How did we reduce 14% of energy expenses for a condominium client?

Given the fluctuations in electricity costs, condominium managers (whether residential or commercial) have been seeking solutions that combine savings, simplicity, environmental responsibility, and predictability. 

Among the biggest expenses in this type of property are electricity costs, especially in common areas such as lighting, elevators and security systems, in addition to building maintenance, employee payroll, service provider contracts, and administrative fees. 

Efficient management requires strict financial planning, consumption monitoring, supplier negotiation and the adoption of alternative solutions that reduce waste and optimize resources. These factors make the administration of large condominiums both strategic and challenging. 

Would monthly savings make a difference for your condominium? 

This is a question for which the answer is almost always “yes”. 

According to data from the 2022 Demographic Census by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE), security, convenience, and better infrastructure are some of the reasons why more than 68 million people live in over 13,285,465 housing units (including houses and apartments) in Brazil. Read more here.

To meet these three primary criteria, condominiums need to invest continuously, which results in lean and often tight budgets. On average, expenses with water, electricity, gas, telephone, and internet services account for around 20% of condominium costs nationwide. 

In this context, Subscription Energy (DG) emerges as a solid, digital, and simplified alternative, increasingly adopted throughout the country. 

How does this discount model work for condominiums? 

“We achieved a 14% reduction in our energy expenses and are satisfied with the results so far. We evaluated other proposals, and although some offered a higher discount percentage, we chose Prime Energy because it is part of the Shell Group.”
— Marcone, Building Manager of Condomínio Porto Real

 

Unlike traditional models that require installing solar panels on the property itself, this solution provides access to renewable energy without any construction work, upfront investment, or changes to the building’s infrastructure.

Customers receive energy credits generated remotely by solar or hybrid power plants, which are automatically applied as discounts on the bill issued by their local utility.

This cost reduction takes place under the rules of “shared generation”, a model established by Law 14,300/2022. Under this legislation, consumers are grouped into consortiums, cooperatives, or associations to share energy produced by external power plants. This ensures the legal and technical viability of the model, providing regulatory security for all parties involved.

Beyond direct savings on the electricity bill, the Subscription Energy (DG) model offers other relevant benefits for condominiums, such as:

• No installation, construction, or maintenance costs, making adoption easy even for older buildings or those with technical limitations. 

• A fully digital contracting process, with no need for in-person meetings, assembly approvals, or lengthy bureaucratic procedures. 

• A direct contribution to reducing environmental impact, promoting conscious resource use and encouraging responsible environmental practices within condominium management, increasingly valued by residents, companies, and investors.
  

Is it safe to subscribe to Shell Energy’s Subscription Energy (DG) service? 

Yes! With Shell Energy’s Subscription Energy (DG) model delivered by Prime Energy, the local utility remains responsible for delivering the energy and ensuring the quality of the supply. Nothing changes in that regard. 

The difference is that, with the subscription, you start saving. The energy comes from renewable power plants and generates credits that reduce your bill (all fully compliant with ANEEL regulations). 

You pay less without investing in solar panels or construction work. And you have the confidence of contracting a company from the Shell Group, a global brand with more than 100 years of history in Brazil. 

It’s simple, safe, and more economical. 

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*This is a translated version of the original content: Como reduzimos 14% das despesas de energia para um cliente do tipo Condomínio? | Prime Energy