Ausavers

Ausavers, an independent business utility broker in the UK

Ausavers, which also presents itself as Agile Utility Savers, works as an independent business utility broker. Its stated activity is to compare business energy deals from more than 30 UK suppliers and to help companies reduce utility costs, optimise consumption and manage contracts and suppliers. The company describes itself as having no affiliation with preferred suppliers, so that the options it presents respond to the client's needs rather than its own.

The service is aimed at UK business customers, and the firm says it provides energy management solutions for thousands of them, a position it uses to negotiate more competitive contract prices with suppliers.

How the comparison and switching process works

The company sets out a three-step method. First, the client requests a quote by phone or sends a copy of a current gas or electricity bill by email. Second, once the available options are known, the client chooses the deal that suits the business, with customer service representatives guiding the process. Third, after the switch, Ausavers indicates the renewal date so that the client does not roll onto a more expensive tariff.

According to the company, a few details are enough to give instant access to a range of suppliers and tariffs. It also states that its custom software automatically compares prices from over 30 suppliers and presents the most favourable options. The switch requires completing a Letter of Authority (LOA) once the new tariff has been chosen and the verbal contract agreed.

Utility services covered

• Business electricity: negotiation with a selection of UK electricity suppliers to identify competitive prices.
• Business gas: rate comparison to find a better deal for the business.
• Business water: search for the best business water rates and support during the switch.
• Solar.
• Metering solutions.
• Green business energy.
• Bill validation.
• Debt assistance.

The company also mentions a partner programme, with sections for partners and for becoming a partner.

Savings claims and market context

Ausavers states that through a comparison a business could save 45% on its annual energy bill spend, and that it will ensure the client never rolls onto a more expensive tariff again. It also guarantees savings in its quote process. These figures are the company's own claims and are not independently verified in the available material.

To justify the service, the company cites the Competition Markets Authority's estimate that 1.2 million UK businesses are overpaying their business energy supplier, generating excess supplier profits of approximately £500,000,000, largely because many businesses allow contracts to roll onto standard or higher tariffs.

Green tariffs and regulatory position

On green business energy, the company notes the added reassurance for the client and argues that green suppliers are likely to become cheaper than those relying mostly on non-renewable sources as demand outstrips supply.

Ausavers states that it is registered with OFGEM's ADR scheme under reference number C35AGIL01.

Customer feedback shown on the site

The material includes short customer comments that highlight the handling of the process by named staff members, describing the transition to a new supplier as smooth, quick and efficient, and the explanations as clear. These are individual testimonials and do not constitute a general assessment of the service.