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

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

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

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

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?

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

Looking to improve the sustainability of your Strata Complexes with solar, batteries and real time energy monitoring?

1 May 2020 marked the day that Western Australia’s strata laws changed for the first time in over 30 years. The modernised strata reform...

SCA WA has asked for clarification on eligibility for strata schemes In support of WA resident’s recovery from COVID-19, Mark McGowan has...