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Business gas and electricity guide

Mae’r dudalen yma ar gael yn Gymraeg.

This Ofgem business gas and electricity guide contains help and information for large to micro, small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) commercial energy consumers.

Independent, impartial advice on business gas and electricity from Ofgem

Energy contracts for business

Switch energy supplier and shop for a better deal

Complain about your energy bill or supplier

Generate renewable energy

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