"It's good for me to secure prices long-term". How our fixed deals help businesses like Bing Pilates to save money.
Fixed energy deals lock in your rates for a set period. So, you'll always know what you'll pay, even if market prices change. It makes budgeting easier, plus saves you time comparing and choosing new tariffs.
In other words, it's one less thing to worry about - so you can crack on with running your brilliant business.
We wanted to find out how fixed deals were helping with real-life businesses. So, we did our absolute favourite thing - visited a customer!
Certainty is important at Octopus Energy for Business
We want our customers to have peace of mind. For some, that means fixing your rates for a set period - say 1 or 2 years - and not having to think about them again. It's the type of contract that suits businesses who value certainty.
So, when we were looking for a customer to visit, we wanted to find one that brings peace of mind in another way. And we might have found the perfect candidate.
Bing Pilates sits by the Thames in a tranquil development near Hammersmith, west London. They offer individual and group classes to help local residents with physical performance, recovery and mental wellbeing (told you).
It's a busy studio with an advanced meter. We sat down with the owner, Bingxi, to find out more about her business, their energy usage and the fixed contract experience.
It's lovely to meet you! Tell us about yourself.
My name is Bingxi Wang. I'm the founder and owner for the Bing Pilates Studio in London.
Before opening the studio, I did dance training and studied dance science too. I found that pilates is a practical way to apply science to help clients to enhance their performances for their hobbies and to prevent injuries.
What's your studio like?
We’re at Fulham Reach. It’s near the river, it’s got this tranquil feeling and it’s just the right space for me because the size is perfect.
I wanted to create a space for the teacher to enjoy teaching and the clients to enjoy doing their exercise.
Sometimes, it can be really busy at peak times. So, we do use lots of energy. We use ventilation, fans and air con to help the clients feel cool or warm in the right season. Summer and winter are the peak seasons when it’s very hot and very cold.
Speaking of energy, how do you choose the right supplier for you?
When I choose an energy supplier, I’m looking for carbon-free energy, good tariffs, good deals. And someone that I can rely on. Reliability is very important to me.
The great challenge for a business owner in choosing energy supplies is - while you’re taking care of the business itself - you have to worry about tariff options. You have to spend time comparing all the tariffs and doing lots of research.
So what made you choose Octopus Energy for Business?
I chose Octopus Energy for Business because they provide very competitive tariff options for me. So, I feel like I saved lots of money and it was great value.
They offered me a two-year fixed contract. I felt quite blessed, because energy prices were soaring at the time. I feel I had a great deal.
I had great experience with Octopus for my home too. That’s also how I chose Octopus for my business
Octopus Energy for Business is reliable, easy and they have great customer service.
You've been with us for a long time, which we're grateful for. Why have you stuck with us?
Yes, I’ve stayed with Octopus Energy for Business since 2018, so quite a few years. I trust Octopus and love the greener energy - and also the great tariffs.
Octopus Energy for Business provide an easy life for me as a business owner because I can just receive the emails about all the bills directly, about how much was the usage for each month.
I found it’s very easy to email directly with staff and negotiate the tariff.
What do you think of our fixed tariffs?
At the moment, I’m on a two year fixed tariff contract. I feel like it’s a great deal for me and a fair price. I compared a fixed tariff with a non-fixed one, and it’s a better deal for me.
It’s good for me to secure prices long-term, so I can be a bit more relaxed and feel like I’ve saved money.
How's your experience of having an advanced meter been?
It’s quite difficult to find a supplier. But I know that Octopus Energy provide the tariffs for it. So, I chose that.
I’ve found Octopus Energy for Business to be a great supplier for it.
Would you recommend Octopus to other businesses?
Yes, I recommend Octopus Energy for Business because they’re reliable. It’s carbon-free energy, it’s sustainable.
They have great customer service and you can deal with them directly. It’s so easy.
Thanks for having us Bingxi! We feel more limber already.
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Pete McNally
Content Manager at Octopus Energy For Business
Published on 9th September 2025