Verified Savings: How Libstar Unlocked R515,000 Annually with a Strategic Tariff Switch
This food manufacturing tariff optimisation case study shows how Libstar's Montagu Barlinka site achieved a verified annual saving of R515,000. Our expert analysis identified an opportunity to switch to a Time of Use (TOU) tariff, and post-implementation monitoring has confirmed the savings are being realised.
The Challenge: An Unverified Tariff Structure
For a leading food producer like Libstar, energy is a significant and controllable operational cost. Their Montagu Barlinka site was on a standard LPU 11kV tariff, but without a detailed analysis of their consumption patterns against alternative tariff structures, they could not be certain it was the most cost-effective option.
The Augos Solution: Data-Driven TOU Analysis
As part of our Tariff Optimisation service, our expert analysts used the Augos platform to review the site's historical consumption profile.
Using the platform's Tariff Comparison Tool, the team modelled the site's usage against the LPU 11kV Time of Use (TOU) tariff. The analysis showed that the site's operational schedule was well-suited to a TOU structure, revealing a significant savings opportunity.
The Result: R515,000 in Verified Annual Savings
Based on the clear, data-driven recommendation from our team, the decision was made to switch tariffs. The change was successfully implemented by the utility and, crucially, has been verified on subsequent bills.
The site is now being billed according to the new TOU tariff, and the realised financial benefit is an approximate annual saving of R515,000.
Verified R515,000 Annual Saving
For food producer Libstar, our Tariff Optimisation service recommended a switch to a TOU tariff. The change has been implemented, delivering a verified annual saving of R515,000.
Key Takeaways
TOU tariffs can deliver substantial savings for sites with suitable operational schedules
Expert analysis provides confidence in tariff change decisions
Post-implementation verification confirms projected savings are realised