Trusted energy experts on your side
We bring together Australia's top energy professionals to deliver independent, high-value advisory that reduces cost, management burden, and environmental impact.
An advisory firm built differently
Sourced Energy is a network of top energy industry professionals with niche expertise to deliver market-leading energy advice and services.
Our experience saves you time and money by sourcing the right expert and generating the best solutions to your energy challenges faster - and at great rates.
Our experts are trusted advisors who have worked with Australia's major energy users and innovators. They apply knowledge and practical, cost-effective strategies across a range of industry sectors and segments. Developing long-term relationships and repeat business based on reliable, high-quality work is how we operate.
What sets us apart
We work exclusively in our clients' interests. Our advice is never influenced by retailer commissions or product affiliations — ensuring genuine, unbiased outcomes.
Rather than generalists, we provide niche experts for each engagement. This means you always get the most qualified advisor for your specific challenge.
Our model eliminates unnecessary overhead. You get senior-level expertise at competitive rates, with measurable return on every engagement.
We build lasting relationships through reliable, high-quality work. Our clients return because we consistently deliver outcomes that exceed expectations.
Deep understanding of Australia's energy markets, regulatory environment, and emerging technologies ensures our advice is always current and actionable.
We don't deliver shelf-ware reports. Every recommendation is designed for practical implementation, with clear pathways to manage risks and deliver measurable results.
How we work
A structured yet flexible approach that adapts to your organisation's specific needs and objectives.
We assess your energy position, consumption patterns, costs, and strategic objectives to establish a clear baseline.
Our experts develop tailored recommendations and a prioritised action plan aligned with your goals and budget.
We support execution across procurement, project delivery, and operational change to ensure strategies translate into results.
Ongoing monitoring, reporting, and adjustment to maintain performance and capture new opportunities as markets evolve.
David West
With over two decades of experience advising Australia's largest energy users, David brings deep market knowledge and a pragmatic approach to every engagement. His expertise spans energy procurement, market and risk analysis, renewable energy strategy, and regulatory advisory — helping businesses navigate the complexities of Australia's evolving energy landscape.
David founded Sourced Energy on the principle that businesses deserve access to top-tier energy expertise without the overhead of large consultancy firms. Through a curated network of specialists, he ensures every client receives precisely the right advisory for their challenge.
Nationwide Capability, Local Insight
We serve clients Australia-wide, with a strong presence in Sydney and other metropolitan hubs. Our work spans councils, government agencies, property portfolios, industrial operations, and ESG-driven organisations.
We also partner with social housing providers, SMEs, utilities, and project investors, adapting recommendations to each context. Whether managing multi-site procurement or building a solar and battery case, we deliver clarity, agility, and technical excellence wherever you operate.
Your Questions, Answered
Yes. As part of delivery, we commission systems and provide measurement and verification so performance can be tracked over time.
Using IPMVP-aligned approaches, we verify that savings are real, identify variances early, and recommend optimisation actions.
We also assist with periodic reviews and transparent reporting so executives and facilities teams can see outcomes against plan and keep track of improvements.
Yes. We build practical pathways that combine renewable electricity procurement, offsets and gas strategies with tariff reform and demand response where appropriate.
Our role is advisory, independent and tailored to your objectives, budget and risk appetite. We also help connect strategy to implementation, structuring contracts, verifying outcomes, and aligning with relevant governance or certification needs so progress toward decarbonisation is credible, sequenced, and demonstrably cost-effective.
It depends on your assets, tenancy arrangements and operational profile. We review your portfolio, advise which obligations apply, and then outline a plan to meet them efficiently.
Where ratings or certifications are relevant, we support evidence gathering and pathways for frameworks such as NABERS or other applicable standards, helping you integrate compliance into everyday operations rather than treating it as an afterthought.
We focus first on low-capex levers: timing market engagement, improving tariff structures, and optimising demand. We assess demand response opportunities, contract terms and billing accuracy, then sequence operational changes that deliver quick wins.
This strengthens your position before considering solar or batteries, and it ensures any later investment is sized and timed for maximum value rather than used to solve issues that contracts and tariffs can address.
Let's discuss your energy challenges
Our team is ready to help your organisation unlock savings and navigate Australia's energy transition with confidence.