Emma Ballard

ESD report ESD option

ESD Options Review for Improved Buildings Efficiency

A number of regional Councils in Australia are adding an ESD (Environmentally Sustainable Development) policy to their Planning Scheme along with a range of online tools to assist at the early stages of planning. These tools include BESS (Built Environment Sustainability Scorecard), FirstRate, NABERS and Green Star so buildings can be designed to various efficiency and …

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Vertex S Solar Panels

Vertex S Solar Panels Launch

New high-efficiency technologically advanced and reliable solar panel, the Vertex S, is coming soon to SmartConsult and they will be ideal for Australian conditions further supporting the country’s growing rooftop solar market. Brought to you by Trina Solar, the global leader in integrated PV modules and smart energy solutions, the Vertex S solar panel has …

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Energy Assessments

5 Things To Know About Energy Assessments

When you hear the words ‘energy assessment’ what springs to mind? Energy saving perhaps or energy review, if that’s what you are thinking, then you’re not far too off the mark. Alternatively, you might immediately think along the lines of expensive auditing or that there’s some fly by night energy consultant trying to lure you …

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S & P Downgrades Increase Risk Rating

S & P Downgrades Increase Risk Rating

The US credit rating agency S&P Global, one of the largest of the CRA’s and publisher of financial research and analysis on stocks, bonds, and commodities have warned that 13 oil and gas companies, including the some of the world’s largest, may be downgraded in a matter of weeks due to increasing competition in the renewable energy sector as …

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heat pumps nat refs

Demand Soars for Heat Pumps with Nat Refs

As we move further away from fossil fuels, one thing is for sure and that’s the rise of natural refrigerants and how much more energy efficient operations can potentially be when equipment like gas boilers are replaced with heat pumps containing nat refs (natural refrigerants) such as low charge ammonia. Fossil fuel boilers using either …

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Engineering graduate

Congratulations Serena, Now An Electrical Engineer

Our team member Serena King has graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering Degree, Majoring in Electronic and Energy Engineering with Honours from Griffith University in Brisbane, Queensland. Serena’s proud family including her niece and nephew, were there to celebrate her achievement at a low-key graduation event held on campus in December. Growing up on the …

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energy cost savings

Nearly $300K Saved – View Latest Case Study

Energy management and consumption analysis are key tools to cost and energy savings for any industry building. When regarding a company with multiple sites, such as a Federal Government Agency, energy production and consumption analysis can result in significant savings. SmartConsult were recently commissioned by the Federal Government Agency to carry out energy assessments including …

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aquatic centre design square

iHub Discuss Aquatic Centre Design

Bringing engineers together with architects is no easy task. However, the latest iHub initiative ‘Integrated Design Studios’ allowed an early collaboration between architects and HVAC engineers to discuss major energy savings. Our consultant Derek Harbison was recently involved in the event hosted by Melbourne University with the aim to increase innovation at the conceptual design …

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