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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

AUSTRALIAN TALLOW PRODUCERS BOILER AND STEAM SYSTEM UPGRADE Project Overview Every year, Australian Tallow Producers recycles millions of kilograms of perishable material generated by the livestock and poultry, meat/poultry processing. Converting this material into valuable ingredients for edible fats, various soaps, cosmetics, explosives, toothpaste, pharmaceuticals, leather, textiles and lubricants and biodiesel. The majority of finished products are used in the feed industry in the form of high-energy fats and high-quality protein ingredients that supplement the diet and enable efficient production of beef, veal, pork, poultry, fish, eggs and milk.

Before we start: First things first. If you have not yet completed a nomination form, then please do so here before you proceed. Check that you have met the PDRS eligibility requirements (see below). Check that you have received a welcome email from your VPP provider. If you have questions about the contents of the nomination form, then please contact us here . Please note that your system must meet PDRS requirements listed at the bottom to be eligible for the incentive. Battery Select a battery Quantity I'm a paragraph. Click here to add your own text and edit me. It's easy. Battery In-situ Photo Upload image Solar PV Photo Upload image Signed VPP Contract Upload file Electricity Bill Upload file Battery Nameplate Photo Upload image Screenshot of Battery App Upload image VPP Welcome Email Upload file Installation Date Evidence Upload file I am the account holder as it appears on my electricity bill I have read IPART's BESS2 Fact Sheet I confirm that my battery system meets PDRS requirements* I consent to EC Focus contacting me regarding this submission and for my information to be handled in accordance with EC Focus’ Privacy Policy I have read and understood EC Focus’ Terms and Conditions relating to this activity The information I have provided is accurate and is not misleading by inclusion or omission Submit PDRS activity requirements: Activity requirements for BESS2 in the PDRS Rule require that: Batteries are listed on the Clean Energy Council’s list of approved batteries, which is the product list specified by the Scheme Administrator, and: have a combined usable battery capacity that is greater than 2 kWh and less than 28 kWh have a minimum 6 years remaining on warranty The battery warranty must define normal use conditions during the operation of the battery as not being less than: a minimum ambient temperature range of -10 °C to 50 °C a minimum warranted cumulative energy throughput equivalent to 2.8 MWh per kWh of Usable Battery Capacity A minimum warranted cumulative energy throughput equivalent to 3.65 MWh per kWh of Usable Battery Capacity where the Implementation Date is on or after 1 April 2026 Participation in the VPP must not void or diminish the battery warranty below the conditions listed above. There must be no life support equipment at the premise. Life support equipment means any of the following: An oxygen concentrator An intermittent peritoneal dialysis machine A kidney dialysis machine A CPAP respirator Crigler Najjar syndrome phototherapy equipment A ventilator for life support Any other equipment that a registered medical professional certifies is required for a person residing at the premises for life support. The premise must have a solar PV system either existing or installed with the battery The premise must be a residential site or a business site where annual electricity consumption is below 100MWh. The VPP contract must be for the provision of demand response capacity with a Demand Response Aggregator for at least 12 months No previous incentive has been claimed under the PDRS for connecting your battery to a VPP. The BESS2 incentive is only available once for the lifetime of the system.

Get up to 50%* higher incentives for your heat pump installations with EC! Fill the form below to find out about more！ 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. Submit your details below to get a callback and find out more!

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

OUR 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. Get in contact with us Name* Email* Company Role Write a message Submit

< Back 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. Date: 2018 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.

ROYAL INSTITUTE FOR DEAF AND BLIND CHILDREN Project Overview 6-storey strata plan office building restaurant 2-level car park We analysed meter data in conjunction with electricity bills before conducting a complete site inspection to assess energy-using plant & equipment. They then established an end-user equipment energy breakdown and identified several key Energy Conservation Measures (ECM). The energy audit identified potential savings of 194MWh (or $46,000) per year, with almost one-third having a simple payback of only 9 months. Energy Conservation assisted to change network tariff and install control systems for HVAC supply & cooling tower fans, electric hot water systems, lighting and power factor correction. With many of the proposed ECM implemented, common service energy bills fell by $2500-$3000 per month. Energy Conservation is assisting to re-design the HVAC system through modelling by whole-building simulation.

ART GALLERY OF NSW CHILLERS Project Overview The Art Gallery of NSW, replacing its old fluid chillers with modern high-efficiency chillers and upgrading its cooling towers, water pumps and control systems, sought help from an ACP under the NSW Energy Savings Scheme (ESS) to offset project costs. Our team of skilled M&V professionals qualified us as the right company for this complex project, developing energy regression models to combine visitor information, electricity consumption and climate data to account for variable temperature and humidity. Energy Conservation accurately determined the improved cooling efficiency by monitoring chiller energy consumption, chilled water flow and temperatures to compare specific chiller performance before and after the upgrade. Using the International Performance Measurement and Verification Protocol (IPMVP) to verify our energy models and the Gallery’s significant energy savings, EC confirmed annual savings of 1,200 Megawatt-hours, representing 15% of total Gallery consumption. Working with Energy Conservation, the Art Gallery of NSW not only achieved annual savings of $140,000 in energy costs and 1,200 tonnes of CO2 equivalent emissions, but also secured funding of over $100,000 through the creation of Energy Savings Certificates.