Love Energy Savings allows smaller companies to compare and switch energy providers. Its technology platform can compare 150 tariffs from 18 suppliers in less than 60 seconds. The Bolton business also operates a separate website that allows consumers to compare and select cheaper energy prices. It says it has helped 130,000 UK homes and businesses save on energy costs since it started in 2007. Managing director Phil Foster, 44, secured a £4.5m investment from private equity house NVM in 2015. The company nearly doubled its sales to £13.2m last year.