Batteries have been around for ages, but with applications ranging from renewable energy storage to consumer devices, it’s the technology that is on everyone’s lips today. But don’t dive in blind – arm yourself with this basic intro into battery technology, and you’ll have the confidence to make the right choice for your organisation. What […]
Town of Cambridge Sees the Light
Just like new: an LED upgrade at the library and Boulevard Centre in the Town of Cambridge has resulted in an amazing facelift – not to mention energy savings over 64% and annual savings of $19k. The Town of Cambridge recently contracted Enigin to upgrade 350+ lights at its Library and Boulevard Centre. By replacing the […]
So Much to Gain, So Little to Lose: Electricity Supply Brokering
You choose where you shop, so why not do the same when buying electricity? How do you gain access to the lowest cost electricity contract? And how do you assess which one is the best deal for your site? One option is to engage an energy broker – and that’s where Enigin’s free service comes […]
Driving Real Cost Savings – Track Your Energy, says Digital Lumens
This month we’ve sourced a fantastic article from lighting group Digital Lumens. Check out their white paper on how tracking your energy drives real cost savings, which is not only a great throwback to last month’s post on real-time monitoring… It’s an easy and fascinating read that emphasises why it’s always worth your while to consider energy […]
How to Enjoy Solar – Without Buying a System
It’s not a lease, and it’s not a fleece. That’s right, there’s a legitimate way to install and enjoy the benefits of solar PV without paying for or owning a PV system: a model called a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) in which the panels sit on your roof but are owned by a third party, […]
Grants and Funding, Past to Present: What’s Out There?
Funding is typically the greatest hurdle preventing the rollout of energy efficiency projects. In the past few years Enigin has secured over $13M in funding (both grant and financing) for our clients’ energy efficiency projects. But it’s an ever-changing landscape. What did we achieve in the past, and what’s out there now? Regardless of how […]
Perdaman Advanced Energy Partners with HELLA Industries – Efficient, Modular LED Lighting
Perdaman Advanced Energy is proud to announce our partnership with iconic light company HELLA Industries. The renowned light manufacturer, known for its development of high performance vehicle lights, is a leader in modern LED technology. HELLA’s LED technology combines simplicity with a versatile, modular design for use in transport, commerce and industry. Their variable light systems […]
Show Me the Money: Funding for Clean Energy Projects
CAPEX, finance or grants: One of these is necessary to undertake any project in your organisation. If no stakeholder provides funding, there is no project. This month we reveal the where and how of new funding for renewables and energy efficiency. Funding is a limited resource so you need a compelling business case and a […]
Rise of the Low Carbon Economy: the #1 Trend for CEOs in 2016
According to Chief Executive Group, the low carbon economy is the number one trend CEOs should focus on in 2016. Our focus is to help your organisation profit from the low carbon economy, so this month’s ezine brings you some immediate quick wins and thought provoking strategic insights. – The latest generation LED lighting to […]
A New Year, A New Edge…
Through The Energy Edge you can make sure 2016 is the year your organisation gets an energy advantage. We’ll be providing you – our clients, intermediaries, and other stakeholders – with the good oil (not the fossil fuel kind) on how you can get business advantage through energy. Are you interested to hear relevant and […]