THE BRIEF

FD Bruce Green: “About 3 – 4 % of our total outlay is spent on electricity.
When I first joined the team three years ago, we were spending around £30,000 on electricity in the production area of the winery. I had heard positive things about Smarter Business, so I asked if they could review our expenditure.”

OUR ACTIVITY

Our energy audit exercise identified several suppliers that were offering a cheaper deal than Hattingley Valley’s existing supplier. Smarter Business helped Hattingley Valley Wines switch energy suppliers to move onto a cheaper contract.

We carried out a historical utility bill audit to find where the winery could claim back money on billing errors. Our desktop energy audit also helped us advise Hattingley Valley of their eligibility for specific grants and rebates, such as purchasing energy-saving equipment.

We also offer ongoing energy management, looking at how much energy the winery is using and the times it is being used. We can then alert the team to any spike or drop in their energy pattern, helping them avoid overspend.