Energy, Utilities & Renewables · Electrical Engineering & Power Systems

Utility Rate Optimisation

Pay the right rate for the way your facility actually uses power

What it is

Utility Rate Optimisation

We analyse your electricity bills and interval data to find where cost comes from: demand charges, rate class, power factor, time-of-use pricing, and riders. We then identify options such as load shifting, demand management, rate changes, and targeted equipment projects, and estimate the savings for each.

Typical duration: 3 to 6 weeks
Industry: Energy, Utilities & Renewables

The business problem

Why clients need this

Utility bills are complex, and many facilities pay for peak demand or the wrong rate schedule without realizing it. Small changes in how and when equipment runs can change the bill considerably.

01
Short demand peaks drive a large share of the monthly bill.
02
Facilities may be on a rate schedule that no longer fits their load pattern.
03
Utility incentive and demand response programs are available but go unused.

Our approach

How we deliver it

1
Bill & Interval Data Analysis
Reviewing 12 to 24 months of bills and, where available, 15-minute interval data to identify cost drivers.
2
Rate Schedule Review
Comparing the current rate against alternatives available in your utility's service territory, with the savings and risks of each.
3
Demand & Load Management Options
Identifying peaks, controllable loads, and operational changes, and testing the case for controls, storage, or other equipment.
4
Incentives & Implementation Plan
Matching measures to available utility incentive programs and setting out a prioritised action plan.

Data & AI

How technology strengthens this service

Load profiles are modelled against production and weather data, so savings estimates reflect how the facility really operates and can be tracked after changes are made.

How we use AI across our work

Typical deliverables

What you receive

Electricity cost breakdown and load profile analysis
Rate schedule comparison
Demand reduction and load management options with estimated savings and payback
Summary of applicable utility programs and incentives

Outcomes

What changes for you

A clear picture of what drives your electricity cost
A shortlist of measures ranked by savings and payback, with assumptions stated
Better preparation for rate changes and for evaluating onsite generation or storage

Who it is for

Manufacturers with high demand charges
Cold storage & warehouses
Commercial campuses & hospitals
Multi-site operators

FAQs

Common questions

Do we need new meters?+

Often the utility's interval data is enough. Where it is not, temporary or permanent sub-metering can be added for specific loads.

Can you guarantee a savings amount?+

No. We state our assumptions and show a range based on your data. Actual savings depend on operations, utility rates, and any changes the utility makes.

How is this different from an energy audit?+

An energy audit looks at equipment and process efficiency. This service focuses on how electricity is bought and when it is used, which can reduce cost even without reducing consumption.