Leading change in energy storage in Alphington
Australia's energy landscape is evolving, shifting the balance of storage capacity in our electricity market through small-scale home batteries, neighbourhood battery projects and more.
Read MoreMeet our growing team that's driving environmental impact
The key to a fulfilling and enjoyable work environment lies in the people we surround ourselves with
Our small team is expanding, and we're thrilled to introduce some new faces and share exciting developments in our journey towards environmental sustainability.
Read MoreFostering sustainability: University partnerships in water and renewable energy design
Collaborations to build better, water-sensitive, climate-resilient, smart cities
Our commitment to sustainability and innovation drives us to seek valuable partnerships with universities, focusing on water and renewable energy.
Read MoreEmpowering neighborhoods: Analysing community battery initiative's funding recipients
A significant milestone in Australia's energy transition
In May 2023, the Federal Government announced who was successful in their application for a community battery under Stream 1 of the Community Batteries for Household Solar program. Dive into the details and explore the key aspects surrounding the program's recipients, funding, battery capacity, and future opportunities.
Read MoreWhy is integrated water management (IWM) design so hard?
IWM should be at the heart of the design and build process
But it isn’t, despite incentives and policies to encourage it. So, what are the barriers to creating an integrated water design solution? Plus 3 actions to change how urban water is managed.
Read MoreWho can (or should) own a community battery?
Battery storage is key to the transition to net zero
And as community batteries take off, the question ‘who owns a community battery?’ is one that needs to be considered. For us, there are six main ownership options. Read about the pros and cons of each.
Read MoreWrapping up 2022: We are at the precipice... still
While so much has changed this year, so much more needs to change
For climate action, renewable energy generation and storage, integrated water and for sustainable cities.
Read our wrap-up of 2022 and what’s coming up next year!
Read MoreWater sensitive city strategy for Ku-ring-gai Council
Ambitious water sensitive city targets
Read about the work Wave did with Ku-ring-gai Council on the water sensitive city strategy targets and Water Sensitive City Index review.
Read MoreIntegrated Water Management (IWM) Lead
An exciting opportunity exists for a senior consultant to lead our integrated water work at Wave Consulting Australia
We offer you the opportunity to do what you love. To challenge yourself. To choose your own adventure in the energy and water sector.
Read MoreNeighbourhood batteries: What are the benefits? Insights for successful feasibility projects
What we’ve learned about neighbourhood batteries
For the past five years, we’ve been working on various neighbourhood battery projects. Read on to find out the benefits of neighbourhood batteries as well as what we’ve learned about effective feasibility projects.
Read MoreAudit of rainwater tanks can save up to 100,000 litres of water per year
Rainwater tanks: the unsung and unloved heroes of urban water
Read about our audit of 100 council-owned rainwater tanks - and the four common problems we found with them.
Read MoreA million more (passively watered) street trees
Our cities are heating up and we need innovative solutions to counteract this
Well-chosen and low-maintenance, water-wise street trees keep our cities cool.
Read MoreQueenscliffe community battery study
Big sustainability goals
The Borough of Queenscliffe is the smallest local government area in Victoria.
But it might have one of the biggest sustainability goals for reducing emissions.
Read MoreIs stormwater sexy? (Spoiler, it’s not!)
Live-tweeted from the franc.sydney conference | March 2022
Every year there are conferences around the world discussing how to deal with stormwater.
And more and more, about how to turn this problem into an opportunity.
Read MoreWe are hiring
…people that don’t stay in their lane!
Do you want to make a difference?
Do you live and breathe water and energy?
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