Rising Energy Prices Are Threatening Campsites and Marinas This Summer
With the UK energy price cap rising again, campsite and marina operators are facing a costly dilemma. For years, many sites have bundled electricity into their pitch fees, offering guests the convenience of “all-in” pricing. But this summer, that convenience could come at a painful cost.
The Problem: Electricity is Getting Expensive — Fast
The latest hike in the energy price cap means that operators who don’t charge guests separately for electricity are now at serious risk of losing money. As air fryers, electric heaters, EV chargers and more become common at pitches and berths, guest consumption is becoming both unpredictable and expensive to subsidise.
For marinas and parks already dealing with tight margins and post-COVID recovery, this is a storm they can’t afford to weather blindly.
The Solution: Guests Pay for What They Use
Many forward-thinking sites are switching to Metpow, a smart metering system designed specifically for the leisure industry. Whether it’s a busy coastal marina or a countryside caravan park, Metpow ensures guests only pay for what they use — and site owners never have to guess, estimate, or absorb the cost of rising usage.
With Metpow:
• Guests pay for their own energy usage through a simple self-serve app
• Operators maintain full control over energy supply and pricing
• Real-time insights allow for smarter management and better guest experiences
• No more guesswork — each stay is individually metered and fairly billed
Trusted by Leading Sites
From independent parks to large-scale Rolec-equipped marinas, Metpow’s cloud-based platform is transforming utility management across the UK leisure sector. It works via Rolec hardware and uses secure wireless connectivity to give you live consumption data, remote control, and automated billing — all from your phone or computer.
Heading Into Summer, Don’t Leave Profits to Chance
The 2025 summer season is shaping up to be one of the busiest yet — but also one of the most expensive if electricity isn’t managed properly. If you’re still bundling electricity into pitch fees, now is the time to switch.
Metpow lets you protect your bottom line, enhance your guest experience, and take control of energy costs — just in time for summer.
Learn about how our wireless system works here.
Contact us to book a demo to see Metpow in action.