Switching energy providers
If you’re not in a contract with your current energy retailer, then it pays to shop around for the best deal you can get. Discounts of up to 15% or more are available to SMEs who call up energy retailers seeking a better deal.
To get underway, gather up your bills from the last 12 months – this will enable you to answer any questions that they have about your previous energy use. When you’ve got a number of quotes, call your current energy retailer and see if they can better them.
When calling up energy retailers, strengthen your negotiating position by politely telling them that you’re shopping around for the best deal.
It’s worth remembering that there’s a 10-day ‘cooling off’ period when you sign a new energy contract. During this period you’re entitled to change your mind and terminate the new contract at no cost.
After switching energy retailers, check your first bill to ensure you’re billed the correct amount and receiving the promised discount.
To find a list of all the energy retailers in Australia, visit: Energy Made Easy
Guardian Early Learning Group, locations around Australia
By calling around different energy retailers, Guardian Childcare were able to get a 17% discount for each of their 50 childcare centres around Australia. Since then, they have begun an energy efficiency push that has so far reduced their overall energy use by 7%.[1]