Make your energy dollar go further

There’s no getting around it: your business needs power. Paul Watmough, general manager of sales and marketing at Simply Energy, reveals how to make your energy consumption smarter.

Constantly monitor and manage; don’t “set and forget”

What you pay for energy can have a significant impact on your company’s bottom line. But do you know how much you’re paying? Once you’ve worked out the final figure, do your research and be alert to better deals or plans more suited to your circumstances. At Simply Energy, for instance, we provide guaranteed discounts on our business energy plans and a range of payment options.

Explore different energy technologies

Some customers can significantly reduce their lighting costs by converting to LED lighting in high-use areas. Advances in solar and battery technology open up further avenues for saving, with the potential to earn feed-in tariffs by exporting energy you generate but don’t use back to the grid. Our online store has a broad range of simple solutions to help reduce energy use, such as monitors that assist you in measuring energy consumption in real time.

Think about sensors, software and data

There’s never been a more exciting time for the energy sector, especially with developments in sensor technology, big data analytics and the Internet of Things. We’re starting to see digital systems able to detect irregularities with equipment remotely and alert maintenance crews. Timely data gives our customers more visibility over their energy use than ever before. This means greater energy efficiency and better business for you and your customers.