If any company uses a large amount of electricity and wants to reduce costs and support the environment, I would recommend a Voltage Optimiser with Powerdown220.
Paul Turnbull
Managing Director · Harrison Packaging
Cutting Costs and Carbon for Pubs, Bars and Restaurants with Voltage Optimisation
Get a savings estimateVoltage Optimisation Cuts Costs and Carbon in Over 1100 Pub, Restaurant and Bars
Voltage Optimisation (VO) has been used extensively in the hospitality industry for a number of years to reduce energy costs on-site. Because of the steady nature of pub or restaurant consumption, VO tends to provide steady and consistent savings in comparison to other industries where savings can fluctuate in line with large increases and decreases in usage
Whilst there is a difference in savings across all electrical equipment based on its voltage dependency, VO tends to make consistently high savings on equipment such as fridges, freezers, beer chillers & and compressors, and beer pumps.
Whilst VO does not make a saving on LED lighting, it does help to protect the equipment and make it last longer, with an increase in the equipment lifespan of up to 46%, as stated by (UK wiring regs BS7671).
Calculating a typical pub or restaurant savings through VO is a fairly straightforward process, our technical team completes a full on-site technical survey, to confirm the exact savings made at any particular site. After installing over 1200 machines across UK pubs and restaurants, we are seeing typical savings of between 7% - 8.5% per site.
Get in touch today to find out how much your pub, restaurant, or bar could be saving with Voltage Optimisation.
Mitchells & Butlers Achieve UK’s Largest Voltage Optimisation Rollout
Get a savings estimateMitchells and Butlers have cut costs and carbon in the largest UK VO rollout in history. With a target of achieving net zero emissions for the company by 2040, Voltage Optimisation became the technology of choice to help towards this goal.
Powerdown220 was chosen to install VO in 1123 sites that were suitable for the technology. An ambitious number considering the timeframe given, but one that was supported by a “really robust plan and one that no one else came close to saying they could do that quickly”, Dale Fenton, Energy Manager at M&B.
The project was completed in less than a year with 60 machines being installed per week at the height of the project, resulting in the ambitious target being achieved. More information can be found in our full case study article: ‘UK’s Largest Voltage Optimisation Project Completed’
Pizza Express Cuts Energy and Carbon with Voltage Optimisation
Get a savings estimatePizza Express, in collaboration with Powerdown220, reduced energy consumption and environmental impact through voltage optimisation, as part of the project machines were installed at Bullring, Birmingham and The Trafford Centre, Manchester.
Recognising the potential of voltage optimisation, Pizza Express enlisted Powerdown220’s expertise and experience in the hospitality sector to implement a bespoke solution to their operation. Through meticulous planning and execution, Powerdown220’s voltage optimisation systems were deployed to reduce voltage levels down to 220V, the level their equipment is designed to run optimally.
Results and Benefits:
Bullring: Voltage optimisation led to an 8.02% reduction in energy consumption, translating to a substantial 3092 kg decrease in annual carbon emissions.
Trafford Centre: Pizza Express achieved a significant 7.71% decrease in energy usage. This resulted in a 3670 kg reduction in annual carbon emissions, highlighting their commitment to environmental responsibility.
Thanks to the partnership between Pizza Express and Powerdown220, Pizza Express not only lowered energy costs but also made significant strides in reducing environmental impact. This success story underscores the benefits of voltage optimisation and the value of strategic partnerships in achieving sustainability goals.
Hydes Pubs Save Big on Energy Costs and Carbon Emissions
Get a savings estimateWe have recently completed two installations at two Hydes Pubs, The Abel Heywood in Manchester and the Coach and Four in Wilmslow, Cheshire.
After undertaking a survey on site to understand the maximum demand and equipment operations, we established that they required 2x 100amp Voltage Optimisers.
Once the survey was complete we were able to offer a savings guarantee, the results are below:
2
Number of sites
£2,524
Avg savings per site
4000 KG
Avg CO2 reduction per site
8000 KG
Total annual CO2 reduction
£5,049
Total annual savings
Testimonials
We sincerely appreciate the responsiveness and the way that you conduct business. We have recommended your company to others because of our satisfaction with your service.
Graham McKinley
Site Facilities and Service Engineer · Kinnerton Confectionery
We are delighted to welcome Powerdown220 into our commercial family, with a deal that will span for the next three years. We have already started to see vast amounts of savings in our energy bills since the installation and look forward to this continuing.
Head of Commercial and Sponsorships
Macclesfield FC
I didn’t realise beforehand that this would be the biggest project of its kind in the UK, but that fact puts it all into perspective. Powerdown had a really robust plan to deliver over 1100 Mitchell & Butlers sites across the country.
Dale Fenton
Energy Manager · Mitchell & Butlers
When I looked into the technology, it was a no-brainer. It offered a quick return on investment with continued savings going forward and completely fitted with our environmental strategy.
Head of Facilities
Domino Printing