HELPFUL SERVICES FOR BUSINESS CUSTOMERS Helping you to reduce your energy bills and grow your business Justin McCarthy, General Manager, Maryborough Hotel and Spa, Cork It helps if it s 2012891 BGE SME Leave Behind V25.indd 1 19/04/2017 16:06
WE UNDERSTAND YOU RE BUSY You ve a million and one things on your plate so thinking about your energy provider might not be your top priority. So here s a handy, at-a-glance guide to ways in which we can help you as a Bord Gáis Energy customer, from reducing your bills to growing your business. We have over 30 years experience supporting the energy needs of Ireland s businesses. We work closely with our dedicated Trading Team in Cork to ensure that we buy energy in the most effective way so that we can offer the best value possible. It s one of many ways we try to help. We also publish our monthly Energy Index that is full of useful information and trends within energy markets. To find out more visit bgebusinesshub.ie/energyindex/ Our Supply Portfolio We manage our costs to help you manage yours Whitegate 445MW CCGT BGE maintains a diversified supply portfolio to help manage price and production exposures Interconnection with UK Various Offtake & Price Hedging agreements O ff t a k e from various wind farms 2 Reducing your bills. Growing your business. 2012891 BGE SME Leave Behind V25.indd 2 19/04/2017 16:06
AT-A-GLANCE OPTIONS We understand controlling your energy costs is vital to running your business effectively. Energy bills for business customers are calculated using both energy and non-energy charges and we have a range of options to suit your circumstances and business size. Our team is always on hand to make sure your plan is right for you and your business. Our Fully-Fixed Gas and Electricity Plan fixes all rates and charges for up to 15 months. Our Fixed Energy Plan provides up to two years of fixed energy rates while still allowing you to avail of variable rates on non-energy. Our Standard Variable Rate Plan has no minimum term contract, plus the option to contract the standard variable rate for up to 2 years to get an even better deal. RATE CHECKER We promise to take care of you once your fixed term contract has expired. In fact, we ll call you beforehand to make sure you remain on the best rate possible. Reducing your bills. Growing your business. 3 2012891 BGE SME Leave Behind V25.indd 3 19/04/2017 16:06
YOUR PARTNER IN ENERGY EFFICIENCY We help companies of all sizes save money. Through our energy efficiency fund we can provide a financial contribution towards the capital cost of your energy efficiency project. For every kwh you save, we will provide an additional financial contribution towards your project. So the more you save the more you get back from Bord Gáis Energy. Find out more at bgebusinesshub.ieub.ie And now get even more value with our Energy Efficiency partners: Light as a service from UrbanVolt We are delighted to partner with UrbanVolt, bringing innovative technology to the workplace that saves you money on business energy costs. They invest in the full cost of an LED lighting retrofit, so there s no upfront cost to you and the service is paid for through the savings you make. 4 Reducing your bills. Growing your business. 2012891 BGE SME Leave Behind V25.indd 4 19/04/2017 16:06
A KNOWLEDGE HUB FOR BUSINESS CUSTOMERS As a Bord Gáis Energy customer, you have access to a suite of resources developed exclusively for businesses with our dedicated Business Hub. Here you ll find news specifically curated for all types of businesses and details on how to save your business money. See bgebusinesshub.ie Access our calendar of events such as conferences addressing business challenges, and talks from a diverse range of people who are leaders in their field; from Roy Keane to tweak.com CEO, Gerry Kennelly. All of our business customers get free admission to the Small Firms Association Business Bytes seminars. You ll find the full calendar of events on the business hub should you wish to attend. Our quarterly At Work publication keeps you up to date on new developments. As well as some great reads and helpful content, you ll also get a chance to enter some great competitions. Reducing your bills. Growing your business. 5 2012891 BGE SME Leave Behind V25.indd 5 19/04/2017 16:06
MORE WAYS TO BENEFIT YOUR BUSINESS We re constantly striving for ways to help further the success of small Irish businesses. That s why we started the Bord Gáis Energy Business Benefits E-zine. From helpful videos with tips from some of the best business speakers, to a packed calendar full of Business Bytes events to help you gain expert advice free of charge. You can even find complimentary GAA and Bord Gáis Energy Theatre tickets to enjoy some well-earned time off! To register for this invaluable bi-monthly resource for information, offers and competitions, just visit bgebusinesshub.ie 6 Reducing your bills. Growing your business. 2012891 BGE SME Leave Behind V25.indd 6 19/04/2017 16:06
HELP WHEN AND HOW YOU NEED IT Our Business Direct team is on hand to help when needed and keep you up to date on new products, services, improvements and advice. They have extensive energy management expertise and should you require it, our Premier Care Team can dedicate themselves to your business. If you haven t already done so you can register for Online Account Management which gives you control of your account where and when you need it. You ll be able to view transactions & invoices, pay bills, set-up direct debits and much more. To find out more call us on 1850 405 805 or 01 611 0133. We re available from Monday to Friday between 8.30am and 6.30pm. If you need to call outside of business hours we ve a 24/7, 365 recorded information service where you can check your balance, make a payment or leave a meter reading at your convenience. Facebook.com/BordGaisEnergy @BordGaisEnergy Linkedin.com/company/bord-gais-energy businessdirect@bordgais.ie Reducing your bills. Growing your business. 7 2012891 BGE SME Leave Behind V25.indd 7 19/04/2017 16:06
TAKE 10 MINUTES SAVE AT LEAST 10% * Bord Gáis Energy were easy to approach, very capable of listening to our concerns and aware of why we needed a cost-effective supplier. Bill Dowling, Managing Director, MAPP Foods, Co. Cork New and existing gas or electricity customers Call 1850 405 805 or visit bordgaisenergy.ie It helps if it s *Discount on our standard unit rates for 12 months. See bordgaisenergy.ie for full terms and conditions. 2012891 BGE SME Leave Behind V25.indd 8 19/04/2017 16:06