Triad Warnings
Triad Warning Service from Utility Masters.
What Is a Triad?
Energy suppliers pay the National Grid for energy transmission, calculated from their demand in each UK region at the time of highest national electrical demand. These peak demand times are known as Triads. Triads always occur between November and February, and are typically between 5.00pm and 6.00pm, because industrial demand coincides with the domestic tea-time peak.
The triad charges are passed on to customers by the suppliers, based on the customers' own demand at the time of the Triads. That's why some customers can reduce their own bills by reducing their Triad demands.
How Do I Save Costs By Using Triad Warnings?
Utility Masters issues Triad Warnings based on predictions of national electricity demand between November and February each year. These warnings enable businesses to manage their own electricity demand at these specific times, saving money.
Utility Masters Have Never Missed a Triad
Our service is second to none: in winter 2008-09 we issued only 14 warnings.
This level of expertise and accuracy gives your business the power to:
- Reduce the Triad Charge (National Grid Transmission Charge) on your electricity bills.
- Improve your consumption profile, helping to get you better electricity prices in the future.
Shed Load at Times of Peak National Demand
Utility Masters often recommend that customers choose energy supply arrangements which allow these Triad charges to be passed through. This is so that customers can reduce overall costs by shedding load at times of peak national demand, reducing their own Triad charges. Our customers have already saved considerable amounts of money.
Utility Masters provides a Triad warning service, to assist with load management. This takes the form of a fax or email up to 8 hours before the Triad is predicted.
One additional benefit of load shedding is the identification of wider load management opportunities, saving overall energy costs for your business. Contact us now to ask about our Triad Warnings Service.
For a Winter 2010 update on our Triad Warnings service, see our blog here.