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AN INTRODUCTION TO B3 ENERGY OUR SERVICES Whilst competition for new customers increases and holding onto existing customers becomes more demanding one thing will not change; companies with materially lower operating costs will be the winners in their chosen markets. B3 Energy are experts in obtaining the best energy prices for small, medium and larger businesses. The relationship we have with energy suppliers ensures our clients save thousands of pounds every year on their energy bills. Leo Murphy Managing Director We provide three core services to cut the cost of your gas and electricity bills. The areas we specialise in are: Gas and electricity Energy bill validation Energy conservation procurement We minimise payments to gas and electricity suppliers by getting four major factors right :- The correct meter type for your business The most economical energy supplier The right balance between fixed and flexible procurement The right payment terms to match your cash flows In addition we also provide guidance on trends in energy pricing to help businesses select the right contract term We ensure companies avoid any over payments on their gas and electricity bills. Our bill validation service checks all future bills to ensure suppliers apply the correct : Tariffs for your meter types Climate change levy (CCL) if applicable VAT rates for your type of business MPAN /MPR details Estimated readings for your meter This bill validation service can save businesses thousands of pounds in avoidable mistakes. We help businesses cut energy consumption so bills are reduced. To achieve bill minimisation we use two main strategies :- Smart metering allows us to pinpoint the parts of your operation which account for each KWh used in your business. This immediately allows us to identify how savings can be made. Voltage optimisation allows businesses to install technology to avoid the well understood over- voltage problem in the UK. This can produce savings of 13% on business energy bills immediately.

GAS AND ELECTRICITY PROCUREMENT At any one time there are over 12,000 energy tariffs straddling the different suppliers, meter types, methods of payment and contract terms. To get businesses the best contract rates for gas and electricity we undertake the following process Get the right supplier There are six major providers of energy supplies and nine smaller niche providers. At different times both the large and small suppliers can provide exceptional value for your business. By being independent of every supplier we look to find the most economical energy supplier for your business. Major providers of energy Get the right tariff Different meters exist to support different usage patterns. Depending on your consumption over a 24 hour period significant savings can be made by simply getting the right meter for your business. Standard meter Do I have the right meter for my Business? Business, evening and weekend Business economy 7 Maximum demand Getting the right contract Most businesses buy their energy at a fixed price for a fixed term between 1-5 years ahead. For larger businesses, buying packets of energy at different times throughout a fixed term contract can produce significant savings. We can organise the best way to purchase your Fixed price suppliers for 1-5 years 1 year 2 years 3 years 4 years 5 years Flexible procurement energy to minimise buying energy at expensive times. The service we undertake to find the best supplier is FREE. In return for placing your business with a supplier we are paid a small commission.

ENERGY BILL VALIDATION MINIMISING CONSUMPTION Energy prices have risen significantly for energy users over the last five years. Data for 2010 shows that over the past five years (2005 2010), average industrial electricity prices have risen by 133% (106% in real terms). In addition to rising prices common mistakes within gas and electricity bills continue to cause businesses to pay significantly more for their energy. The frequency of errors and the amounts involved mean business can unknowingly pay thousands of pounds more than is owed. By reviewing all the pricing factors associated with your meter(s), we check suppliers correctly apply the relevant tariffs agreed for your contract. We make no charge for our bill validation review service. It is simply part of our long term commitment to keep your pence per kwh 7.0 6.0 5.0 4.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 0.0 1990 1991 1992 Business Energy Prices - 1990 : 2010 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 Electricity energy bills down immediately and into the future. Where you wish us to review historical bills this can also be done. In these instances we levy a small charge for the time involved in the review 1998 1999 Source: Department of Energy and Climate change - June 2010 2000 2001 2002 Gas 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 We have two very distinct ways we cut the cost of your energy bills. The first is to eliminate unnecessary waste in your business and thereafter we ensure suppliers do not over-supply your building with power. Smart energy is the phrase we use to identify where it is possible to eliminate unnecessary energy usage. Depending on the type of premises you have and the way energy is distributed around your business we can identify the parts of your operation which account for each KWh used. For simpler premises we provide meters which give you accurate information on your usage for each part of the working day so you can personally take action to reduce energy consumption. Voltage optimisation is recognised as a very effective means of saving energy for businesses. Energy suppliers consciously produce over voltage which results in businesses taking more supply than is needed to effectively run their lighting, computers and machinery. By lowering the voltage coming into your meter(s) to the lower end of the statutory range voltage optimisation technology provides businesses with savings of approximately 13% per annum. Additionally by operating machinery, computers and lighting closer to the sweet spot set for the equipment the actual devices can last up to 25% longer thereby reducing costs further.

ABOUT US B3 Energy provides businesses with three simple strategies to help save money on energy bills immediately and into the future. Our gas and electric procurement teams work with very small to larger businesses to access the best energy rates for a business. The market search we undertake has delivered average savings of 32% when compared to renewal rates offered by suppliers. Our energy refund team is staffed by energy professionals with experience in searching out anomalies in energy bills. We identify refunds which can legitimately be reclaimed from energy suppliers. Our energy minimisation team operates in partnership with suppliers who can provide the right technology to help a business save money. Depending on the size of your operation we can quickly identify technologies which will help isolate waste and save money for a business. Business to Business Energy Broker B3 Energy Seymour House 30 34 Muspole Street Norwich Telephone: 01603 756888 Fax: 01603 756880 Email: enquiries@b3energy.co.uk Web: www.b3energy.co.uk NR3 1DJ