Industry
Community & Sporting Club
Energy Procurement
Estimated annual savings: $8,421
26.4% reduction in total electricity costs
Lower energy, demand and supply charges secured through exclusive broker rates
Fast, done-for-you transfer with no disruption to club operations
Ashfield Bowling Club
Ashfield Bowling Club, established in 1889, is the oldest bowling club in NSW. It’s a much-loved community hub in Sydney’s Inner West with bowling greens, a bar and a bistro. With lighting, refrigeration and kitchen equipment running throughout trading hours, electricity is one of the club’s highest ongoing operating costs.
The Challenge
When Spinifex Energy engaged Ashfield Bowling Club, the club was using more than 82,000 kWh a year on a small business energy plan with rates that were no longer competitive. Like many community clubs, the board and management were focused on members, events and the greens, and nobody had the time to compare retail offers. Without a review, the club was paying well above what was available in the market.
Identifying the Opportunity
Spinifex analysed the club’s consumption across peak, shoulder and off-peak periods, along with its demand charges, and compared it against the broker-only rates available through our retail partners.
Reviewed the club’s full usage profile, including peak, shoulder, off-peak and demand charges
Compared offers across our panel of leading Australian energy retailers, including exclusive broker rates not available to the public
Secured lower rates across every charge category: energy usage, demand and the daily supply charge
Managed the entire transfer process on the club’s behalf, with no paperwork burden on staff or volunteers
The savings came from accessing better rates, not from changing how the club operates. Many community clubs that have never had their energy contract professionally reviewed have the same opportunity.
The Results
The club now pays significantly less for the same electricity:
Estimated annual saving: $8,421
26.4% reduction in total electricity costs
Lower rates across energy usage, demand and supply charges
A simple, done-for-you switch handled entirely by Spinifex Energy
More funds available to reinvest in the greens, facilities and members
Community clubs run on tight margins, and every dollar saved on overheads is a dollar that goes back to members. For a club that has served its community for 137 years, one energy review freed up more than $8,000 a year.
Is your club paying too much for energy?
Contact Spinifex Energy to find out how much you could save: info@spinifexenergy.com.au | 1300 859 765 | spinifexenergy.com.au
