News & Updates
Watch: Affordable and Sustainable Strata Living
Principal consultant at Sky High Energy Control, Norman Koslowski, shares his on-ground insights about how Strata communities can benefit from future proofing their buildings. Presented by Renew.
How to electrify your apartment on a budget
“The “problem” with having enough electricity supply capacity is sometimes smaller than most “experts” and consultants think, especially in smaller apartments” says Alan Pears, AM, RMIT University
13 apartment towers can’t get EV charging or induction stoves
In a recent The Fifth Estate article, Carolin Wenzel reflects on the challenges of electrifying her apartment building.
Round 2 Solar for Apartments
Round 2 of the Solar for Apartments is now open! Funding of up to $2,800 per apartment (up to $140,000 per property) is available for eligible owners corporations to install solar PV.
High Life goes to All-energy
Last week we presented about retrofitting apartments at the All Energy Australia, the Southern Hemisphere's largest event for energy industry professionals.
Event: Build Your Strata Community's Emergency Preparedness
OCN will make the case for why you should prepare and plan for the worst, and provide practical tools and resources to help you create an effective emergency response plan.
Understanding Fees, Insurance, and Conflicts of Interest in Strata
This free, online SCA (Vic) event will cover fee oversight and debt recovery, plus insurance brokers and commissions.
Watch: Understanding heat pumps for strata
Hear from Aurecon heat pump experts, plus speakers from three different sized apartment blocks across Sydney who have electrified their centralised hot water and pool heating systems.
The Penguin Factor in apartments
“Compared to free standing houses, apartments stay warmer in winter by huddling together like penguins” Alex Zeller, Australian Energy Regulator
Watch: Charging ahead
Watch the 2024 High Life Expo seminar session all about retrofitting electric vehicle infrastructure into apartment buildings.
Watch: Electrify everything
Watch the 2024 High Life Expo seminar session all about retrofitting apartments and common infrastructure to make them all-electric.
Watch: the Getting to Yes! seminar
Navigating and making good decisions with your owners corporation can be one of the biggest challenges of apartment living. So how can we do it better? Hear from experts and read the answers from the audience Q&A.
Watch: the Naturally cool Seminar
Learn about greening solutions for your apartment building. From balcony pot plants to large-scale green roofs, there’s something for everyone.
Download the Seminar Session slides
Our expert speakers have generously shared their slides from the High Life Expo Seminar Sessions on 1 June 2024. Download them now!
Want EV charging equity? Participate in this EV charging Research
The University of Melbourne is recruiting participants for 2-hour focus group discussions to explore opportunities for improving access to EV charging in rentals and multi-unit dwellings.
Borrow not buy with the Brunswick Tool Library
In most apartments, there’s no space for a workshop or a large tool collection. That’s where amazing community-led services like the Brunswick Tool Library (BTL) come in.
Webinar: Getting Off Gas: Rentals and apartments
As part of their Getting off Gas Toolkit, Renew and their expert panel discussed the ins and outs of renting and living in apartments when it comes to increasing energy efficiency.
Solar rebates for apartments are here!
Thanks to a partnership between the Victorian and Commonwealth Governments, grants targeted at owners corporations are available. Successful applicants can receive up to $2,800 per apartment, with a maximum grant amount of $140,000 for buildings of up to 50 apartments.
It’s electrifying!
LID Consulting recently completed research and a business case for two existing apartment blocks in North Melbourne to get off gas, go all-electric, and incorporate solar PV and EV (electric vehicle) infrastructure.