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Financing your energy ambitions Power your energy strategy with Centrica Business Solutions
range of flexible commercial and financing options

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Distributed energy solutions are now more accessible than ever thanks to Centrica Business Solutions flexible and simple-to-understand commercial options. We are already helping thousands of organisations across the globe realise their energy ambitions, combining our long history of leadership in the energy industry with a strong balance sheet and the expertise to deliver for you.

Financing the power of distributed energy

Learn more about our financing options 
Watch our video and see how our range of flexible financing options make it easier than ever for your organisation to deliver on its energy ambitions with a trusted partner focused on powering performance.    

Benefits for your business

  • A single contract includes your energy technology, ongoing maintenance and financing.
  • Zero CAPEX outlay with our funded options and maintain ongoing cost predictability via fixed rates.
  • Eliminate energy risk with responsibility for maintenance and availability retained by Centrica Business Solutions.
  • Retain control of commodity spend and supplier, or choose to integrate British Gas supply.

Alton Towers cuts energy costs by 12% with ESA

Alton Towers achieves 80% energy efficiency with our Combined Heat and Power solution, powered by our Energy Services Agreement (ESA) financing option.

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Our financing options
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Discount Energy Purchase (DEP)

Create energy independence at zero capital cost.

Our DEP option is Centrica funded and delivered via a simple, transparent six page contract that includes ongoing operation and maintenance for a period of 7-15 years. All you need to pay is a fixed p/kWh unit rate (with indexation) for the electricity generated across the lifetime of the asset.

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Energy Services Agreement (ESA)

Transform energy infrastructure without diverting capital.

Our ESA option enables upgrade or install multi-technology and service solutions funded by Centrica or 3rd party finance. Benefit from a savings or availability guarantee (depending solution type) and pay a fixed unit rate or tariff across the assets lifetime; including operation and maintenance support.

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Solar Power Purchase Agreement (SPPA)

CAPEX-free environmentally friendly on-site generation.

Our SPPA option help organisation access immediate cost and carbon savings using solar on-site generation. Design, installation, operation and maintenance are delivered in a single contract, with cost predictability over the assets lifetime via a fixed p/kW rate (up to 25 years). Funding sourced from one of our financing partners.

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Optional Ownership Agreement (OOA)

Progressively unlock more value for your business.

Our OOA option delivers immediate energy savings with the option of moving OPEX spend to CAPEX. Energy solutions are delivered through our DEP financing structure, but flexible by allowing you to buy into the project. The more money you invest, the lower your DEP (p/kWh) fixed rate. Post year one you can reassess your investment, and increase if you prefer, further reducing OPEX spend.

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Flexible Term Agreement (FTA)

Immediate CHP energy savings with the option to exit after 3-5 years.

Our FTA option helps is designed to be a flexible DEP contract that adapts to your changing organisational strategy and needs. Savings are delivered from day one, supporting your implementation business case; with deeper savings are unlocked post year 3.

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Why Centrica Business Solutions?

  • Wide range of zero-CAPEX options enable our customers to implement advanced energy solutions without capital.
  • Dedicated commercial teams focused on working with customers to identify the right commercial arrangements.
  • Extensive heritage and experience as a 200 year old, FTSE 100 company with solutions in place across 34 countries.
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