A new partnership with technology firm, Simble, will allow Nisa retailers to access tools to better manage and reduce their energy consumption and costs.
By integrating Simble’s cloud-based platform, SimbleSense, into their operations, Nisa retailers can now access real-time insights on energy usage and make informed decisions to improve efficiency and sustainability.
SimbleSense connects directly to energy meters, providing retailers with comprehensive analytics on their energy consumption. This powerful platform highlights areas where energy is being wasted, identifies equipment in need of upgrading, and provides consumption data that can help retailers negotiate better contracts with utility providers. Retailers can also set usage parameters, receiving alerts when energy consumption exceeds pre-set thresholds.
The goal of SimbleSense is to empower retailers to reduce unnecessary energy usage and lower operational costs, leading to a more financially sustainable business.
One of the key success stories from the trial phase is MPK Garages, a 28-site Nisa forecourt retailer, which experienced a remarkable 31% reduction in energy consumption during the three-month trial period. This equated to savings of approximately £3,000 per month per site.
Using SimbleSense, MPK Garages was able to identify inefficiencies across refrigeration, lighting, and heating systems. For example, the data revealed a defective energy meter, leading to billing inaccuracies, and highlighted inefficient fridge doors, leading to a 42% reduction in chiller energy usage after adjustments were made.
“This has been achieved by following the detailed reports generated by the system and implementing suggested changes discovered using the technology,” said a spokesperson from MPK Garages. “The daily insights allow us to make informed decisions and reduce energy costs across the estate.”
Nisa retailers can now sign up for SimbleSense through Nisa’s OCS online platform, with various equipment packages available to suit store sizes. Training materials are also provided by Simble to ensure retailers can maximize the platform’s potential.
Tim Norton, Trials Manager at Nisa, said: “SimbleSense has exceeded our expectations in reducing energy consumption and costs while offering easy-to-understand real-time tracking. We are excited to make this service available to all our retailers to help them achieve similar benefits.”
