On the Rocks Italian Bistro: 20% Off the Inherited Supply Rate
A Burleson, TX restaurant locked in a fixed supply rate before opening day, trimming 1.9020¢ per kWh off the inherited contract and projecting $7,988 in annual savings at stabilized usage.
Estimated Annual Savings
$665.70/mo · 12-month fixed rate · Major Energy
Engagement Timeline
“We hadn't even opened our doors yet, and Voltcheckr already locked in a rate that's projected to save us nearly $8,000 a year. For a new restaurant, that kind of certainty on your overhead is everything.”
Michael, Owner · On the Rocks Italian Bistro
The Situation
On the Rocks Italian Bistro inherited an electricity meter from the prior tenant — and an inherited supply contract Michael had no part in negotiating. With opening day weeks away, he wanted certainty on his largest controllable overhead before the first invoice hit. Michael reached out to Voltcheckr to lock in a competitive supply rate while his negotiating window was widest: before the meter went into his name.
The Analysis
Voltcheckr pulled 24 months of interval meter data from the prior tenant at the same address, capturing two full years of seasonal load patterns from the previous restaurant. Using Michael's planned hours, kitchen equipment, and seating capacity, we modeled three operating scenarios — pre-opening, ramp-up, and stabilized full operation — and projected savings at every stage of the first year. At stabilized usage, the negotiated fixed supply rate came in roughly 24% below the inherited contract. Delivery and tax charges are set by the TDU and don't change with supplier, so the supply-side savings flow straight through to the all-in bill. The recommendation: a 12-month fixed-rate bridge. Long enough to lock in today's pricing ahead of Texas summer peak, short enough to renegotiate from real first-year usage data.
Rate Comparison
| Metric | Previous | New Rate |
|---|---|---|
| All-In Rate (¢/kWh) | 15.9746¢ | 14.0726¢ |
| Monthly Cost | $5,591.11 | $4,925.41 |
| Annual Cost | $67,093.32 | $59,104.92 |
| Annual Savings | $7,988/yr |
The Result
Michael signed a 12-month fixed-rate agreement with Major Energy, starting May 11, 2026. At projected stabilized usage, the contract is expected to save roughly $666 a month and $7,988 annually compared to the standard market rate. At the end of the term, Voltcheckr will pull actual load data from the restaurant's first full year and run a fresh analysis — giving Michael leverage to negotiate a longer-term contract backed by real usage history rather than projections.
Supplier: Major Energy · Product: Fixed Rate · Term: 12 months
Projected savings are estimates based on modeled usage scenarios. Actual delivery, demand charges, taxes, and usage may vary. This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a binding offer or guarantee of savings.