Electricity Procurement for Large Energy Users
We specialise in end-to-end electricity procurement solutions for organisations with annual electricity spend between $1 million and $200 million. Whether you’re looking to manage risk, reduce cost, meet sustainability goals or improve contractual flexibility, our services are designed to help you navigate the complex energy market with confidence.
Our services include:
Procurement Strategy Development
We assess your energy consumption, load profile, and risk appetite to design a procurement strategy tailored to your commercial, operational, and sustainability objectives.
Documentation and Market Engagement
We prepare robust procurement documentation and facilitate competitive tenders or direct negotiations, ensuring transparency, compliance, and alignment with best practice.
E-Procurement and Auction Platforms
We support or manage reverse auctions and e-procurement processes to drive value and provide real-time visibility into market competitiveness.
Retail Contract Evaluation and Execution
We assess offers across multiple scenarios (fixed price, progressive purchasing, pool-price pass-through) and support commercial negotiation through to execution.
Retail Contract Types Supported
Traditional fixed-price/fixed-term contracts
Progressive purchasing frameworks
Pool-price pass-through with hedging overlays
Retail + Corporate PPA structures (on request)
With deep expertise in Australian energy markets and proven delivery across industrial, mining, agribusiness, transport, and government sectors, we ensure your procurement process is rigorous, fair, and fit for purpose.
Model | Description | Typical Cost Range |
Fixed Fee | Defined scope: strategy, tendering, evaluation, execution | $5,000–$80,000 depending on spend, sites, complexity |
Success/Commission-Based | Broker receives % of savings or % of energy spend | 0.1%–0.6% of annual spend; sometimes hidden in retail contract |
Retainer or Ongoing Advisory | Continuous engagement incl. risk advice, progressive purchasing | $2,000–$10,000/month or hourly rate ($250–$450/hr) |
Embedded in Retail Offer | Broker fee recovered by retailer and rebated or hidden | Variable; often undisclosed |
Key Cost Drivers
Annual energy spend
Larger customers typically see lower percentage-based fees (economies of scale).
Number of sites/meters
More sites mean more complexity and data handling.
Contract type
Fixed price vs. progressive purchasing vs. PPA structures affect time and effort required.
Procurement method
Reverse auctions and e-tenders may involve third-party platforms or extra configuration.
Scope
Strategy only, full lifecycle support, or execution + monitoring.
Advisory vs. brokerage
Advisors are usually fee-for-service and independent; brokers may work on commission or through retailers.
Indicative Fee Examples
Spend | Sites | Common Fee Model | Indicative Fee |
$1m | 1–5 | Fixed fee or % of spend | $10,000–$15,000 |
$5m | 10–50 | % of spend or structured tender | $15,000–$30,000 |
$50m | 50–250 | Fixed + performance or retainer | $40,000–$60,000 |
$200m | 250–1000+ | Retainer + specialist advice | $60,000–$80,000+ |
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