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Case study

South Burnett Regional Council

Energy Action’s Utilibox was the key to streamlining the Council’s tariff management. By analysing both current and forecast data, Utilibox pinpointed the optimal tariff plans. As a result, the South Burnett Regional Council saved $116,238, a 29% reduction in network tariff costs, putting them on a brighter financial path.

The client

The South Burnett Regional Council, located in Queensland, is dedicated to providing essential services for its community. They manage infrastructure, utilities, and local
government operations across a vast region, ensuring that the needs of local residents are met effectively and efficiently.

The Problem

The Council was grappling with escalating energy costs due to outdated tariff plans.

They were in search of a solution that would help them optimise their network tariff charges and achieve cost savings without compromising their service quality.

On twenty four months the best total rounded to about $135,000 against about $255,000

“Utilibox made it easy for the South Burnett Regional Council to understand their energy costs and optimise their tariffs. With the savings from this process, they can now allocate funds to other critical community services. We’re proud to have helped them achieve such impactful results.”
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The Solution

Energy Action invited multiple retailers to a reverse auction and captured firm offers against the benchmark. The best twelve month total rounded to about $70,000 against about $130,000. On twenty four months the best total rounded to about $135,000 against about $255,000. On thirty six months the best total rounded to about $200,000 against about $385,000. The savings round to about $60,000 about $120,000 and about $185,000 which equal about 45% about 47% and about 48%. Totals exclude network charges regulated market charges and GST and reflect the report inputs.

South Burnett Regional Council

Energy Action’s Utilibox was the key to streamlining the Council’s tariff management. By analysing both current and forecast data, Utilibox pinpointed the optimal tariff plans. As a result, the South Burnett Regional Council saved $116,238, a 29% reduction in network tariff costs, putting them on a brighter financial path.


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