What are SSE Business out-of-contract rates?
SSE Business out-of-contract electricity is 45.939p per kWh with a 400p daily standing charge, and gas is 14.971p per kWh on 325p a day. These are SSE Business' Variable Business Rates, which apply when a fixed contract ends, and to a business that moves in without one, from 1 November 2026. We checked them against SSE Business' own schedule on 3 November 2026. Rates can vary by region and meter type, so check the row for your site on SSE Business' own schedule before relying on them.
Are SSE Business out-of-contract and deemed rates the same?
Yes. SSE Business uses one Variable Business Rates list both for a business whose fixed contract has ended and for one that moved in without a contract.
How often does SSE Business change its out-of-contract rates?
We found 17 published versions of SSE Business' Variable Business Rates between November 2019 and November 2026. The longest stretch without a change was 17 months, from November 2019 to April 2021. Every one is listed in the history table on this page, with the archived copy we read it from.
How do I get off SSE Business out-of-contract rates?
Sign a new fixed contract, with SSE Business or another supplier. On a variable or out-of-contract rate you can usually switch at any time, although a supplier can object if you owe it money. Our guide to what to do when your business energy contract ends covers each step.
Who owns SSE Business?
SSE ENERGY SUPPLY LIMITED (Companies House number 03757502) is part of SSE plc, incorporated on 22 April 1999.
What is SSE Business' credit rating and financial position?
Based on the latest filed accounts at Companies House, SSE ENERGY SUPPLY LIMITED has a credit score of 68/100, a derived risk band of Stable, a recommended credit limit of £20m, turnover of £2.6bn (FY25). Full figures and source filings are in the business profile section above.
What is SSE Business' registered office and how do I contact them?
SSE ENERGY SUPPLY LIMITED's registered office is No.1 Forbury Place, 43 Forbury Road, Reading, RG1 3JH. Public contact details: telephone +443450783237, email media@sse.com. For broker enquiries via Purely Energy, see the contact panel above.
What are SSE Business' turnover and financial accounts?
SSE ENERGY SUPPLY LIMITED's most recently filed accounts (year ending 2025) show turnover of £2.6bn, operating profit of £4.9m, total assets of £2.7bn, 1,057 employees. Annual accounts are filed at Companies House and refreshed in our profile monthly.
Is SSE Business safe for business customers?
SSE ENERGY SUPPLY LIMITED holds a valid Ofgem electricity and gas supply licence, files audited accounts at Companies House, with latest turnover of £2.6bn, ranked #11 of 16 in Citizens Advice's most recent non-domestic supplier league table, 2 county court judgements on file (see the risk signals above). We do not give financial advice; verify the latest filings and any recent enforcement actions before signing a long-term contract.
How does SSE Business score on the Citizens Advice complaints league table?
Citizens Advice ranked SSE Business #11 of 16 in their most recent quarterly non-domestic supplier league table, with a complaints score of 505.3 per 10,000 customers. Lower numbers are better. The table is published quarterly and is the most cited independent measure of UK non-domestic supplier service quality.
Can I get a fixed business gas or electricity quote from SSE Business via Purely Energy?
Yes. As an independent broker we tender against SSE Business alongside our panel of 19 UK suppliers. Each quote breaks the unit price into wholesale energy, non-commodity costs, supplier margin, and our broker margin so you see exactly what you are paying. Request a comparison via the buttons above.
