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This article examines the life cycle costs of running a disciplined energy management program over a five year period, using conservative estimates (with key assumptions stated) Does energy management have an investment grade ROI? Within any large organisation, there are fixed and variable costs associated with developing a disciplined approach to energy management. For […]
The following chart represent a methodology for approaching net zero and decarbonisation of energy intensive sites. It is presented in a reverse pyramid given the order of implementation is important, where prior action flows down and influence subsequent steps. This creates compounding strategic benefits, saving time and avoiding common management and technical mistakes. It is […]
Energy management, energy efficiency, demand response and renewables all have one thing in common, data. Data is central to opportunity identification, project delivery and oversight, it is the foundation of sustainability decision making. While solar energy, lighting, HVAC, refrigeration, compressed air, motor and many other equipment upgrades can present positive financial returns, data management in […]
This blog builds the case for a revolving investment fund (including a financial analysis of a revolving fund vs. a traditional project based approach). Energy waste as a strategic risk? Within many organisations, year-on-year, OPEX is allocated to paying part of an energy bill that could otherwise be avoided if the organisation had best practice […]
The total cost of ownership of digital energy management is often overlooked, sometimes jeopardising the potential upside when programs are not resourced or budgeted for the long-term. This article attempts to ask some foundational questions that may be relevant to consider when evaluating the cost benefit of smart metering, sub metering and digital energy management […]
Your first energy bill Waiting for your sites first energy bill after completing a development is quite common, although from an energy engineers perspective quite unnerving. Perhaps what most project developers don’t realise is that it can be possible in certain cases to forecast expected energy use at a granular level for a full year. […]
Net zero now on the boardroom agenda The Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) conducted a study of 2,074 members focused on climate governance at the boardroom level.[1] Key findings included: Australian directors are concerned about climate change risk to their organisations Most directors (77%) are concerned about climate change risk to their organisation, with […]
September 2020 – Step by Step Process to Review Your Tariffs!
September 2020 – What to expect when your expecting… An energy audit! Also what you need to prepare in order to get the most value from an energy audit!
September 2020 – Tariff Reviews: What are your options and how to check if you are on the right tariff for your business.
