FAN is pleased to partner with Choice Energy to provide FREE no-obligation energy assessments to all FAN CONNECT & FAN COMMERCIAL members.
In our partnership with Choice Energy, FAN Connect & FAN Commercial Members receive:
- Free energy bill check-up – No cost or commitment to see if you’re paying too much and where you could save by being on market leading rates.
- Better deals on electricity – access to offers from a wide range of over 18 energy retailers we work and negotiate with on your behalf.
- Assisting with switching retailers– we will help you with the entire process, including switching retailers if we find you a better deal.
- Solar and battery advice – from design and rebates, to installation and support.
- Help lowering hidden charges – making sure you’re not paying more than you should we will help validate your bills and ensure you are on the correct network tariff.
- Ongoing support – someone to talk to if your bills don’t look right or you want to explore new options. We will also run checks on your bills every 3-6 months to ensure you are always on the best plan possible.
- Dedicated Partnership specialist- Sudha Kandarpa- always available to assist or answer any questions.
Choice understands that energy is something that falls low on the list of priorities, but is gradually becoming one of the highest operational expenses for a business. For every 8 out of 10 bills they receive, Choice Energy are able to help the business find savings.
Even a 5-10% difference between energy rates can translate into thousands of dollars in unnecessary costs each year, which can be poured back into making your business thrive.
Getting started is easy — simply click below to request your free bill check, or email your latest energy bill to the FAN team at members@foodagribusiness.org.au. We’ll make sure it reaches FAN’s dedicated partnership specialist, Sudha Kandarpa.
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About Choice Energy
Choice Energy is an Australian-owned energy management company dedicated to helping businesses reduce their energy costs. Since 2013, we’ve supported over 13,000 businesses by reviewing bills, securing better electricity and gas deals, and designing solar and battery systems that deliver long-term savings. Our mission is simple: to give people control over their energy, so they use less and pay less.
Read case studies from businesses helped by Choice Energy
Agriculture | Hospitality
Smarter Snacking, Smarter Energy: How The Happy Snack Company Locked in Savings
The Happy Snack Company has been delighting snack lovers with their gluten, nut and dairy-free chickpea and fava bean snacks for years. Based on the Sunshine Coast, they’re passionate about making healthy, Australian-grown snacks that everyone can enjoy — all from
an allergen-friendly facility that prioritises quality and care alongside sustainability.
But producing healthy snacks comes with some hefty energy needs. Like many food manufacturers, The Happy Snack Company has been feeling the pressure of rising energy prices. With costs climbing and markets fluctuating, the team wanted to get ahead of the curve and find a way to keep their energy spend predictable.
The Challenge
Running a large-scale food production facility requires reliable energy, from cooking and processing through to packaging and storage. With energy costs among the biggest operating expenses, even small changes can have a big impact. The Happy Snack Company needed a way to manage costs without compromising on their mission and values of producing tasty and healthy snacks sustainably.
The Solution: Forward Contracting
The team partnered with Choice Energy to explore their options. After reviewing their usage and energy bills, forward contracting emerged as the best strategy. This meant locking in their electricity rates ahead of time, starting from 1 November 2026 through to 31 December 2028.
Forward contracting is simple: you agree on a set price for your energy ahead of time. This way, you know exactly what you’ll pay, which is a big relief for businesses ensuring they can budget confidently and avoid the ups and downs of the energy market.
Forward contracting gave The Happy Snack Company cost certainty, protecting them from market volatility and helping them plan their operations with confidence.
The Results
By forward contracting, The Happy Snack Company is set to save over $23,000 each year, totalling over $51,000 across the contract term. These savings provide peace of mind and free up resources to be invested back into the business — supporting growth, stability and their ongoing commitment to making better-for-you snacks.
What This Means for The Happy Snack Company
Energy is one of the biggest costs for food manufacturers. By taking control with forward contracting, The Happy Snack Company has made their bills simpler, their budget more predictable, and their future more secure.
It’s a smart move that keeps their focus where it belongs: on creating delicious, healthy snacks for customers across Australia.
Testimonial
Tom from Choice Energy offered to source quotes for our annual electricity. He quickly explained, and provided clarifying evidence, how the electricity market works in Australia, the key Qld suppliers, and made the case for a contract now based on market conditions. Then, as promised, he delivered a Tender report specific to our business within a week. We knew our existing contract was poorly timed and our current rating excessive… Choice Energy secured us annual savings of around 20% with a new supplier. Easy. – Craig Agnew, Managing Director