What is a small or medium professional and creative services business
Smaller practices and studios that use more energy than a typical office due to equipment load or extended operating hours, but do not need complex procurement.
Common examples
- Creative studios with servers, editing suites, large‑format printers, and rendering.
- Professional firms with multi‑site offices, long trading hours.
- Consulting and tech startups.
Typical profile
Quarterly bills, time‑of‑use tariffs, and a focus on quick savings that do not disrupt client work.
What is a commercial and multi‑site professional operator
Larger organisations that manage multiple office floors, studio spaces, or commercial tenancies with significant HVAC and equipment loads. These operators benefit from structured procurement and a portfolio energy strategy.
Common examples
- Multi‑site professional service firms
- Large creative and media agencies
- Corporate consultancy groups
- Multi‑level office operators
- Co‑working enterprises
Typical profile
Monthly billing, interval metering, demand charges across sites, and procurement via tender to secure competitive rates over 1 to 5‑year terms aligned to risk appetite and contract goals.
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Challenges for small and medium businesses
- Rising lighting and air conditioning costs
- Equipment and IT loads that add to bills
- Limited time to review energy plans
- Bills that vary with seasonal climate demands
- Confusion around contract terms and pricing
How Zembl helps
Fast bill comparison, simple plan structures, and practical site tweaks that trim usage without disrupting client delivery.
Challenges for commercial and multi‑site operators
- Managing energy across multiple studio or office locations
- Aligning contract end dates
- Balancing staff comfort with cost control
- Limited visibility of energy use by site
- Limited internal resources for energy procurement
How Zembl helps
Obligation‑free tenders across our retailer panel, data‑led offer analysis, and clear recommendations that fit load and risk. We manage the process so decisions move quickly.
Two recent success stories
Relevance AI
Fast‑growing tech company. Zembl secured about $5,000 in annual electricity savings through expert comparison and a move to a competitive plan.
Ord Minnett Limited
National financial services firm. Zembl’s procurement process unlocked $41,000 in energy savings, improving cost certainty.
FAQs for professional and creative services
Where is energy used most in professional and creative service businesses?
Lighting, heating and cooling, computers, monitors, editing equipment, and meeting spaces. Creative studios may also use high‑load gear such as lighting rigs, photography equipment, and production tools.
Why do energy bills change across the year for studios and offices?
Bills often rise during summer and winter due to increased HVAC usage. Longer working hours, production schedules, and equipment‑heavy tasks can also cause periods of higher consumption.
How can small studios and professional service firms reduce their energy costs?
Compare plans regularly, upgrade lighting, switch off unused equipment, manage air conditioning settings, and review contract terms before expiry.
What drives the highest energy usage in large agencies or multi‑level office operations?
Extensive HVAC systems, lighting across multiple floors, IT infrastructure, editing suites, and equipment that runs for long hours. Concurrent operation of these systems increases demand charges.
How can multi‑site agencies and professional firms improve energy efficiency?
Align contract end dates, monitor usage by location, review tariffs, upgrade old equipment, optimise HVAC settings, and use energy insights to identify peak demand periods. This helps reduce costs across the portfolio.
Talk to a Zembl energy expert
Whether you run a studio or a national firm, we align pricing, advice, and next steps to your operations and goals. Share your latest bill or interval data to get started.
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