"When you put energy savings into real hospitality terms, the impact becomes very clear. Saving around £2,000 a year is the equivalent of the profit from selling thousands of pints or the breathing space that protects hard-won margins during quieter months."
"Energy costs for pubs are projected to increase by nearly £170 million per year due to a recent spike in oil prices, which have risen from $73 to over $100 per barrel. The tool provides practical guidance, such as turning off bottle fridges overnight and monitoring energy hotspots like ovens, lamps, and extraction systems."
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has introduced an online tool for hundreds of pubs, restaurants, and hotels to reduce energy use and carbon emissions. The initiative addresses rising energy costs driven by geopolitical tensions, with pub energy costs projected to increase by £170 million annually. The tool offers practical advice including turning off bottle fridges overnight and monitoring high-consumption equipment like ovens and extraction systems. Trial results demonstrated significant savings: a Bromley pub reduced energy use by 26% (£2,500 annually), while a Caterham pub cut overnight consumption by 66% (£1,500 annually). The Department plans to expand the trial to 525 additional businesses. This complements a 15% business rates reduction for pubs announced in January, expected to save the average pub £1,650 in 2026/27.
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