Case Study: Cutting Costs and Carbon – How We Helped a Local Restaurant Chain Save Time, Money and Energy
Above and beyond energy brokering
"Outsourced Utilities have helped us take energy off the to-do list. They've delivered savings, insight, and trusted advice—without the hassle."
Overview
With multiple busy sites across the region, a local restaurant chain was feeling the pressure of rising energy costs and complex supplier admin. Their finance and operations teams were spending valuable hours each week chasing billing issues, while site managers lacked visibility into energy usage and opportunities to cut consumption.
The Challenge
Restaurants are high-consumption environments - with kitchens, refrigeration, HVAC, and lighting running long hours. The client needed a smarter approach to manage costs across all locations without placing more strain on internal teams.
Our Solution
As their outsourced energy department, we provided a fully managed service that included:
Fixed energy procurement across all sites to protect against market volatility
Bill validation and supplier query management, resolving inaccuracies and saving the finance team hours of admin every week
Centralised dashboard for tracking energy and carbon data across all locations
Energy-saving advice, including feasibility assessments for LED lighting and kitchen efficiency upgrades
The Results
Significant six-figure savings secured through better procurement and billing error resolution
Operational time saved—removing the burden of supplier management and energy admin
Improved visibility and control over site-level usage and emissions
Clear roadmap for future carbon reduction initiatives
Client Feedback
"Outsourced Utilities have helped us take energy off the to-do list. They've delivered savings, insight, and trusted advice—without the hassle."
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