Case Study: Red Robin achieves year‑over‑year energy cost savings and budget certainty with Ameresco

Red Robin - Customer Case Study

Red Robin partnered with Ameresco to manage electricity and natural gas supply across its national footprint, covering 464 restaurants and annual loads of about 25,837 MWh (electricity) and 402,000 Dth (natural gas). Facing rising energy costs and price volatility, Red Robin sought budget certainty, risk mitigation and reduced energy spend through a formal Energy Management Services program with Ameresco.

Ameresco performed a comprehensive assessment of contract positions and utility rates and implemented Electricity and Natural Gas Supply Procurement alongside Monthly Cost Avoidance and Quarterly Regulated Budgetary Risk Reporting, plus daily market updates and real‑time contract status reports. As a result, Ameresco delivered measurable year-over-year savings and cost avoidance across Red Robin’s national energy footprint, improved the company’s ability to spot rate increases, and helped align purchasing strategy with Red Robin’s protocols.

Red Robin

Amanda McAllister

Director of Capital Purchasing