Flexible energy contracts
Take control of your energy strategy with our range of flexible purchasing products. Whether your business uses over 1GWh or more than 10GWh of energy annually, we offer tailored solutions to help you manage risk, unlock market opportunities, and support your sustainability goals.
Our Flexible energy contracts
We offer a range of Flexible energy contracts tailored to your business needs. Choose the right contract based on your energy usage, trading preferences, and appetite for market risk.
Flex Advantage
For businesses with annual energy use over 1GWh.
A simple way to start flexible energy purchasing, giving you access to wholesale market reflective prices through our online portal 1 for smarter, more confident decisions.
- Buy energy in 20% tranches when the market is right
- Access real-time market data and accurate position reports
- Manage your strategy online with ease
Full Flex
For large organisations with annual energy use over 10GWh.
Our bespoke energy solution for large businesses using over 10GWh annually, giving you greater control and an active role in shaping your energy purchasing strategy.
- Fix and unfix your energy in flexible clip sizes
- Access real-time market data and accurate position reports
- Get support from our Optimisation Desk and energy experts
Flex Cash Out
For industrial leaders consuming over 10GWh with variable usage patterns.
The same market access and control as Full Flex, but with a different balancing approach. It's ideal if you want to manage your own trading strategy and settle at market prices.
- Trade energy directly on the wholesale market, avoiding average premiums.
- Access real-time market data and accurate position reports
- Get support from our Optimisation Desk and energy experts
Need help choosing the right contract for you?
Our energy experts are here to help you find the right solution for your business.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who are flexible energy contracts suitable for?
These contracts are designed for larger businesses with annual energy usage over 1GWh. We offer different options depending on your level of usage and how actively you want to manage your energy purchasing.
What are the benefits of flexible energy purchasing?
Flexible contracts can help you:
- Respond to market price changes
- Spread your purchasing decisions over time
- Align your energy strategy with your risk appetite and sustainability goals
How do I know which flexible product is right for my business?
It depends on your annual energy usage and how involved you want to be in managing your energy. You can contact our experts to help you decide which best suits your business needs.
Can I access market data and forecasts with these contracts?
Yes. All our flexible products provide access to market insights, with varying levels of control and support depending on the product you choose.
Do I need energy market experience to use a flexible contract?
Not necessarily. Flex Advantage is designed for businesses new to flexible purchasing, while Full Flex and Flex Cash Out are better suited to businesses with more experience or in-house energy expertise.
Do all flexible energy contracts include renewable electricity?
Yes. All our flexible energy contracts come with Zero Carbon Electricity 2 as standard. Plus, until the end of the year, you can upgrade to 100% Natural Renewable Electricity 3 at no extra cost helping your business reduce its carbon footprint while staying in control of your energy.
Additional information
* Remember commodity prices can go up as well as down in the energy market.
1 Access to the online Purchasing Portal will be granted to both customers and brokers acting on behalf of their customers. Once authorised the users are fully responsible and liable for all transaction activities.
2 We offer Zero Carbon Electricity for Business Fixed Price Plans. Backed by Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin and nuclear declarations. Helping to deliver on the UK's climate commitment and supporting our aim to help our customers achieve Net Zero by 2050.
3 100% Renewable Electricity: Every unit of electricity British Gas supply to you during your contract will be matched to electricity from a natural renewable energy source and we will hold the necessary number of Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin (REGOs) as evidence of this supply. British Gas will use reasonable endeavours to purchase enough REGOs to match 100% of the electricity you use on this tariff. However, failure to do so will not constitute a breach of contract by British Gas or give rise to you having the right to terminate the supply contract. In the event something changes, and British Gas can no longer guarantee a renewable supply we will write and let you know. Excludes the British Gas Lite product.
