Financing your energy ambitions
Power your energy strategy with Centrica Business Solutions
range of flexible commercial and financing options.
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 pathway to becoming a more sustainable business.
Combining our long history of leadership in the energy industry with a strong balance sheet, range of energy finance solutions and the commercial expertise, we ensure your organisation delivers on its cost reduction, energy security and sustainability objectives.
Sustainable businesses have a detailed efficiency and distributed energy solution investment strategy.
Businesses agree technology and better operational practices will get the biggest efficiency gains.
Sustainable businesses are joining energy technologies and assets together to maximise ROI.
Benefits for your business
- Create a commercial agreement that suits your specific requirements, appetite for risk and financial objectives
- Bundle solutions and services with a contract that includes technology, ongoing maintenance and energy finance
- Eliminate the need for CAPEX and deliver cost predictability with Centrica or 3rd party provided financing
- Manage commercial risk with Centrica retaining responsibility for solution maintenance and availability
- Retain control of commodity spend and supplier, or choose to integrate British Gas supply within the same contract
Our Financing Options
We offer a range of flexible commercial and asset financing models, supported by consolidated procurement, ongoing operational
support and solution maintenance packages.
Discount Energy Purchase (DEP)
Our DEP option finances on-site generation assets. Suiting 7-15 years, you pay a fixed p/kWh unit rate for the electricity generated, inclusive of ongoing maintenance.
Energy Services Agreement (ESA)
Our ESA option finances installation of multi-technology solutions. Suiting up to 20 years, this option is funded either by Centrica or 3rd party finance, including O&M.
Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)
Our PPA option finances on-site renewable generation assets. Suiting a period up to 25 years, using a single agreement inclusive of the asset, financing and operation.
Flexible Term Agreement (FTA)
Our FTA option enhances the flexibility of DEP with the ability to replace or return the unit after 3-5 years – helping you adapt to changing circumstance.
Optional Ownership Agreement (OOA)
Our OOA option expands the flexibility of our DEP option, enabling you to invest a level of CAPEX - the lower your DEP (p/kWh) fixed rate. After year one you can invest more.
Capital Expenditure
Our CAPEX option enables you to reap the benefits of your solutions from day one, and engage other services, such as ongoing O&M, within a single contractual agreement.
Get in touch to find out more about how we can help finance your energy ambitions.
Case studies and proven success
Many of our customers have realised the benefits of distributed energy solutions using our flexible commercial and financing models.
Why Centrica Business Solutions?
- Wide range of zero-CAPEX options enable our customers to implement advanced energy solutions without capital
- Implement our suite of technologies including energy insight and analytics, optimisation and on-site generation
- Dedicated commercial teams focused on working with customers to identify the right energy service arrangements
- Extensive heritage and experience as a 200 year old, FTSE 100 company with solutions in place across 34 countries
- Our award-winning Health and Safety team keep employees, visitors and the wider community secure
What if capital constraints are blocking your energy ambitions?
The time to act on business energy performance is now. Centrica Business Solutions can help ensure capital constraints don't block your cost and carbon saving ambitions.