OLD OAKS HOLIDAY PARK in Somerset—an award-winning destination now benefiting from smart, fully automated energy management across its site.
Old Oaks, an award-winning adults-only holiday park in Somerset with 88 touring pitches, implemented an automated electricity metering solution to improve billing transparency and drive energy efficiency. Rising energy costs and increasing demand from modern, power-hungry vans made it essential to introduce a scalable, future-ready system without adding operational burden.
THE CHALLENGE
With no electricity metering in place, energy costs were rising while usage remained largely untracked. The growing demand from modern touring vans placed additional strain on supply and made cost recovery difficult.
At the same time, introducing a traditional metering approach risked adding significant administrative workload. Old Oaks needed a solution that delivered accurate, fair billing and full visibility of usage without increasing staff effort or complexity.
THE SOLUTION
Old Oaks introduced Metpow, a fully automated, app-based metering and billing system. Each pitch was assigned a unique QR code, allowing guests to activate electricity on arrival. Usage is tracked in real time, with flexible payment options available. A centralised management portal provides full oversight, eliminating manual processes and reducing administrative time.
GUESTS CAN EASILY activate and manage their electricity via Metpow’s app-based system, delivering real-time usage tracking and transparent, pay-as- you-go billing.
KEY BENEFITS
• No manual meter readings or invoicing
• No additional administrative workload
• Transparent, usage-based billing for guests
• Improved guest experience with real-time tracking
• Full cost recovery with no financial risk
FINANCIAL IMPACT
During the 2025 season (March– October), Old Oaks recorded:
• Total energy usage: 128,255 kWh
• Total cost: £31,959
• Reduction in consumption: 14%
• Estimated saving (single supply): £4,900
• Total benefit: £9,587, with projected savings of ~£12,000
Old Oaks transformed its electricity management from an unmetered cost centre into a controlled, efficient system. The result is reduced energy consumption, full cost recovery, and a better guest experience delivered through a scalable, future-ready platform.
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