“We have been delighted with the service that Brownlow have delivered. It is refreshing to see an energy consultant get so passionately involved in our business, help us to realise savings and give us more control over our energy assets. Thank you so much for your hard work!”

Providing Significant Utility Service Savings

The manufacturer hosts a line of premium animal bedding and nutritionally enhanced straw pellets. Renowned for their commitment to quality, the manufacturer holds a Royal Warrant for their high-quality horse bedding. Each product in their range is manufactured to the highest industry standards.

Challenge

The manufacturer needed to focus on their core operations while ensuring their energy costs were managed effectively. They sought an expert energy consultant who could align with their purchasing strategy and business processes to achieve this. After unsatisfactory experiences with their previous consultant, they turned to Brownlow Utilities, which was recommended by a trusted energy supplier.

Solution

Brownlow Utilities started by optimising the manufacturer’s energy purchasing strategy, focusing on flexible trading arrangements tailored to their specific needs. During a detailed review of their portfolio management, Brownlow identified several areas where costs could be reduced and processes improved. This analysis led to the implementing of more efficient practices, resulting in significant cost savings.

Key Benefits:

• Flexible Energy Purchasing: Brownlow Utilities introduced a flexible energy purchasing model, giving the client greater control over energy costs and better visibility for long-term financial planning.
• Historical Bill Audit: A thorough audit of past utility bills uncovered billing errors, leading to immediate savings.
• Energy Intensive Industries (EII) Scheme: Brownlow guided the manufacturer through the process to qualify for the government’s EII scheme, securing additional savings on energy costs.
• Climate Change Agreement (CCA): By securing the client a Climate Change Agreement, Brownlow helped reduce the Climate Change Levy tax on their utility bills, further enhancing cost efficiency.

These strategic initiatives allowed the client to improve their portfolio management, achieve significant cost savings, and continue delivering high-quality products to their customers.

“Carrying out in-depth energy audits can significantly reduce operational costs for organisations. At Brownlow, we specialise in energy management services, assisting you in decreasing your energy expenditure while also striving towards achieving net zero carbon emissions.”

-Shaun McClarnon, Chairman of Brownlow Utilities