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What is a multi-site energy arrangement?

A multi-site arrangement can bring several premises or supply points within a coordinated supplier agreement. Depending on the offer, it may involve shared commercial terms, aligned dates or consolidated administration.

The legal and billing structure varies. Gas and electricity may still require separate arrangements, and individual meters may have different prices. Ask exactly which supplies, customer entities and services are included.

Combined or separate contracts?

Combining sites may simplify administration, but it is not automatically the most suitable or lowest-cost option. A location due to close, an unusual usage profile or an existing agreement may justify a different approach.

Compare the estimated cost across the whole portfolio while retaining visibility at each site. Differences in region, capacity, meter arrangements and consumption can explain different rates. Higher overall volume does not guarantee a lower price.

Check how sites can be added or removed

Ask what happens if you acquire, open, close, sell or relocate a site during the term. A contract may include conditions, approval requirements, repricing or charges. Do not assume unlimited flexibility.

The supplier may also specify consumption expectations and consequences where actual usage differs. Review these conditions alongside plans for equipment, opening hours and occupancy.

Our moving premises guide explains the information to record when responsibility for a site changes. For new connections or metering requirements, visit our meter installations guide.

Understand pricing and billing

Review unit rates, standing charges and any additional metering, capacity or other amounts for each supply. Ask which price elements are fixed and which can change under the terms.

Confirm whether billing is consolidated, issued separately per site or supported by an additional data report. Check payment dates, allocation of payments, site references and how corrections are handled. A single supplier does not necessarily mean a single invoice.

Our bills and meter readings guide explains checks that can help identify unclear readings or unexpected charges.

Keep meter and data information accurate

Record each electricity MPAN and gas MPRN against the correct premises. These supply-point identifiers are different from supplier account references and meter serial numbers.

Meter capabilities, data services and settlement arrangements can differ between supplies. Provide the details available rather than assuming that every meter in your portfolio has the same requirements. Ask the supplier to explain relevant charges and service responsibilities.

Manage end dates deliberately

A central register makes it easier to track contract end dates and any notice requirements. Add acquired sites promptly and check whether responsibility for the existing agreement has changed.

Aligning dates may help administration, but check the cost and obligations of any bridging or replacement arrangement. Do not assume an existing contract can be ended early without agreement.

Read our contract guide and renewal support guide before making new commitments.

Prepare a site register

For each supply, gather:

• The site address and internal location reference.
• The contracting business or legal entity.
• The MPAN or MPRN and current supplier.
• Contract end date and relevant notice requirements.
• Annual consumption and the period it represents.
• Current rates, standing charges and additional costs.
• A recent bill and any available usage data.
• Planned changes affecting the site.

If you already maintain a spreadsheet, tell our team what it contains so we can discuss an appropriate way to provide it. Do not send passwords or unnecessary personal or payment information.

Our uploads and comparisons guide explains how to identify usage periods and check extracted bill details.

We are an energy broker, not your supplier. Support and coordination depend on the services agreed with you. For questions spanning several topics, visit general business energy support.