Lloyd Energy

Lloyd Energy, business energy comparison service in the United Kingdom

Lloyd Energy presents itself as an independent gas and electricity tariff comparison service aimed at commercial customers in the United Kingdom. Its proposition is to search the market for offers from more than 30 British suppliers and support the business with contracting and switching supplier, with the stated goal of reducing energy costs.

The company states it has experience in comparing commercial energy tariffs and a team of advisors available to answer queries and manage the switching process. According to its own account, it has helped thousands of UK businesses compare tariffs and secure prices tailored to their needs.

Comparison and contracting services

The service is built around two main areas: electricity tariff comparison and commercial gas comparison. The company notes that commercial gas prices are more complex than domestic ones, as they depend on consumption, location and other factors. The process begins with entering basic bill details and the postcode; from there, the user can complete an online form or contact an advisor directly. Once a contract is selected, Lloyd Energy handles the transition and the switch on the client's behalf.

The comparison is offered free of charge and with no obligation to contract, and quotes can be obtained in seconds according to the company. The service includes searching for fixed and flexible tariffs tailored to each business's needs.

Types of energy contracts it compares

The website details four contract types that customers may find on the market:

• Fixed-rate contracts: the unit price (p/kWh) and standing charge (p/day) are agreed at the start and remain fixed for the contract term, usually 12, 24, 36, 48 or 60 months, regardless of wholesale market movements.
• Flexible or variable contracts: a multi-year framework in which unit rates follow wholesale movements with monthly or quarterly review; the supplier covers the risk and adjusts the price accordingly.
• Deemed rates: the default rate applied by the supplier when a premises is occupied without having signed a contract.
• Out-of-contract or rollover rates: the rate the customer moves to if they let a fixed contract expire without signing a new one; like deemed rates, they tend to be higher.

Supplier switching process

The company explains that switching gas or electricity supplier does not interrupt supply: only the company managing it changes, while the cable and pipe infrastructure remains intact. For businesses, gas and electricity must be contracted separately, as dual fuel tariffs are reserved for residential customers; however, if the same supplier is chosen for both, a more favourable deal may be negotiated.

Regarding timelines, Lloyd Energy states that its experts manage the entire switching process and that the renewal window usually opens six months before the contract expiry date, which is shown on the bill. The company also mentions that it allows comparing energy, water and business broadband suppliers.

Guides and information resources

The site includes a knowledge centre with guides on commercial gas prices, tariffs, contracts and bills, business energy suppliers, metering and efficiency, and tips for reducing energy costs. It also publishes a business energy market insights section, with updates such as the one dated 2 October 2026, warning of price volatility and recommending reviewing terms before renewal.

Customer service

The company offers telephone and chat support, and states that its team is available to guide the customer throughout the process, answer questions and connect them with the most suitable supplier for their location. The contact number provided is 0800 208 8301.