Energy audits are an important component of an energy management program. They evaluate how efficiently energy is being used, highlight energy and cost saving opportunities, and can identify areas to improve building services operation and tenant comfort.
NABERS
NABERS is currently undergoing some exciting new changes with their team currently running a pilot program to develop the NABERS Co-Assess Energy Rating tool.
HFM’s Managing Director, Ian Knox was invited to be part of the Siemens Australia Digitalization delegation which saw him travel to Germany for ten days last month.
HFM shares the details of how we have worked with Sandalford Winery and other key industry partners to reduce the cost and energy used to make that glass of red or white wine that many of us enjoy.
Non-utility electricity meters vary widely in their accuracy, and additional issues can arise where meters include a current transformer (CT) or are read using a Remote Meter Reading System (RMRS).
The CBD program has proved to be a low-cost, high-value program which encourages substantial energy efficiency improvements in the commercial office sector.
“By working in a collaborative way with the main energy consultants, HFM Asset Management, the air conditioning contractors and the building facility managers the team have been able to achieve the high NABERS rating but also maintain a comfortable environment for the tenants.”