Business Energy & Utilities

Compare electricity and gas providers to reduce your business energy costs. Find the best rates, green energy options, and reliable service for your operations.

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Business Energy Solutions

Business Electricity

Competitive electricity rates tailored for commercial and industrial operations.

  • • Fixed or variable rates
  • • Peak/off-peak pricing
  • • Demand management
  • • Green energy options

Business Gas

Natural gas supply for heating, manufacturing, and commercial kitchen operations.

  • • Commercial gas rates
  • • Industrial supply
  • • Heating solutions
  • • Equipment maintenance

Renewable Energy

Sustainable energy solutions to reduce your carbon footprint and energy costs.

  • • Solar power systems
  • • Wind energy plans
  • • Hydro electricity
  • • Carbon offset programs

Energy Savings Calculator

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Based on competitive rates:

  • • Average market rate: 28¢/kWh
  • • Best available rate: 24¢/kWh
  • • Green energy premium: +2¢/kWh

Top Business Energy Providers

Provider Services Business Size Green Options Rating
ME
Mercury Energy
Competitive rates
Electricity, gas, demand management, energy efficiency
SMB to Enterprise 100% renewable electricity 4.7
GE
Genesis Energy
Reliable supply
Electricity, gas, industrial solutions, LPG
All business sizes Renewable generation focus 4.6
ME
Meridian Energy
100% renewable
100% renewable electricity, large user solutions
Medium to Enterprise 100% renewable electricity 4.8
CO
Contact Energy
Competitive pricing
Electricity, gas, demand response, energy advice
SMB to Large Renewable options available 4.5
TR
Trustpower
Local service
Electricity, telecommunications bundle, energy audits
Small to Medium Hydro and wind generation 4.4
EL
Electric Kiwi
Innovative pricing
Electricity, smart pricing, demand management
Small to Medium Carbon zero certified 4.3

Energy Solutions by Business Size

Small Business (1-20 employees)

Recommended Solutions:

  • • Fixed rate electricity plans
  • • Simple billing structures
  • • Energy efficiency advice
  • • Green energy options

Best Providers:

Electric Kiwi, Trustpower, Mercury Energy

Monthly Usage: 500-2,000 kWh
Typical Bill: $200-800/month

Medium Business (21-100 employees)

Recommended Solutions:

  • • Peak/off-peak pricing
  • • Demand management
  • • Energy monitoring
  • • Renewable energy plans

Best Providers:

Mercury Energy, Genesis Energy, Contact Energy

Monthly Usage: 2,000-10,000 kWh
Typical Bill: $800-3,500/month

Large Business (100+ employees)

Recommended Solutions:

  • • Custom pricing agreements
  • • Industrial electricity rates
  • • Load management systems
  • • Sustainability reporting

Best Providers:

Genesis Energy, Meridian Energy, Mercury Energy

Monthly Usage: 10,000+ kWh
Typical Bill: $3,500+/month

Energy Efficiency Tips

Quick Wins

  • Switch to LED lighting (save 75% on lighting costs)
  • Optimize HVAC settings and maintenance
  • Use programmable thermostats
  • Seal air leaks around windows and doors

Longer-term Investments

  • Install solar panels or renewable systems
  • Upgrade to energy-efficient equipment
  • Implement smart building systems
  • Consider battery storage solutions

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