Hidden broker commissions, confusing contracts, and pressure to sign quickly. We explain how transparent procurement works and why it saves money in the long run.
How do you know your energy consultant is not just selling you something?
Here is a simple test. If you walk into a Ford garage and tell them you think you need transport, you should not be surprised when you drive off in a Ford. Not that there is anything wrong with driving a Ford, of course.
Energy consultants are exactly the same. If your consultant benefits from whatever route you choose - if they are tied to a supplier, a technology, a financing company - then their advice is not independent. It is sales with a consultant's badge.
What to look for
Before doing anything else, here is what we would recommend: make sure whoever you speak to is truly independent and does not benefit from the route you choose to take. Look for:
- Technology-agnostic advice
- Supplier-agnostic recommendations
- Transparent fees - you see exactly what they charge
- No hidden commissions buried in unit rates
- Measurable results with ongoing accountability
The Baseline Power difference
Through Baseline Power, we go to market on your behalf with full transparency on what you pay and why. No hidden commissions. No supplier lock-in. Market insight so you understand when and how to buy.
The best energy consultant is one whose recommendations are based on what is right for your building, not what is right for their margins. That is not a claim - that is a decade of proven independence.
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