What is Commercial Energy Procurement?
Energy procurement is sourcing energy for businesses by negotiating and securing the most competitive rates from energy suppliers. However, it extends far beyond just cost comparison. A comprehensive energy procurement strategy considers your business's current and future needs, including energy usage patterns, demand charges, and potential growth.
Working with an energy procurement specialist ensures that you have an expert guiding you through the complex energy market. Our energy brokers analyse your current contracts, usage data, and market trends to find the best solutions for your business.
Lower energy costs
The most obvious benefit is reducing your monthly energy bills. By partnering with an expert energy procurement company like Choice Energy, your business can leverage competition among suppliers to secure better rates for electricity and gas. Our brokers and consultants use their market knowledge and negotiation skills to ensure your business receives the best possible contract.
For example, many businesses are unaware that demand charges—costs related to peak energy usage—can account for over 60% of their energy bill. An energy procurement expert can identify opportunities to minimise these charges by optimising how and when your business consumes energy.
Mitigate risks and secure long-term savings
Energy markets are volatile, with prices fluctuating due to factors like supply shortages, government policies, and economic changes. Our commercial energy procurement specialists can help mitigate this risk by locking in favourable rates for the long term, protecting your business from unexpected price spikes.
Additionally, they’ll continuously monitor market trends, ensuring you are always positioned to take advantage of better rates as they become available. This proactive approach ensures that your business doesn't just save in the short term but benefits from long-term energy cost reductions.
Custom energy solutions for your business
No two businesses have the same energy needs, which is why customised energy procurement strategies are essential. Our energy procurement consultants will take the time to understand your specific requirements, including whether your business operates multiple locations, your energy consumption patterns, and future expansion plans.
They'll provide a holistic energy plan that covers everything from securing the best energy rates to exploring renewable energy options like solar, upgrading to energy-efficient lighting, and managing your energy usage through smart metering and monitoring systems
Comprehensive energy usage assessments
An energy procurement consultant will start by conducting a full audit of your business’s energy usage and billing. This detailed assessment allows them to pinpoint inefficiencies and opportunities to reduce costs, whether it’s through renegotiating contracts or optimising how your business consumes energy.
Access to trusted energy suppliers
Unlike going directly to a single supplier, Choice Energy gives you access to a wide panel of trusted energy providers. Your consultant will create competition between these suppliers to ensure you get the best deal possible. This means you're not limited to one provider’s rates—you have access to a competitive marketplace where the best offer wins.
Ongoing monitoring and support
The energy market is constantly changing, and what’s competitive today may not be tomorrow. By partnering with Choice Energy, you get ongoing support and market monitoring to ensure that your contracts remain competitive. Your consultant will alert you to any market shifts or new opportunities for savings, ensuring you never miss out on a better deal.
Independent, unbiased advice
It’s important to work with a procurement consultant who provides independent advice, with no bias towards specific energy providers. At Choice Energy, our consultants receive the same commission regardless of which supplier you choose, so you can trust that the focus is solely on getting the best outcome for your business.
As a founding member of the National Customer Code for Energy Brokers, Consultants & Retailers you can be assured we are working towards the best outcomes for your business.
