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The Energy Reality for Pubs & Bars
Understanding your energy consumption is the first step to reducing it. Here's what typical pubs & bars energy usage looks like.
kWh per year (electricity)
typical annual energy bill
average annual saving
Common Energy Challenges for Pubs & Bars
Cellar cooling systems running 24/7 to keep beer at temperature
Extended opening hours meaning lights, heating and equipment run late
Large floor areas requiring significant heating in winter
Glass washers and ice machines running continuously
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.) |
|---|---|---|
| Cellar Cooling System | 8,760–17,520 | £2,600–£5,300 |
| Beer Line Chillers | 4,380–8,760 | £1,300–£2,600 |
| Glass Washer | 3,000–6,000 | £900–£1,800 |
| Heating (Mostly Gas) | 15,000–40,000 | £1,500–£3,600 |
| Lighting (Interior + Exterior) | 5,000–12,000 | £1,500–£3,600 |
| Ice Machine | 2,000–5,000 | £600–£1,500 |
Success Story
The Green Oak — Bristol
Pub (Food-Led) — Bristol, Avon
The Challenge
The Green Oak is a popular food-led pub open 7 days a week until midnight. Their energy consumption is around 85,000 kWh/year across cellar cooling, a full commercial kitchen, HVAC, and extensive lighting. Their previous broker had auto-renewed them onto a poor deal without properly consulting them.
Our Solution
We found a supplier offering a competitive multi-year deal with flexible payment terms. We also identified that their cellar cooling was inefficiently configured, and referred them to our cooling & refrigeration team for an efficiency audit.
The Result
The switch alone saved £5,400/year. The subsequent refrigeration optimisation (via Smart Energy Business's cooling service) saved an additional £1,200/year. Total annual savings: £6,600.
Energy Saving Tips for Pubs & Bars
Ensure cellar cooling is properly maintained — inefficient systems waste 30% energy
Install LED lighting with dimmers for different trading periods
Check that external doors have effective draught seals
Consider smart heating controls that adapt to opening hours and weather
Clean glass washer and ice machine condensers monthly
“Running a pub is hard enough without energy bills eating into your margins. These guys understood exactly what we needed — a tariff that works for a business that's open til midnight.”
Dave T.
Pub Landlord, Bristol
Saved
£6,600/yr
The Smart Energy Promise
- Honest advice — if we can’t save you money, we’ll tell you
- Zero interruption — your supply never stops, not even for a second
- We do everything — the comparison, the paperwork, the switch
- Renewal protection — we alert you before your contract ends so you’re never caught out
- 100% free — we’re paid by the supplier, you pay nothing
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Already Switched? Go Further.
Switching your energy supplier is just the start. Our team can help you reduce consumption too — with expert energy audits, LED lighting upgrades, refrigeration optimisation, and solar PV installations.
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Optimise your fridges, freezers and cooling systems for maximum efficiency.
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Upgrade your heating systems with smart controls to reduce waste.
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