Gas for SME businesses

Micro business criteria

To qualify as a micro business customer, your organisation must meet one of the following criteria as put forward by the energy industry regulator Ofgem:

• Employs fewer than 10 employees (or their full-time equivalent) and has an annual turnover or balance sheet no greater than £2 million
• Uses no more than 100,000 kWh of electricity per year
• Uses no more than 293,000 kWh of gas per year

If your business meets one of the above criteria, then your supplier must adhere to the following rules:

From 1^st October 2022

• Your supplier must ensure you are provided with a copy of its principal terms for micro business customers – these must be provided both before and after a contract being agreed
• The principal terms should provide transparent information relating to any brokerage costs paid or due to be paid in relation to your contract
• Your supplier must not require any form of contract termination notice to leave at the end of your contract
• Your supplier must provide you with a statement of renewal terms at least 60 days before your contract is due to end

From 1st December 2022

• If you use a Third Party Intermediary (broker) who arranges your contract, the supplier must ensure they are party to a Qualifying Alternative Dispute Resolution Scheme such as the Ombudsman: Energy Brokers

If this criteria applies to you, please click here to tell us and keep our records up to date.

The length of our smaller business energy supply contracts is variable and can be adapted, depending on your business’s requirements. We understand that each business has unique needs, we will work with you to understand your business and structure your contract length in order to meet your exact requirements. Our supply contracts will allow you as a small business owner to take more control and agree to your own contract length to suit your budget.

If you require more information about our business gas contracts get in touch today on 0161 762 7744.