Natural gas isn’t purchased the same way electricity is, and for many businesses, gas spending is driven by contract structure, demand variability, regional transportation constraints, and wholesale market volatility. Gas brokering requires a more nuanced understanding of the National Gas Market (NGM), pipeline charges, daily peak demand, and how retailers price risk.

With wholesale gas prices continuing to fluctuate, getting contracted rates right can deliver savings measured in tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars. For example, one of our manufacturing clients saved more than $200,000 by renegotiating energy contracts at the right time and correcting inefficiencies in distribution-related charges.

Choice Energy brokering saved Trident Plastics over $200,000

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Gas brokering is more than rate negotiation

Gas cost is affected by:

  • Peak demand requirements
  • Load profile and seasonal variation
  • Pipeline transportation fees
  • Distribution losses
  • Contract length and hedging exposure
  • Metering format (daily/weekly/monthly)
  • Wholesale index risk

An effective gas broker accounts for all of these — not just price.

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How Choice Energy delivers gas savings

Our approach considers elements others overlook:

Demand Shape & Usage Modelling

Two businesses paying the same “rate” might have very different bills if:

  • One has high winter heating demand
  • One spikes during start-up and shut-down cycles
  • One has irregular manufacturing loads

We model your daily and seasonal demand curve, not just your annual volume.

Transportation and Distribution Cost Analysis

Unlike electricity, gas transmission and distribution can vary significantly by location.

We analyse:

  • Transmission tariffs
  • Distribution network fees
  • Pipeline access charges
  • Regional delivery impacts

Because the “commodity rate” might look good, but the wrong pipeline tariff structure could cost you more.

Contracting Strategy (Avoiding Market Peaks)

Gas contracts are highly timing-sensitive.

We help you avoid:

  • Contracting in peak winter volatility
  • Index exposure during LNG export surges
  • Fixed-term pricing during high wholesale bandwidth

This is where major savings often come from, procurement timing, not just retailer comparison.

Retailer-Tailored Hedging Strategies

Retailers typically hedge gas volume risk based on:

  • Your load profile
  • Your confidence interval
  • Your site ambiguity

If a retailer deems your business high-risk, you pay for that risk. We negotiate smarter hedging structures to lower those premiums.

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Gas Bill Management and Auditing

Gas billing is complex because it includes:

  • Fixed and variable network charges
  • Peak demand spikes
  • Contractual index adjustments
  • Metering discrepancies
  • Correction factors

We audit these line-by-line to identify:

  • Incorrect tariff applications
  • Misaligned contract billing
  • Overstated demand charges
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Energy Efficiency for Gas

Commercial and industrial gas efficiency isn’t just “use less.”

We focus on:

  • Burner and boiler efficiency
  • Process recovery heat reuse
  • Insulation improvements
  • Gas/air ratio optimisation
  • Control system tuning
  • Condensing performance where applicable

And we quantify:

  • Expected energy reduction
  • Capex vs impact
  • ROI window

Gas brokering is different for each industry

We tailor procurement based on industry-specific behaviour:

  • Manufacturing (kilns, ovens, burners, heating lines)
  • Food processing (batch vs continuous)
  • Agriculture (drying systems)
  • Hospitality (seasonal load patterns)
  • Multi-site commercial businesses

The procurement approach is not one-size-fits-all.

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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