Npower business energy

Friday 8 July, 2011

By Garnet Roach - garnet@consumerchoices.co.uk

Npower’s range of business tariffs are designed to suit all business sizes; from small to medium enterprises to larger corporations.

Sign-up to Npower business

Visit the Npower business or call 0800 310 2404 and speak to a specialist today.

About Npower business

In the UK, Npower provides energy to around 6.7 million homes and businesses. The company originally grew out of the privatisation of the energy industry in the 1990s, grouping its brands together under the Npower name in 2000. The firm is now owned by RWE.

Npower business tariffs

To get the best possible deal from Npower business, you should get a quote online. Speaking to an advisor about your company’s energy needs is also a great way to help you save. Npower gas and electricity tariffs come with:

• Flexible or fixed-term contracts
• UK based call centres
• Dedicated business switching consultants.

When you compare prices online, make sure you check whether or not you could save even more by choosing a dual fuel tariff.

Npower fuel mix

Energy Source	Npower	UK Average
Coal	31%	25.8%
Natural Gas	57%	47.7%
Nuclear	3%	18.0%
Renewables	6%	6.6%
Other Fuels	3%	1.9%

April 2009 to March 2010

April 2009 - March 2010

Billing & accounts

The easiest way for you to pay your Npower business energy bill is by direct debit.

You can also pay your business electricity bills by debit or credit card using the 24-hour Automated Card Service. Paying by cheque or BACs is also an option, though any of these methods may incur an additional 2% surcharge on your bill.

Added extras

According to Npower, you can save up to £1,000 in your first year by becoming more energy efficient and cutting down on wasted gas and electricity.

One of the additional benefits you'll be able to take advantage of when you switch to the company, is the SmartStart service. Joining more than 10,000 other businesses, you'll receive:

• A free energy monitor to help you keep track of your company’s energy consumption, and immediately see the difference efficiency measures can make
• Access to expert energy efficiency advice and support via a dedicated helpline
• Information to use across your business to help get staff on board with saving energy.

Npower also offers advice on understanding your bill, managing risk on a flexible contract and generating your own electricity as part of a Feed In Tariff.

Switching energy supplier

No matter what your financial situation, it never makes business sense to waste money on the wrong energy tariff.

Switching provider can make a real difference to your spend. Comparing prices and signing up is quick and easy online, while the switching process itself takes around six to eight weeks. Use the following tips to make sure you don’t experience any additional delays:

• Check you’re not locked into a contract with your current supplier
• Ensure you’ve served notice with your current supplier during the ‘termination window’
• Make sure you’ve cleared any outstanding debt with your existing supplier
• Contact your supplier with a final meter reading.