EP080 – Saving Money and the Environment with Dan Ellis

In this episode, Dan Ellis, founder of PCPowerSave, discusses the inspiration behind his SaaS application designed to reduce energy consumption on computer systems. He details the challenges it addresses, particularly amid rising electricity costs in Europe. Dan outlines how his software surpasses standard power settings by providing detailed reports and automated optimisations, enabling significant cost and environmental savings for businesses. The conversation also touches on market strategies, operational details, and the product's adoption among MSPs and enterprises, highlighting future plans for scaling and collaborations. 00:00 Introduction and Icebreaker 00:33 The Energy Consumption Challenge 01:15 How the Software Works 01:49 Optimising Power Settings 02:50 Reporting and Additional Features 04:26 Target Market and Pricing 06:11 Energy Savings and Use Cases 12:17 Environmental Impact and Business Values 18:49 Scaling the Business 24:00 Conclusion and Final Thoughts   Connect with Dan Ellis on LinkedIn by clicking here –https://www.linkedin.com/in/djwellis/ Connect with Daniel Welling on LinkedIn by clicking here – https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-welling-54659715/   Connect with Adam Morris on LinkedIn by clicking here – linkedin.com/in/adamcmorris Visit The MSP Finance Team website, simply click here – https://www.mspfinanceteam.com/   We look forward to catching up with you on the next one. Stay tuned!