Anya Kussé
As a leading player in the energy market, we unburden companies in their energy policy and develop future-proof energy strategies. Our team of experts negotiates, manages and optimizes our customers' energy contracts in a continuous and transparent manner. Supported by AI-driven software, we provide insight into the current and future cost of each MWh. We integrate sustainability into our overall approach and work pragmatically and solution-oriented to support you in the energy transition. Together, we create the most ideal energy landscape for your business.
Many companies closely monitor their energy consumption. Yet one important factor often goes unnoticed: the reserved capacity on the electrical connection.
Since the reform of net tariffs, the available capacity on your connection has played an increasingly important role in your total energy costs. After all, companies that exceed their reserved capacity risk incurring significant additional costs—and those costs can add up quickly.
What is retained earnings?
Reserved capacity is the maximum capacity that Fluvius keeps available for your connection. This capacity determines how much electricity your business can draw from the grid at any given time.
For larger connections, this capacity is explicitly specified. After all, Fluvius must ensure sufficient grid capacity to accommodate peak loads. The higher the reserved capacity, the more grid capacity is set aside for your company.
When do overspends occur?
An overrun occurs when your company draws more power than the reserved level for a period of 15 minutes.
This happens more often than many companies realize. Consider, for example:
Such spikes often go unnoticed for a long time.
How much does an overrun cost?
Fluvius charges additional fees for structural overages. These fees are intended to encourage companies to better align their consumption with available grid capacity.
For businesses, these costs can amount to thousands of euros per year, depending on:
A one-time spike does not necessarily pose an immediate problem, but recurring exceedances are often a sign that the connection or energy management needs to be reviewed.
Request more power or manage peaks?
When usage exceeds the limit, companies often instinctively consider upgrading their connection. That can be a solution, but it is not always the most cost-effective choice.
In many cases, peaks can be reduced by:
⚡ Load balancing of charging infrastructure
⚡ Distributing energy-intensive processes
⚡ The Use of Battery Systems
⚡ Improved monitoring of power spikes
A thorough analysis makes it clear which option is the most financially attractive.
To measure is to know.
Many companies today have enough consumption data to identify peak power demands, but they do not make sufficient use of that information.
Yet that is often precisely where the greatest opportunity for optimization lies—not only in terms of energy costs, but also for future investments in charging infrastructure, electrification, and battery storage.
The Role of the Energy Accountant.
Companies that want to keep their energy costs under control should look beyond just the price of energy.
Available capacity, grid costs, and the actual consumption profile often have a greater impact on the total energy bill than many business owners realize.
By systematically analyzing consumption data and detecting peaks in a timely manner, unnecessary overage charges can be avoided, and investment decisions can be supported by objective figures.
Because the cheapest kilowatt-hour isn't always the most important savings. Often, the greatest optimization comes from smarter management of the power you already have available today.
Please feel free to contact one of our energy experts for personalized advice.