Benefits of Heat Pump Hot Water Systems
Key Benefits of Heat Pump Systems for Strata Strata committees and owners looking to reduce costs and improve sustainability should consider switching to a heat pump hot water system (HWS). These systems offer substantial savings and environmental benefits compared to traditional gas or electric water heaters. Significant cost savings Most strata schemes use gas hot water systems, which […]
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Energy Consumption & Saving in Strata
Energy consumption plays a significant role in both costs and environmental impact in multi-unit residential buildings. For strata owners, understanding how energy is used—and how it can be saved—offers the potential for meaningful cost reductions and sustainability improvements. Whether reducing expenses in common areas or promoting energy efficiency within individual units, every step counts toward […]
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NABERS for Apartments
In 2016, a significant study was conducted to shed light on the energy and water usage in the common areas of apartment buildings across Australia. This initiative aimed to understand the resource consumption patterns in these shared spaces and revealed insightful data about the operational efficiencies of residential complexes. Key learnings from the study The […]
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Water usage in strata
Is Your Strata Building Using Too Much Water? In an era where environmental sustainability is paramount, strata owners are increasingly asking: Are we using too much water? Managing your building’s water usage is eco-friendly and can result in significant financial savings. Understanding water usage: shared vs individual metres Buildings built pre-2014 generally have a single […]
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Electric vehicles charging stations in strata
Is an electric car station viable for your strata building? Global electric vehicle (EV) takeup is surging at an astonishing pace, and Australia is starting to catch up with pure EVs accounting for almost 10 per cent of new vehicle sales in the second quarter of 2023. Rising fuel prices and growing renewable energy capacity […]
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Disposal of waste on common property
Waste disposal in strata apartment buildings When you live in strata and community living, such as apartments or a community estate, it’s particularly important that you are mindful of how and where you dispose of your waste. Disposing of waste incorrectly on common property is in breach of the Strata Schemes Management Regulation 2016 and […]
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City of Sydney – Green Building Grants
Environmental Retrofitting Support for Strata Apartment Buildings The City of Sydney Green Building Grants program supports building owners in the residential apartment building and accommodation sector to undertake environmental ratings, certifications, audits and assessments for existing buildings to be resource efficient and achieve net zero emissions by 2035. About the program Funding can support: […]
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Sustainability upgrades in strata
What can be done in strata to reduce energy consumption and utility bills? Up to 60% of energy consumption in large buildings, like apartments, comes from common areas and shared services and around 25% of the administrative fund are spent on utility bills. According to City of Sydney research, apartment buildings can reduce common property […]
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