Utilita Business Energy

What Utilita Business Energy does

Utilita Business Energy is a UK-based, Ofgem-regulated business energy supplier and commercial solar installer operating as a division of Utilita Energy Limited (registered in England & Wales). The company supplies electricity and gas to UK micro-businesses and SMEs under fixed-term contracts of 12, 24, or 36 months, complemented by smart-meter installations that provide real-time consumption data, accurate billing, and MHHS-ready half-hourly settlement. Its core technology stack includes the My Utilita customer portal for account self-service, a Broker/TPI Portal for third-party intermediaries (with a forthcoming API for contract submission), and the Live Carbon Dashboard — claimed as a first among UK energy suppliers — which displays real-time grid carbon intensity for customers and is being extended to business accounts with personalised monthly reports.

In parallel, Utilita Business installs commercial solar PV systems, battery storage, and EV charging infrastructure for UK businesses, with a particular focus on sports clubs, stadiums, hospitality venues, manufacturers, and community organisations. Solar is offered under three funding structures — Power Purchase Agreements (~20-year terms with no upfront cost), Hire Purchase (5-year fixed instalments), and outright purchase — each backed by MCS-certified installation teams, a 20-year warranty, and an in-house remote-monitoring platform that proactively flags underperformance. Visible marquee customers include AFC Bournemouth (642 panels, three-year official partnership), Southampton FC (450+ panels, Official Sustainability Partner), Utilita Bowl (1,044 panels), and Pompey in the Community (358 panels).

The business model combines recurring energy-supply revenues from SME/micro-business contracts with project-based solar hardware sales and long-duration PPA cash flows. GTM is dual-pronged: direct online quote funnels and an in-house SME sales team, supplemented by a broker/TPI channel that handles the majority of micro-business procurement. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with reduced 5% VAT available to eligible businesses; the company is privately held with no disclosed venture or growth-equity funding.

Name

Utilita Business Energy

Legal name

Utilita Energy Limited

Website

https://business.utilita.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Utilita Business Energy is an Ofgem-regulated UK supplier of electricity, gas, smart meters, and commercial solar-plus-storage installations serving micro-businesses, SMEs, sports venues, and hospitality operators through direct sales and a broker/TPI channel.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Energy Supply

NAICS

Utilities (22), Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution (22112)

SIC

Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900), Electric Services (4911), Natural Gas Distribution (4924)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEUAGABAI

Retail Supply + DER/Virtual Power Plant Bundles (Solar, Storage, DR)

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Energy Trading, Marketing & Retail Supply/Retail Energy Supply (Residential & SMB)

SECONDARYIMAFALAJ

Energy & Renewables Specialty Contracting (Solar PV, Storage, EV Charging)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Construction & Civil Engineering/Specialty Trade Contractors (MEP, HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical)

SECONDARYEUAGABAE

Green/Carbon-Neutral Retail Supply (RECs/GoOs Bundled)

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Energy Trading, Marketing & Retail Supply/Retail Energy Supply (Residential & SMB)

Keywords

• Business energy supply
• Commercial electricity
• Commercial solar panels
• EV charging solutions
• Smart meter installation

Headquarters

HQ city

Chandler's Ford

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Business Electricity and Gas Supply: Supply of electricity and gas to business customers across the UK under fixed-term contracts (12, 24, or 36 months). Customers pay for energy consumption based on agreed rates, standing charges, and applicable network charges (TNUoS). Revenue is recurring from ongoing supply agreements.
2. Commercial Solar PV Installation: Installation of commercial solar panel systems for businesses. Revenue is generated through three funding models: (1) Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) - no upfront cost, customer pays for electricity generated at a fixed rate; (2) Hire Purchase - spread costs over 5 years with fixed monthly instalments; (3) Upfront Payment - customer owns the system outright. PPAs typically run 20 years.
3. Solar Operations and Maintenance (O&M): Ongoing maintenance and monitoring services for installed solar systems. Included as part of the installation package, with remote monitoring enabling technicians to adjust parameters for maximum performance and act swiftly on underperformance.
4. Battery Storage Solutions: Installation of commercial battery storage systems, either as part of the initial solar installation or added later. Allows businesses to store excess solar energy for overnight use or sell back to the grid.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Utilita Business Energy supplies business electricity and gas to UK commercial customers under Ofgem regulation, and complements this with on-site renewable-energy offerings including commercial solar panel installations, battery storage, and EV charging infrastructure. The company positions itself as a one-stop decarbonisation partner for SMEs, bundling energy supply with distributed generation assets and a digital customer portal.

Product overview

Utilita Business Energy operates as an integrated business energy supplier and solar installation provider. The core offering combines business electricity and gas supply with smart metering capabilities, alongside a separate commercial solar division offering panel installations, EV charging infrastructure, and battery storage solutions. The product portfolio includes Business Energy (supply and smart meters), Business Solar (installation services with funding options including PPA, Hire Purchase, and upfront payment), and digital tools including My Utilita customer portal and Broker Portal for intermediary management. All services are delivered with sustainability consulting support, including a Live Carbon Dashboard for emissions transparency.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Business Energy (Electricity & Gas)
• Commercial Solar Installation
• Battery Storage Solutions
• EV Charging Infrastructure
• Smart Meters
• REGO Certificates

Quantifiable outcome

• Solar panels can reduce annual energy bills by 40% on average
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BASIS (British Association for Sustainable Sport)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Utilita Business partnered with BASIS, the British Association for Sustainable Sport, to help clubs, leagues, and stadiums adopt solar power at scale. The partnership aims to provide support, knowledge, and real-world insights on solar panel adoption for sports venues, making the transition to solar simpler and smarter. Jointly launched the 'Are You Sporting Solar?' campaign with a survey and planned report on solar adoption in UK sport.
• AFC BournemouthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAFC Bournemouth is Utilita Business's official energy and sustainability partner in a three-year partnership. Utilita installed 642 solar panels at the club's Canford training ground. The partnership aims to reduce the club's carbon emissions and create awareness locally around green energy through the Utilita Energy Savings Champion community initiative.
• Southampton FCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUtilita Business is Southampton FC's Official Sustainability Partner as part of the club's 'The Halo Effect' environmental strategy. Utilita installed over 450 solar panels across the Pavilion and Gym rooftops at the Staplewood Training Campus. A switch-on event was held with club officials and players to celebrate the milestone.
• Solar Energy UKminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProud member of Solar Energy UK, adhering to strict industry standards for consumer protection in solar installations.
• Renewable Energy Consumer Code (RECC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProud member of the Renewable Energy Consumer Code (RECC), adhering to strict standards to protect consumers in their renewable energy purchasing decisions.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/utilita
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/utilita-business-energy

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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