Taurus Utility Consultants (often referred to as Taurus Energy in the UK) helps roofing companies save energy and reduce costs through a combination of strategic procurement, data-led auditing, and operational efficiency improvements.
For a roofing company, which typically balances energy-heavy warehouse operations with a mobile fleet, Taurus focuses on the following key areas:
1. Energy Procurement & Market Timing
Roofing firms often have high energy “base loads” for lighting, heavy machinery, and temperature-controlled material storage.
• Bespoke Tendering: Taurus tenders your energy needs to dozens of UK suppliers to secure rates lower than standard “out-of-contract” or renewal prices.
• Flexible Contracts: They can move businesses onto flexible tariffs that allow for purchasing energy when market prices are low, which is particularly useful for firms with large industrial units or warehouses.
2. Forensic Utility Auditing
Taurus specialises in identifying historical overcharging, which can be reclaimed as a lump sum.
• VAT & CCL Reviews: Some roofing activities or specific site types may qualify for reduced VAT (5% instead of 20%) or exemptions from the Climate Change Levy (CCL). Taurus audits previous bills (up to 6 years) to recover these overpayments.
• Capacity Checks: They analyse your “KVA” (Available Capacity). If your roofing warehouse is paying for a higher power capacity than it actually uses, you negotiate a reduction in these fixed standing charges.
3. Smart Data & Consumption Monitoring
You cannot manage what you do not measure. Taurus provides tools to track energy usage in real-time.
• Identifying “Phantom Loads”: By analysing half-hourly data, they help roofing firms identify energy spikes or equipment (like heaters or compressors) being left on overnight unnecessarily.
• Efficiency Benchmarking: If you have multiple yards or offices, Taurus benchmarks them against each other to identify which sites are wasting energy and require immediate intervention (e.g., LED retrofits or better insulation).
4. Water & Wastewater Management
For roofing companies that use water for cleaning, specialised coatings, or site maintenance, Taurus reduces costs by:
• Water Audits: Identifying leaks or “surface water drainage” charges that are incorrectly calculated based on the site’s size.
• Retail Switching: Since the UK water market is deregulated for businesses, they facilitate switching to a cheaper retail provider.
5. Transition to Renewables
Taurus helps roofing companies practice what they preach by improving the energy profile of their own headquarters.
• Solar PV for Warehouses: As experts in both energy and (by extension) roofing assets, they can advise on the ROI of installing solar panels on your own business premises.
• EV Infrastructure: They assist in the transition to electric vehicle (EV) fleets by managing the installation of charging points and ensuring the local grid connection can handle the increased load.
Summary of Savings for Roofing Firms
- Service Area Action by Taurus Typical Result
- Business Electricity and Business Gas tendering & switch 20% – 40% reduction in unit rates
- Historical Audit Bill error identification: Backdated refunds (up to 6 years)
- Operational Smart meter data analysis reduced “out-of-hours” waste
- Standing Charges KVA capacity reduction, Lower fixed monthly costs
Would you like to know how to specifically apply for a VAT reduction on your business energy bills if you perform a high volume of residential roofing work?
