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Pubs are energy-intensive businesses. With refrigeration, commercial kitchens, bar equipment, heating and lighting running throughout opening hours, energy is one of your biggest overheads. Get an instant pub energy quote from Monopolising — we compare every major UK broker to find you the best rates.
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Understanding where your energy goes is the first step to reducing it. Here are the common pubs energy challenges we help businesses overcome.
Refrigeration costs
Cellar cooling, bottle fridges and ice machines run 24/7 — often accounting for 30-40% of a pub's electricity bill.
Kitchen equipment
Commercial ovens, fryers, grills and dishwashers draw significant power during service hours.
Extended opening hours
Pubs typically operate 10-16 hours a day, with energy consumption spread across mornings, afternoons and evenings.
Heating & lighting
Large open spaces need substantial heating in winter and consistent lighting throughout trading hours.
Seasonal variation
Energy use spikes in winter for heating and summer for cellar cooling — making budgeting difficult.
Out-of-contract rates
Many pubs unknowingly roll onto expensive deemed rates when contracts expire, costing thousands extra per year.
Typical energy usage patterns and costs for pubs businesses like yours.
Typical pub electricity usage
A standard pub uses 30,000–60,000 kWh of electricity per year, depending on size and kitchen load.
Typical pub gas usage
Pubs with gas heating use 20,000–50,000 kWh of gas per year, with winter peaks doubling summer usage.
Average monthly energy spend
Most pubs spend £800–£2,000/month on combined energy, with larger venues spending significantly more.
Potential savings
Pubs typically save 20–40% by switching brokers — a pub spending £1,200/month could save £2,880–£5,760/year.
Practical strategies to reduce your pubs energy costs — alongside switching brokers for the biggest savings.
Switch brokers regularly
The simplest way to reduce pub energy costs. Compare brokers every 12-24 months to avoid rollover rates.
Upgrade cellar insulation
Better-insulated cellars reduce cooling loads, cutting refrigeration energy costs significantly.
Install LED lighting
Replace halogen and fluorescent lights with LEDs — pubs can save 50-70% on lighting costs.
Smart meters
Get half-hourly data to understand usage patterns and identify waste during closed hours.
Kitchen equipment maintenance
Regularly service commercial kitchen equipment to maintain efficiency and reduce energy waste.
Time-of-use tariffs
We can find brokers offering better rates for evening-heavy usage patterns typical of pubs.
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