. We review the requirement, obtain prices and manage contracting. The supply agreement is directly between your organisation and the licensed supplier.
Start the conversation
Start with your latest electricity bill.
Send a recent bill for every supply and details of planned site changes. We will check the MPAN, meter, consumption, current agreement and end date before confirming the options.