Grocery

A fantastic grocery store can be the hub of a thriving community, the place in which people come together to nourish themselves and their loved ones. These important spaces are also major users of utilities — especially electricity. Everything from an industrial refrigerator or freezer to a cash register or a light bulb runs on electricity and all those kilowatt hours add up. Plus, the frequency with which customers open and close refrigerators and freezers all day means less energy efficiency. According to the EPA’s Energy Star program, a supermarket may spend up to $4 for every square foot of space just on energy every year. For an average grocery store like Krogers or Stop & Shop, that can equal $200,000 annually in energy costs.

Senior grocery store managers understand the volatility of the industry. Supermarkets are, after all, constantly impacted by variable factors like inflation and shifting supply chains. As a result, profit margins can be razor thin, and any extra opportunities for savings especially savings requiring little work, is a no-brainer. And there are plenty of utility bill savings possibilities out there! The experts at Utility Management Services (UMS) are trained to analyze energy usage patterns and bills to find every last cent of potential savings. UMS expert analysts have recovered massive amounts lost due to billing errors, savings programs, and more — all with minimal operational changes.