Gym and fitness energy broker — for studios open before sunrise
Gyms push AC, lights, and equipment during peak windows that don't match standard tariffs. We optimise the contract around your actual open-window — not a generic profile.
We're paid by the energy retailer when you switch — never by you.
Typical usage profile
- Annual electricity: 40,000 kWh – 180,000 kWh
- Peak demand: 20–80 kVA
- Tariff that usually wins: TOU optimised for 5am–9am and 4pm–8pm windows
Where the bill goes wrong for gyms and fitness studios
- pre-dawn class load not on standard tariff
- AC running through class peaks
- billing surprises when seasons change
Worked example
Assumptions: Brisbane suburban gym, ~95 MWh/yr, switched to a TOU tariff matching class schedule
Retailers that fit gyms and fitness studios
- ✓ Origin Business
- ✓ Momentum
- ✓ Powershop
- ✓ Alinta Business
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Gym or fitness studio energy — common questions
How long does a switch take?
Typical SEQ small-business switch: 10–20 business days from signing the Letter of Authority. We send the LoA, you sign, we lodge with the new retailer, they handle the meter-data hand-off with the network. Your old contract ends, the new one starts.
Should I be on time-of-use or flat-rate?
Depends on your usage pattern. Cafes open 6am–2pm usually win on flat-rate. Gyms with split 5–9am and 4–8pm windows usually win on TOU. We test both with your real meter data, not a generic assumption.
Will my power get cut off when I switch?
No. Switching retailers doesn't touch the wires or your meter. Same poles, same wires, same network operator (Energex for nearly all SEQ). You just get a different name on your invoice — and a better number.
How long does a switch take?
Typical SEQ small-business switch: 10–20 business days from signing the Letter of Authority. We send the LoA, you sign, we lodge with the new retailer, they handle the meter-data hand-off with the network. Your old contract ends, the new one starts.
What's a demand charge and why is mine so high?
Demand charges are the highest 15- or 30-minute usage peak in the month, multiplied by a $/kVA rate. If you've got AC cycling on at the same time as kitchen equipment, that peak compounds. The fix is usually a tariff that prices demand more fairly — or moving you off demand-tariffs altogether if your usage is too small to need them.
Am I on the right small-business tariff?
Probably not. Retailers don't migrate you automatically when better tariffs become available. We look at your usage profile, your peak demand, and your trading hours, then map you to the tariff your bill actually wants.
We're paid by the energy retailer when you switch — never by you.
When we move your account to a new retailer, that retailer pays us a commission — partly upfront, partly as a trail while you're with them. Your rate is your rate. There's no markup, no broker fee on your invoice, no monthly subscription.
We disclose the commission existence on every quote. If you want to know the exact dollar amount on a deal, ask. We'll tell you.
This is why we win on transparency: we'd rather show you the maths than dress up the savings.
Gym or fitness studio owner? Send the bill — we'll quote it
Drop your most recent electricity or gas bill. I'll come back with what your retailer panel can do, in plain English, usually same day.
We're paid by the energy retailer when you switch — never by you. No obligation, no fee, your details stay with Smarta Switch.
- Usually replied same day
- We handle the switch end-to-end
- No supply interruption
Ready to see what your panel can do?
Send us your bill — we'll come back with real numbers, not a sales call.