Cold Storage Energy Costs Are Higher Than They Should Be
Most Facilities Are Overpaying for Power — Not Because of Usage, But Because of How They’re Billed
20–40% of your bill may be demand charges
Peak spikes drive disproportionate costs
Most facilities don’t actively manage this
You’re Paying for Power You Barely Use
Most cold storage facilities are billed based on short peak demand spikes — not steady energy use.
That means brief surges in power — often from compressor cycling — can drive a disproportionate share of your electricity costs.
24/7 Refrigeration Load
Your systems run continuously — there is no off switch.
Uncontrolled Demand Spikes
Compressors cycle on and off, creating short peaks in power usage.
Demand Charges Drive Costs
Utilities charge based on your highest spike — not your average usage.