In today’s economic climate, business energy savings aren’t just a bonus—they’re a necessity. Reducing operational costs while supporting sustainability targets is a balance many businesses are striving to achieve. One proven way to do both? Demand response.
At Voltalis, we help businesses take control of their energy consumption, reduce costs, and ease pressure on the grid—all with no disruption or upfront investment. It’s a smarter way to manage your bottom line.
Why the grid needs support
The UK energy grid is under increasing pressure. As we move away from fossil fuels and embrace renewables, the challenge isn’t just how much energy we generate—it’s when we use it.
Unlike traditional resources, electricity must be balanced in real time. But renewable energy is intermittent: solar production drops at night, and wind output varies with weather. To keep the system stable, we need flexible energy use—especially during peak demand periods.
What is Demand Response?
Demand response is a strategy that helps shift or reduce electricity use when the grid is under strain. Instead of relying on carbon-heavy backup generation, we reduce demand—for just a few minutes—across thousands of homes and businesses.
With Voltalis, that means installing small, smart devices that connect to non-critical systems like electric heating or cooling. These respond automatically to signals from the grid, subtly adjusting usage to reduce peak demand. And you stay in control the entire time.
Here’s where the benefits come in:
- Reduce electricity bills by using less energy at the most expensive times
- Maintain comfort and operational consistency—no interruption to business as usual
- Avoid capex: installation is completely free and fully supported by Voltalis
- Optimise performance without replacing existing systems or infrastructure
- Automatically align with your ESG and net-zero goals
It’s a win-win: your operations stay on track while your energy costs go down.
Seamless integration, zero disruption
Whether you already have a Building Energy Management System (BEMS) or are just starting your optimisation journey, Voltalis integrates easily. Our technology runs in the background, optimising your electricity usage without impacting productivity or control.
There’s no training required, no software to manage, and no major changes to your setup. You benefit from smart flexibility – while your team keeps doing what they do best.
Long-term value, real business energy savings
Many energy-saving measures take time and capital. Demand response delivers results from day one. Once installed, Voltalis starts reducing unnecessary energy use and trimming your bills – instantly.
And with energy prices remaining high and regulations tightening, this kind of flexibility will only become more valuable in the years ahead.
One of the clearest examples of long-term value through demand response comes from the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, where Voltalis technology was installed across more than 100 student accommodation rooms.
In just six months, the university recorded a 13% reduction in electricity use — with no impact on comfort or any changes to how the rooms were managed.
“Everything worked quietly and seamlessly in the background,” said Daniel Priddy, Head of Sustainability. “What’s even more impressive is that despite the system running consistently, there were no complaints from users.”
These results show that smart energy optimisation isn’t just theoretical — it’s already delivering real savings in complex, heritage buildings where retrofitting would be difficult or costly. And it proves that demand response technology is scalable, invisible, and instantly effective — all without capex, disruption, or added admin.
Supporting a smarter, greener grid
Beyond your business, demand response helps stabilise the wider UK grid. By reducing peak demand, you reduce the need for backup power plants and help the country transition to cleaner, more reliable energy.
Every business that participates plays a role in the national energy story – cutting emissions, avoiding blackouts, and building a grid that works for everyone.
All together better
When it comes to business energy savings, demand response is the low-risk, high-impact strategy you’ve been looking for. Voltalis offers a no-cost solution that reduces your electricity bills, supports sustainability, and helps balance the national grid—all without disrupting operations.
