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Plain-English glossary Six of the usual suspects
MPAN Your electricity supply’s 13-digit reference
MPRN The same idea, for gas
AQ The gas volume you are priced against
KVA The most power your site can draw at once
HH Metering that reads every thirty minutes
CoT Change of tenancy — who pays from when
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Our advice centre is being developed around the questions customers genuinely ask. Procurement and market content is reviewed by James; billing and aftercare content is reviewed by Hayley.

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How to compare business energy quotations properly

The rates, charges, terms and supplier differences that should be considered together....

When should a business review its energy contract?

How renewal windows, market conditions and your business priorities affect the timing....

Should you arrange a business energy contract early?

The potential advantages and disadvantages of securing a contract before your current one ends....

How business energy broker commission works

How commission is included, when it should be disclosed and what you should be told before signing....

What should a Letter of Authority allow an energy broker to do?

A Letter of Authority (LOA) lets an energy broker talk to your suppliers and gather information on your behalf. A standard information-only LOA covers the groundwork: finding out when your...

What is included in a business electricity bill?

A guide to the rates, readings, charges, taxes and supply details shown on your bill....

News

News from Cope Energy.

July 25, 2019

How much is business energy?

The Greatest trick in the energy world – Do you really know how much to pay for business energy? After working in the energy industry for 6 years the following is to me, the biggest...