Capacity Level Process
Step 1: Collect Up to 6 Years Worth of Advanced Half-Hourly (HH) Data
Free Service
To pass compliance, we send a preliminary Letter of Authority (LOA) request for the end energy consumer to quickly e-sign. This document clearly explains this is a free service where we will source your HH data going as far back as 6 years where possible.
More traditional methods take weeks, if not months, to gather all this HH data through various channels. However the process at Energunite usually takes us less than a minute due to the tech infrastructure we have built.
The HH data is the starting block for most energy data driven decisions. It is very powerful to hold and we are offering to collect this data effectively for free.
Step 2: Confirm How Much Can Be Saved Through Capacity Level Reductions
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Distribution and Transmission pass-through costs are on the considerable rise to build the UK energy infrastructure for future demands. This is a hot topic within the energy industry and it makes absolute sense to review the HH data and confirm whether an energy end consumer is paying unnecessarily too much to hold on to a high capacity level which they do not require.
Standard case studies which we have completed have saved between £4K to £30K per annum on a continuous basis moving forwards.
Whilst the usual capacity level reporting methods would be charged due to the time it takes to review this information, our EnergyBucket can identify the potential savings typically within less than a minute.
We can run the process through our systems and inform the energy end consumer how much they can potentially save here. We can also provide an up to 30 minute Discovery Call to explain the possible saving through a standard example.
Step 3: Offer Our Detailed Capacity Level Reports
Standard Fee: Up to £450 + VAT
Our Capacity Level Reports are detailed, reporting the Maximum Demand (MD) energy usage of an advanced HH supply over the last 3 years where possible. It is in a clear format which shows the energy consumption behaviour daily and through the seasons. The contents are valuable for an energy end consumer to understand their energy demand and make an informed decision about their Maximum Import Capacity levels moving forward.
This tangible report validates the savings which can be achieved by releasing capacity back into the grid. It is also the stepping stone towards exploring energy optimisation for further efficiency savings.
Traditional methods simply ask the local District Network Operator (DNO) for this energy consumption behaviour which leads to relatively weak supporting evidence as they do not complete to the same level of detail. Our report enables the energy end consumers to take control of their own data and inform the stakeholders what they want to do.
Step 4: If You Do Not Have Someone Already, Complete the Capacity Level Reductions
Standard Fee: Up to 33% Participation of Next Fiscal Year Savings Only
This is considered a 4 month return on investment followed by full 100% savings to the energy end consumer afterwards. It pays for itself.
This procedure is a relatively time consuming exercise (roughly 2-3 months) as it requires work effort from external stakeholders such as Suppliers and DNOs.
Once a capacity level reduction opportunity has been identified, this service includes arranging a new connections agreement with your local DNO, successfully applying for a DUoS Tariff ID change with the relevant pricing team and corresponding with the suppliers for correct bills to be issued moving forward.
There are technicalities with these applications to the local DNOs and it is important to know exactly what the Disconnection Connections Use of System Agreement (DCUSA) states such that the proposed savings are actually recognised in the correct manner. We have seen far too many mistakes from other companies where they have initially misinformed customers as they do not fully understand what the national codes are.
However if you have an energy expert already who you trust to complete this exercise in full, and they want to complete this exercise for you, then our capacity level reports are typically sufficient for them to take the details and complete the capacity level reduction exercise themselves. Some of these trusted experts to pass this exercise to us to complete due to the high level of detail we apply to this service.
Step 5: Move Towards Energy Optimisation
Referral Fee: Site Specific But Transparent
It is important to only reduce capacity levels if there are no future plans to increase electricity demand in future as we should not reach a situation where the MD is exceeding the MIC level.
There are many cases where the consumer is not entirely certain whether it is safe to change their capacity level at which point we suggest they complete an assessment with an energy optimiser who we have previously worked with.
The capacity level reports may also reflect just a few peaks of high energy demand which an energy optimiser could resolve such that a capacity level reductions can then be achieved and savings rewarded to the customers.
Energy optimisers can also provide cost effective solutions to better manage energy at sites reducing / shifting energy consumption, lowering costs and meeting sustainability targets.
After working with energy optimisers on sites, we have gradually developed an initial set of questions to be answered which will feed into their systems. This could lead to a project which pays for itself, helps solves existing facilities issues and provides a great story of how your sites transitioned to a better energy state.