SSE Business Energy Reviews & Tariffs
SSE Business Energy is a dedicated supplier offering a range of tariffs to UK companies.
Founded in 1998, SSE was one of the largest energy suppliers in the UK offering gas and electricity to homes and businesses. In 2019, SSE made the decision to only supply business gas and business electricity and sold off their domestic accounts to Ovo.
A Guide to SSE Business Energy
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SSE business energy offers a range of electricity and gas tariffs for small and large businesses. With UK-based customer service and 100% renewable options available, they are a popular supplier for UK companies.
In 2019, SSE's domestic portfolio was acquired by Ovo Energy, one of the UK’s leading energy suppliers. They have since rebranded as SSE Business Energy to focus on the commercial market. SSE has a subsidiary company that provides energy to Ireland called SSE Airtricity.
SSE Business Energy Tariffs
SSE business energy has a variety of tariffs available for small, medium and large businesses. They specialise in offering 100% renewable energy sourced from their own renewable assets.
SSE Protect - SME Businesses
This is SSE’s fixed business energy tariff. This includes:
- Fixed unit rates up to 3-years
- 100% renewable electricity from UK wind and hydro
SSE Choice - SME Businesses
SSE business energy describe this as their wholesale price option.
- This is their lowest cost fixed rate
- Fixed contracts up to 3-years
- 100% renewable electricity from UK wind and hydro with renewable gas option
SSE Shaping - Larger Businesses
Larger businesses can fix their energy usage profile for greater control and transparency.
- Fixed energy unit profile
- Access to live market prices
- Transparent trading
SSE Cash Out - Larger Businesses
Larger businesses can fix their energy usage profile for greater control and transparency.
- Fine-tune purchasing in real-time
- Forecasting tools
- Sell-back options to the national grid with virtual power plant
SSE Business Energy Renewables
SSE own their own UK hydro plants and wind farms. This means they can directly supply 100% renewable electricity to their customers.
Standard fuel mix
- Renewable - 53%
- Natural Gas - 47%
SSE Green
- Renewables - 100%
SSE Business FAQs
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Does SSE Business Offer Smart Meters?
Yes. SSE offers their customers smart meters and is in the process of upgrading current customers.
Smart meters send your readings automatically, making it easier to monitor your usage and set energy efficiency targets. SSE – or whichever energy provider you’re with – won’t need to estimate your bills, because they’ll receive accurate readings from your smart meter automatically.
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Who Owns SSE Business?
SSE operates with a Group Executive Committee team responsible for a variety of projects. Here's the current leadership team:
- Alistair Phillips-Davies - Chief Executive
- Gregory Alexander - Finance Director
- Martin Pibworth - Chief Commercial Officer
- Catherine Raw - SSE Thermal Managing Director
- Chris Burchell - SSEN Distribution Managing Director
- Rob Macdonald - SSEN Transmission Managing Director
- Stephen Wheeler - SSE Renewables Managing Director
- Sam Peacock - MD Corporate Affairs, Regulation and - Strategy
- John Stewart - Director of HR
- Liz Tanner - General Counsel and Secretary -
Where Is SSE Business Located?
SSE are located in Reading and can be contacted on 0800 048 2436.
Here is the full address:
43 The Forbury,
Forbury Road,
Reading,
RG1 3JH