Energy brokers are absolutely crucial to the efficient running of an energy business. At Niccolo Gas, we are incredibly proud of the outstanding relationships we have built with our partnered brokers.
We love working with brokers – more specifically, the right brokers. There is a lot of negative press about dodgy brokers these days, which for the most part is deserved. The unscrupulous methods employed to part you with your cash are well documented. However, it is worth noting that this is a very small minority of a huge and incredibly important industry.
As much as we would like to tell you all about why we work with brokers, the benefits to your business, and generally wax lyrical about them – it is much more relevant to take a slightly different angle.
Why do brokers recommend us to their customers?
Profit Motivation
If you haven’t heard anything about how brokers structure their commission, it may be worthwhile to have a quick read. We have produced plenty of information on the subject, which you can find on our website:
Solving The Problem Of Commission
Long story short, some brokers out there will hide varying amounts of commission within contracts, usually between the range of 0.05p to 10p per kWh. This money goes from the customer to the supplier, and then to the brokers’ wallet with only two parties in this transaction being aware of it even taking place. How do we stop this insane malpractice?
Well… We have?
We have placed a maximum of 1p commission uplift on all of our brokers, as well as paying commission monthly based on actual consumption figures. You may be thinking – what on earth does this have to do with why brokers recommend Niccolo Gas to their customers!?
Because if we are recommended to you via a broker, it is not because they stand to make huge commission profits, it is because we are the best option for you.
Complete Clarity
We believe in a clearer, fairer, better energy industry in the UK. Endless amounts of time are spent on achieving marginal gains in efficiency, revenue, profits – not enough on ensuring a better customer experience.
So much of our time is spent on creating resources for our customers to help understand every inch of our business. We know we are great at what we do – so why would we need to hide behind jargon and endless small-print?
We create up to date guides and articles for our customers, explaining everything we think should be common knowledge. Our brokers know how great a feature this is – they save time through customers becoming more knowledgeable.
An example of the comprehensive guides we are talking about can found here:
How To Use Niccolos Billing Platform
Business Benefits
We offer distinct benefits for all of our business partners over our competitors.
Flexible energy contracts are soon to be added to our product line-up, which passes on incredible price benefits to our customers. Businesses and brokers are always on the look-out for things that will give them an edge over their competitors. When combined with a strong energy procurement strategy and data-driven analysis, flexible energy contracts are just the ticket.
As the wholesale gas market rises and falls, most customers with regular suppliers will not see any tangible difference in the price they pay for their energy. Our flexible gas customers? They will see any drop-offs in price replicated in their billing.
This is a huge boon for brokers and customers alike and is one of the many reasons why we are the preferred supplier for so many.
Fully REGO Backed Gas
Niccolo Gas is one of the very few companies that offer fully REGO backed supplies. REGO stands for Renewable Energy Guarantee of Origin Certificates. Often, when purchasing ‘renewable’ energy there is a raft of information lost in the fine print. Our customers can rest easy knowing that every single unit of energy they consume will have a certificate to prove its origin.
For businesses chasing carbon neutrality, or just looking to be a little bit more eco-friendly – this is an incredible option. By having every unit of your gas being accounted for, from source to customer, presents businesses with more measurable data to present to their stakeholders.
There are so few suppliers who even offer this service, let alone for as long as we have. Brokers recognise how important this product can be for the right customers, which is why they (and we) are so proud to offer it as an option.
Work with us today
At Niccolo Gas, we are always on the lookout for more exciting brokers to partner with. We understand the importance of energy brokers to contributing to the long-run success of the energy industry, which is why we are always looking to expand our list of brokers.
It is important that our brokers’ values align with our own as a business. We have spent a great deal of time building wonderful trusting relationships with our customers, and we want to build upon these further into the future. These relationships are integral to the very fabric of our business and are not something we ever want to lose.
If you believe that we would be a good fit, then do not hesitate to get in contact today!
Website: Broker Contact Page
Email: brokers@niccolo.co.uk
We look forward to hearing from you!
Google Snippets
How do brokers choose what suppliers to use?
Although brokers will complete all of the market research and analysis (or most of it) the decision still rests with the customer. Rest assured knowing that all options will be presented to you and explained.
How to choose between gas suppliers?
The best way to guarantee the best gas supplier is to use a broker. They will understand the nuances of each option, and will be able to explain this to you.
What is REGO backed gas?
REGO stands for Renewable Energy Guarantee of Origin Certificates. Often, when purchasing ‘renewable’ energy there is a raft of information lost in the fine print. Our customers can rest easy knowing that every single unit of energy they consume will have a certificate to prove its origin.