EC Focus is an energy, climate and waste advisory that helps commercial and industrial clients formulate and achieve their net zero and broader sustainability goals. Importantly, we are accredited in federal and state government energy efficiency programs. This means we give our clients access to rebates and financial incentives to improve the commercial feasibility of their upgrade projects and make it easier for them to take meaningful action to reduce their emissions. Focus on tomorrow, today. Take action, start reducing your emissions, waste and energy now. Get started. Services At EC Focus, we provide technical, data-driven solutions to accurately identify, quantify and track emissions, waste and energy use, ensuring measurable and impactful results. Our team also facilitates the generation of Energy Savings Certificates, Carbon Credit Units and other relevant financial instruments, ensuring that sustainability improvements are not only tracked but also financially recognised. Learn more Case studies Explore how EC Focus turn sustainability ambition into action. Our case studies showcase real-world projects where we have partnered with clients to deliver measurable environmental and climate impact across sectors. Learn more Insights & News Stay up to date with EC Focus latest projects, partnerships, and insights. From major milestones to emerging trends, this is where we share what we are working on and how we are contributing to a more sustainable future. Learn more ABOUT US The climate is changing, and businesses need to adapt to stay competitive. Investors, consumers and regulators now expect sustainability, yet many companies struggle with where to start, what to prioritise, and how to act without clear financial incentives. At EC Focus, we close that gap! With over 10 years of experience in engineering, and deep expertise in waste, energy and carbon services, we help businesses unlock government incentives and implement practical solutions that build resilience for a low-carbon future. At EC we focus on tomorrow, today! Learn more What our clients say about us: "EC Focus managed the entire process from light testing & approval, to verification, recycling and certificate creation. I highly recommend Ec Focus for making the whole project simple!" Craig Cavers - Chief Engineer, Hilton Sydney To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Subscribe to our newsletter! Be the first to hear about our latest updates, insights, and services. Enter your email here Sign Up Thank you for subscribing, you will hear from us soon! Membership & certification Why EC Focus EC Focus is an Accredited Certificate Provider under the NSW Energy Savings Scheme (ESS), with extensive experience delivering high efficiency heat pump hot water upgrades for residential and commercial sites, and managing the full end to end process from rebate paperwork through to certificate creation and compliance.

Circular Economy, Climate Transition Circular Economy, Climate Transition CASE STUDY Business Case Tool to Tackle Food Waste in Sydney’s Tourism Sector EC Focus partnered with the City of Sydney's Sustainable Destination Partnership to tackle food waste in tourism. We created a Business Case Tool to help sustainability managers in hotels, attractions, and institutions cut food waste by focusing on its climate impact, reputational benefits, regulatory requirements, and cost savings. Read More LEVANDE SBTi EMISSIONS REDUCTION TARGET EC Focus supported Levande in becoming the first Australian company to have its emissions reduction target approved under the 2024 SBTi Buildings Pathway—delivering gap analysis, target modelling, third-party assurance support, and full submission guidance in line with SBTi and GHG Protocol standards. Read More METCASH DISTRIBUTION CENTRE Metcash implemented energy efficiency upgrades across its vast warehouse and office spaces. With support from EC Focus, the project delivered measurable energy savings, reduced operational costs, and cut GHG emissions, enhancing sustainability across one of Australia’s largest distribution hubs. Read More LINFOX - MARS FOODS WAREHOUSE The Linfox Distribution Warehouse in Berkeley Vale, supporting Mars Foods’ domestic and export operations, reflects both companies’ commitment to safety and sustainability through energy efficiency, emissions reduction, and a lower carbon footprint across its 32,500 sqm facility. Read More IMPROVING WASTE MANAGEMENT FOR BREWERIES Heaps Normal engaged EC to improve pallet wrap recycling, achieving a 55% reduction in annual waste costs, diverting ~500 kg from landfill, and boosting their recycling rate from 69% to 81%. Read More IMPROVING ORGANIC RECYCLING AT MARRICKVILLE METRO Marrickville Metro engaged EC Focus to boost tenant participation and improve the effectiveness of its underused organics recycling system, helping the centre maximise its existing Pulpmaster infrastructure. Read More MARINA SQUARE HIGH EFFICIENCY CHILLERS Marina Square installed high-efficiency air-cooled chillers, with EC Focus securing $57,198 in funding and verifying annual savings of $44,000 and 295 MWh, cutting the carbon footprint by 271 tonnes CO2-e. Read More AUSTRALIAN TALLOW PRODUCERS BOILER AND STEAM SYSTEM UPGRADE Australian Tallow Producers recycles millions of kilograms of perishable livestock and poultry by-products annually, converting them into valuable ingredients for industries like feed, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and biodiesel. Read More 130 GEORGE ST LIFT UPGRADE 130 George Street upgraded its lifts, achieving verified energy savings of 83% annually in lift power and motor room cooling, with EC Focus providing expert measurement, verification, and securing financial rewards through Energy Savings Certificates. Read More ART GALLERY OF NSW CHILLERS Art Gallery of NSW upgraded its chillers and cooling systems, with EC Focus verifying 1,200 MWh in annual energy savings—cutting costs by $140,000, reducing emissions by 1,200 tonnes CO2e, and securing over $100,000 in funding through Energy Savings Certificates. Read More CASTLE GRAND CAR PARK EXHAUST UPGRADE EC Focus guided The Hills Shire Council in upgrading Castle Grand’s carpark exhaust system with variable speed drives and sensors, delivering a verified 90% energy reduction and offsetting 20% of upgrade costs through Energy Savings Certificates. Read More ABC CASTINGS RECYCLING EQUIPMENT EC Focus helped ABC Castings secure EPA rebates to install sand recovery and dust extraction equipment, enabling reuse of over 90% of resin sand and significantly reducing waste and disposal costs. Read More 5 MARTIN PLACE To improve its NABERS Waste rating, 5 Martin Place worked to address waste challenges from retail tenants and limited bin room space tackling contamination issues and enhancing recycling in a complex CBD mixed-use building. Read More CUMBERLAND COUNTRY GOLF CLUB Cumberland Country Golf Club saved $8,000 annually on waste removal and $16,500 in capital costs—reusing 38 tonnes of green waste each year as garden mulch. Read More ROYAL INSTITUTE FOR DEAF AND BLIND CHILDREN EC Focus helped the Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children cut energy use and emissions across 14 buildings by implementing targeted efficiency upgrades from HVAC and hot water systems to chiller optimisation. Read More 410 CHURCH ST PARRAMATTA An energy audit of a 6-storey office building uncovered 194 MWh in annual savings, with some upgrades paying back in 9 months, cutting common area energy bills by up to $3,000/month and enabling ongoing HVAC optimisation. Read More HILTON SYDNEY CONFERENCE AND FUNCTION CENTRE Hilton Sydney upgraded to energy-efficient lighting with support from EC Focus, cutting over 233 MWh in annual energy use and offsetting project costs by 22% through Energy Savings Certificates. Read More HARBOURLIGHTS MILSONS POINT Harbourlights cut energy use and improved lighting by upgrading to LED with sensors, reducing power bills despite a 26% electricity price rise supported by EC Focus through certificate creation and compliance. Read More IKEA DISTRIBUTION CENTRE IKEA upgraded to LED lighting at its Moorebank centre, improving lighting performance by 70%, saving $111,000 in energy and $15,000 in maintenance annually, and securing $141,000 in funding with a 1.6-year payback. Read More

Unlock Higher Government Incentives on Heat Pump Water Heater and Air Conditioner Upgrades! We offer enhanced financial incentives to qualifying installations with the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) in specific energy efficient technologies and regions such as Illawarra and Hunter–Central Coast! Fill in your details Get a call from us Start to claim your discounts! Submit your details below to get a call from an approved installer: Subscribe to our newsletter! Be the first to hear about our latest updates, insights, and services. Enter your email here Sign Up Thanks for submitting! Why EC Focus EC Focus is an Accredited Certificate Provider under the NSW Energy Savings Scheme (ESS), with extensive experience delivering high efficiency heat pump hot water upgrades for residential and commercial sites, and managing the full end to end process from rebate paperwork through to certificate creation and compliance.

Why EC Focus EC Focus is an Accredited Certificate Provider under the NSW Energy Savings Scheme (ESS), with extensive experience delivering high efficiency heat pump hot water upgrades for residential and commercial sites, and managing the full end to end process from rebate paperwork through to certificate creation and compliance.

< Back LINFOX - MARS FOODS WAREHOUSE The Linfox Distribution Warehouse in Berkeley Vale, supporting Mars Foods’ domestic and export operations, reflects both companies’ commitment to safety and sustainability through energy efficiency, emissions reduction, and a lower carbon footprint across its 32,500 sqm facility. Date: 2018 Located in Berkeley Vale, Wyong Shire, on the Central Coast of NSW and only minutes from the Mars Foods owned Masterfood’s manufacturing site, is the home of the Linfox Distribution Warehouse. Responsible for picking and despatching domestic Australian orders and exports to New Zealand and the Middle East for Mars Foods. Occupying 32,500 SQM of floor space, Both companies have a long-standing commitment to a safe work environment and sustainability through lower carbon footprint reduced greenhouse emissions and energy efficiency.

< Back CASTLE GRAND CAR PARK EXHAUST UPGRADE EC Focus guided The Hills Shire Council in upgrading Castle Grand’s carpark exhaust system with variable speed drives and sensors, delivering a verified 90% energy reduction and offsetting 20% of upgrade costs through Energy Savings Certificates. Date: 2017 Castle Grand is a multipurpose commercial & residential complex in Castle Hill owned and maintained by The Hills Shire Council. The complex includes a library, residential apartments and multiple facilities for use by the community. The Council upgraded the carpark exhaust fans with variable speed drives and carbon monoxide sensors while also installing a new building management system to service the complex. Energy Conservation provided easy-to-understand technical advice on all the variables needed for measurement both before and after the upgrade, and conducted all the associated data analysis. Our support and expertise in Measurement and Verification allowed the savings to be measured to an internationally recognised standard without any additional metering costs. At project completion, EC had verified a 90% reduction in energy consumption by the carpark exhaust system and offset 20% of the total cost of the upgrade with the Energy Savings Certificates generated.

METCASH DISTRIBUTION CENTRE Project Overview Metcash is Australia's leading wholesale distribution and marketing company specialising in grocery, fresh food, liquor, hardware and automotive parts and accessories. The company’s massive Huntingwood NSW distribution centre in Western Sydney comprises more than 77,000 square metres of ambient and temperature-controlled warehouse storage areas and 5500 square metres of corporate office space

130 GEORGE ST LIFT UPGRADE Project Overview 130 George Street is a 5-star NABERS energy-rated building with 14 levels of office space owned and managed by Dexus. The building uses seven lifts which were nearing the end of their operational life when an upgrade was initiated in 2015. Prior to the upgrade, Dexus installed sub-metering of the lift system. This allowed the impact of the upgrade to be measured by providing energy consumption data both before and after the upgrade. Energy Conservation was engaged to verify the energy savings according to the International Performance Measurement and Verification Protocol, providing the expert analysis and interpretation needed to translate the raw data into useful information for the building manager and create financial rewards in the form of Energy Savings Certificates. We found that the upgrade resulted in average annual savings of 83% in energy needed to power the lifts and cool the motor room. Our engineers were able to quantify and verify this reduction in energy consumption to an international standard as well as state the confidence interval and the precision of the annual savings that resulted. Our broad experience managing projects involving numerous interested parties enabled us to smoothly coordinate the supply of information to deliver this project quickly and professionally.

< Back Business Case Tool to Tackle Food Waste in Sydney’s Tourism Sector EC Focus partnered with the City of Sydney's Sustainable Destination Partnership to tackle food waste in tourism. We created a Business Case Tool to help sustainability managers in hotels, attractions, and institutions cut food waste by focusing on its climate impact, reputational benefits, regulatory requirements, and cost savings. Date: 2024 Read the full case study to see how this tailored tool supports Sydney’s tourism sector in building stronger business cases for food waste reduction, equipping sustainability managers with the insights and drivers they need to gain internal buy-in and make informed decisions.

< Back Solar battery installations Title Type Aunt Bette's Homemade Pecan Pie Rockin’ Rocky Road Ice Cream Tom’s Heavenly Apple Strudel Joe’s Divine Butter Tarts Why EC Focus EC Focus is an Accredited Certificate Provider under the NSW Energy Savings Scheme (ESS), with extensive experience delivering high efficiency heat pump hot water upgrades for residential and commercial sites, and managing the full end to end process from rebate paperwork through to certificate creation and compliance.

IKEA DISTRIBUTION CENTRE Project Overview At its state-of-the-art distribution centre in Moorebank, furniture giant IKEA was experiencing growing energy & lighting maintenance costs but decreasing light output, unfavourable to productivity & safety. A detailed site audit and measurement of lighting needs was conducted, and the property owner and Client chose LED High Bays for their proven minimum operating capability of 50,000 hours, equal to 10 years of maintenance-free lighting. Once the lighting upgrade was complete IKEA had measurably improved lighting performance, exceeding building code requirements by over 70% with positive implications for workplace productivity and safety. Supported by Energy Conservation, IKEA not only achieved savings of $111,000 in annual energy costs plus $15,000 in annual maintenance costs, but also secured funding of over $141,000 through the creation of Energy Savings Certificates to offset the project- with a 1.6-year simple payback.

Why EC Focus EC Focus is an Accredited Certificate Provider under the NSW Energy Savings Scheme (ESS), with extensive experience delivering high efficiency heat pump hot water upgrades for residential and commercial sites, and managing the full end to end process from rebate paperwork through to certificate creation and compliance.