Natural gas isn’t purchased the same way electricity is. For many large businesses, energy costs are driven by complex energy market variables, demand charges variability, and regional energy supply constraints. Energy procurement requires a nuanced understanding of wholesale prices, pipeline network charges, and how energy retailers price risk.

With energy prices continuing to show price volatility, getting your next energy contract right can deliver substantial savings. For example, one of our manufacturing customers achieved cost savings of thousands by renegotiating energy contracts at the right time and correcting inefficiencies in network tariffs.

Choice Energy brokering saved Trident Plastics over $200,000

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Gas brokering is more than rate negotiation

Business energy costs are affected by:

  • Peak demand charges requirements

  • Load profile and energy consumption patterns

  • Pipeline energy supply fees

  • Energy industry distribution losses

  • Contract length and hedging exposure

  • Metering format (daily/weekly/monthly)

  • Wholesale prices and index risk

An effective business gas broker accounts for all of these to reduce costs—not only the unit price.

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How Choice Energy delivers gas savings

Our energy procurement approach considers elements others overlook

Usage Modelling & Energy Consumption

Two Australian businesses paying the same rate might have very different energy bills if:

  • One has high winter heating demand

  • One spikes during start-up cycles

  • One has irregular energy usage

We model your energy consumption patterns to ensure you make informed decisions based on your actual energy requirements.

Network Charges & Distribution Analysis

Unlike electricity, gas transmission can vary significantly by location. We identify opportunities in:

  • Transmission network tariffs

  • Multiple suppliers' pipeline access charges

  • Regional delivery impacts

The commodity rate might look good, but the wrong network charges structure could prevent you from achieving long term savings.

Energy Strategy & Contracting

Energy contracts are highly sensitive to market trends. We help Australian businesses avoid:

  • Contracting during peak energy prices volatility

  • Index exposure during LNG surges

  • Fixed-term pricing during high bandwidth

This is where expert energy brokers deliver the most value, through procurement timing and a defined energy strategy.

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Gas Bill Management and Auditing

Business energy billing is complex. We provide ongoing support by auditing your electricity and gas bills line-by-line to identify:

  • Incorrect network tariffs applications

  • Misaligned energy contracts billing

  • Overstated demand charges

Our commitment to the National Customer Code (also known as the Customer Code for Energy Brokers) ensures transparency and accountability in all our energy insights.

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Gas brokering is different for each industry

We tailor energy procurement activities based on energy demands:

  • Manufacturing: (Kilns, heating lines)

  • Food Processing: (Batch vs continuous)

  • Agriculture: (Drying systems)

  • Hospitality: (Seasonal energy use patterns)

  • Multiple Sites: Centralised business energy portfolios

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.

Our gas brokering process

1

Initial call with one of our specialised business gas brokers

2

Send us or upload a copy of your gas bill for a free assessment to identify savings

3

We reach out to our extensive panel of retailers to find you a competitively priced plan.

4

We deliver the great news, you can switch and make real savings at no cost to you!

Proven Success in Reducing Energy Costs

Choice Energy's clients consistently report substantial savings on their energy bills thanks to our bespoke solutions and ongoing energy management.

Fyna Foods

Fyna Foods is set to save around $80,100 per annum over a 36 month period due to expert energy procurement.

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NUV Petroleum

NUV Petroleum is projected to save over $310,000 on energy bills across 27 sites thanks to expert energy procurement.

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Re.Group

Thanks to strategic energy management with Choice Energy Re. Group is set to save over $500,000 over three years.

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JG King Homes

By partnering with Choice Energy for procurement, JG King Homes is expected to save $39,000 across 50 electricity and 50 gas agreements.

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