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A message from Greg Joiner, VP Shell Energy and CEO ERM Power

 
Hi to our valued customers and stakeholders,
It’s been a year since the ERM Power team joined Shell Energy. What a year it’s been for all of us, as the challenges of COVID-19 have tested our businesses and people in ways we could never have imagined.
Against the backdrop of these extraordinary events, we’ve seen enormous resilience from small businesses, commercials and industrials. Over the year we’ve worked to support customers who needed extra help with payment plans and provided assistance…

High demand could lead to increased charges this summer

High electricity demand, climatic events and extreme temperatures are all typical of an Australian summer. This is why it’s traditionally the time of year the power network is most stretched.
As we’re nearing summer, it’s important to understand how your business energy costs may increase under the Reliability and Emergency Reserve Trader (RERT) scheme. And for eligible large electricity users, how you could generate additional revenue by becoming a RERT provider.
RERT is an important mechanism that helps ensure network supply…

Our new natural gas offer: new product, same excellent service

ERM Power will soon offer natural gas to large businesses^ in Victoria.
Customers will be able to purchase gas from ERM Power from 1 January 2021 and we are already busy quoting for businesses.
Here are just some of the reasons to choose ERM Power as your trusted gas retailer.
Quality service, quality data
We make doing business with us easy. ERM Power has a team of experienced gas professionals focused on your needs, and you will have a dedicated account manager from…

Take control and uncover potential savings on your metering

If you’re a large electricity customer in NSW, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania or you can appoint a Metering Coordinator of your choice, letting you select a provider that is cost-effective and offers the best service for your business.
Your Metering Coordinator is independent of your energy retailer and the network distributor and has overall responsibility for appointing metering service providers and making sure that metering installations are provided, installed and maintained in accordance with the National Electricity Rules.
Choosing the…

State and Federal Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Schemes 101

Left scratching your head when people talk about LREC, VEU and REES? Let us simply break down all the different state and federal renewable energy and energy efficiency schemes.

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What makes up your business energy bill?

As businesses sharpen their focus on costs, it may help to gain a better understanding of the different components that make up your electricity bill. This could help you to pinpoint important savings for your business.
In this article, we’ll break down a typical large customer bill for you, item by item, while offering some tips to lower your energy costs.
Retail Charges
Retail charges on your energy bill offer the potential for cost savings.
Your retail charges are based on different time…