Energy bills seem to be a confusing matter for many businesses and often very little attention is given to scrutinising the rates and tariffs that appear. Because of how often I see this occurring, I wanted to give some simple tips to help businesses know what to look for. It is also pertinent to educate businesses as SA Power Networks (the organisation that provides the poles and wires across SA) have recently updated their tariff structures which could present a saving opportunity for many customers.
With increasing business pressure to improve plant energy performance, it is natural to turn towards an energy audit as a means of identifying saving opportunities or to justify capital expenditure for a solution. While we agree that it pays to put forward a solid, data-backed business case for any energy management initiative, it is wise to research what an energy audit should provide so you aren’t left with a useless report and a big bill.
In a time when Australia is grappling with energy pricing pressure and uncertainty around the national energy policy, there is a tremendous opportunity for industrial businesses to take action and reduce their electricity bills.
