Flex Cash Out for large organisations
Designed for large businesses using over 10GWh of energy annually. Fix and unfix your positions as needed, backed by market insights and expert guidance. Avoid premiums and gain full visibility over your costs.
What is Flex Cash Out?
Flex Cash Out is a flexible energy solution tailored for large businesses that have up-and-down energy consumption patterns, using over 10 GWh of energy annually.
It gives you the power to fix and unfix your energy positions as needed, you pay only for actual balancing costs, not inflated premiums.
Why choose Flex Cash Out?
Full flexibility and transparent pricing
Fix and unfix your energy in clip sizes that suit your needs with no shape or imbalance premiums - just clear, market-reflective costs.
Expert support and insights
Speak to our energy experts for the support you need. You'll also have access to twice-daily market reports and insights from our Optimisation Desk.
Sustainability built-in
Lower your business’s carbon footprint while cutting energy costs. If you take out a British Gas business contract, you can opt in to receive 100% Natural Renewable Electricity2 for the same price as our standard Zero Carbon1 electricity.
Smart portfolio management
Use the Energy.Hub platform to monitor and refine your strategy in real time.
How does Flex Cash Out work?
Forecast and adjust
Manage your consumption forecast and adjust your position before delivery.
Fix and unfix
Trade in flexible clip sizes to match your operational needs.
Optimise daily
Use the Energy.Hub platform to monitor and refine your strategy in real time.
Get a bespoke quote for Flex Cash Out today
Contact us now to discover more about Flex Cash Out and how this flexible purchasing product can benefit your business.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Flex Cash Out product from British Gas business?
Flex Cash Out is a flexible energy purchasing solution for large businesses using over 10GWh of energy annually. It allows you to fix and unfix your energy positions as needed, with transparent pricing based on actual market rates - no hidden premiums or imbalance charges.
Who has Flex Cash Out been designed for?
Flex Cash Out is designed for large industrial and manufacturing businesses, peaking generators, and those with volatile consumption patterns, which all use from 10GWh of energy a year. It's ideally suited for businesses that know their consumption and want the flexibility to actively monitor and manage their energy spend daily.
Do I need an energy broker or consultant to use Flex Cash Out?
While not mandatory, many businesses benefit from working with brokers or consultants to optimise their purchasing strategy and navigate market complexities.
Is my business exposed to more risk through Flex Cash Out?
Yes. Market prices can fluctuate daily in the energy market, we can't guarantee the lowest prices and poor timing in purchasing could lead to higher costs. It's important to have a clear strategy and possibly expert support to manage this effectively.
Can I set up multiple users on the online platform?
Our online portal allows you to add multiple authorised 3 users. You can view your portfolio demand forecast and check market prices all in one place.
What are flexible clip sizes?
Flexible clip sizes refer to the amounts of energy you can choose to trade
- For gas, you can fix or unfix in increments of 100 therms per day
- For electricity, the clip size is 0.1 Megawatts (MW)
This setup gives businesses granular control over their energy purchasing, allowing them to respond dynamically to market changes and manage risk more effectively.
What are Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) and Gas Purchase Agreements (GPA)?
A PPA and GPA are long-term contracts to buy renewable energy at a fixed rate, helping organisations reduce carbon emissions and meet sustainability goals without upfront investment. Find out more by speaking to our experts online.
Additional information
* Remember prices can go up as well as down in the energy market.
1 We offer Zero Carbon Electricity for Business Fixed Price Plans. Backed by Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin and nuclear declarations. Helping to deliver on the UK's climate commitment and supporting our aim to help our customers achieve Net Zero by 2050.
2 100% Renewable Electricity: Every unit of electricity British Gas supply to you during your contract will be matched to electricity from a natural renewable energy source and we will hold the necessary number of Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin(REGOs) as evidence of this supply. British Gas will use reasonable endeavours to purchase enough REGOs to match 100% of the electricity you use on this tariff. However, failure to provide you with REGOs, in whole or in part, will not constitute a breach of contract by British Gas or give rise to you having the right to terminate the supply contract and, in such circumstances, British Gas reserves the right to provide the balance of your electricity supply with its Zero Carbon product. In the event something changes, and British Gas can no longer guarantee any of your supply being provided via REGOs we will write and let you know. Excludes the British Gas Lite product and non-contracted customers.
3 Access to the online Purchasing Portal will be granted to both customers and brokers acting on behalf of their customers. Once authorised the users are fully responsible and liable for all transaction activities.
