Smart green apartments
We’ve helped more than 200 buildings save thousands of dollars each year on running and maintenance costs.
Get free expert advice to reduce energy and water use in apartment buildings.
We welcome a yearly intake of participants into our award winning program.
Residents can save money and help reduce carbon emissions and water use in the city.
What can be achieved
Aria, a 15-storey apartment building in Waterloo, is now saving $61,000 each year through:
- lighting upgrades
- installing variable speed drives on pumps and fans
- rooftop solar panels.
Cleveland Mews, a 66-unit apartment building in Redfern, is saving 82% in energy use through:
- installing heat pumps for the swimming pool and spa.
Program snapshot
Each participating strata plan receives:
- energy and water assessments – NABERS rating
- an energy action plan with recommended improvements
- a presentation on NABERS ratings and energy action plans
- tailored advice on improving waste management and recycling
- a WaterFix program by Sydney Water, if the building meets certain criteria
- access to webinars, resources and opportunities to connect with people in other buildings through our leadership network.
Success story: Moore Park Gardens
Hear Redfern resident Aaron Callaghan talk about how Caley Building is saving more than $100,000 through solar, electrification and waste upgrades.
“Through the support of the strata committee, owners and residents, Highgate has been able to overcome the many challenges in becoming a green apartment building. It is not just about saving money and greening the planet but creating a more desirable living space for all residents, who can feel good about their homes.”
Sustainability case studies
Learn how Smart Green Apartments and other green building programs have transformed buildings across Sydney.
How to take part
If you’d like support for your building, contact Ailsa McConnachie-Folwell on 02 9288 5960 or [email protected].
