Electricity Prices from Landlord

lisasarah

Hi
I am hoping someone can help. We rent a commercial property for our dance studio. We have a shared meter but this is used for all their businesses. Including an inflatable air arcade. Our meter has now jumped up to £0.76 p k/w, which we can't afford! We have tried to ask them to supply just a meter for us as we are a tiny studio compared to this warehouse facility. Where do we stand on this? Thanks

Ayr_Rage

Even if you get your own supply you'll be paying commercial rates and that could mean similar unit costs and a locked-in term.

Their large facility may have actually negotiated a decent deal !

tightauldgit

lisasarah said:

Hi
I am hoping someone can help. We rent a commercial property for our dance studio. We have a shared meter but this is used for all their businesses. Including an inflatable air arcade. Our meter has now jumped up to £0.76 p k/w, which we can't afford! We have tried to ask them to supply just a meter for us as we are a tiny studio compared to this warehouse facility. Where do we stand on this? Thanks

I don't see how that's going to help you as you will stay have to pay the going rate for the electricity you use - my current contract for commercial electricity is at 76.5p / kWh - so I think your rate seems about right. Getting your own meter won't reduce your rate any and will mean you have to pay a standing charge on top of that