Holiday parks in the UK and France are feeling the pressure of rising and unstable energy costs, pressures that eat directly into profitability and make it harder to run commercially sustainable businesses. Caravan Sitefinder’s new partnership with Cap Energy offers parks an opportunity to tackle these challenges head-on by gaining real-time insights into energy usage, reducing waste, and improving both cost performance and environmental credentials.
Who are Cap Energy?
Cap Energy are a UK-based energy monitoring and optimisation provider whose mission is to help organisations reduce energy costs and consumption through smart monitoring, actionable insights and ongoing support. The team combines energy specialists, software developers and sustainability professionals focused on delivering practical, measurable savings for customers.
Cap Energy’s solution is built around a continuous energy monitoring platform designed to give businesses clarity over how energy is used across their estate, identify inefficiencies, and empower teams to make better decisions on usage and operations. It supports businesses of all sizes, with hardware that installs quickly and without disruption, and a software layer that turns raw usage data into clear, actionable insight.
Energy Costs in the Current Market - Why This Matters for Holiday Parks
Energy prices across the UK (and Europe) have been volatile and significantly higher than historical norms. While tools such as price caps exist for households, business tariffs for parks often sit outside these protections and can vary widely depending on contracts, usage patterns and peak demands. This volatility directly impacts profitability, especially in parks where energy make up a significant operational cost.
For example, electricity unit rates experienced dramatic swings since 2023 on both fixed and variable tariffs, meaning parks with poor visibility on usage could see costs spike unexpectedly. Real-time monitoring, rather than relying on periodic bills, gives parks the control needed to respond quickly to price pressures and operating inefficiencies.
Holiday parks typically operate a diverse range of electrical loads, from cabin heating, lighting, leisure facilities and kitchens to EV chargers and communal services. Without detailed monitoring, parks may be unaware of energy drain caused by idle or inefficient equipment, billing inaccuracies, or periods of high usage that fail to deliver guest value.
What Cap Energy Does and How It Works
Cap Energy’s platform connects directly to a park’s electrical infrastructure and captures energy use in real time, at both site level and appliance or circuit level depending on the chosen plan. This provides:
- 24/7 visibility of energy usage across all monitored circuits and appliances.
- Detailed reporting that shows daily, weekly, monthly and annual trends.
- Live alerts when systems or equipment are running unnecessarily (e.g., overnight heating that shouldn’t be on).
- Benchmarking between sites or against industry standards to identify opportunities for improvement.
This level of insight turns energy data into practical savings. Parks can pinpoint where usage is highest, where equipment is left on unintentionally, and which behaviours or processes are adding cost without guest benefit. And with a dedicated account manager on hand from set up to ongoing management you’ll have the support that you need to maximise savings.
Cap Energy customers have seen substantial reductions in energy consumption with many saving between 10–20% of previous total energy use - estimates that directly translate into reduced operating costs.
Supporting Profitability and ESG Goals
Cap Energy delivers value on two key fronts:
- Commercial Benefit:
- Continuous monitoring identifies waste and highlights where behaviour changes or equipment upgrades will reduce costs.
- Monthly and annual trend analysis lets park owners align energy planning with business cycles and budgets.
- Alerts and benchmarking drive operational accountability and quicker decision-making.
- Environmental and Sustainability (ESG) Impact:
- Improved visibility into energy use allows parks to lower electricity consumption and associated carbon emissions.
- ESG-focused guests increasingly prioritise sustainability performance when choosing holiday parks; better energy management helps parks demonstrate real environmental commitments.
Commercial Model - Transparent and Accessible
Cap Energy operates on a monthly subscription basis with multiple plan options including entry-level monitoring through to full appliance-level visibility and dedicated support. Options typically start from affordable monthly fees per site and scale up with advanced functionality and support.
This subscription model means:
- Parks pay a predictable, manageable cost rather than large upfront capital expenses.
- Each park can assess potential savings through a no-obligation conversation and bespoke quote tailored to its energy profile.
- The net savings (after subscription cost) can often be tracked clearly, making it easier to justify and budget for ongoing monitoring.
Every engagement begins with a no-commitment assessment of the park’s energy setup, allowing parks to understand their opportunities before making decisions.
Why Cap Energy Is a Good Fit for Parks
Holiday parks are operationally diverse and energy intensive. Cap Energy’s solution is designed to bring:
- Clear business benefits through lower energy costs and improved operational control.
- Actionable insight that teams can use immediately without needing specialist skills.
- Scalable monitoring suited for single parks or multi-site operators across countries.
- Sustainability alignment that resonates with environmentally aware guests.
In a sector where profitability margins are tight and energy costs are volatile, Cap Energy helps parks become more commercially resilient and environmentally responsible without adding complexity. With visibility and insight, parks can make optimised decisions that benefit both their bottom line and their long-term sustainability goals.
Who to contact at Cap Energy
To find out more about Cap Energy with an initial no-obligation chat, please contact Theo McMorran, Head of Direct Sales Email: theo.mcmorran@cap.energy Phone: +447872877470
