Read our latest article by our Director, Andrew Reuss on the benefits of partnering with Energy Consultants.
Why partner with an Energy Consultant versus a Broker?
Most businesses don’t have a designated energy expert as part of their team. Instead, energy planning and procurement often falls with a procurement manager, property / facilities manager, the CFO or COO.
Yet, pairing with an Energy Consultant could be the expertise your business is missing. With electricity and gas prices at unprecedented highs, and industry taking a renewed focus on renewable energy, energy storage, carbon emissions and ESG within their supply chain, now could be the perfect time to engage experts for help.
An energy expert acts as an extension of your business, you are likely to save time, resources and energy costs.
How do energy consultants differ from energy brokers?
Here are some questions to help you compare the two:
1. Does the broker/consultant work with your business on a one-time basis, and once the transaction is done you don’t hear from them again?
✔️ Broker
2. Does the broker/consultant ask for the ‘full picture’, so they can give you scenarios based on your business needs today, and into the future?
✔️ Energy Consultant
3. Does the broker/consultant offer more than just procurement services, such as energy audits, solar tendering or carbon emission strategy plans?
✔️ Energy Consultant
4. Will the broker/consultant proactively get in contact with you if they see an opportunity in the market which they know would benefit your business and energy needs, or do you have to reach out to them when your contract is due to expire?
✔️ Energy Consultant
5. Are Account Managers assigned to your business so you can be confident you have someone looking after your energy needs ongoing? A dedicated resource which is available to review your portfolio should your business grow, face challenges or wish to develop an in-depth energy plan. Taking into account reducing consumption, energy efficiency strategies, emission targets and investment into renewables.
✔️ Energy Consultant
Making the choice between a broker and an energy consultant comes down to your business needs. When you partner with Energy Consultants, you build a relationship based on ongoing strategic advice and support from a team of energy experts
If your business is wanting to discuss your energy needs with our team of Energy Consultants simply email energy@sustainablees.com.au or fill out our contact form.
