Heating & cooling
Comfort, sizing and efficient operation
Business & Community Advice
From $1,000 + GST
Independent, engineering-led energy advice for Tasmanian businesses, clubs and community organisations.
A business energy audit, or a commercial energy audit on a larger site, starts with where the energy goes. We look at what is driving the cost, and which improvements are worth it before you commit to equipment or major works.
Site assessments typically range from $1,000 to $3,000 + GST, depending on the property, available data and level of analysis required.
Multi-site assessments, detailed business cases and implementation support are quoted separately. Travel fees apply outside Greater Hobart.
PowerSmart for Small Business
Could the grant help cover your energy audit?
Eligible Tasmanian small businesses may be able to receive up to $1,000 towards an independent energy-efficiency audit. We can prepare a tailored scope and quote for submission to the PowerSmart program before the audit proceeds.
What We Assess
Find the energy costs, constraints and improvement opportunities that matter most.
The assessment is tailored to the site, its operating requirements and the decisions your organisation needs to make.
Hot water
Systems, controls and replacement options
Insulation
Ceilings, floors, walls and priorities
Draughts & air leakage
Gaps, seals and unwanted airflow
Solar & batteries
Performance, sizing and optimisation
Bills, tariffs & data
Costs, patterns and suitable tariffs
Ventilation & moisture
Healthy airflow and condensation risks
Windows & shading
Glazing, coverings and solar gain
Lighting & controls
Efficient lighting and smart schedules
Appliances & equipment
Energy use and upgrade opportunities
Usage & load shifting
Move demand to better times
Electrification & EVs
Future-ready systems and capacity
What You Receive
Clear evidence for better energy and investment decisions.
Depending on the agreed scope, your report may include:
- an energy-use baseline;
- key cost and demand drivers;
- operating and control issues;
- prioritised energy-saving opportunities;
- indicative upgrade costs;
- estimated savings and payback periods where supported by the data;
- recommended sequencing and dependencies;
- relevant funding or finance pathways;
- clearly stated assumptions and limitations; and
- practical next steps.
Recommendations are developed around the site’s actual operating requirements, budget and future plans.
Advice is independent. Tasman Energy Advisory does not sell equipment and does not accept commissions or referral payments.
Business & community case study
A costed energy plan for a community club.
See how a facility review became a coordinated solar, hot-water, heating and EV charging proposal, with clear costs, forecast savings and funding assumptions.
How It Works
A clear process, from first conversation to practical next steps.
Every engagement is shaped around the property or project, but the approach remains straightforward.
1.
Enquiry & Scope
Tell us about your property or project, concerns and goals. We’ll recommend the right service and confirm the scope, information required, timeframe and fee before work begins.
2.
Assess & Understand
Depending on the service, this may include an on-site inspection, client discussion and review of bills, interval data, plans, equipment or other available evidence.
3.
Analysis & Prioritise
We bring the evidence together to understand performance, identify opportunities and determine which improvements deserve priority.
4.
Report & Next Steps
Receive clear findings, practical recommendations and a staged path forward. Further advice or implementation support can be provided by arrangement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this service for?
The service is suitable for Tasmanian businesses, clubs, community organisations and other premises-based operations.
This may include offices, retail stores, cafés, hospitality venues, tourism and accommodation businesses, clinics, consulting spaces, workshops and community facilities.
How is the scope and price determined?
Business and community sites vary significantly, so the scope is based on the property, available information and the decisions you need to make.
Targeted site assessments generally start from $1,000 + GST. More detailed reports, multi-site assessments, business cases and implementation support are quoted separately.
What information should we provide?
Useful information may include:
- approximately 12 months of electricity bills;
- NEM12 or other interval data;
- current electricity tariffs;
- equipment schedules and specifications;
- solar or battery monitoring exports;
- occupancy and operating hours;
- maintenance or upgrade plans; and
- previous energy reports or proposals.
The exact information required will be confirmed during scoping.
Can PowerSmart for Small Business pay for an energy audit in Tasmania?
Yes, as a reimbursement, not as a free audit. Eligible Tasmanian small businesses may be able to receive a grant of up to $1,000 toward a qualifying independent energy-efficiency audit through the Tasmanian Government’s PowerSmart for Small Business program.
Eligibility, audit requirements and application conditions apply. Where appropriate, the audit scope can be developed with the program requirements in mind.
Learn about PowerSmart energy audits
Check current PowerSmart for Small Business eligibility and guidelines
Is this an accredited or compliance audit?
The standard service provides independent engineering-led advice and practical recommendations.
It is not an accredited building rating, electrical safety inspection or regulatory compliance audit unless a specific formal scope is agreed beforehand.
Where specialist design, certification or regulated work is required, this will be clearly identified.
What people are saying
“Jarred inspected our property, discussed our needs and followed his visit with an excellent written report. The report described measures we could take to improve energy efficiency, split by initial cost and prioritised by cost-effectiveness.”
— Janet
“His report is well set out … and we found it easy to understand and actionable. Highly recommended.”
— Phil