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Conserving energy in the hospitality industry can make a huge difference to the savings a company achieves. It is difficult for hospitality businesses to stay afloat amid the fallout from COVID-19, which has resulted in long-term closures, reduced customer and staffing levels, and higher operational costs. As businesses continue to recover, they are constantly looking for ways to save energy and reduce unnecessary waste and costs. In the hospitality industry, energy is used to support heating, lighting, kitchens, sometimes laundry services and more.    This blog outlines key ways to reduce energy use and should help support companies determined to thrive in this difficult time.    The basics  Every business can benefit from implementing basic energy-saving practices. These can include:    Changing infrared lighting to LED  Motion sensor lighting  Radiators and switches off in unused rooms  Staff training and engagement in basic sustainable habits    These tips are not exclusive to hospitality, but as the industry tends to have multiple rooms, integrating these basics can make a difference to your overall energy cost – especially if everyone is clued in.    Improve energy systems  Heating is the main energy cost in the hospitality industry and this cost rises sharply in winter. Ensuring that the heating system is as cost-effective as possible is therefore essential, whether through regular maintenance and check-ups of your current system or an entire change.    Many businesses opt for smart thermostats or half-hourly meters that automatically send data to the supplier, providing the most accurate energy readings. This prevents companies from being overcharged based on assumptions about usage and ensures your efforts (even small ones) are factored into energy costs. It also allows you to track more expensive times of day and adjust accordingly, preventing unnecessary energy use during low-traffic periods.    Equally, renewable energy is growing in popularity for businesses, as it is future-proof and demonstrates to your customer base that you have invested in clean energy and prioritise sustainability and staying up to date with your energy consumption. Wind energy is a popular option because it is cost-competitive and continually evolving.    Improve equipment  For long-term savings, replacing older equipment with more modern, energy-efficient alternatives is a worthwhile investment. This could include:    Well-insulated windows and doors  Well-insulated curtains  Modern kitchen appliances  Modern laundry machines  Low flush toilets   These measures may cost in the short term and they are not viable options for all companies. However, if you can afford them, they can lead to significant long-term savings and a more efficient overall business structure.    Work with D-Energi  At D-Energi, we offer a range of business energy solutions and have over two decades of experience helping businesses thrive and meet their energy needs. Customer satisfaction is incredibly important to us, as reflected in our ‘Excellent’ Trustpilot rating.    We supply half-hourly electricity tariffs and meters, fixed and variable tariffs for electricity and gas, and 100% UK-based wind power upon request. All of our energy is competitively price-matched and we strive to be the cheapest business energy suppliers.  We offer a free quote to all customers and are happy to talk through our options in more detail to understand your company and situation better.

Energy consumption varies throughout the day, often peaking during specific hours. Typically, from 9am to 5pm, office-based businesses drive significant energy usage as they operate equipment powered by the grid. Additionally, between 4pm and 7pm, there is a marked surge in energy demand, as both households and businesses use high-consumption appliances like kettles and ovens. With TNUoS charges projected to double from 1 April 2026, it’s essential for business owners to closely monitor their energy consumption. Familiarising themselves with peak and off-peak energy times can play a crucial role in managing costs effectively.   How Do Peak Times Influence Business Energy Costs? During peak hours, energy prices often rise due to the increased strain on the energy grid, a phenomenon referred to as time-of-use pricing. Businesses operating during these peak times may experience significantly higher bills, particularly those with energy-intensive operations. Conversely, off-peak times—generally late evenings, nights, or early mornings—offer an opportunity for businesses to reduce their costs. To benefit from this shift, it’s essential to have a day and night rate meter. By using more energy on the night rate instead of the day rate, you can reduce your annual energy costs. Energy providers usually reduce rates during these lower-demand periods to help stabilize the grid. By shifting some operations to these off-peak times, businesses can take advantage of these savings.   Importance of Correct Electricity Meter Banding Ensuring your electricity meter is in the correct banding can significantly impact energy costs. The banding system, introduced by Ofgem’s Targeted Charging Review (TCR), determines the fixed daily charges for Transmission Network Use of System (TNUoS) costs. The TCR shifted many charges from a variable rate (p/kWh) to a fixed daily cost (£/site/day). If you suspect your business is in the incorrect banding or you’ve reduced energy usage but your banding hasn’t changed, consult our experts to gain control over your energy expenses amid rising TNUoS charges.   What Are Off-Peak Hours for Energy Consumption? In the UK, the hours between 11pm and 8am typically see the lowest energy consumption. As most people are asleep during this time, demand on the grid drops, resulting in lower electricity costs. Transitioning energy usage to these off-peak hours can lead to substantial financial savings. While some activities may still necessitate energy during peak times, exploring ways to adjust consumption schedules can help mitigate the impact of rising costs linked to TNUoS charges.   Strategies to Shift Your Business Energy Usage Away from Peak Times Some of these tips are useful for businesses looking to shift their energy usage away from peak energy times: Invest in Energy-Efficient Equipment: Incorporate energy-efficient solutions like LED lighting, smart thermostats, and Energy Star-rated appliances. These upgrades can significantly lower your overall energy consumption.   Implement Scheduling Systems: Whenever feasible, schedule high-energy activities during off-peak hours. This could involve running machinery or conducting non-essential tasks over the weekend or at night.   Manage Office Temperatures: For busy offices, consider controlling temperature settings in the early mornings. Set your HVAC system to adjust before the workday begins.   Explore Renewable Energy Options: Installing solar panels or wind turbines can provide a sustainable and cost-effective source of energy for your business, especially during peak times when traditional energy sources are more expensive.   Monitor Your Energy Usage: Keep a close eye on your business’s energy consumption patterns to identify areas where you can make adjustments to reduce usage during peak hours. This can easily be done with the installation of a business smart meter. Which we are supporting businesses with, you find out more about the smart meter roll out here.   Utilise Lighting Sensors: Implement sensors to your lighting so that lights will only turn on when required. This could save your business hundreds of pounds in wasted energy usage.   TNUoS Charge Increase: What UK Businesses Need to Know By implementing these strategies, your business can potentially save thousands of pounds each year on energy bills while minimising the impact of rising electricity expenses associated with TNUoS charges. If you would like to find out more about how you can save your business money and reduce your business energy usage, check out more of our blogs for business energy customers. If you are a D-ENERGi business energy customer and would like to speak with a member of our team to discuss your current energy bills, or to get a new energy quote, don’t hesitate to contact our team.

AI is increasingly present across all industries, including the energy sector, which, in turn, will affect all industries and domestic spheres that depend on energy. This blog outlines the impact AI has and can have on sustainability efforts, as well as other ways AI can benefit energy management and energy efficiency when sourced from a reliable supplier.    AI impact on sustainability  Many people are aware that AI may harm sustainability efforts, but are unsure of how or why this is believed to be the case. Increasingly, conservationists have highlighted that AI, in fact, has the potential and is currently working to negate the harm that may be caused by running and supporting AI data centres.    Before looking at the benefits AI can have on sustainability, it is important to understand the context of its impact first, briefly:   Sustainability concerns about AI AI databases require significant resources to run efficiently and meet the demand they face. The most notable resource being used is water. The World Economic Forum predicts that water use for cooling AI data centres will reach 450 million gallons per day by 2030.    This is definitely an understandable concern, but the positive impact AI can have on sustainability may help counteract it. Equally, measures are being taken to address this issue, such as prioritising rainwater AI centres and locating data centres in areas without potential or pre-existing water issues.    Sustainability benefits from AI  AI can analyse energy usage much more quickly than humans, identifying any discrepancies or areas of waste. This means energy consumption can be optimised, saving energy costs for the building or industry and helping reduce energy waste emissions.    AI also supports companies that rely on power grid operations and helps plan the implementation of green solutions based on an extensive database of historical data and comparative analysis. This means it can help theorise and organise potential solutions in the global effort to transition to greener energy sources.    Benefits of AI in Energy Management Predictive Maintenance AI is rapidly advancing and can now help to predict potential equipment failures and maintenance needs. This flags up any concerns for energy-dependent industries, allowing them to be addressed in advance.    Energy monitoring Advanced AI systems can adjust energy consumption, such as lighting or heating, in response to usage patterns.    Supporting grids AI systems can predict net fluctuations, such as spikes, improving the reliability and efficiency of energy distribution from grids.    Operational aid AI can improve battery efficiency and the performance of energy storage systems.   Smart meters  AI smart meters can transfer data to the supply company without the consumer needing to record it, making it easier to make appropriate adjustments to ensure energy efficiency.    How D-Energi is integrating AI  At D-Energi, we are integrating AI into our operations and innovations as we advance our energy development.    We are dedicated to supporting sustainability efforts and we can, upon request, supply any business with a 100% Green Energy tariff sourced from UK wind farms.    Equally, we provide half-hourly meters for people interested in advanced smart meters that report all information to us frequently, meaning any issues will be addressed and you will not be overcharged based on general energy predictions.     If you have any questions about the green energy tariff, please do not hesitate to contact us. Or, dive right in and book a free quote today. We price-match competitively, making us an excellent value for quality! 

Electricity usage and costs are constantly changing across sectors and finding ways to reduce them can be very challenging. This blog outlines UK electricity consumption by sector and provides practical tips to reduce energy costs and waste.    Sectors with high electricity consumption This data from the Government statistics (ECUK) on energy consumption.  Services  The services sector includes:  Hospitality businesses  Retail Offices Public service buildings  In this sector, electricity usage increased by 3.8% between 2023 and 2024. As the UK moves towards Net Zero, there is a push to replace gas boilers with electric or renewable alternatives and to install smarter electricity meters, which may be driving this increase. Electricity is used for lighting, powering technology like computers or tills, heating or air conditioning and the machinery used in kitchens.  Some services, like hospitality, need to maintain a high base energy load due to 24/7 refrigeration, lighting and security systems. The hospitality sector, and others like it, saw a huge spike in energy costs following COVID when services were fully available again. This makes energy-saving techniques very important for business survival.    Transport  While more energy is used for petrol or diesel (92.4%) in the transport sector, electricity use is rising, driven by the electrification of modern road transport and rail systems. Whilst the rail system is developing electric options, electricity consumed by electric vehicles (EVs) exceeds that of the rail sector. Overall, electricity use in transport remains small (2.2%), but the year-on-year increase in EVs on the road is significant (21% between 2023 and 2024).    Industry The industry sector used 7.21 Mtoe in 2024, a 2.7% decrease since 2023. Whilst electricity powers both basic and heavy-duty industry machinery and technology across all sub-sectors, industrial electricity consumption has been in long-term decline. This is due to de-industrialisation and significant improvements in motor and equipment efficiency.   Ways to reduce electricity consumption or waste Responding to these growing or fluctuating energy costs will depend on the specific sector that you are in. However, there are some key ways that all industries could benefit from when reducing their consumption of energy, including:    Get an audit or quote from a trusted business electricity supplier who can evaluate what strategies are best. Form a reliable client-supplier relationship in which your energy needs are met and your concerns are heard.  Implement basic energy-saving strategies, such as automatic lighting, LED bulbs and staff training to close doors or turn off lights. Transition to clean energy, where long-term savings are more likely and future restrictions are less likely to affect you.  Use smart meters, or more specifically, half-hourly electricity tariffs, to automatically send more accurate readings to your supplier, which will make any spikes clear and help you reduce energy waste. They also save you money by basing your energy costs on evidence rather than predictions.    Why D-ENERGi can help you reduce energy consumption and costs At D-ENERGi, we work with a range of businesses to support their individual needs and develop solutions to reduce electricity costs. With our competitive price matching and product range, we can be flexible to meet your company’s needs.    From standard meters to smart half-hourly meters, providing both basic electricity and 100% British-sourced wind power, we are happy to talk you through our options.    If you have any questions and are looking to transition to cleaner or more cost-effective electricity solutions, get a no-obligation free quote or simply contact us! 

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In hospitality, every penny counts and with rising gas and electricity prices a lot of the budget can be lost on energy bills, meaning energy management has become essential for the success of a hotel. With the right approach there are ways to negate some of these costs, improve hotel sustainability credentials and be prepared or protected from any further energy price hikes. This blog highlights some of these energy saving methods and ways to avoid overpaying at this time when prices are already so high – from basic habits to finding the best business energy suppliers.    Prioritising energy monitoring  When beginning the energy monitoring process, you should always start by ‘benchmarking’. This means comparing your hotel energy usage to other similar-sized hotels to see if you’re using more energy than is average.    Smart meters can record where energy is being used effectively and where it is being overused. For example, you may be losing money by heating unused rooms in non-peak times of year. Half-hourly electricity meters are often seen as the best for businesses as they submit accurate readings every half hour. If you regularly review the data then you can change your energy consumption habits to maximise energy efficiency of your hotel, leading to significant savings.    The appeal of sustainability  Energy-efficiency isn’t only about cutting costs, it’s also about customer satisfaction and expectations. In the UK more and more travellers are looking for sustainable practices implemented across different operations and companies (including hotels). Simple changes like motion sensor lights in hallways, reduction of plastic in hotel toiletries and the promotion of renewable energy all contribute to a hotel’s eco-friendly image.    Increasingly renewable energy can be accessed from a grid network and cost very similarly to standard electricity packages. If you go for one of these options, highlighting your green-energy efforts can appeal to new customers and potentially investors or corporate clients focused on sustainability.    Finding the right energy provider  The main way you can reduce your energy bills is by sourcing the right energy provider or supplier. This prevents you from remaining fixed into inefficient contracts and allows you to branch out to different forms of energy where you may want to. You can also form new energy contracts or tariffs that prevent you from facing any additional price hikes.    Partnering with D-ENERGi At D-ENERGi we work closely with hospitality clients across the country and are dedicated to fitting different operational needs and desires.    Our plans range from business gas and electric to 100% UK wind-powered green energy, if that’s what suits your hotel. With 23 years of experience in sourcing and providing energy for businesses, we have the expertise to help you navigate what option is most functional for you and save on your energy bills. We provide the personal, reliable service that big energy suppliers can’t match.    Our price-matching ensures that you get highly competitive pricing which is reflected in our excellent 4.3-star rating on Trustpilot. Many of our customers have stayed with you for over a decade.    So, why not make the transition before energy bills get to their most expensive over winter. Take control of your energy costs and contact D-ENERGi today for a free, no-obligation quote and to find out just how much you could save.