Where is energy used most in clinics, aged care and community facilities?

Heating and cooling, lighting, medical and diagnostic equipment, refrigeration for medicines and food, and hot water. Residential and aged care sites also run laundry and kitchens, so usage continues overnight.

Why is energy such a large cost for aged care and other round-the-clock services?

Lights, climate systems and essential equipment can't be turned off to reduce a bill. When a site runs 24 hours a day, small differences in the rate you pay add up quickly.

How can a small practice reduce its energy costs?

Compare plans regularly, switch to efficient lighting, set heating and cooling schedules, switch off equipment that isn't in use and check your contract terms before they roll onto higher rates. Zembl compares offers from leading retailers for you and manages the switch.

What changes for health and social assistance providers with several sites?

Multiple sites and meters mean more contracts to track. Aligning contract end dates and going to market through a tender can give you stronger options and a single plan to manage.

Does it cost anything to compare energy plans with Zembl?

No upfront cost. Zembl is paid by the energy retailer you choose, not by you. Large businesses can talk to an Energy Consultant about how fees work for a commercial tender.