Have you been overcharged for your business energy?

By Clear Charge Claims

05 Aug 2025

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Thousands of businesses across Lancashire are now discovering they’ve been paying more than they should for their electricity and gas. The reason? Hidden broker commissions, inflated tariffs, and mis-sold energy contracts.

If your business energy deal was arranged through a third-party broker, there's a good chance you're paying more than necessary. In many cases, these brokers take secret commissions from suppliers. That cost is passed directly onto your bill and it often goes completely undisclosed.

At Clear Charge Claims, we specialise in helping business owners find out if they've been misled, overcharged or locked into poor-value contracts. We handle the full claims process from start to finish, offering a completely no-win, no-fee service.

 The Hidden Cost of Business Energy Brokers

Most business owners assume energy brokers are acting in their best interests. But in reality, many of these brokers are being paid by suppliers to sign you into a contract. The commission they earn is often not disclosed and can add a significant premium to your unit rate and standing charges.

This is a common problem and it affects businesses of all sizes. Ofgem and the Financial Conduct Authority have both issued guidance requiring transparency, especially for small and microbusinesses. Yet in many cases, no commission breakdown is ever given.

The result is that your business could be locked into a contract you didn’t fully understand, with terms you wouldn’t have agreed to if all the facts were made clear.

Signs You Might Be Owed Money

You may have a valid claim if:

Your energy contract was arranged by a broker or third-party intermediary
You were not told how much commission was being paid
Your unit rate or standing charge seems unusually high
You were automatically rolled over into a new contract without clear notice
You’re a microbusiness and did not receive the required paperwork or disclosures
Even if your contract has already ended, it may still be possible to submit a claim. We can often review and pursue overpayments from up to six years ago.

What Can You Recover?

If your contract was mis-sold or overcharged, we may be able to recover:

The full value of hidden broker commissions
Compensation for inflated tariffs and overpayments
Refunds for mis-selling and lack of disclosure
Support in challenging unfair terms or renewals
We take care of everything; reviewing the contract, contacting the supplier, and handling the legal arguments if needed. All with no upfront cost.

 Why Work with Clear Charge Claims?

  • Free initial contract review
  • No-win, no-fee service
  • Fast and professional support
  • Expertise in energy claims and microbusiness regulation
  • Full transparency and simple process 

Take the First Step Today

If your energy bills have felt confusing or higher than expected, you’re not alone. Mis-selling in the business energy market is widespread, but the good news is that you can take action.

Start with a free contract audit. It only takes a couple of minutes to see if you may be entitled to a refund.

Visit: www.ClearChargeClaims.co.uk

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