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“The greater the numbers, the greater the bargaining power”Chris Kechagias, Managing Director (Power Group Purchasing)

In recent years, group buying power has become a concept that has been utilised across many industries. It is no different in the deregulated energy market.

Group buying uses the simple concept of cross aggregating large groups of individuals to achieve a 'buying power' that they otherwise wouldn't be able to realise.

Who is Power Group Purchasing?Power Group Purchasing is providing the services that markets the purchasing scheme by firstly collecting registrations of interest from the community, manages the tender process and then offers the bulk-buy energy deals.

We essentially manage the program, broker the deal and process sales (contract sign-ups) on behalf of the retailer. Their is no cost to customers for our service since we process the sale on behalf of retailers and incur a small sales commission.

Background:

The bulk-buy initiative for residential energy markets was first initiated three years ago by myself when hired as an independent energy consultant to help residents from Somers, located in Victoria's Mornington Peninsula.

Having a procurement background and helping large companies with procurement management of Indirect Categories, I turned my focus to apply these skills to help residential consumers to save on electricity and gas (initially on a part time basis).

I have since turned this concept in a small business. My office and call centre is located at 366-370 Spencer Street, West Melbourne.

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Community Buying Group ProgramBARWON HEADS AND OCEAN GROVE

Objectives:

Cross-aggregate your individual buying power,Enhance energy retail competition into your local community,Keep you aware of market offers as the market environment changes,Help you to compare offers with your existing contracts,Have an ethical sales engagement process in place that is fair and ethical for all

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Integrated PGP Service Delivery Model

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How to Register your details or to review the latest energy offer

Visit www.powergrouppurchasing/bhog

Call Power Group Purchasing on 1300 994 579 9am to 6pm Mon-Fri (Excluding Public Holidays)

Can I switch if I am currently on another contractYes you can. By applying for another offer, you are

applying to cease your existing contract and to start the process to transfer to the new energy plan.

Important: You previous contract might have a termination fee applicable and this amount should be considered in your evaluation on whether it is cost effective to switch. We can help you with this evaluation process.

Commonly within Victoria, the contract termination fee is generally $22 (Incl. GST) but it can vary depending on your contract)

Do I have to pay a registration fee to be part of the program?

How does Power Group Purchasing make there money?

No you do not have to pay a registration fee.Power Group Purchasing do not charge customers.

We receive a commission sales fee from the energy retailer only if a customer accepts one of our buying group offers.

Questions?

Questions?