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100 Skyring Terrace Building Improves NABERS rating from 4.5 to 6
Commercial office building reduces energy use by 1.7M kWh
100 Skyring Terrace is a modern 12-level A-Grade office building in Brisbane, Australia improved its NABERS rating from 4.5 to 6 stars through data-driven strategies and OpenBlue Equipment Performance.
Impact Highlights
Improved NABERS energy star rating from 4.5 to 6 stars
More than $265K in savings
Reduced fault hours by 24% year on year
High energy consumption and system inefficiencies
100 Skyring Terrace’s mechanical and control systems were not fully optimized to meet higher NABERS energy rating targets. High baseline energy consumption limited overall efficiency and sustainability performance, while operational costs remained elevated due to inefficiencies in the chilled water plant and airside systems.
Data-driven insights for sustainable performance
The team at 100 Skyring Terrace embraced a proactive, data-driven approach to transform building performance. By leveraging OpenBlue Equipment Performance, they gained actionable insights to optimize mechanical systems and controls. Ten targeted improvement strategies were implemented to reduce energy consumption and enhance reliability. Predictive maintenance and continuous monitoring ensured improvements were sustained over time, driving measurable efficiency gains without costly retrofits.
Measured improvements in energy and cost savings
By acting on data insights and committing to operational improvements, 100 Skyring Terrace significantly reduced energy consumption and costs while improving reliability. These changes helped the building achieve a top NABERS rating and maintain high performance without major capital expenditure.
- Improved NABERS energy star rating from 4.5 stars to 6 stars and has been maintained since 2019.
- Delivered significant early energy savings in base building with over 1.7 million kWh saved since 2019 and more than $259K in cost savings.
- Reduced fault hours by 24% year on year through predictive data driven maintenance.
- Increased building efficiency without the CAPEX investments for retrofits.
About 100 Skyring Terrace
Built in 2014, this modern 12-level A-Grade office building features office accommodation and retail amenities. 100 Skyring Terrace is Brisbane’s #1 NABERS rated office building in its class for Growthpoint Properties Australia.
About the facility
- 12-storey A-Grade office building
- 2,200 sqm campus-style floors
- 1,060 sqm retail space
- NABERS 6-star rating since 2019
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