Council understands that there is a strong sentiment within the strata community to improve the sustainability of their buildings, and that there are large cost savings and emissions reductions opportunities in doing so.
Council offers the following at no cost:
- energy assessments performed by industry specialists
- detailed reports which will clearly illustrate the financial case for upgrades
- attendance at strata meetings if requested to help communicate benefits of building upgrades
- workshops and information sessions for apartment residents
- upgrade opportunities (including solar electricity, solar sharing to multiple units, batteries, heat pumps, LED lighting with smart controls, EV charging and carpark ventilation)
- numerous rebates
Applications for the Future-proofing Apartments program are open until funding is exhausted.
Register for the Future-proofing Apartments program
Case studies
- A 17-apartment housing complex in Ryde, NSW
- A large residential strata complex in Maroubra, Sydney
- An apartment block in Docklands, Melbourne
- A residential building with 15 apartments in North Sydney
- An apartment building with 47 units in Gosford, NSW
- 4 buildings with 1 level of basement car parking in Cammeray, Sydney
- A luxury residential building with 104 apartments in City of Sydney
Fact sheets for hot water systems
Additional resources
The excellent following strata resources have been shared by Merri-Bek Council.
All of the technology recommendations will apply in New South Wales, however strata law may differ on some cases.