Electricity is one of the largest costs for grocery stores. Refrigerated and freezer display cases, lighting, ventilation, point-of-sale systems, and baking or food preparation areas are operational for large parts of the day – often without the possibility of interruption.
Grocery stores have a constant and energy-intensive operation where electricity is directly business-critical. Small differences in price, surcharges, or terms have a major impact on the bottom line.
Savera acts as a strategic energy partner and takes full responsibility for your electricity cost – from contract selection and price hedging to energy tax and ongoing monitoring. We always start with a free analysis that gives you a clear picture of what you pay today and where the savings potential lies.
For grocery stores, two questions dominate the electricity cost – the right contract and the right energy tax classification. Read our in-depth guides:
For grocery stores, the electricity contract is a strategic issue. The right contract provides control and stability – while the wrong one quickly affects the bottom line in an industry with already tight margins.
Knowledge base
Fridges and freezers run around the clock, but the peak is set by defrosting, bake-off and warm days. Here is how to find it and lower the capacity cost without compromising food safety.
Mark-ups, monthly fees and add-ons rarely show in the quote but add up to thousands of kronor a year. How to read the invoice, what to ask the supplier and what it looks like in your industry.
The contract type determines how much of the swings in electricity prices reach your invoice. How to choose based on load profile, volume, bidding zone and how much risk the business can tolerate.
Restaurangverksamhet · Andreas Demir
För entreprenören Andreas Demir, med flera etablerade restauranger, blev Savera energipartnern som skapade långsiktig stabilitet och en tryggare kostnadsbild.
Read full case studyJag uppskattar framför allt att Savera jobbar långsiktigt. Det är en trygghet att veta att någon bevakar detta åt oss och hör av sig när det finns något nytt att ta ställning till.
— Andreas Demir, Brasserie Grand