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Fixed Rate Contract
An energy contract where the unit rate stays the same for the contract period.
What is a Fixed Rate Contract?
A fixed rate contract locks in your energy prices for a set period (usually 1-5 years). Your unit rate won't change regardless of market fluctuations.
Benefits
- Budget certainty: Know your costs in advance
- Protection: Immune to price rises during contract
- Simplicity: No surprises on your bills
Considerations
- Early exit fees: Usually apply if you leave early
- No benefit from price drops: You're locked in
- End of contract: Watch for auto-renewal at higher rates
Typical contract lengths
- 1 year: Lower prices, more flexibility
- 2-3 years: Balance of price and term
- 4-5 years: Best rates, longest commitment
What we recommend
For most businesses, a 2-3 year fixed contract offers the best balance. We always set reminders before renewal to avoid rollover.
Our role
We compare fixed rate contracts across multiple suppliers to find the best deal for your usage pattern and risk appetite.
- Protection: Immune to price rises during contract
- Simplicity: No surprises on your bills
Considerations
- Early exit fees: Usually apply if you leave early
- No benefit from price drops: You're locked in
- End of contract: Watch for auto-renewal at higher rates
Typical contract lengths
- 1 year: Lower prices, more flexibility
- 2-3 years: Balance of price and term
- 4-5 years: Best rates, longest commitment
What we recommend
For most businesses, a 2-3 year fixed contract offers the best balance. We always set reminders before renewal to avoid rollover.
Our role
We compare fixed rate contracts across multiple suppliers to find the best deal for your usage pattern and risk appetite.
- 4-5 years: Best rates, longest commitment
- 2-3 years: Balance of price and term
- 1 year: Lower prices, more flexibility
- End of contract: Watch for auto-renewal at higher rates
- No benefit from price drops: You're locked in
- Early exit fees: Usually apply if you leave early
- Simplicity: No surprises on your bills
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