Smart Energy Solutions Project

Smart Energy Solutions Project is an Industrial and Commercial Emissions Reduction project located in the industrial suburb of Brendale, Queensland, approximately 20km north of the Brisbane CBD. Registered on November 25, 2021, the project is situated within the Moreton Bay Region, a major growth corridor in South East Queensland. The specific coordinates point to a location within a dense industrial estate, adjacent to waste management and council depot facilities near the South Pine River.

The project operates under the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative, Industrial and Commercial Emissions Reduction) Methodology Determination 2021 (ICER). This methodology credits emissions reductions achieved through energy efficiency upgrades, fuel switching, or the optimization of industrial processes. Specifically, this project involves the installation and modification of building management control systems (BMS). These systems automate and optimize the operation of emissions-producing equipment, such as HVAC, lighting, and boilers, to reduce electricity and fuel consumption compared to a historical baseline.

The Brendale region is characterized by heavy industrial and commercial land use, supporting manufacturing, logistics, and large-scale service depots. The area experiences a humid subtropical climate with high rainfall, particularly during the summer months. While the natural soil composition of the Pine Rivers district includes alluvial clays and loams, the project site sits on highly modified industrial land designed to support heavy infrastructure.

Proponent Sustainable Focus Pty Ltd is an energy management consultancy based in Adelaide, led by Managing Director Robert Smith. The company specializes in "smart" energy solutions, including demand management and remote HVAC maintenance. The project originally operated under the 2015 Industrial Electricity and Fuel Efficiency (IEFE) method before varying to the newer ICER method in December 2023. This transition likely enables the project to leverage updated crediting rules and broader activity eligibility provided by the 2021 determination.