Reducing Energy Costs Through KVA Optimisation for AIS Limited
Client: AIS Limited
Sector: Manufacturing
Scope: Multi-site energy optimisation (5 locations)
The Challenge
AIS Limited, a multi-site UK manufacturer, was incurring higher-than-necessary electricity costs due to excess kVA capacity across its five operational sites. Their agreed supply capacity exceeded actual demand, resulting in avoidable standing charges and inefficiencies.
Our Approach
We conducted a detailed analysis of half-hourly electricity consumption data across all five sites. This enabled us to accurately assess true peak demand and identify opportunities to reduce agreed capacity without impacting production.
The Solution
We worked closely with AIS Limited and their energy suppliers to implement revised kVA levels aligned to actual usage. Each site was carefully reviewed to ensure operational resilience while removing excess capacity.
The Results
- Annual cost savings of approximately £5,000
- Zero disruption to operations
- Better alignment between energy supply and demand
- Improved cost efficiency across all five sites
Client Feedback
“Rising energy costs are obviously a concern for us, so it’s reassuring to have Andy working on our behalf to help minimise the cost increases.
In terms of our capacity review, Andy has really demonstrated his experience, generating an ongoing saving of £5k per annum! If this had not been pointed out to us, then we clearly would have been overpaying every month across our sites”
— AIS
Conclusion
By optimising contracted capacity, AIS Limited unlocked immediate and recurring savings without capital investment. This project demonstrates how a simple, data-led review can deliver measurable financial impact across multi-site operations.
If your organisation is overpaying for unused capacity, a similar review could deliver fast, low-risk savings.
