Presentation by Power Group regarding bulk purchase of gas & electricity opportunities for residents of 13th Beach.

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2. “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.

3. 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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4. Community Buying Group Program
BARWON 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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5. Integrated PGP Service Delivery Model
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6. 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)

7. Can I switch if I am currently on
another contract
Yes 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)

8. 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.

9. Questions?

10. Questions?