Brewery saves 15% on power

The business to business connectivity is one of the many benefits of being part of the FFG Member family.

A great example of this is how one of our Strategic Industry Partner members, Leading Edge Energy, has been reaching out to FFG members all over the region to work with them on how to save money on their energy bills.

In October 2021, Milad from Leading Edge Energy first spoke to Burra Brewing Owner Phillip Dempster to identify any opportunities to make savings by conducting a detailed analysis of their existing contracts, rates and spend.

Burra Brewery - Korumburra

The Korumburra based business is now saving 15 % on their energy spend with a rates option for 5 years.

“"We helped South Gippsland’s Burra Brewing Co achieve this saving by getting them reclassified as a large market contract” said Milad.

Milad figured that Burra Brewing was on a small market contract, but was eligible to move up to a large market contract because their consumption fit within the classification.

By requesting a large market contract, the brewery was able to save over $5,000, bringing their energy costs down from $32,000 to $26,700.

Burra Brewing’s rates used to change at the end of every financial year, but thanks to the expertise provided by the Leading Edge team, they now have the option to lock in the current favourable rates for up to five years.

Phil testing a brew

A couple of months after they first touched base, the Federal Government announced $25,000 grants for food and beverage manufacturers, so Milad got back in touch with Phillip to tell him the brewery may be eligible for funding.

Phillip has now applied with the help of Milad and is awaiting the outcome.

“Milad reached out to us and soon found an opportunity to make a substantial saving that also gave us better options for the future. What really impressed me though was the way he connected our brewery to the possibility of applying for a government grant.” said Phillip.

If you’d like to talk to Milad or Ewen about your energy contracts and spend, reach out anytime m.samiee@leadingedgeenergy.com.au - or call Milad direct on 0451 676 706.

Their service, analysis and energy market expertise is provided at no cost to the business, and is obligation free.