The festive season is a time of joy, celebration and often, higher energy bills. With lights twinkling, ovens baking, and air conditioners running, it’s easy for energy use to spike. But with a few smart strategies, small businesses and households alike can enjoy the festive season while keeping costs under control. Here are our top tips for smarter energy use this Christmas: | Switch to LED Christmas Lights LED lights use up to 80% less energy than traditional incandescent

In today's dynamic energy environment, small strategic decisions can have a significant impact on the long-term performance of an Embedded Network. Understanding the current market conditions is the first step toward unlocking the full potential of your embedded network. What’s happening in the WA energy market? Several key developments are shaping the landscape for embedded networks in Western Australia: Regulatory reform: The introduction of the Alternative Energy Services

The big picture, in plain English The Commonwealth’s Net Zero Plan puts transport, buildings and electricity at the centre of the transition. It explicitly leans on the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) —now law and in force—to shift the new-car market toward much cleaner models from 2025. As supply changes, about half of all new light vehicles sold by 2035 will need to be electric to stay inside the 2035 economy-wide target. That’s not a fad; it’s a planning assumption

The rise of embedded networks in strata schemes reflects a shift toward smarter, more efficient energy management. Yet with new opportunities come new considerations, and many strata managers and owners are asking the same questions. Here, we break down the essentials to help you navigate this evolving space. What is an Embedded Network? An embedded electricity network is a private distribution system within a strata scheme or property that connects to the main electricity gr

A strata complex that underwent a major energy conversion to an embedded network model has paved the way for other aging properties in WA to do the same. A major electrical overhaul at Fremantle’s Johnson Court has transformed the 121‑lot strata scheme into a future‑ready, cost‑effective precinct through the implementation of a fully integrated embedded network (EN). The mixed‑use development at 23 Adelaide Street comprising 111 residential units and eight commercial tenancie

EnergyTec’s new portal Pharos turns the dial on energy analytics, helping strata and property managers make clear sense of their portfolio’s intricate utility metrics in one streamlined platform. As a leader in end-to-end energy and sub-metering solutions in Western Australia, EnergyTec’s new energy and utility portal, Pharos, is offering the WA strata and property sector a new era in energy analytics. Pharos is designed to revolutionise how clients can access and manage thei

Perth's strata property owners now have a clear path toward energy efficiency. Western Australia's residential landscape includes 250,000 strata properties among its 860,000 homes. The numbers tell an important story - 75% of Australians want to lower their energy use, especially since residential buildings account for 13% of Australia's greenhouse gas emissions. The City of Perth understands these challenges. Their new Residential Energy Upgrade program offers practical supp

Deadline extended to 31 January 2025 In July 2024, the State and Commonwealth Government jointly announced that eligible Western Australian households will receive a $700 payment to ease cost of living pressures. Properties billed directly from Synergy or Horizon Power will have their credit automatically applied, however some strata buildings, such as those with submetering or embedded networks are encouraged to apply for their 2024 Household Energy Credit, with the deadline

In properties with electricity supplied via an Embedded Network, the Strata Scheme (usually through the appointed Strata Management Company)

Embedded Networks are now commonplace within the Strata Sector, with over 450 strata schemes currently operating as embedded networks in Wes

The proposed Embedded Network Code of Practice will result in changes for Strata managers and lot owners (more about that here).

In the dynamic landscape of energy consumption and management, navigating the myriad of options available can be overwhelming.

Strata Companies in Western Australia are facing a shifting landscape in the management of embedded networks, with new regulations and compl

Did you know the Voluntary Embedded Network Code of Practice is here? What does it mean for the Strata Sector? How will it affect you?

Below is a high level explanation of how energy is reconciled at a property and outlines options that strata and property managers have in a

Lithium-ion batteries have become common place in our modern lives, powering everything from smartphones to electric vehicles

Western Australia has over 325,000 strata properties comprising multi-unit dwellings, high rise apartments, townhouses, and units, both new

Our lives are made of bills which we often pay without too much thought. However, with energy prices increasing and cost of living pressures

An embedded network is the smaller metering network within a building or complex with multiple lots, monitoring electricity, gas and...

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