Energy Efficiency News & Insights

IPCC Report on the Rapid and Intensified Effects of Climate Change

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released a report last August 9 revealing the rapid and intensified effects of climate change. These unprecedented changes, such as rising sea levels,…

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Councils Who Are Advanced in Their Sustainability Journey But Looking for What’s Next to Achieve Net Zero

The fight to mitigate the ill effects of climate change isn’t just a global movement: It’s also a local movement. Three decades ago, Local Agenda 21 was launched to promote…

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Don’t Know Where to Begin to Achieve Local Council’s Sustainability Targets?

Human activities were seen as the major proponent for climate change. Based on the 2007 report published by the International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC): The increase in greenhouse gas emission…

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How Can Building Owners Fund Their Energy Efficiency Upgrades

We interviewed Arman Sarkisian, Ecosave Chief Operating Officer, and asked him why commercial building operators and owners should consider energy efficiency upgrades. Arman brings over 16 years of experience, specialising…

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Spot Trade Market Update: Environmental Certificate Scheme Prices – STCs, LGCs, VEECs and ESCs (June 2021)

Small-scale Technology Certificate (STCs) Price Updates: As of writing, Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs) are priced at $38.85 They are $0.30 higher compared from the previous month. Compared to last year’s…

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Ecosave works with City of Yarra in Energy Performance Contract

Ecosave to save City of Yarra over $300,000 per year Yarra City Council has appointed Ecosave to implement and manage the largest energy efficiency upgrade of its buildings to date,…

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Policy Update – New South Wales, South Australia, Tasmania and Victoria

Read on for an overview of new policies and programs that support businesses with managing their energy costs from the states: New South Wales South Australia Tasmania Victoria NEW…

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Ecosave Interview Spotlight: Mr. Chris McKinnon of Total Power Solutions

Chris McKinnon is the National Manager of Ecosave Power Quality. He has over 15 years of experience in managing projects for both the public and private sectors. Chris brings his…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Ecosave Acquires Total Power Solutions

Acquisition to help organisations drive even further cost savings [Melbourne, 15th June 2021] – Ecosave – One of Australia’s largest independent Energy Savings Companies (ESCOs), have announced the acquisition of Total…

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Policy Update – Federal Budget Special

On Tuesday 11 May, the Federal Treasurer Hon Josh Frydenberg MP handed down the FY21/22 Federal Budget. Of note to businesses, the budget includes a range of spending to support…

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Energy Efficiency Is A Jobs Machine: Local Governments Can Get It Cranking

Energy efficiency is a jobs machine – and local governments can get it cranking Countries around the globe are facing unprecedented health emergencies and economic challenge. Australia, faring better than…

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New Melbourne Office & Ecosave National Operations Centre (ENOC)

Last month the Melbourne team have officially moved into a brand new office space in Clayton, VIC in Melbourne’s Eastern Suburbs. Plans to move to a new location was on…

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New Grants and Other Opportunities

NEW GRANTS AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES The past quarter has seen the addition of several new grants and programs that are relevant to businesses, including Green Industries SA’s Resource Efficiency and…

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Ask the Experts Series Part 3: Are There Energy Saving Opportunities For Newly Built Commercial Properties?

We interviewed Arman Sarkisian, Ecosave’s Chief Operating Officer, and asked him about energy efficiency upgrades. Arman brings over 16 years of experience, specialising in operational efficiency in building design, management,…

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FAQ Solar Victoria Rebates Program

Solar Victoria Rebates Program Overview The Victorian Government is extending assistance to small business owners to help reduce the upfront costs of small-scale solar system installation. Approximately, 15,000 applicants are…

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Eco refurbishment for commercial buildings

Why Consider Eco Refurbishments for Commercial Buildings

Why Commercial Real Estate Owners or Property Managers Should Consider Eco Refurbishments for Commercial Buildings (and how to fund upgrades with no upfront capital or debt) The road to Net…

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Media Release: Renewable Power at Woollahra Council Library Reduces Carbon Footprint by 50%

Ecosave’s Solar PV Solution Slashes Carbon Emissions for Woollahra Council The Woollahra Council partnered with Ecosave to install a new solar PV system for their Woollahra Library at Double Bay.The…

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Energy conservation projects - increases company value

Energy conservation projects – how they increase shareholder value and attract corporate investors

New research suggests that energy conservation projects can improve corporate performance and shareholder value as “Socially Responsible Investors” flock to companies with low exposures to negative environmental, social and governance…

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How to reduce high energy costs as energy prices escalate

Many of our clients have reported in recent months they’re paying almost double and in some cases more than double the amount for their electricity and gas utility bills. When…

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Spot Trade Market Update: Environmental Certificate Scheme Prices – STCs, LGCs, VEECs and ESCs (May 2021)

Small-scale Technology Certificate (STCs) Price Updates: As of writing, Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs) are priced at $38.55 They are $0.15 lower compared from the previous month. Compared to last year’s…

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Funding Energy Efficiency Retrofit Projects: SEVEN ways to fund energy savings

There are a number of barriers to implementing energy efficiency projects, not least of which is the financial one. The old adage ‘it takes money, to make money’ is certainly…

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Value for Money: Five reasons why Government organisations should never choose their ESCO based on price alone…

In this article, we look at the five reasons why Government organisations should never select their Energy Services Company (ESCO) based on price alone . When it comes to procuring…

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Resource and energy recovery investment to deliver triple impact.

A Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) report examining the role of resource and energy recovery in Australia’s transition to a low-emissions economy has identified a potential investment pipeline of up to $7.8…

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Australia installed its highest ever number of rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) panels in 2020.

Australia installed its highest ever number of rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) panels in 2020, according to Clean Energy Regulator data analysed by energy efficiency experts from Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO. The data…

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News & Insights

IPCC Report on the Rapid and Intensified Effects of Climate Change

Councils Who Are Advanced in Their Sustainability Journey But Looking for What’s Next to Achieve Net Zero

Don’t Know Where to Begin to Achieve Local Council’s Sustainability Targets?

How Can Building Owners Fund Their Energy Efficiency Upgrades

Spot Trade Market Update: Environmental Certificate Scheme Prices – STCs, LGCs, VEECs and ESCs (June 2021)

Ecosave works with City of Yarra in Energy Performance Contract

Policy Update – New South Wales, South Australia, Tasmania and Victoria

Ecosave Interview Spotlight: Mr. Chris McKinnon of Total Power Solutions

MEDIA RELEASE: Ecosave Acquires Total Power Solutions

Policy Update – Federal Budget Special

Energy Efficiency Is A Jobs Machine: Local Governments Can Get It Cranking

New Melbourne Office & Ecosave National Operations Centre (ENOC)

New Grants and Other Opportunities

Ask the Experts Series Part 3: Are There Energy Saving Opportunities For Newly Built Commercial Properties?

FAQ Solar Victoria Rebates Program

Why Consider Eco Refurbishments for Commercial Buildings

Media Release: Renewable Power at Woollahra Council Library Reduces Carbon Footprint by 50%

Energy conservation projects – how they increase shareholder value and attract corporate investors

How to reduce high energy costs as energy prices escalate

Spot Trade Market Update: Environmental Certificate Scheme Prices – STCs, LGCs, VEECs and ESCs (May 2021)

Funding Energy Efficiency Retrofit Projects: SEVEN ways to fund energy savings

Value for Money: Five reasons why Government organisations should never choose their ESCO based on price alone…

Resource and energy recovery investment to deliver triple impact.

Australia installed its highest ever number of rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) panels in 2020.

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