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The Energy Reality for Cafés & Coffee Shops
Understanding your energy consumption is the first step to reducing it. Here's what typical cafés energy usage looks like.
kWh per year (electricity)
typical annual energy bill
average annual saving
Common Energy Challenges for Cafés & Coffee Shops
Commercial espresso machines drawing high power all day
Display chillers and cake fridges running continuously
Heating costs for customer seating areas
Ovens and toasters for food prep running during peak hours
Equipment Energy Breakdown
Here's where your energy actually goes. Understanding this helps us find the right tariff for your specific usage pattern.
| Equipment | Annual kWh | Annual Cost (est.) |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Espresso Machine | 3,000–8,000 | £900–£2,400 |
| Display Chiller/Cake Fridge | 2,190–4,380 | £650–£1,300 |
| Oven/Toaster | 2,000–5,000 | £600–£1,500 |
| Dishwasher | 2,000–4,000 | £600–£1,200 |
| Heating/HVAC | 4,000–10,000 | £1,200–£3,000 |
| Lighting | 1,500–3,000 | £450–£900 |
Success Story
Brew & Bake — Manchester
Café / Bakery — Didsbury, Manchester
The Challenge
Brew & Bake starts baking at 4am daily, using deck ovens, proving cabinets, and mixers during the early hours. They were on a flat-rate tariff, paying the same rate at 4am as at 4pm — missing out on cheaper overnight electricity rates.
Our Solution
We found a time-of-use tariff that offered significantly cheaper rates between midnight and 7am — perfectly aligned with their early morning baking schedule. This meant their highest-consumption period now fell in the cheapest rate band.
The Result
By aligning their tariff to their actual usage pattern, they saved £3,300/year — a 30% reduction. We also recommended our LED lighting service for their display cabinets, which could save a further £600/year.
Energy Saving Tips for Cafés & Coffee Shops
Turn off espresso machine boilers 30 minutes before closing — water stays hot
Use timer plugs on display cabinet lighting outside trading hours
Defrost fridges regularly — ice build-up increases energy use by 25%
Consider double-glazing or thermal curtains for heat retention
Switch to LED spotlights for counter displays
“As a small café owner, I never thought switching would make much difference. I was wrong — we're saving over £275 a month. That's a new commercial espresso machine every year!”
Maria L.
Café Owner, Manchester
Saved
£3,300/yr
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- We do everything — the comparison, the paperwork, the switch
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