Unlock savings - PeakSave for Business returns this September!
25 August 2025
Following the huge success of our PeakSave for Business events, we’re excited to announce that we have more planned this year. These events aim to improve energy efficiency and save you money by giving you access to half-price electricity during a designated day and time. Our latest trial starts in September.
What’s PeakSave for Business all about?
As well as helping businesses save money by shifting energy consumption, there’s a much wider purpose to our PeakSave for Business events. Rewarding customers for making small changes to when they use electricity is part of our mission to help businesses across the UK make use of cleaner, greener energy at off-peak times. So far over 1,000,000 homes and businesses have become part of the movement, cutting energy costs and helping smooth out the energy demand across the UK. By joining these events, you lower your energy costs and support a more sustainable future.
Can my business save money with PeakSave for Business?
Yes, last year, our PeakSave for Business events helped our invited business customers save £57,000. This year, during our 6-week event in March, over 6,000 businesses took part, resulting in a 400% increase to over £236,000 in customer savings. And we’re not stopping there, for this Autumn’s PeakSave for Business event - there’s no longer a cap on the maximum amount you can earn.
How can I take part in the next events?
PeakSave for Business is currently available to invited customers only. If you’re eligible, you will receive an invite email. Business customers who are invited need to be on British Gas electricity supply and have a working smart meter that automatically submits reads every 30 minutes. PeakSave for Business isn’t currently available for all our business customers, but we’re working hard to ensure it can be rolled out in the near future.
Unlock benefits with a smart meter
Smart meters are the clever way to measure your business energy use and get accurate bills, so if you haven’t already, it’s well worth getting one installed. And with more PeakSave for Business events on the horizon, now is the perfect time to act.
Smart meters are required for the events because they provide the detailed, real-time energy use data that’s needed to track and manage energy consumption during peak hours – and it’s this information that allows you to take advantage of discounted rates and save money. This data is also useful for helping your business make informed decisions on how to shift energy use to off-peak periods and optimise energy efficiency.
How to Request a Smart Meter
If you're an existing customer, getting a smart meter is simple -
- Log in to your online account
Start by signing in to your account to begin the process. - Submit a meter reading
Once submitted, click the "Request a Smart Meter" link and complete the short form. - We’ll take it from there
If you're eligible, our installer will be in touch within 6 weeks to book your installation.
Why more businesses are getting smart meters
- Cost savings - get detailed insights into your business energy use to help identify patterns and reduce energy bills.
- Real-time monitoring - make informed decisions about energy use and manage your energy more efficiently.
- Billing accuracy - say goodbye to manual readings and hello to accurate billing.
- View consumption - ability to request and view your previous consumption to help manage your energy usage.
- Convenience - your smart meter automatically sends readings to us, saving you the hassle of manual submissions.
Join the PeakSave movement
Joining PeakSave for Business events is a smart way to boost your energy efficiency and cut costs. To stay updated on upcoming events, keep an eye on our website and LinkedIn. And if you’re interested in taking part but don’t yet have a smart meter, just follow the simple steps above to get started.
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