Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By engaging Johnson Energy Consulting for services, you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please notify me immediately.

2. Services

I provide energy consulting services including commercial solar analysis, battery sizing, energy trading and FCAS modelling, financing cash flow analysis, branded proposals, and other opportunities such as EV charger evaluation, tariff analysis, and load assessments. The specific scope of work will be outlined in our proposal or agreement prior to commencement. I am committed to delivering all services with professional care and skill.

3. Engagement Models

Services are offered under one of the following engagement models:

• Fixed Price — $600 per site. Includes a full analysis and report. Optional extras available at additional cost (see clause 5).

• Hourly — $250 per hour. Suitable for small jobs requiring analysis only (no report). Charged in half-hour increments. Well suited to ROI verification of quotes.

• Capped Hourly — $250 per hour with an agreed cap. Suitable for large or complex jobs. The cap may be expanded by mutual agreement if required.

• Retainer — $230 per hour, structured as a monthly block of 8 hours. Includes priority scheduling and covers all work within the block.

• Custom — Negotiated rates based on the size and volume of projects. Suitable for engagements that do not fit within the standard models above. Terms, rates, and scope will be agreed in writing prior to commencement.

A site is defined as a unique load profile, tariff, or export profile. A site may include one or many NMIs.

4. Optional Extras

The following optional extras are available for $250 per site each:

• Financing Cash Flows — Modelled cash flows for PPAs, leases, loans, rentals, and other financing structures, charted per stakeholder.

• Branded Proposals — Professionally designed proposals featuring your branding, suitable for investors and decision makers.

• Other Opportunities — Additional analysis covering outage reduction, tariff changes, EV chargers, export limit changes, load changes, and diesel savings.

5. Revisions

For Fixed Price engagements, the first revision is provided at no additional charge. Subsequent revisions are billed at $250 per hour, charged in half-hour increments.

6. Your Responsibilities

To ensure the best results, you agree to:

• Provide timely information, approvals, and materials I need.

• Make decisions promptly when requested.

• Communicate any concerns or changes to me without delay.

7. Payment Terms

An invoice will be issued with each report, analysis, or proposal upon completion of the relevant work unless otherwise agreed. Payment is due within 14 days of the invoice date. Late payments may incur a late fee of 2% per month. Credit card payments will incur a 1.5% surcharge.

8. Changes and updates

If you request changes to the agreed scope of work after a project has commenced, I will discuss any additional costs or timeline adjustments with you before proceeding.

9. Confidentiality

Both parties agree to keep all sensitive business and project information confidential during and after our engagement. My preference is for both parties to sign an NDA prior to commencing any project.

10. Intellectual Property

Upon full payment for services, any new materials or intellectual property I create specifically for you will become your property. I retain the right to showcase work for promotional purposes.

11. Cancellation / Termination

Either party may terminate services with 14 days written notice. If services are terminated before completion, you will be invoiced for work completed up to the termination date.

12. Limitation of Liability

I will always strive for excellent results. However, Johnson Energy Consulting is not liable for indirect or consequential losses, or losses beyond the direct cost of the services provided.

13. Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of New South Wales, Australia, and any disputes will be resolved in the courts of that jurisdiction.