In this webinar recording, you’ll hear from a heat pump expert (from AIRAH) and three different sized apartment blocks across Sydney who have electrified their centralised hot water and pool heating systems.

Presented by City of Sydney, Waverley Council, and North Sydney Council.

Whether you’re a renter or have budget limitations, you still deserve an efficient, comfortable home.

These detailed slides share expert advice about making your apartment more thermally comfortable, efficient, and electric within the bounds of your rental agreement or available budget.

NABERS ratings for apartment buildings quantify your building’s energy and water performance.

NABERS gives your building a rating from one to six stars, based on the energy use of shared services such as car parks, lobbies and gyms.

This mid rise apartment building in Brunswick East was able to get in tip top shape to be future ready.

Adding to existing sustainability measures, including rainwater tanks, solar hot water, solar power, a grey water pump, and double glazing, the Owners Corporation undertook further measures to ensure The Tip Top building was comfortable, cost effective and resilient.

The Antias building, with 43 apartments and part of the Jackson’s Landing precinct in Pyrmont, has undertaken significant efforts to enhance its environmental sustainability since its completion in June 2012.

Developed in 2022, this Guide aimed to kick-start the conversation about about electrification in apartment buildings. It provides high-level guidance to help transition to all-electric for both common areas and your home, be it an apartment or townhouse.

Learn from pioneering apartment buildings already embracing electrification. Understand more about all-electric technology options and what you need to consider as you make the switch – induction cook tops, hot water heat pumps, heating and cooling options, electricity load considerations, and more.

NABERS ratings for apartment buildings quantify your building’s energy and water performance. NABERS gives your building a rating from one to six stars, based on the energy use of shared services such as car parks, lobbies and gyms.

The Energy Guide was developed by City of Sydney. Follow the steps in this guide to manage your building’s energy use and save money along the way.