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Our dedicated energy procurement consultants work closely with clients to understand operational needs, contract timing and market exposure. This personalised, high-touch approach sets us apart, delivering smart, long-term value.
Our core energy procurement services include:
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A pass-through cost in an electricity contract refers to charges that are not fixed at the time of signing and are instead passed directly through from the market, network, or government schemes. Common pass-throughs include network tariffs, market operator fees, and loss factors. It’s essential to understand which components are fixed and which are variable when reviewing an offer.
Visit the ‘Your electricity bill explained’ section for more information on how pass-through costs impact your energy bill.
A Blend and Extend is a procurement strategy that allows a business to renegotiate an existing energy contract before it expires. Typically, the remaining period of the current contract is blended with a new term at current market rates, resulting in a new average price over the extended contract duration. This approach is often used in falling markets to reduce short-term costs and lock in future pricing. It can be a useful way to achieve price certainty while smoothing out higher rates from earlier periods. This strategy is at the retailer’s discretion.
Progressive procurement, also known as progressive purchasing or load-following contracts, allows large energy users to buy electricity in multiple tranches over time, rather than locking in a single fixed rate. This strategy provides greater control over price risk, letting you spread purchases across different market conditions. It is ideal for businesses with internal energy expertise or support from an advisor, as it requires active monitoring of market movements and disciplined execution.
Demand Response programs incentivise large users to temporarily reduce electricity use during periods of grid stress or high market prices. Participating businesses receive financial incentives from their retailer or via a third-party aggregator. If your operations have flexibility or non-critical loads that can be curtailed briefly, demand response can provide new revenue streams and reduce exposure to high spot prices without compromising core operations.
A Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) is a long-term contract to buy electricity from an energy generator or retailer. PPAs are typically employed in relation to commercial renewable projects, such as large solar or wind farms. For large users, PPAs can provide price certainty, hedge against market volatility, and help meet net zero or sustainability goals.
The Gas Code of Conduct, introduced by the Australian Government in 2023, sets behavioural standards for gas producers and marketers selling into the east coast market. It aims to promote transparency, ensure fair pricing, and maintain domestic supply.
While the energy rate (¢/kWh) is important, large commercial and industrial users should also consider:
A retailer offering a slightly higher rate but better terms might deliver better value in the long run. Energy procurement is not just about price; risk management and operational fit are equally crucial.
Metering charges cover the cost of installing, maintaining, and operating your electricity or gas meter. These charges are usually passed through by the retailer from a Metering Provider. Charges vary depending on the type of meter (interval or basic), data services, and site requirements. For large users, advanced meters enable more accurate billing and access to granular consumption data, which can inform energy efficiency strategies.
A loss factor accounts for the electricity lost as it travels through the transmission and distribution network to your site. The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) calculates transmission loss factors to reflect these losses, adjusting the rate every July. These are applied to your energy usage to adjust for those losses and directly influence your total electricity cost. Sites located further from major substations or generation sources typically have higher loss factors, meaning they are billed for slightly more energy than they physically consume. With coal plants closing and renewable energy expanding, loss factors are becoming harder to predict. Many new generators are connecting to weaker, peripheral parts of the grid (e.g., northern Queensland, northwest Victoria), increasing losses.
An embedded network is a private electricity network that supplies multiple tenants or buildings from a single parent connection to the grid. These are common in industrial parks, shopping centres, and business campuses. The embedded network operator buys electricity in bulk and on-sells it to occupants. If you operate a multi-tenanted site, becoming an embedded network could offer revenue potential and better energy control, but it requires compliance with regulatory obligations and appropriate metering infrastructure.
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