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  • Marina Square high efficiency chillers | EC Focus Pty Ltd

    MARINA SQUARE HIGH EFFICIENCY CHILLERS Project Overview Marina Square’s new retail, commercial and residential development in Wentworth Point required air-cooled water chillers to service the HVAC system of a 12,000 sqm retail centre including common areas and over 45 retail tenancies. Management installed two Daikin high efficiency air-cooled chillers and engaged Energy Conservation to deal directly with suppliers and contractors to ensure funding eligibility compliance. By capturing and collecting evidence and comparing efficiencies, Energy Conservation calculate savings through the Installation of High Efficiency Appliances for Business (IHEAB) method on Marina Square’s behalf and create Energy Savings Certificates which are sold as financial rewards. Marina Square received $57,198 in funding for installing high efficiency equipment. In addition, ongoing annual savings of $44,000 in electricity costs are realised through the reduction of the equivalent of 295 megawatt hours of usage, which in turn decreases Marina Square’s carbon footprint by 271 tonnes of CO2-e emissions annually.

  • Registration of Interest | EC Focus Pty Ltd

    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.

  • ABC CASTINGS RECYCLING EQUIPMENT | EC Focus Pty Ltd

    < Back 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. Date: 2017 ABC Castings is a nonferrous metal casting business producing components for use in heavy industry, infrastructure and manufacturing. The castings are often made in hardened sand-based moulds, bonded with resin or clay, which are broken off the finished casting at the end of the process and cannot be reused unless they are refined back to sand. Prior to working with Energy Conservation over 200 tonnes of resin sand per annum was being lost this way to landfill. An assessor from Energy Conservation visited the business to conduct a visual waste assessment, interview the business owner and gather evidence from waste bills and procurement orders. The owner recognised that more efficient use of materials would reduce waste to landfill and cut operating costs. A proposal was submitted for the purchase of sand recovery and associated dust extraction equipment which, supported by the evidence collected by our assessor was approved by the NSW EPA. The business could then proceed to purchase their new equipment with 45% of the purchase cost guaranteed in rebate funding. With their new equipment installed, ABC Castings now reuses more than 90% of their resin sand and saves over $63,000 per year in waste disposal costs.

  • Cumberland country golf club | EC Focus Pty Ltd

    CUMBERLAND COUNTRY GOLF CLUB Project Overview Green waste was an ongoing issue for Cumberland Country Golf Club, resulting in $8,000 a year in waste removal costs. Energy Conservation provided support through the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) Bin Trim program, and secured 50% funding for a shredder to turn ground waste into garden mulch. As well as cutting their waste bill they saved $16,500 in capital costs and now re-use around 38 tonnes of green waste every year that would otherwise go to landfill.

  • ABC castings recycling equipment | EC Focus Pty Ltd

    ABC CASTINGS RECYCLING EQUIPMENT Project Overview ABC Castings is a nonferrous metal casting business producing components for use in heavy industry, infrastructure and manufacturing. The castings are often made in hardened sand-based moulds, bonded with resin or clay, which are broken off the finished casting at the end of the process and cannot be reused unless they are refined back to sand. Prior to working with Energy Conservation over 200 tonnes of resin sand per annum was being lost this way to landfill. An assessor from Energy Conservation visited the business to conduct a visual waste assessment, interview the business owner and gather evidence from waste bills and procurement orders. The owner recognised that more efficient use of materials would reduce waste to landfill and cut operating costs. A proposal was submitted for the purchase of sand recovery and associated dust extraction equipment which, supported by the evidence collected by our assessor was approved by the NSW EPA. The business could then proceed to purchase their new equipment with 45% of the purchase cost guaranteed in rebate funding. With their new equipment installed, ABC Castings now reuses more than 90% of their resin sand and saves over $63,000 per year in waste disposal costs.

  • 130 George ST lift upgrade | EC Focus Pty Ltd

    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.

  • Hilton Sydney Conference and function c. | EC Focus Pty Ltd

    HILTON SYDNEY CONFERENCE AND FUNCTION CENTRE Project Overview Hilton Sydney is home to one of the country’s most versatile event spaces with its purpose-built conference and function centre, spanning 4 floors with state-of-the-art technology and smart ambient lighting suitable for a wide range of events. Energy use and maintenance costs were on the rise, with the existing downlights aging and depreciating in performance when Hilton Sydney engaged Energy Conservation to support their upgrade to more energy-efficient lighting. With performance-based lighting design, government approval of light fixtures and the creation of Energy Savings Certificates, Energy Conservation was proud to assist in the delivery of a customised solution representing a substantial reduction in energy and maintenance costs to the customer. The Energy Savings Certificates we generated offset the project costs by more than 22% and the hotel now saves over 233 MWh per year off its annual energy bills.

  • ART GALLERY OF NSW CHILLERS | EC Focus Pty Ltd

    < 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.

  • HARBOURLIGHTS MILSONS POINT | EC Focus Pty Ltd

    < 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%.

  • Improving waste management for breweries | EC Focus Pty Ltd

    IMPROVING WASTE MANAGEMENT FOR BREWERIES Project Overview As you know breweries generate a wide variety of waste materials, from organic waste like spent grain and trub, to packaging waste such as pallet wrap and grain bags, and often food waste from onsite catering. EC was engaged by Heaps Normal to improve Pallet Wrap and recycling outcomes. Outcomes: - Saved 55% on annual waste costs - Diverted ~500kg from Landfill - Increased recycling rate from 69% to 81%

  • Financial Incentives | EC Focus Pty Ltd

    Financial Incentives EC Focus supports you in accessing government grants, rebates, and financial incentives to fund sustainability initiatives or benefit from improvements made. This includes navigating eligibility criteria, preparing applications, and ensuring project compliance with the required standards and programs. Please tell us who you are: All Residential and SME Commercial and Industrial Installer Government grants Proven track record in grant writing and successful applications. Clear guidance on eligibility and requirements. Ongoing support throughout the application process. Support with project implementation and grant reporting. Environmental Certificates EC Focus supports your business in generating environmental certificates from various activities and sectors, including: ESCs: Certificates for energy savings from energy-efficient projects in NSW. PRCs: Issued for renewable energy generation under the Renewable Energy Target (RET) scheme. VEECs: Certificates for energy-saving projects in Victoria. ACCUs: Represent one tonne of CO2 emissions reduction under the ACCUs Scheme LGCs: Issued for renewable energy generation under the RET scheme. STCs: Certificates for small-scale renewable energy systems, like solar panels. Air Conditioning At EC Focus, we’re here to help you save on energy costs and make your home more comfortable. Government rebates are available for air conditioning installs or upgrades as part of the NSW Energy Savings Scheme and Victorian Energy Upgrades All Commercial and Residential premises in NSW and Victoria connected to the grid are eligible The rebates reduce the cost of the air - conditioning unit and the fee for installation. How is the rebate calculated? The rebate uses a specific state regulated calculation method, that can contribute significantly towards the cost of a system, it will vary based on brand, model, state and if its new or replacement. Learn more Heat Pump Water Heater At EC Focus, we’re here to help you save on energy costs and make your home more comfortable. If you’re in NSW or VIC, you can take advantage of financial incentives to upgrade to energy-efficient appliances like heat pumps or air conditioning systems. Programs such as the NSW Energy Savings Scheme (ESS) and the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program offer discounts and rebates, making it easier and more affordable to switch to smarter, energy-saving solutions. By upgrading, you’ll enjoy lower energy bills and do your part for a greener future! Learn more Solar Battery Energy Storage System At EC Focus, we’re passionate about helping you make the most of your solar power. If you’re in NSW, there are financial incentives available to make adding a solar battery to your home more affordable. Solar batteries let you store the energy your solar panels generate, so you can use it when the sun isn’t shining—saving you even more on your energy bills. The NSW Peak Demand Reduction Scheme (PDRS) provides incentives to help you make the switch. Start maximizing your solar investment while reducing your reliance on the grid! Apply now LED Lighting At EC Focus, we make it easy for businesses in NSW and VIC to upgrade to energy-efficient lighting and save on operating costs. Through programs like the NSW Energy Savings Scheme (ESS) and the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program, your business can access financial incentives to replace old, inefficient lighting with modern LED solutions. These upgrades not only lower your electricity bills but also improve workplace lighting quality and reduce maintenance costs. It’s a simple way to enhance your business’s energy efficiency while contributing to a more sustainable future. Learn more Solar PV Large Scale Solar installations in Victoria are eligible for a rebate in the form of VEECs (Victorian Energy Efficiency Certificates), much higher value than the traditional LGCs (Large Generation Certificates). Learn more Project and Equipment Upgrade Rebates At EC Focus, we help businesses in NSW and VIC unlock financial rewards for custom energy efficiency projects through the PIAM&V and PBA methods under the ESS and VEU schemes. These methods are designed for complex or large-scale upgrades—such as HVAC, BMS, or industrial process improvements—where energy savings can’t be estimated using fixed values. Instead, savings are calculated based on real, measured energy use before and after the upgrade. This tailored approach allows for greater flexibility and often delivers higher certificate yields and faster returns on investment. Navigating the detailed measurement and verification requirements can be challenging—but that’s where we come in. As one of the few accredited experts with deep experience across diverse upgrade scenarios, EC Focus manages the process end-to-end, ensuring compliance and maximising the financial outcomes for your project. Learn more Government grants Proven track record in grant writing and successful applications. Clear guidance on eligibility and requirements. Ongoing support throughout the application process. Support with project implementation and grant reporting. Environmental Certificates EC Focus supports your business in generating environmental certificates from various activities and sectors, including: ESCs: Certificates for energy savings from energy-efficient projects in NSW. PRCs: Issued for renewable energy generation under the Renewable Energy Target (RET) scheme. VEECs: Certificates for energy-saving projects in Victoria. ACCUs: Represent one tonne of CO2 emissions reduction under the ACCUs Scheme LGCs: Issued for renewable energy generation under the RET scheme. STCs: Certificates for small-scale renewable energy systems, like solar panels. Air Conditioning At EC Focus, we’re here to help you save on energy costs and make your home more comfortable. Government rebates are available for air conditioning installs or upgrades as part of the NSW Energy Savings Scheme and Victorian Energy Upgrades All Commercial and Residential premises in NSW and Victoria connected to the grid are eligible The rebates reduce the cost of the air - conditioning unit and the fee for installation. How is the rebate calculated? The rebate uses a specific state regulated calculation method, that can contribute significantly towards the cost of a system, it will vary based on brand, model, state and if its new or replacement. Learn more Heat Pump Water Heater At EC Focus, we’re here to help you save on energy costs and make your home more comfortable. If you’re in NSW or VIC, you can take advantage of financial incentives to upgrade to energy-efficient appliances like heat pumps or air conditioning systems. Programs such as the NSW Energy Savings Scheme (ESS) and the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program offer discounts and rebates, making it easier and more affordable to switch to smarter, energy-saving solutions. By upgrading, you’ll enjoy lower energy bills and do your part for a greener future! Learn more Solar PV Large Scale Solar installations in Victoria are eligible for a rebate in the form of VEECs (Victorian Energy Efficiency Certificates), much higher value than the traditional LGCs (Large Generation Certificates). Learn more Solar Battery Energy Storage System At EC Focus, we’re passionate about helping you make the most of your solar power. If you’re in NSW, there are financial incentives available to make adding a solar battery to your home more affordable. Solar batteries let you store the energy your solar panels generate, so you can use it when the sun isn’t shining—saving you even more on your energy bills. The NSW Peak Demand Reduction Scheme (PDRS) provides incentives to help you make the switch. Start maximizing your solar investment while reducing your reliance on the grid! Learn more LED Lighting At EC Focus, we make it easy for businesses in NSW and VIC to upgrade to energy-efficient lighting and save on operating costs. Through programs like the NSW Energy Savings Scheme (ESS) and the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program, your business can access financial incentives to replace old, inefficient lighting with modern LED solutions. These upgrades not only lower your electricity bills but also improve workplace lighting quality and reduce maintenance costs. It’s a simple way to enhance your business’s energy efficiency while contributing to a more sustainable future. Learn more Bin Trim At EC Focus, we’ve been delivering the Bin Trim Rebates program since inception, helping businesses access funding to reduce waste and save on disposal costs. Through this program, our clients have accessed rebates of up to $50,000 for equipment that prevents waste generation, such as reusable packaging systems, dispenser machines and also diverts waste from landfill, such as compactors, balers, and organics processing solutions. These upgrades not only cut waste management expenses but also support a more sustainable, circular economy. Let us help you find the right solution to improve your business’s waste efficiency and environmental impact. Learn more Government grants Proven track record in grant writing and successful applications. Clear guidance on eligibility and requirements. Ongoing support throughout the application process. Support with project implementation and grant reporting. Environmental Certificates EC Focus supports your business in generating environmental certificates from various activities and sectors, including: ESCs: Certificates for energy savings from energy-efficient projects in NSW. PRCs: Issued for renewable energy generation under the Renewable Energy Target (RET) scheme. VEECs: Certificates for energy-saving projects in Victoria. ACCUs: Represent one tonne of CO2 emissions reduction under the ACCUs Scheme LGCs: Issued for renewable energy generation under the RET scheme. STCs: Certificates for small-scale renewable energy systems, like solar panels. LED Lighting At EC Focus, we make it easy for businesses in NSW and VIC to upgrade to energy-efficient lighting and save on operating costs. Through programs like the NSW Energy Savings Scheme (ESS) and the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program, your business can access financial incentives to replace old, inefficient lighting with modern LED solutions. These upgrades not only lower your electricity bills but also improve workplace lighting quality and reduce maintenance costs. It’s a simple way to enhance your business’s energy efficiency while contributing to a more sustainable future. Learn more Solar PV Large Scale Solar installations in Victoria are eligible for a rebate in the form of VEECs (Victorian Energy Efficiency Certificates), much higher value than the traditional LGCs (Large Generation Certificates). Learn more Project and Equipment Upgrade Rebates At EC Focus, we help businesses in both NSW and VIC take advantage of financial incentives for custom energy efficiency projects through the PIAM&V and the PBA method under the ESS and VEU program in NSW and VIC. These methods are ideal for complex or large-scale upgrades, such as replacing commercial HVAC and BMS systems, industrial thermal process upgrades, because they allow you to earn certificates and rebates based on the actual energy savings achieved. Learn more Bin Trim At EC Focus, we’ve been delivering the Bin Trim Rebates program since inception, helping businesses access funding to reduce waste and save on disposal costs. Through this program, our clients have accessed rebates of up to $50,000 for equipment that prevents waste generation, such as reusable packaging systems, dispenser machines and also diverts waste from landfill, such as compactors, balers, and organics processing solutions. These upgrades not only cut waste management expenses but also support a more sustainable, circular economy. Let us help you find the right solution to improve your business’s waste efficiency and environmental impact. Learn more Installer If you are an installer and want to learn more about EC Focus and explore partnership opportunities, please complete this form, and we will be in touch shortly. Partner with us 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 | EC Focus Pty Ltd

    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.

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