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Are you concerned about rising energy costs?

Growcom has partnered with energy consultant, Websters Group to deliver Energy240, a new program that aims to assist Queensland horticultural growers identify and realise energy savings and productivity improvements.

The removal of key Ergon tariffs in 2021 is expected to result in yet another significant increase in energy costs for growers. Feedback to-date with this issue is that growers are not aware of potential cost increases or solutions to reduce costs.

Results from a recent audit of 10 businesses found five out of the 10 were facing significant increases in costs ranging from $4000 to $28,740 per year. Growcom anticipates that a large percentage of Energy240 participants will save more than $2500 through simple actions such as identifying the correct energy tariffs.

  • The energy audit assisted in benchmarking energy efficiency on our site. Our total energy usage is forecast to reduce by 44% in 2020. Well worth the time in doing an audit given the cost savings.
    Tropical Fruit Grower
    North Queensland
  • Total cost savings associated with the upgrades were $142,680. This has been a helpful exercise in reducing costs and also assisting us on our road to carbon neutrality.
    Papaya & Coffee Grower
    North Queensland
  • With planned adjustments to energy tariffs, our site energy cost was at risk of increasing by approximately $26,000 per year if not addressed. The audit provided practical advice on how to balance investment and risk and address this using a booster pump and a retrofit to existing renewable energy onsite.
    Banana Grower
    North Queensland
SEE YOUR ENERGY SAVING POTENTIAL

Growcom Members – $549 +gst
Non-Growcom Members – $700 +gst

Each remote audit will include:
  • A detailed review of energy billing
  • Analysis of cost savings through changing energy tariffs
  • Review of potential cost increased through planned tariff changes (Ergon transitional tariffs)
  • Discussion of potential options to improve efficiency and offset potential cost increases
  • Dedicated phone support with an Energy Management Engineer (1.5 hours)
  • Concise report that outlines finding and what to do to reduce current and future costs

A more detailed assessment of particular areas will also be available upon enquiry for an additional fee.

STILL UNSURE?

For a no obligation review of potential energy savings through changing energy tariffs, horticulture growers can submit a recent energy bill online via the Webster Group website before signing up to the program: www.webstersgroup.com.au/tariff-review/ 

Growers can also take advantage of the Webster Group hotline for a quick consultation that can identify the level of potential savings in your business. Contact Websters between 10am – 4pm, Monday – Friday on 07 3103 3539. 

Ergon and Energex customers are encouraged to enquire.

Not a member? Become one today.

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By completing this form you agree to Growcom providing your details to Websters Group for the purpose of conducting a remote audit.
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