Why going greener makes business sense 

New processes and technologies are always being introduced into the hospitality sector, meaning bars, restaurants and hotels are primed to adapt and embrace change. Given that openness to evolution, more and more hospitality leaders are considering how to weave sustainable practices into their operations. 

At ScottishPower, we are committed to supporting all types of businesses to go greener, helping to manage energy bills and future-proof processes, all while doing the right thing for businesses and for the planet.   
Need some ideas? Here’s how to make the sustainable choice for your business.

Sign up to a green energy tariff! 

It sounds like a simple choice and with ScottishPower’s Renewable For Business tariff, it really is. This 100% green energy tariff* guarantees that every unit of electricity your business uses, is matched with 100% renewable energy generated by ScottishPower from renewable sources right here in the UK – good for business and good for the planet. 

This tariff consists of two parts: a fixed element for the energy we supply and a variable element which takes account of industry charges that could vary each quarter. You can find out more about the renewable tariff and see whether a short term or longer term contract works best for your business at scottishpower.co.uk/forbusiness.

Install smart meters to understand energy usage

To help understand your energy usage, hoteliers, landlords and restaurateurs should consider installing smart meters. They share near real-time data on energy usage directly with your energy supplier, ensuring that your energy bills are based on your actual consumption. This means no more estimated bills** and, via online platforms, the likes of hotels, pubs and food spots can monitor how much energy they use to discover where they could make savings.

With ScottishPower’s flexible time slots and easy installation processes, a smart meter can be up and running quickly and you can be seeing the benefits.

Once you understand where you are using your energy, you can look to make changes, big or small, that could improve your efficiency. 

Invest in green tech

If you have already looked into a renewable energy tariff and installed a smart meter, you could be ready for the next step. From solar panels to electric vehicle charge points, our green tech solutions can help your business reduce its energy costs and even increase revenue – and it could be easier than you think.

For example, if you have a dedicated, accessible car park, you could become a public electric vehicle charge point host, providing convenience to your guests with an electric car or suppliers with an electric van. We can work with you to install our fully-funded electric vehicle public charge points. We’d lease the space from you, cover the installation costs, and you’d earn a cut of the revenue every time someone used the charge point. Find out if you are eligible at scottishpower.co.uk/business/ev-charging/public 

Or your site might be suitable for solar panels that could generate the energy you need and you could potentially sell any surplus electricity your business generates back to the grid with our smart export guarantee tariff. 

Just a couple of ways that working with ScottishPower could help make your land or premises work even harder for you.

Where to start?

Knowing where to start can be daunting. That’s why ScottishPower has created a green energy guide which you can download at scottishpower.co.uk/greener-business. The guide contains tools to understanding energy usage, information on how to boost a business’s finances through green energy generation and the practical steps to achieving net zero, because going greener makes good business sense.

Ready to start your green journey today? Get in touch with a ScottishPower energy expert by emailing smart.solutions.sales@scottishpower.com

*Our business green tariffs are backed by 100% green electricity, made by our windfarms in the UK.  
**There may be times when we are unable to communicate with your meter and we would need to rely on an estimate.