SCA (QLD)’s 2017 conference at the Sheraton Mirage on the Gold Coast was a huge success. Read the winning essay on future of the strata industry. [More]
A zebra like pattern on the floor caused by LED lighting may end up costing more than it saves. Make sure you consider amenity in lighting design. [More]
Australia has an energy crisis and funnily enough, that is what it took for strata schemes to start working as real communities to beat the energy price rises. [More]
Mobile app solutions that attempt to interconnect owners, residents, strata managers, tradies and local councils to get things done more efficiently. [More]
Things You Need to Know About
Embedded Networks in Strata
30% savings typical on overall energy bills for strata buildings
100% of owners need to vote to proceed
Individual retail exemption required for Owners Corporations
Embedded Network Operator (ENO) will be the Owners Corporation
Embedded Network Manager (ENM) chosen by the OC manages billing
Full day power outage for installation to be planned well in advance
National Meter Identifier (NMI) required for every smart meter installed
Existing Embedded Networks upgrade ophan smart meters by Dec 2017
"Power of Choice" to opt in or out for all participants is required
Negotiate best rates if you bulk buy energy from your ENM
It took a couple of tweets, and at least one one-hour long phone call, but it seems pretty clear that Tesla founder, CEO and billionaire Elon Musk has helped turn the debate around energy policy in Australia on its head.
The latest Grattan Institute report provides evidence that in the electricity retail sector, the anticipated price reductions have not happened, and innovation has been very slow in coming.
