About us
Independent energy strategists who show you exactly what we earn. We help Australian and New Zealand businesses take control of their energy, on their terms, since 2017.
Our story
Built to sit on your side of the table.
We started with one belief: every business deserves clear, honest access to fair energy prices. Independent from day one, we built Utilizer to be the broker who works for you, not the retailer.
Our journey
Small beginnings, national reach
- 2017
The honest start
Founded in Melbourne on a simple idea: businesses deserve clear, unconflicted energy advice, and a broker who shows exactly what they earn.
- Grassroots
One bill at a time
We went direct to small businesses, cutting real costs and earning trust the slow way, referral by referral.
- Scaling
Word spread
Demand outgrew us fast. The team and the expertise deepened across procurement, embedded networks and renewables.
- Today
1,000+ businesses, AU & NZ
An independent partner with 100+ years of combined experience, and the same promise we started with.
What makes us different
Independent advice you can actually check
Independent, always
We work for you, never the retailer. No hidden allegiances, no channel deals quietly steering our advice.
Full fee transparency
You approve what we earn, in writing. Every client signs an authority that states our fee, so there are no surprises.
The whole market
We compare the full market across electricity, gas and embedded networks, not a shortlist of preferred partners.
Embedded-network specialists
Deep expertise in the complex work most brokers avoid, from new developments to existing networks.
At our core
Client-First
Every value we hold is underpinned by putting your success first, the principle at the heart of everything we do.
Forward-Thinking
Proactively seeking new opportunities for our clients.
Committed
Invested in our clients' energy success over the long haul.
Accountable
We take responsibility for our decisions, actions and results.
Transparent
Open, honest and transparent communication is our foundation.
By the numbers
- 1,000+Businesses guided
- 100+ yrsCombined team experience
- 92+Net Promoter Score
- 90%Client satisfaction
Our team
Meet the people behind Utilizer
Team Utilizer

Chris Koulianos
Lead Client Manager

David Ritson
Corporate Account Manager

Harley
Head of Pawsitivity

Claire Ridsdale
Finance Manager

William Teal
Energy Account Manager

Yibo Guo
Lead Energy Analyst

Nisha Letchuman
Accounts Receivable Officer

Patrick Simon
Energy Support Officer

Jayanti Warsoo
Energy Support Officer

Glenda Dino
Senior Client Manager

Jackie Wong
Tenders Analyst

Rue Mukotora
Utilities Analyst

Andre Smith
Energy Support Lead

Doug Payne
Head of Growth
Where we work
Servicing businesses across Australia and New Zealand
We're based in Melbourne and support commercial & industrial sites across Australia and New Zealand — select either to see more.
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