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Business energy for SMEs
Business Energy Comparison Plymouth and across Devon & Cornwall
Get your business energy sorted.
Our business energy comparison helps you review business electricity prices and gas contract options from participating suppliers. Based in Plymouth and supporting businesses across Devon and Cornwall, SME Sorted helps you compare expected annual costs, standing charges and contract terms. We do not search the whole market, and you stay in control of the decision.
Free review No obligation
When to take a look
Could your business benefit from an energy review?
The service covers business electricity and gas for eligible premises in England, Scotland and Wales. A signed lease is required in every case.
You are out of contract
If you are on variable or out-of-contract rates, it is worth reviewing the available options promptly.
Your premises are changing
Opening, moving into or adding business premises can create a useful point to arrange the next supply contract.
Compare business electricity and gas contracts
A useful business energy comparison starts with how much electricity and gas your premises use. When reviewing business electricity or business gas rates, the unit price alone may not describe the full annual cost. Check standing charges, estimated annual kWh usage, contract term, renewal dates, payment arrangements and supplier conditions before comparing options. Businesses in Plymouth and across Devon and Cornwall can begin with a recent bill, the current end date and the premises details.
SME Sorted helps eligible business customers explore suitable participating-supplier options. Quotes are subject to eligibility and the supplier's final terms, and no saving is guaranteed.
A decade of change
Business energy prices have moved significantly.
The chart shows annual average prices paid by manufacturing businesses in Great Britain. It provides useful historical context—not a current quote or a forecast.
View the figures used in this graph
| Year | Electricity | Gas |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 7.81p/kWh | 1.59p/kWh |
| 2017 | 8.36p/kWh | 1.77p/kWh |
| 2018 | 9.33p/kWh | 2.09p/kWh |
| 2019 | 9.86p/kWh | 1.89p/kWh |
| 2020 | 9.48p/kWh | 1.47p/kWh |
| 2021 | 11.93p/kWh | 2.54p/kWh |
| 2022 | 17.54p/kWh | 5.12p/kWh |
| 2023 | 19.03p/kWh | 4.86p/kWh |
| 2024 | 16.87p/kWh | 3.82p/kWh |
| 2025 | 16.19p/kWh | 3.64p/kWh |
Source: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, QEP table 3.1.4. Annual averages in pence per kWh, excluding VAT and the Climate Change Levy. Figures shown are 2016–2025.
How it works
Simple from bill to decision.
Share the essentials
A recent bill helps us identify your usage, supply details and contract end date. A signed lease is required in every case.
We review the options
We consider your timing and requirements, then come back with up to three suitable options where available.
You make the decision
You choose whether any option works for your business. There is no pressure and no obligation to proceed.
Useful information
Have a recent bill and your signed lease ready.
Have your latest bill and signed lease available
Your bill can help confirm your current supplier, electricity or gas supply details, annual usage and contract end date. A signed lease is required before an arrangement can be considered, in every case.
Practical guide
Preparing for an energy renewal?
Work through our step-by-step business energy review guide, then use the renewal checklist for extra detail on costs and terms.
Questions, answered
Clear answers before you start.
No pressure, no hidden switch and no obligation to accept an option.
What is an energy supply contract review?
An energy supply contract review checks how your current electricity or gas agreement fits your business and compares available renewal options. Start with recent bills, annual consumption, the contract end date and notice requirements. Then compare the estimated total cost, what can change during the term and what happens when it ends. Our business energy review guide helps you gather the details before deciding whether to renew or switch.
What essential factors should you evaluate when assessing business energy products?
Group the checks into four areas: cost, contract risk, operational fit and service. For cost, compare unit rates, standing charges and any additional fees using the same annual usage. For contract risk, check fixed or variable pricing, the term, notice requirements and renewal provisions. For operational fit, consider your consumption pattern, meter arrangements and any planned premises changes. For service, check billing, account support and complaint handling. Higher-consumption businesses should also ask which charges are included or passed through separately.
Is the cheapest business electricity unit rate always the cheapest contract?
Not necessarily. A comparison should use expected annual consumption together with standing charges, any other applicable fees and the full contract term. The total cost may differ from the headline pence-per-kWh rate.
Does the energy review cost my business anything?
No. SME Sorted does not charge your business for the review or introduction. If you choose a solution, the provider may pay SME Sorted a commission.
When should I review my energy contract?
The final 12 months of your current contract is a useful time to review your next arrangement. If you are already out of contract or on variable rates, you can ask for a review now.
What should I have ready?
A recent electricity or gas bill is the best starting point. It normally shows your supplier, supply number, annual usage and contract end date. A signed lease is required in every case.
Do you search the whole market?
No. SME Sorted is not tied to one supplier but does not claim to search the whole market. The options available depend on participating suppliers, your location, usage and business requirements.
Will anything be switched without my permission?
No. You remain in control throughout. Any contract is entered into directly with the chosen supplier, and nothing proceeds unless you decide to accept an option.
Further reading: Ofgem’s guide to business energy contracts.
Customer feedback
More time for the business. Less stress.
Feedback following support with a business energy contract.
“Chris, you have been fantastic at taking a massive burden away from me. As a business owner, there are always other jobs, jobs we are not trained for or like to do, that take time away from our business and add stress and added work load. You have managed to give me back that valuable time and take away that stress with your extremely efficient and friendly service. Thank you so much. You will be highly recommended.”
“Thank you so very much for coming in and going over this. I will keep you details in mind and have passed them on to a couple of other businesses as you have been really helpful.”
Ready when you are
Let’s review your business energy.
Tell us whether you need electricity, gas or both reviewed, and SME Sorted will reply personally.