Check your latest United Gas & Power bill. If your contract ended and you didn't actively choose a new one, you're likely on their deemed/out-of-contract rates. You can also log into your UGP account online or contact their customer service to confirm your tariff status. If your bill shows variable rates without a fixed contract end date, you're on their out-of-contract pricing.

Absolutely! Being on out-of-contract rates means you're free to switch at any time with no exit fees or penalties. In fact, this is the perfect time to switch because you're not locked in. The switching process typically takes 2–5 days, and your energy supply won't be interrupted. Your electricity and gas flows through the same National Grid system, so you'll continue receiving power without any break.

Most businesses save 20-50% when switching from out-of-contract rates to a competitive fixed contract. In exceptional cases, savings can reach 70%+. For a typical business, this translates to £1,000–£8,000+ per year. Exact savings depend on your consumption, meter type, location, and current market rates. Get a live quote to see your personalised savings.

Different meter types (NHH vs Half-Hourly) serve different business sizes and consumption patterns. NHH meters are simpler and cheaper to maintain, so they have lower standing charges (450p/day). HH meters provide real-time data and can handle larger loads, so they have significantly higher standing charges (4,000p/day for LV, site-specific for HV). For gas, consumption bands reflect different customer profiles — small businesses in Band 1 pay just 4p/day standing charge, while industrial users in Band 4 pay 1,900p/day. This tiered approach reflects the actual cost of serving different customer types.

No, your energy supply is never interrupted when switching suppliers. The switch happens behind the scenes through the National Grid system. You'll continue receiving electricity and gas without any disruption. The only changes you'll notice are lower bills and correspondence from your new supplier instead of United Gas & Power. You'll receive final bills and meter readings as part of the handover process.

We don't charge you anything. Our service is completely free. We're paid a commission by energy suppliers, which is fully disclosed in your contract paperwork. Here's why using us makes sense: we have access to wholesale base rates that suppliers don't offer when you contact them directly. This means we can often secure better deals than you'd get going to suppliers yourself — even with our commission included. Plus, we save you the time and hassle of contacting dozens of suppliers individually.