Welcome to the Powerhouse Shop

In 2009 Bernie and Sue Farquhar embarked on a business venture to establish an energy firm based in East Gippsland (Bairnsdale) with a view to building a leading regional market share of new energy business over the next five years.

Together they bring a wealth of skills, networks and experience to this business venture. Bernie also has established and loyal clients and a strong reputation from his long association with the family business, Farquhars Plumbing. In addition, his successful alliance with Origin Energy during the roll out of natural gas pipelines in East Gippsland, has given him a reputation for strong business acumen and an ability to embrace innovation and to apply smart new technologies.
He has successfully attracted major contracts from the largest government and corporate clients in the market, namely, public hospitals, local government and Esso Exxonmobil bass strait, where he is currently working on the maintenance of commercial kitchen appliances and specialized plumbing needs on their off shore facilities.