Business or Domestic Electricity

ZZaffy

I run a small livery yard, I am classed as a sole trader.  I have a Ruby Electricity Business Account.  It is time for my renewal.  Before I renew with them, I am looking for guidance? Do I have to have a  business account?  Should I shop around? Thanks.

Robin9

From what you describe you are a business and you need a business account.  What is your actual annual consumption - I hope there are no estimated bills ?

My experience of brokers has not been good - I suggest you ring around the suppliers direct.

MWT

Robin9 said:

My experience of brokers has not been good - I suggest you ring around the suppliers direct.

!00% agree, always gone direct for business, far too many pitfalls and downright deception with some brokers.

ZZaffy

BES was taken over by Ruby Energy and neither are brokers. Thanks for the advice.

Robin9 said:

My experience of brokers has not been good - I suggest you ring around the suppliers direct.

!00% agree, always gone direct for business, far too many pitfalls and downright deception with some brokers.

Robin9

Have you been in contact with any other suppliers ?

ZZaffy

I have not been in contact with other suppliers yet because I wanted to know if I should also ring domestic companies but now that you have advised me that I have to have a business account I will start ringing around.
My annual consumption from April 2024 to 2025 was 623 KWH

QrizB

Just to double check as you've not said - your livery yard isn't attached to your house by any chance?

ZZaffy

QrizB said:

Just to double check as you've not said - your livery yard isn't attached to your house by any chance?

House and Stables are on same plot of land but I have two meters.  House meter with  EON and the Stables meter with Ruby.

QrizB

ZZaffy said:

QrizB said:

Just to double check as you've not said - your livery yard isn't attached to your house by any chance?

House and Stables are on same plot of land but I have two meters.  House meter with  EON and the Stables meter with Ruby.

Ok, while you've got a separate supply you're probably stuck with a business tariff for the livery yard.

An option would be to get an electrician to run a supply to the yard from your home, with a sub-meter so you know how much to allow as a business expense. You could then have the business supply disconnected.