Case Study - The Biltong Man

The Challenge

With operations across multiple sites, The Biltong Man was struggling with significantly high electricity and gas costs. Like many manufacturers, they were dealing with complex energy bills and lacked real-time visibility into their usage, making it difficult to control rising expenses and identify saving opportunities.

How Choice Energy helped

Choice Energy delivered a comprehensive, tailored energy solution for The Biltong Man, resulting in significant cost savings and operational improvements.

To enhance visibility and control over energy use, Shield metering and monitoring was implemented across key locations, providing real-time insights. Comprehensive bill validation, network tariff reviews, and demand assessments were conducted to ensure ongoing cost optimisation. A third SME site was also reviewed and confirmed to be on the best available rates, with Choice Energy committing to continue monitoring it for future savings opportunities.

Results

The Biltong Man is now saving a total of $70,045.69 every year across their sites. Even better, with active monitoring in place and solar being explored for their main locations, the potential for further cost reduction is on the horizon.

The Biltong Man chose Choice Energy for their end-to-end energy cost optimisation strategy, which offered a seamless and effective approach to reducing energy expenses. Choice Energy demonstrated proven savings by negotiating better rates with both their incumbent and new energy providers, delivering measurable financial benefits. Their transparent contract structures and real-time monitoring solutions provided The Biltong Man with confidence and clarity throughout the process. Additionally, the promise of ongoing expert support and future-focused energy advice ensured The Biltong Man had a trusted partner to navigate their evolving energy needs.