A Better Energy Future 

Starts with Smarter Consumption

over
100%
of UK small
businesses
would save with a Time of Use Tariff (Source: Future Energy Associates and Octopus Energy)

By using energy more efficiently, businesses like yours can save money while reducing strain on the electricity grid.

The Grid Is Struggling to Keep Up

Our electricity comes from many different sources like wind, gas, and nuclear power. When lots of people use electricity at the same time, like in the morning or evening, we need more power. To make this extra power, we often use gas-powered plants. The electricity we use during these busy times is less environmentally friendly. This is because we burn more gas to make the extra power we need, which releases more carbon into the air.

Electricity Costs Change Throughout the Day

Just like traffic congestion, electricity has peak and off-peak hours. During peak times, when demand is high, energy is more expensive, because it costs more to produce more. Off-peak hours generally fall during the night, though exact times can vary by provider. During off-peak hours, electricity is cheaper due to lower demand on the grid.

Peak Hours:

Weekdays, 4 PM – 8 PM

Off-Peak Hours:

Late night, early morning, weekends

See how you can save

Pay Less by consuming energy when it’s cheap

Time of Use Rate

Pricing:

Varies by time of day

Savings Potential:

Higher if energy is used off-peak

Environmental
Impact:

Positive

Best For:

Businesses with flexible energy usage
Constant Rate

Pricing:

Fixed price all day

Savings Potential:

No extra savings

Environmental
Impact:

Negative

Best For:

Businesses that use energy consistently
Save on your Energy Costs by switching to a Time of Use Rate

Time of Use tariffs reward businesses for shifting their energy consumption to off-peak hours. Instead of paying a flat rate, your business can access cheaper electricity when demand is lower—saving money while reducing pressure on the grid.

Answer a few questions to discover if you could save with a Time-of-Use tariff!

This should not take you more than 2 minutes.
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Your Typical Business Operating Hours

Day of the weekOpening timeClosing timeClosed (check if applicable)
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Do you use energy-intensive appliances at specific times of the day? (e.g: Dishwashers, Electric Vehicles...)

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Can you shift some energy usage to off-peak hours (early mornings, late evenings, nights)?

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Can your operations or appliances run outside of peak hours without disruption?

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