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A Letter of Authority (LOA) allows a trusted third party to act on your behalf when dealing with electricity and gas retailers. In business energy, LOAs are commonly used to request usage data, obtain pricing quotes, clarify contract details, and manage approved administrative tasks. This guide explains what an LOA typically covers, common misconceptions to avoid, when you’ll need one, and the key checks to make before signing, so you stay in control and avoid unintended permissions.

Business electricity pricing in Australia is more complex than many businesses realise. This guide explains how business electricity works, how pricing is structured, and why contract terms often aren’t as fixed as they appear. It breaks down the key cost components, differences from residential power, and the factors that influence price changes, helping businesses make informed decisions before comparing plans or renewing contracts.

Knowing when to switch energy suppliers can help Australians avoid rising costs, expired discounts, and uncompetitive plans. This guide explains the key signs it may be time to change, including contract expiry, unexpected bill increases, changes in energy usage, and being on a standing offer.

Learn how to read a gas meter in Australia step by step. This guide explains how to record digital and dial gas meter readings correctly, avoid common mistakes, and submit accurate data to your energy provider. Understanding your gas usage helps businesses avoid estimated bills, verify charges, and make better energy procurement decisions.

Many businesses think group buying delivers a one-off saving. In reality, as Termina’s buying power grows, member savings continue to increase through regular supplier renegotiation and higher volumes.

AASB S2 makes climate reporting mandatory for Australian businesses from 2025, requiring detailed disclosures on emissions, governance, strategy and climate-related financial risks. This article explains who must comply, what needs to be reported, and how accurate energy data from Termina helps businesses meet these new standards with confidence.

Going green no longer requires rooftop solar or vague “green” add-ons. This article breaks down how GreenPower and PPAs give Aussie businesses real, accredited decarbonisation while reducing long-term energy risk and unlocking meaningful cost stability.

Australia’s energy prices have eased from the 2022 peak but volatility is now permanent, with outages, renewables and policy changes shaping an unpredictable market. This post explains why 2026 is pivotal and the steps businesses must take now to protect margins.

Coordinating new meter installations for a multi-site business is complex. Streamline the process, avoid delays, and save on energy costs with Termina.

Setting up new energy connections for a multi-site business can be complex. Streamline multi-site utility connections and save on energy costs with Termina.

Stop overpaying for business energy. Learn how Termina automates switching, compares rates monthly, and keeps your business on the best price with no commissions.

Compare business electricity and gas plans in Australia. Avoid auto-renewals, cut costs, and see how Termina keeps your rates competitive.

Many SMEs pay too much for energy due to loyalty tax, weak bargaining power, and market complexity. See how Termina helps cut these costs.

CFOs can’t afford to ignore energy contracts. Learn how Termina helps optimise tariffs, cut hidden costs, and unlock savings for SMEs.

Learn what Scope 2 emissions are, why they matter for SMEs, and how Termina helps reduce costs, meet reporting needs, and boost sustainability.

Stop paying the passive energy tax. Discover how Termina’s automation helps SMEs cut waste, reduce costs, and take full control of energy.

Simplify multi-site energy reporting with Termina. Centralise bills, gain insights, and cut costs with smarter data-driven decisions.

Discover how group buying helps multi-site retailers cut energy costs. Termina unifies data, boosts bargaining power, and secures better deals.

Turn energy data into financial insight. Learn how Termina helps SMEs cut costs, improve forecasts, and achieve smarter energy management.

Network charges now make up 40–50% of energy bills. Learn why costs are rising and how Termina helps SMEs reduce their impact.

Traditional brokers may cost SMEs more with hidden fees and limited deals. Discover how Termina delivers transparent, market-wide energy savings.

Discover the hidden "loyalty tax" on energy bills and learn how Termina helps Australian SMEs cut costs with smart energy management.

Stop overpaying for business electricity. Termina compares all plans, reviews rates monthly and uses group buying power to keep Aussie businesses on the cheapest deal — no effort needed

Learn how Termina helps Aussie businesses lock in the cheapest gas rates every month — with no commissions, no bias, just smart savings made easy

Managing utility bills across multiple sites is often time-consuming, error-prone, and expensive, especially for businesses juggling spreadsheets, broker deals, and fragmented data. This article introduces how Termina’s Energy Data Management Software automates bill reading, consolidates multi-site data, and identifies cost-saving opportunities.

Discover how Termina helps businesses cut energy costs, streamline ESG reporting, and automate billing across all locations—without switching platforms. See how clients save $100K+ annually.

Termina, the software platform that manages lower cost energy for SME and multisite businesses through collective buying, today announces the successful closure of its $3 million pre-Series A funding round.

Termina helps businesses lock in fixed energy prices through Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), offering long-term savings and sustainability—even for small sites

Managing energy across multi-tenant properties? Termina consolidates all your energy data into one dashboard—simplifying invoices, tracking usage, and helping you save. Benchmark rates, negotiate better deals, or exit costly embedded networks.

In simple terms, a tariff code is a short identifier for a specific electricity pricing structure. Every network tariff – which is the schedule of charges for using the poles and wires in a given area – has its own code or name. For example, a distributor might have one tariff code for a “small business flat rate” and another code for a “time-of-use” tariff. These codes are used behind the scenes (and often printed on bills or energy data) to denote which cost structure applies to your site.

Energy Consumers Australia's latest report reveals rising electricity and gas prices are hitting small businesses in New South Wales hard, with average annual electricity bills increasing by 10% and gas prices by 9%.

By leveraging group buying power and a commission-free model, Termina delivers below-market electricity and gas rates without hidden fees or manual effort.

Learn how to calculate refrigerant emissions for NGER reporting. Use a platform like Termina to calculate them in one place automatically with a few clicks.

Rising energy costs in Victoria impact small businesses. Learn how Termina helps you track and switch to the cheapest electricity and gas rates automatically.

Termina offers businesses a platform to model equipment energy costs, enabling informed decisions on upgrades and usage to reduce expenses and environmental impact.

An informative guide explaining energy buyers groups, their benefits for businesses, and how Termina's unique approach can help companies save on gas and electricity bills.

What Energy Consumer Australia’s data is telling us about how gas and electricity prices are impacting small businesses. And how you can avoid this automatically with Termina.

This detailed guide helps business owners understand different gas and electricity tariffs and find the most cost-effective energy plans for their business needs.

A comprehensive guide to help businesses select the most cost-effective and sustainable energy plans to optimize their operations and reduce costs.

This article will guide businesses on how to compare electricity prices effectively to save on energy costs, reduce emissions, and increase operational efficiency by utilising Termina’s unique platform.

Termina simplifies energy procurement for businesses of all sizes, offering real-time price comparisons, nationwide coverage, and group buying power to secure the best rates. With tools for renewable energy, emissions reporting, and cost modeling, Termina helps reduce energy costs and streamline management

Easily compare business electricity prices with Termina. Enjoy tailored solutions, automatic switching, and continuous monitoring to keep your energy costs low.

Termina streamlines energy management for multisite businesses in Australia, securing the lowest rates, validating bills, and providing clear emissions reporting.

TCFD reporting provides a framework for companies to disclose climate-related financial risks, aiding investors and stakeholders in making informed decisions.

Energy monitoring helps businesses save money by identifying energy inefficiencies, reducing waste, and optimizing equipment use. Start saving with the right tools today!

Energy retailers supply electricity or gas, while energy consultants help optimize energy use to reduce costs. Learn their key differences to choose what suits your needs.

Sustainability initiatives need to have a cost savings to get everyone in the business on board - especially franchisees. But to calculate ROIs you need the data.

This short but sweet article explains how Termina works compared to a traditional energy broker and provides social proof.

Simple explanation of what carbon reporting is, why its important to Australian businesses and how Termina makes it easy for businesses to complete their carbon reporting.

There are a few ways to compare business energy plans: comparison sites, brokers, and consultants. But the best way is to have it automated for you every month.

There are a few ways to compare business energy plans: comparison sites, brokers, and consultants. But the best way is to have it automated for you every month.

The Australian Treasury has released a proposal setting out the climate-related information many companies may soon need to disclose. Under the proposal, companies will need to disclose climate-related information as part of their general financial reporting, starting as early as July 2024 for some companies.

See how small business brokers stack up with other options in the market, including Termina.

We’re building one place to manage your energy. Our mission is to help every business reduce their energy costs and emissions, and we want a name that reflects that.

The Australian Treasury has released a proposal setting out the climate-related information many companies may soon need to disclose. Under the proposal, companies will need to disclose climate-related information as part of their general financial reporting, starting as early as July 2024 for some companies.

Large market energy contracts might be easy enough to manage but what about the dozens or hundreds of small market meters? You can now progressively purchase electricity and gas throughout the year with small market meters to optimise for the best price.