Southwater Event Group

Securing Energy Stability with Greenfields Energy Group

Telford International Centre & 3 Hotels

Granular Data per Event Required

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Energy Delivery Plays a Huge Part in Customer Satisfaction

Client Overview

Southwater Event Group, based in Telford, Shropshire, is a collection of businesses including a major event centre, three hotels, and a multi-storey car park. As a hub for exhibitions, conferences, and hospitality, the Group serves clients from across the country, providing high-quality facilities without compromise on comfort or presentation.

Challenge

Operating a large estate requires significant energy resources, approximately £1 million - £1.2 million annually on gas and electricity. This consumption is essential to keep hotel rooms warm, exhibition halls comfortable, and lighting optimal for events. Downtime is not an option, losing heat or electricity during an event would be the worst-case scenario. Southwater Event Group need access to granular consumption data in an easily digestible format that they can cascade to employees.

Solution

To manage energy needs effectively, Southwater Event Group partners with Greenfields Energy Group. Mark Lloyd, Group Finance Director, values the ability to provide strategic, long-term purchasing plans. By planning energy procurement for the future, Greenfields Energy Group is helping to provide secure stable, predictable costs for Southwater Event Group. Southwater Event Group have access to Greenfields bespoke client portal which gives them instant visibility to accurate cost and consumption data across the estate.

Results

For Southwater Event Group, working with Greenfields has meant more than just buying energy, it has provided peace of mind, financial stability, and the confidence that their high standards for events and hospitality will never be compromised.

  • Cost Control: Advanced purchasing strategies have allowed the Group to better forecast and manage energy budgets.

  • Operational Security: Reliable supply ensures uninterrupted service for guests and event clients.

  • Responsive Service: Greenfields’ team provide quick, knowledgeable responses, making them a trusted partner rather than just a supplier.

  • Consumption Visibility: Spikes in energy have been identified and where this is an issue with data collection these issues have been highlighted early enough to not impact billing

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“It’s so important to have people that respond to you, and these guys are there for us. That support is really a big part of why the Southwater Event Group use Greenfields Energy Group.”

Mark Lloyd, Group Finance Director, Southwater Event Group

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Expert Insight

Managing headline costs is one thing but having the ability to have greater visibility on consumption which can be shared with the team is critical.

Running a complex and diverse estate is challenging and being able to talk directly with knowledgeable people who know your business is essential.

Liam Conway, Co-Founder, Greenfields Energy Group

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