Energy Smart Strata Information

Energy Smart Strata was established in 2012 to implement our research initiative promoting energy efficiency and sustainability in the strata sector. Energy Smart Strata is a specialist branch of Huxham Energy Consulting. While at Huxham Energy Consulting our core focus was the commercial sector we were recieving an increasing number of enquires from aparment buildings needing help to reduce rising energy costs. We conducted energy audits of numerous sites and discovered that, compared to the commercial sector, the strata sector was rife with inefficiencies, energy wastage and unecessarily high electricity costs. While our larger commercial clients had dedicated facility and building managers and often environmental officers who managed energy usage and costs, strata plans often have no on-site building managers and decisions are made by executive committees and strata managers with limited information on energy efficiency. The majority of strata plans we audited could easily reduce their energy consumption by 30% by implementing simple energy efficiency opportunities. Energy cost savings were even higher as many sites were on incorrect or sub-optimal tariffs. It was clear that strata sector had significant energy wastage and high costs, with a strong need for expert and independent advice. Energy Smart Strata was established to address this need. Look at our fact sheets for information on options to reduce electricity usage and costs. Or at our case studies to see just how easy it can be for your apartment building to save energy and money.