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(Independent, Group Care Homes)

Care Homes & Assisted Living

Care homes, focused on keeping residents safe and comfortable, have high energy consumption, with heating making up 70% of their energy bill, and we leverage our extensive experience in the care industry to meet clients’ procurement, energy management, and consumption reduction needs.

Challenges

  • 24/7 energy needs:

    Heating, hot water, lighting, and medical equipment all run constantly.

  • Resident comfort:

    Cannot compromise on temperature or lighting for vulnerable occupants.

  • Tight margins:

    Energy costs directly impact profitability in a sector with fixed funding sources.

  • Regulatory compliance:

    CQC standards and sustainability reporting obligations.

Solutions

  • Budget certainty:

    Fixed or capped contracts to protect against market volatility.

  • Efficiency upgrades:

    Recommend smart thermostats, LED lighting, and efficient boilers

  • Bill validation & cost recovery:

    Identify billing errors or VAT overpayments (often 5% rate applies).

  • Sustainability plans:

    Offer guidance on achieving low-carbon certification or green credentials.