SMEs & micro-businesses
Energy support sized for small business, not built for big portfolios
You don't need a procurement department to get this right — you need someone who will explain it plainly and chase the paperwork on your behalf.
What we hear
The concerns small business owners raise most
“I don't have time to deal with this.”
Most small businesses run energy alongside everything else. We do the searching and explaining; you make one decision.
“I don't understand the bill.”
Standing charges, unit rates and non-commodity costs are rarely explained clearly by suppliers. We walk through what you're actually paying for.
“I'm worried about being tied in.”
We explain the notice period and renewal window on any contract before you sign, so there are no surprises later.
“My last renewal just happened automatically.”
That's the single most common reason small businesses overpay. We flag the window well before it closes.
Who it's for
Businesses that just want it handled properly
Small doesn't mean unimportant — a poor renewal decision affects a five-person business just as much as a fifty-person one.
- Independent shops, salons and cafés
- Trades and small contracting businesses
- Micro-offices and professional practices
- Takeaways and small hospitality venues
- Community and voluntary organisations
How this works commercially
What it costs you to use ECR
Our role is to find and explain suitable contracts, and to support you afterwards — arranged so it doesn't add friction to a small business's day.
No obligation to proceed
We'll show you the options; the decision to go ahead, or not, is yours.
One conversation to start
We need a few details about your current supply and usage — most calls take a matter of minutes.
Support continues after signing
If a query comes up during the contract, you come back to the same point of contact.
A typical example
What a small business renewal looks like
- 1A café's electricity contract is due to end in four months, but the renewal letter hasn't arrived yet.
- 2We confirm the MPAN, current unit rates and consumption from recent bills.
- 3We review available market options for a similar term and explain the differences in plain terms.
- 4The café signs ahead of the end date, avoiding a lapse onto the supplier's deemed rate.
Questions
Small business energy, answered
When should I renew my business energy contract?+
Most suppliers will price a renewal from around 6 to 12 months before your end date. Starting early gives you time to review options across different market conditions rather than accepting whatever is available in the final week.
What is an MPAN?+
A Meter Point Administration Number is the unique 13-digit reference for an electricity supply point in Great Britain. It appears on your electricity bill, often laid out in a grid, and identifies the meter rather than the supplier.
What is an MPRN?+
A Meter Point Reference Number — sometimes called an M number — is the unique identifier for a gas supply point. It is usually 6 to 10 digits and appears on your gas bill.
What is a deemed contract?+
A deemed contract applies when a business is taking supply without an agreed contract — for example after moving into new premises or after a fixed term ends. Deemed rates are set by the supplier and are typically higher than contracted rates, so they are worth moving off promptly.
A few minutes now, sorted for the next few years
Tell us your current supplier and end date and we'll take it from there.