Drax Group plc is the UK's largest single-site renewable power generator, operating Drax Power Station in North Yorkshire. Originally a coal-fired plant, they've converted to biomass and now generate 93.1% renewable electricity. Drax Energy Solutions is their B2B supply arm, serving Industrial & Commercial (I&C) customers with electricity from their own generation assets. They also own Haven Power and Opus Energy brands, and operate hydro and pumped storage facilities across Scotland.

Since April 2022, Drax stopped quoting for businesses using under 30,000 kWh annually. This reflects their strategic focus on I&C and corporate customers where they can offer dedicated account management, bespoke pricing, and Corporate PPAs. Smaller users don't fit their business model. If you use under 30,000 kWh, we can match you with suppliers like Opus Energy (also Drax-owned but serving SMEs), or other independents better suited to smaller consumption profiles. Read more about Drax's minimum threshold →

Yes. Drax's fuel mix shows 93.1% renewable electricity, primarily from biomass (~70%), hydro (~15%), and pumped storage (~8%). This produces just 34g CO₂ per kWh compared to the UK average of 154g — making Drax one of the greenest suppliers available. Unlike many "green" tariffs that simply purchase REGOs, Drax's renewable credentials come from actual generation at their own facilities. All supply is REGO-backed for verified Scope 2 emissions reporting.

No. Drax is an electricity-only supplier — they don't offer gas contracts. If you need both fuels, you'll require a separate gas supplier. This isn't necessarily a disadvantage: it allows you to optimise each fuel independently. We can arrange competitive gas supply alongside your Drax electricity contract, often achieving better overall rates than dual-fuel packages from single suppliers.

Drax's out-of-contract (deemed) rates are extremely punishing — this is a consistent theme in their Trustpilot reviews. Standing charges can reach £30+ per day, and unit rates are significantly above market. If your contract ends without renewal, you'll automatically roll onto these rates. Many negative reviews relate to inherited contracts or change-of-tenancy situations where businesses ended up on deemed rates. Using a broker ensures you're always on contracted rates and never exposed to these charges.

A Corporate Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) is a long-term contract (typically 5-15 years) to buy renewable electricity directly from a generator. Drax offers Corporate PPAs for large consumers (typically 10GWh+), providing price certainty, genuine additionality for ESG reporting, and direct sourcing from their renewable assets. PPAs can be structured as physical (actual power delivery) or virtual (financial hedge). They're ideal for corporates with net-zero commitments who want renewable credentials that go beyond standard REGO-backed supply.

Drax has a 1.5-star Trustpilot rating with 94% 1-star reviews. Most complaints relate to: (1) extremely high out-of-contract standing charges (£30+/day), (2) inherited contracts from Haven Power with no notification of the Drax takeover, (3) billing disputes and slow customer service responses, and (4) difficulty communicating directly with the company. Many issues stem from change-of-tenancy situations. As your broker, we mitigate these risks by ensuring contracted rates, handling all communications, and escalating issues directly.

Request a quote through Smart Energy and we'll include Drax in your comparison — provided you meet their 30,000 kWh minimum threshold. We'll need your current bill or MPAN, annual consumption, and contract end date. Drax uses bespoke pricing (no instant online quotes), so we benchmark their rates against 28+ other suppliers to ensure you're getting competitive terms. We handle all communications and paperwork, making the process seamless.