What is considered a high energy usage business?

A high usage business is one that operates equipment or systems with large electrical loads. This includes cold storage, manufacturing, food processing, machinery-heavy workshops, large HVAC systems and multi-site commercial operations.

Why do high energy usage businesses face large bills and peak demand charges?

Bills increase when multiple high-load appliances or systems run at the same time. This creates spikes in demand that lead to higher tariffs, even if overall consumption stays consistent. HVAC, refrigeration and machinery are common contributors.

How can small high-load businesses reduce their energy costs?

SMEs can reduce costs by comparing plans regularly, staggering equipment operation, upgrading to efficient machinery, reviewing tariffs and using energy insights to identify periods of high demand.

What drives the highest energy usage in large industrial or commercial operations?

Large operators use significant energy for refrigeration, HVAC systems, machinery, processing equipment and lighting across multiple buildings or sites. Running these systems simultaneously increases both consumption and peak charges.

How can multi-site operators improve energy efficiency across their portfolio?

They can align contract end dates, benchmark usage by site, review tariffs, monitor equipment schedules, install sub-metering and identify peak consumption periods. These insights help reduce long-term operating costs and improve load management.