Case Study: Reducing KVA Charges for Flight Club Darts
At a Glance
- Service: KVA Capacity Review
- Sites Reviewed: 5 locations
- Annual Savings: £5,144
- Sector: Hospitality & Entertainment
The Client
Flight Club Darts is a leading social darts experience, combining competitive gaming with premium food and drink across multiple UK venues. With high footfall and energy-intensive operations, cost control across utilities is a key priority.
The Challenge
Across multiple sites, there was limited visibility on whether agreed electricity capacity (KVA) levels accurately reflected actual demand.
This created two key risks:
- Overpaying for unused capacity
- Exposure to penalties if capacity was set too low
The business needed a clear, data-driven review to ensure they were neither over- nor under-provisioned.
Our Approach
Clear Bridge Consultancy Limited carried out a detailed KVA assessment across five sites, including:
- Analysis of historical demand and consumption data
- Review of supplier agreements and capacity charges
- Identification of excess capacity across sites
- Recommendations for optimised KVA levels
We then liaised directly with suppliers to implement the revised capacities efficiently and without disruption.
The Results
Our review delivered immediate and measurable impact:
- £5,144 annual cost saving across five sites
- Improved alignment between actual usage and contracted capacity
- Reduced ongoing risk of unnecessary fixed energy costs
Client Feedback
“Andy is our first point of call if we ever have any concerns over our bills or simply need someone to sense check them. We know that we can rely on Andy to do this.”
Why It Matters
KVA charges are often overlooked, yet they can represent a significant hidden cost across multi-site operations. This case demonstrates how a focused, expert review can unlock savings without changing consumption—simply by ensuring contracts reflect reality.
Looking to Reduce Your Energy Costs?
If you’re unsure whether you’re overpaying on capacity or other utility charges, we can help you identify quick, actionable savings.
Get in touch with Clear Bridge Consultancy to arrange a review.
