Industries · Care homes
Business energy for care homes
Care homes need reliable heat and hot water around the clock, with laundry and kitchens running every day.
How care homes use energy
- Heating24-hour comfort for residents.
- Hot waterBathing, kitchens and laundry.
- LaundryHeavy daily use of washers and dryers.
- KitchensSeveral meals a day.
- Lighting and equipmentContinuous operation.
Things to consider when buying
- Residential care can qualify for reduced VAT on energy. Ask your supplier about the declaration.
- Continuous demand means unit rates matter more than standing charges.
- Groups should align contracts across homes.
Questions
Do care homes pay 5% VAT?
Energy used for residential accommodation, including care homes, can qualify for the reduced rate. Your supplier will need a VAT declaration.
Is a care home a microbusiness?
Some smaller homes may be, depending on consumption, staff and turnover. Larger homes and groups usually aren't.
What matters most in a care home contract?
With constant demand, the unit rate and contract certainty usually matter most.
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