Energy Efficiency News & Insights

Lower Energy Prices Seen for SMEs and Residential Users

According to annual reports published by Energy Consumer’s Australia and the Australian Energy Market Commission: Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and residential users will enjoy lower energy prices over the next…

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Southern Australia Braces for Bushfire Risks and A Hot Summer Spell

South Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology warned of a “hot summer spell” which reached 40 degrees. It was the first heatwave for 2021 and the State was concerned about possible bushfires…

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Victoria Offers $31 Million in Funding for Large Energy Users to Implement Energy Efficiency | Business Recovery Energy Efficiency Fund (BREEF)

The Victorian Government recently announced $31 million worth of grants to help businesses recover, through its Business Recovery Energy Efficiency Fund (BREEF) program. Eligibility Organisations who wish to apply…

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Spot Trade Market Update: Environmental Certificate Scheme Prices – STCs, LGCs, VEECs and ESCs (December 2020)

Small-scale Technology Certificate (STCs) Price Updates: As of today, 10 December 2020, Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs) are priced at $38.00. They are $0.20 higher compared to the previous month. Compare…

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Spot Trade Certificate Pricing - STC LGC VEEC ESC - Bar September 2020

Spot Trade Market Update: Environmental Certificate Scheme Prices – STCs, LGCs, VEECs and ESCs (November 2020)

Small-scale Technology Certificate (STCs) price updates: At the time of writing (27 November 2020) STCs are trading at $37.80, which is unchanged from the previous month. The latest spot trade…

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New Location - Ecosave Queensland Office

New Office in Central Queensland: Ecosave opens new office in Mackay to serve growing demand in Central Queensland

Ecosave expanded operations in Queensland earlier this year with a new office in Brisbane, following a huge contract win with Queensland Department of Education and other key projects. In response to organic…

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States Recognise Power of Energy Efficiency

State Governments spending more than $1 billion on energy efficiency November 2020 is seen by many in the industry as a major turning point in Australian Governments’ commitment to Energy…

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Project Update: ACES Program Phase 2

The Queensland Department of Education is implementing its Advancing Clean Energy in Schools (ACES) Program across the state of Queensland. As one of the Queensland Government’s largest energy consumers, state…

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‘Lean’ before ‘Green’ and the Power of Coupling Energy Efficiency With Solar

Australia’s love affair with Solar Within the last two years, there’s been a rapid increase in the uptake of Solar and other clean energy power solutions as governments and private…

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Spot Trade Market Update: Environmental Certificate Scheme Prices – STCs, LGCs, VEECs and ESCs (October 2020)

Small-scale Technology Certificate (STCs) price updates: At the time of writing (27 October 2020) STCs are trading at $37.80, which is down slightly from the previous month, by 1.95% from…

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Cash-strapped organisations - how the Energy Services Agreement can help fund energy savings projects

COVID-19: How cash-strapped organisations can pay for energy efficiency projects without incurring any debt

Organisations are increasingly becoming ‘cash-strapped’ as a result of the COVID-19 induced economic recession. Capital budgets have been tightened, projects are either cancelled or delayed and organisation leaders are under…

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Scott Morrison and Angus Taylor announce $1.9 billion in funding for energy initiatives

Federal Government announces $1.9 billion energy fund for ARENA and next generation energy technologies

The Morrison Government is investing in new and emerging technologies that will support jobs, strengthen our economy and reduce emissions – with a $1.9 billion package announced on Thursday, 17…

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Spot Trade Market Update: Environmental Certificate Scheme Prices – STCs, LGCs, VEECs and ESCs (September 2020)

Small-scale Technology Certificate (STCs) price updates: At the time of writing STCs are trading at $38.35, which is more or less unchanged from the previous month, up from $38.30. STC…

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Ten energy-cost-saving strategies for Pool Operators / Aquatic Centres

Aquatic centres, particularly ones with indoor heated pools, are very expensive to operate and maintain given how much energy is used. Water and space heating can account for up to…

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Energy Efficiency: the missing link to Net Zero

Governments and businesses can reduce their emissions and achieve their sustainability goals faster – whether that is being low carbon, carbon neutral / net zero carbon emissions, carbon negative, carbon…

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Coming to Terms with Sustainability Terms: Net Zero vs Carbon Neutral vs Carbon Negative vs Carbon Positive – what do they mean exactly?

When it comes to sustainability terms and climate change, there are numerous ‘buzzwords’ and phrases used to describe organisations or buildings that are very energy efficient and use renewable energy…

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Spot Trade Market Update: Environmental Certificate Scheme Prices – STCs, LGCs, VEECs and ESCs (August 2020)

The environmental certificate scheme prices outlined below are snapshots of spot trade prices at particular points in time (mostly at month’s end for June through August 2020): Small-scale Technology Certificate…

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Environmental Certificate Pricing Update – May -July 2020

There are four main types of environmental certificate schemes: two established under a national scheme and two under state-based schemes. Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs) – national scheme STC’s are small-scale…

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Energy Efficiency is the Key - Value for Money Sustainabilitycy Key to Energy Productivity

Energy Productivity Key to Economic Recovery: getting more economic output using the same or less energy

Energy productivity key to Economic Recovery… Energy efficiency means using less energy to achieve the same outcomes. Better energy efficiency lowers electricity bills, makes businesses more competitive and is the…

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The Seven Secrets to Successful Energy Performance Contracts (EPC)

| In this article, we look at the seven (7) secrets or factors that contribute towards successful EPC outcomes | Energy Performance Contracting is a tried and tested delivery model…

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Energy Service Agreements - Ecosave Service Agreement - ESA

The COVID-19 effect: Interest in Energy Service Agreements on the rise as organisations seek funding solutions for energy efficiency

Energy services agreements on the rise as capital budgets slashed due to COVID-19: Operational cost savings and reducing carbon emissions remain top priorities for businesses and organisations as they deal…

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News & Insights

Lower Energy Prices Seen for SMEs and Residential Users

Southern Australia Braces for Bushfire Risks and A Hot Summer Spell

Victoria Offers $31 Million in Funding for Large Energy Users to Implement Energy Efficiency | Business Recovery Energy Efficiency Fund (BREEF)

Spot Trade Market Update: Environmental Certificate Scheme Prices – STCs, LGCs, VEECs and ESCs (December 2020)

Spot Trade Market Update: Environmental Certificate Scheme Prices – STCs, LGCs, VEECs and ESCs (November 2020)

New Office in Central Queensland: Ecosave opens new office in Mackay to serve growing demand in Central Queensland

States Recognise Power of Energy Efficiency

Project Update: ACES Program Phase 2

‘Lean’ before ‘Green’ and the Power of Coupling Energy Efficiency With Solar

Spot Trade Market Update: Environmental Certificate Scheme Prices – STCs, LGCs, VEECs and ESCs (October 2020)

COVID-19: How cash-strapped organisations can pay for energy efficiency projects without incurring any debt

Federal Government announces $1.9 billion energy fund for ARENA and next generation energy technologies

Spot Trade Market Update: Environmental Certificate Scheme Prices – STCs, LGCs, VEECs and ESCs (September 2020)

Ten energy-cost-saving strategies for Pool Operators / Aquatic Centres

Energy Efficiency: the missing link to Net Zero

Coming to Terms with Sustainability Terms: Net Zero vs Carbon Neutral vs Carbon Negative vs Carbon Positive – what do they mean exactly?

Spot Trade Market Update: Environmental Certificate Scheme Prices – STCs, LGCs, VEECs and ESCs (August 2020)

Environmental Certificate Pricing Update – May -July 2020

Energy Productivity Key to Economic Recovery: getting more economic output using the same or less energy

The Seven Secrets to Successful Energy Performance Contracts (EPC)

The COVID-19 effect: Interest in Energy Service Agreements on the rise as organisations seek funding solutions for energy efficiency

Small Business Grants funds projects to reduce power bills in Australian businesses with

Environmental Certificate Pricing Update – 23 June 2020

Australia’s Technology Investment Roadmap – Priorities and Goals in a Push Towards Net Zero

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