Thought, “What in the watt am I paying for?” after looking at your company’s electricity statement. Yes, you are not by yourself. Most people merely squint, sigh, and pay commercial power rates. The worst part, though, is that you’re probably blowing money into the wind if you’re not comparing offers.

First start with unit rates. That is the cost per kilowatt-hour. Some providers give dirt-cheap first prices. But wait; typically there is a catch. It might be a standing charge invading like an unwelcome guest at a party. Whether your office is humming or dead quiet, you are charged daily, rain or shine.

Then you have contracts with expiration dates as clever as expired yogurt lying under the rear of your refrigerator. Let it roll over; your rate may double before you have morning coffee. The fine print devil, plain and simple, is auto-renews.

Don’t let green rates seduce you too soon. While some seem more hygienic than a fresh-laundered towel, they are roughly as green as a rush hour petrol guzzler. If environmental concerns you, probe a little further. Find out what they really endorse. Not all that shiny is environmentally friendly gold.

And let us now discuss brokers. They say they will undertake the tough work. Several do. Others are only middlemen chasing flashy phone voices and commissions. Back away gently if they push you into signing. Then sprint forward. Quick.

Another crucial factor is timing. Prices move rather than being fixed. Suppliers are aware of your back-against- the-wall situation if you are shopping during busy periods. Off-season refers to… The deals then start to emerge from behind cover. Think early bird; but, for kilowatts.

several places? Different use? Choose nothing based on mere safety. Until you pay a premium every time the meter moves, a flat charge may seem innocuous. Search for ideas that adapt to your situation. Otherwise, it is like paying needless and expensive snow boots in July.

Additionally to take into account are VAT and CCL. Not enjoyable, but true. If your company qualifies for any discounts, don’t just brush that aside. Pursue it. If you ignore that, cash is running through your fingertips.

Many businesses never bother to change. They take it to be a headache. Actually, moving today could go more smoothly than a cat on a waxed floor. All you have to do is start. Comparatively Inquire. Ask questions about everything. Then launch when the figures make sense.

Actually, why spend extra for the same buzz? One does not live in luxury when using electricity. You have a bill here. And nobody should pay more than necessary for flipping on the lights.