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How a SPAR Retailer in Limpopo Reduced Electricity Costs by R979,981 per Year
A multi-store SPAR retailer operating three locations in Limpopo was experiencing consistently high electricity costs with no clear explanation. Despite significant monthly spend, there was limited visibility into cost drivers due to landlord-controlled metering and billing structures.
R979,981
Annual Savings
3
Stores
Billing + Tariff Correction
Savings Type
48 hours
Time to Identify Savings
The Challenge
The client faced elevated electricity costs driven by billing errors and sub-optimal tariff structures. With landlord and third-party metering involvement, there was limited transparency and no clear understanding of what was driving costs across the three stores.
The Solution
We conducted a full account audit across all three electricity accounts, including a detailed consumption profile analysis and tariff review. Within 48 hours, key savings opportunities were identified and verified. Implementation was completed over a 3-month period, followed by ongoing monitoring to continuously detect and correct billing issues in real time.
Savings Breakdown
The Result
This engagement resulted in verified annual savings of R979,981 across three stores. The intervention focused on correcting tariff misalignment and billing inaccuracies, leading to immediate and sustained cost reductions. Ongoing monitoring ensures continued accuracy and protection against future overcharges.
Key Numbers
Annual Savings
R979,981.00
Savings %
10.0%
Previous Annual Cost
R9,799,981.00
Accounts Analysed
3
Location
Limpopo