23 February 2026

How Do I Find Out Who Is My Energy Supplier?

This is a surprisingly common question, particularly if you’ve just moved into a new property, taken over an existing site, or inherited responsibility for energy procurement.



If you don’t know who supplies your electricity or gas, don’t worry. There are clear steps you can take to find out quickly and avoid unnecessary delays, billing issues, or out-of-contract rates.


1. Check Recent Bills or Tenancy Documents

If the property has been occupied recently, the simplest place to start is with a previous energy bill. This will confirm:


  • The supplier name
  • Your account number
  • The supply address
  • Your MPAN (electricity) or MPRN (gas)

If you’ve just moved in, your landlord, managing agent, or outgoing tenant may also be able to confirm the supplier.


2. Use the National Databases

If no bills are available, you can use the industry’s central databases.

For electricity, contact your local Distribution Network Operator (DNO). In England, Scotland and Wales, you can find your DNO via the Energy Networks Association website. They can confirm your current electricity supplier and provide your MPAN.


For gas, you can contact the Meter Point Administration Service (MPAS) via the Xoserve database, or use the find my supplier tool.

These services are free and typically provide confirmation immediately.


3. Contact the Meter Operator

In some cases, particularly with larger commercial sites, your appointed meter operator may be able to confirm the registered supplier. This is more common where contracts have been arranged historically through brokers or third parties. Common meter operators include IMServ, Npower, and Stark.


4. Act Quickly to Avoid Out-of-Contract Rates

If you’ve taken over a site and haven’t agreed a contract, you could be placed on deemed or out-of-contract rates. These are usually significantly higher than negotiated market rates.


Confirming your supplier allows you to:


  • Request historic consumption data
  • Understand your current contract status
  • Avoid unexpected charges
  • Begin procurement discussions


Why It Matters

Knowing your supplier isn’t just administrative, it’s commercially important. Without clarity on who supplies your energy, you can’t properly review your costs, assess renewal timing, or manage market exposure.


If you’re unsure where to start, or if you’ve identified your supplier but don’t know what contract you’re on, SeeMore Energy can help you interpret the position and plan your next steps with confidence.


Getting clarity is the first step towards controlling your energy strategy.

February 2025 Review

by Craig Watson • 27 March 2026
With consumer spending declining and OFGEM raising their price cap, you would be forgiven for seeing February as a month where negative news was at the forefront, but in the energy markets, this was not the case.

2024 Review

by Craig Watson • 27 March 2026
In a year that began with falling energy prices, there were recurring catalysts that led to prices climbing steadily higher. Geopolitical uncertainty and the perennial threat of escalating conflicts meant fear would maintain a constant presence in the wholesale markets. We will look back at the key energy stories from 2024, and how the energy markets are likely to shape up in 2025. Quarter 1  The year began with cautious optimism as the UK’s gas reserve levels were healthy and prices for the Summer’24 season were in freefall. In February, prices pulled back to their lowest levels since 2021, and for the first time in a while, we identified that there was greater potential for upside risk than for further downward price movement: “ there now (exists) an asymmetrical element of risk should the market encounter a supply-side problem of significance. ” During February we had advised customers on flexible contracts that this was an ideal time for making purchases. March would see prices begin to ascend again as international conflict would create problems with LNG imports, and we would highlight the geopolitical risks as an area for concern moving forwards: “ fears remain and there are potential negative catalysts that could lead to prices rising further, with the main factors to watch out for being based on geopolitical unrest. “ For a business that purchases their energy in advance, this quarter was the optimal time for purchasing during 2024. In February, electricity prices for Winter’25 were down to 7.75p/Kwh, and as low as 6.05p/Kwh for Summer’25. Winter’25 ended the year with prices above 11.1p/Kwh, with Summer’25 prices exceeding 9p/Kwh. For a company that uses 500,000Kwh of electricity per month, the difference between buying at the February low point compared to today’s prices would represent a yearly saving of over £200,000.
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