WME identifies over £175k worth of savings through bespoke Maximum Import
Capacity (MIC) Reporting

At West Mercia Energy (WME), we are committed to providing our public sector customers with a market leading “fully managed” service that not only simplifies energy management but also identifies opportunities for cost savings. In fact, embedded into our mantra is to “protect the public purse.” One area where we look to deliver this is through monitoring customers’ Maximum Import Capacity (MIC).

What is MIC?

Maximum Import Capacity (MIC) refers to the maximum amount of electrical power a site is allowed to draw from the grid at any one time. MIC charges are set based on this agreed capacity and are a fixed cost on electricity bills. However, if your actual usage —known as "Max Demand"— is consistently below the agreed MIC, you may be paying more than necessary. Adjusting your MIC to reflect actual usage can lead to significant savings.

Proactive Monitoring

As part of our fully managed service, WME monitors our customers' MIC against their Max Demand to ensure they are not paying for more capacity than they need. Every year, we produce detailed reports for customers, comparing their MIC with their peak usage, highlighting potential areas for savings.

Over the last 12 months we have identified savings worth more than £175k for our customers, simply by optimising their MIC. This ensures that their energy costs more accurately reflect their actual electricity requirements, without compromising their operational needs.

A Key Benefit of WME's Fully Managed Service

MIC reporting is just one of the services provided to WME’s customers under our “fully managed” provision. We take no share of the savings we identify, ensuring that every penny saved through MIC optimisation belongs entirely to our customers, supporting depleted public sector budgets. Over the last 5 years, our MIC reports have identified savings worth over £3m.

For more information on MIC charges, or how our fully managed service could benefit your organisation, please get in touch for an informal introductory chat.