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    Building Futures Case Studies

    Building Futures Case Studies

    Building Futures is a free Council program helping strata building owners and occupants save thousands in energy and water costs.

    Read some case studies that highlight the benefits of the program. Thanks to the hard work and commitment of these sustainability champions, these apartment buildings are all moving towards a brighter future!

    • Solar panels on apartment building

      Penkivil Gardens

      Powering common areas with renewable energy produced on the rooftop, with up to 25% reduction on energy bills.
    • Parksun Apartments new light fittings

      Parksun Apartments

      Lowering costs and reducing energy bills by 26% by retrofitting 200 old light fittings with energy efficient LEDs.
    • Oscar on Hollywood Apartment building

      Oscar on Hollywood

      Retrofitting 317 old light fittings in the car park, exit signs and emergency battens with LEDs to save energy and money.
    • Encore Apartments

      Encore Apartments

      60% reduction in energy bills and $20,000 annual cost savings after a common area energy audit leading to energy upgrades.
    • Genoa Apartments

      Genoa Apartments

      Energy Audit and subsequent actions achieved 31% reduction on energy bills and $20,000 estimated annual cost savings.
    • Wride street hot water system

      Wride St Apartments

      A successful electrification journey, installing solar and replacing centralised gas hot water with $36,000 annual savings.

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