Energy Action launches survey on commercial energy usage

Energy Action, an Australian independent energy management company, has launched a progressive survey designed to capture the opinions of all Australian businesses regarding rising energy prices and the expected impact of new carbon pricing legislation, and is calling on all Australian companies to participate.

From 2009 to 2010 energy costs rose quite substantially with Australian states seeing increases to regulated energy costs of between 3 to over 20%. New South Wales and Queensland have both experienced price increases of over 15%, said the CEO of Energy Action, Valerie Duncan. "With further investments in infrastructure and changes to legislation, these prices are set to rise further and will impact all Australian organisations, regardless of their size or the industry they operate in. This survey is about giving all businesses an opportunity to contribute to the debate currently surrounding energy pricing and regulation, as well as to provide a forum for commercial energy users to identify the energy management and efficiency services that will be important moving forward," said Duncan.

The Energy Action Energy Customer Insights Survey which is aimed at business owners, key decision-makers and influencers, covers six areas including how businesses currently procure energy, the potential impact of the impending carbon tax, and measures of energy efficiency and sustainability. Energy Action will use the insights gleaned from survey responses to develop a comprehensive report regarding the opinions of commercial consumers on energy issues impacting the current market and, more specifically, their business. "Findings from the survey will be distributed to key industry associations and government bodies as an outline of the pressures specific to Australian businesses, giving a voice to the commercial energy consumers dealing with rising costs," continued Duncan.

"The findings will also be a vital tool allowing Energy Action to understand the future energy needs of our clients and prospective clients, and best tailor our services to effectively meet these requirements," concluded Duncan. The survey can be accessed at www.energyaction.com.au until Friday 16 December and takes approximately 10 to 15 minutes to complete. All participants in the survey will receive a complimentary copy of the report with summarised findings.