Energy Bills Eating Into Your Profits? Here’s How to Fight Back
Running a hospitality business is tough enough.
High energy costs shouldn’t be another headache.
Yet for hotels, restaurants, pubs and cafes across the UK, utility bills often rank as the third highest operating expense. Only staff wages and food costs typically rank higher.
The Hospitality Energy Challenge
Hospitality businesses face unique energy challenges:
Long operating hours mean constant energy use.
Seasonal fluctuations create unpredictable bills.
Multiple systems running simultaneously – heating, cooling, cooking, lighting.
Guest expectations for comfort that can’t be compromised.
All this while trying to maintain tight profit margins in a competitive industry.
Why Standard Energy Contracts Don’t Work for Hospitality
Most energy suppliers offer one-size-fits-all solutions.
They don’t understand the specific needs of hospitality businesses.
Peak usage times in hospitality often align with the highest-rate periods.
Standard contracts rarely account for seasonal fluctuations that define the hospitality calendar.
Smart Energy Procurement Strategies for Hospitality
Here’s how forward-thinking hospitality businesses are cutting costs:
Time-of-Use Optimisation Shift non-essential operations to off-peak hours when possible. Even moving some kitchen prep to off-peak times can generate significant savings.
Seasonal Contract Structuring Work with a specialist broker to create contracts that account for your busy and quiet periods. Why pay peak rates during your slowest months?
Multi-Site Management For businesses with multiple locations, consolidated procurement can unlock bulk purchasing power and simplify administration.
Equipment Efficiency Audits Commercial kitchen equipment and HVAC systems are often energy hogs. Identifying inefficient equipment can highlight quick wins.
Real Results: The Savings Potential
Our hospitality clients typically see:
12-18% reduction in energy costs through proper procurement Additional 5-10% savings through operational adjustments Protection from market volatility through strategic contract timing
One hotel client in Yorkshire saved £14,300 annually simply by restructuring their energy contract and implementing basic efficiency measures.
Taking Control of Your Energy Costs
The hospitality sector faces enough challenges without overpaying for energy.
With transparent procurement, you can:
Understand exactly what you’re paying for Lock in favourable rates during advantageous market conditions Avoid hidden fees and unexpected costs Maintain complete control over your energy decisions
Ready to Reduce Your Energy Costs?
Don’t let energy suppliers eat into your profits.
At Link Utility Consultants, we specialise in helping hospitality businesses secure the most competitive energy contracts with complete transparency.
Our guarantee to beat any direct supplier renewal quote means you’ll always get the best possible rates.
Want to see how much you could save? Request a hospitality energy procurement quote today.
