Case Study: Helping a Care Home Group Save Over £800,000 Annually
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“the team at Outsourced Utilities have been a game-changer for us as we work towards reducing energy costs, and our Net Zero ambitions” CEO, Care Group.
Client Overview
A group of care homes across the UK providing residential and nursing care to elderly residents. The client operates multiple sites with high energy consumption due to continuous heating and lighting demand. Energy costs were becoming a significant part of their overheads, eating into the business's bottom line profit.
The Challenge
With energy accounting for a large portion of operating expenses, the group struggled with managing complex supplier agreements, identifying and resolving billing discrepancies, and manually tracking energy consumption across multiple sites. They also wanted to explore renewable energy projects but lacked the internal resources and expertise to assess their viability. The group needed a solution that would lower costs, reduce administrative burdens, and improve overall energy efficiency.
Our Solution
We took on the role of their outsourced energy department, handling energy procurement, bill validation, and usage monitoring, all while identifying and assessing renewable energy options. This allowed the care home group to focus on delivering high-quality care, rather than worrying about energy management.
Our service included:
Energy Procurement: Securing the most competitive energy rates across all sites to reduce overheads and protect against market volatility
Bill Validation: Thorough review and correction of all energy bills to ensure accuracy and remove unnecessary charges
Usage Monitoring: Implementing energy tracking systems to gain detailed insights into consumption patterns and uncover opportunities for further reductions
Renewable Energy Consultancy: Assessing the feasibility of renewable energy projects, including solar power, to help future-proof energy costs and reduce long-term expenditure
Visibility of Carbon Emissions: Providing a clear way to view their Carbon emmissions so they could baseline their journey to Net Zero and meet compliance requirements
The Results
£300,000+ annual savings achieved through strategic procurement, bill corrections, and consumption optimisations
Significant reduction in energy overheads, freeing up funds for reinvestment in care services
Fixed contract procurement that protected the business against huge rises in wholesale energy costs, saving the client just under £500,000 per year
Elimination of administrative burden - energy management became a seamless process, allowing staff to focus on what matters most: patient care
Feasible renewable energy projects identified, providing a pathway to further cost reductions and sustainability
Base lining of Carbon emmissions with regular reporting to make compliance and Net Zero ambitions more achievable
Client Quote
"The team at Outsourced Utilities have been a game-changer for us. They’ve not only helped us save over £300,000 annually, but their fixed contract procurement has protected us against rising energy prices, saving us almost half a million pounds per year. The team has taken the burden of energy management off our shoulders, and their renewable energy advice is helping us create a sustainable future for our care homes, which is important as we work towards Net Zero."
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