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< Back 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. Date: 2024-2025 EC Focus supported Levande in becoming the first Australian corporation to have its emissions reduction target approved under the 2024 Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) Buildings Sectoral Decarbonisation Pathway. Key services provided by EC Focus included: Gap analysis of Levande’s GHG inventory against SBTi requirements Modelling science-based target options using the 2024 SBTi buildings guidance Support in obtaining third-party assurance of emissions data Full guidance through submission and validation Alignment with GHG Protocol and SBTi standards

< Back 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. Date: 2019 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.

< Back 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. Date: 2017 A prestigious 13 storey apartment building located in Sydney's iconic Milsons Point, Harbourlights was taking part in the My Green Apartment program run by North Sydney Council which provided energy efficiency training and advice. Faced with rising costs associated with ongoing maintenance and electricity prices, the Strata Committee decided to upgrade their ageing common area lighting with energy efficient lighting systems. Working with experienced solutions provider Illumelec, the Strata Committee chose to replace the inefficient fluorescent lights in the car park and fire stairs with LED Battens plus motion sensors and programmable dimming. Energy Conservation was engaged as Accredited Certificate Provider to document the project and compile the evidence required for creation of Energy Savings Certificates under the NSW Energy Savings Scheme. The support provided by Energy Conservation reduced project costs, ensured lighting performance exceeded Australian standards and provided third party verification of project savings. Following these upgrades, Harbourlights saw their power bills decrease during a period when electricity prices went up by 26%.

< Back 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. 5 Martin Place is an A-grade office tower in Sydney’s CBD using the government-backed NABERS rating system to drive performance across energy, water, and waste. NABERS Waste offers a consistent, national approach to waste measurement that aids comparison between buildings, and 5 Martin Place management was keen to improve their rating. In addition to offices, the building houses several retail tenancies including fashion, electronic, travel goods and food service. Many of the retail tenants sell items that are delivered to their stores in individual clear plastic bags, which were going to the building’s landfill stream and sometimes contaminating recycling streams. Space in the 5 Martin bin room was confined, making the task of manoeuvering bins for multiple recycling streams difficult.

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.

Get Paid to Connect Your Home Battery to a Virtual Power Plant Apply Now Current rate: $40 per kWh of battery capacity Up to $1,120 in Cash Incentives Available Now under the Peak Demand Reduction Scheme Have a solar-connected battery in NSW? You could unlock up to $1,120 in cash incentives by onboarding your battery with a Virtual Power Plant (VPP) provider such as (but not limited to): We help you: Maximise your incentive Take care of the paperwork Get paid fast You help us: Gather any missing information about your battery installation (we will assist) Click here to submit a claim or read on for more info. IMPORTANT: Make sure that – before you sign up to a VPP – you complete & sign our Nomination Form here . Here's a copy of IPART factsheet If you have questions about the contents of the nomination form, then please contact us here. What if you change your mind? 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We note that you’re not locked into any contract and can leave the VPP at any time, however the terms & conditions of your VPP enrolment should state that the VPP plan is – at least notionally – for the provision of demand response capacity for at least 12 months. Further, the incentive is calculated based on the battery remaining in a VPP for six years. This means that once a claim has been made for an onboarded battery, you won’t be eligible to claim the incentive again. Battery UBC Est Incentives Sonnen Batterie Evo 10 kWh $ 400 Sungrow SBR128 12.8 kWh $ 512 Tesla Powerwall 3 13.5 kWh $ 540 Sungrow SBR256 25.6 kWh $ 1024 Note: Incentives apply to batteries with Usable Battery Capacity greater than 2 kWh and less than 28 kWh. Actual amounts depend on underlying PRC price and model eligibility. The estimated incentives are guaranteed for enrolments in September 2025 . 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A well-run VPP lets you: Charge your battery when prices are low or solar is abundant Discharge when prices are high or demand is peaking Reduce your grid reliance – not by disconnecting, but by engaging on your own terms This means more control, more choice, and often, better financial outcomes. The same means to different ends Many people may feel uneasy about handing control of their battery over to energy retailers or DNSPs. It may be true that different stakeholders work to different ends, but the means to those ends are often more aligned than you might think. Consider the following. Midday (solar peak): You want to charge your battery with your rooftop solar. Retailers don’t need the surplus energy and want to avoid paying feed-in tariffs. DNSPs want to reduce grid congestion and maintain grid stability. Everyone agrees: Charge the battery, don’t supply to the grid. Evening (demand peak): You may want to use your battery to avoid buying expensive electricity. Retailers want you to discharge so they don’t have to buy high-cost wholesale energy. DNSPs want more energy injected locally to off-load and stabilise the network. Again, aligned: Discharge the battery. In these cases, while the motivations are different, the actions that benefit all stakeholders are much the same. Delegating (limited) control to a trusted VPP or aggregator, isn’t giving up your independence; rather, it’s amplifying your advantage as these systems: Respond faster to market signals Optimise charge/discharge cycles Maximise returns with less effort They’re often more effective than manual operation. If the actions align, then why is control necessary in the first place? Because without it, the electricity market is flying blind - unable to coordinate or fully harness the potential of thousands of distributed batteries. By opting in, you're not just supporting the grid - you're making sure you’re first in line when value is created. But not everyone values the same things True. Not all battery owners have the same objectives. When battery owners are more focused on resilience, autonomy, or minimising grid reliance , that’s where the desired actions can diverge. You may prefer to keep your battery charged for self-use at other times and in case of an outage for example, but the VPP may want to discharge it during peak events. You may not care about market prices, but the VPP might schedule your battery based on price signals. You may want to limit exports, while the VPP optimises for maximum grid value. In these cases, your objectives may conflict with those of the VPP’s optimisation strategy. So How Do You Manage That? If you value self-sufficiency over cost reduction , make sure your VPP provider: Is transparent about when and why they’ll discharge your battery Allows custom reserve settings and opt-out options, including for certain event types Doesn’t lock you into usage patterns that conflict with your values Offers clear, fair compensation for any energy they use from your battery A good VPP should let you choose whether to maximise return, maximise autonomy, or balance the two - with no surprises. VPP providers we can work with We can support customers joining any VPP program so long as the right documentation is provided. Jump to here to get started. One more time in a nutshell: You have solar PV You have an eligible battery Contact EC Focus and nominate us as your ACP Join a VPP Submit key documents (we help you collect them) Receive your incentive – upfront, no lock-in contracts required Let's orchestrate some batteries! Whether you're a homeowner with a battery or a VPP partner looking to streamline onboarding and unlock incentives for your customers, we’re here to help. Contact Us Apply Now Why work with EC Focus? Accredited Certificate Provider under the PDRS Best-in-class rebates per kWh battery capacity Fast payment - within 7 days of complete applications Can work with all VPPs Expert guidance - we check your documents and handle the claim

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EC Focus supported Levande in becoming the first Australian corporation to have its emissions reduction target approved under the 2024 Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) Buildings Sectoral Decarbonisation Pathway. EC Focus Helps Levande Achieve Australia's First SBTi Buildings Emissions Target Project Overview EC Focus supported Levande in becoming the first Australian corporation to have its emissions reduction target approved under the 2024 Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) Buildings Sectoral Decarbonisation Pathway. Key services provided by EC Focus included: Gap analysis of Levande’s GHG inventory against SBTi requirements Modelling science-based target options using the 2024 SBTi buildings guidance Support in obtaining third-party assurance of emissions data Full guidance through submission and validation Alignment with GHG Protocol and SBTi standards

< Back 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. Date: 2017 (stage 1) 2019 (stage 2) 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.

< 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.