Victoria
New South Wales
South Australia
QueenslandOur commitment is to be a catalyst in the transition towards a sustainable future in energy through the use of innovative technology, education, quality solutions and renewable energy.
We aim to drive change through ethical and respectful interactions with all of our stakeholders, creating a customer focused and responsive team of experts who are able to deliver high quality solutions.
Why We Do What We Do
Ecovantage was established in 2007 to support businesses and households to reduce energy use and contribute to the fight against climate change through a reduction in emissions.
As a solutions provider we have become a trusted authority on energy efficiency. Our offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Queensland are staffed with employees who are genuinely passionate about energy efficiency and are dedicated to helping our customers save energy and save money.
Ecovantage Company Milestones
2007
Ecovantage is established by Bruce Easton and Damien Wigley.
The first major commercial project is landed, and the Victorian School Energy Assessments program was launched across the state.
2009
The Victorian Energy Efficiency Target is established setting up the VEET scheme.
Ecovantage secures its first contract with Victoria Electricity.
Bruce Easton convenes an association of Certificate creators called EECCA (now ESIA).
2010
City West Water engages Ecovantage to install thousands of water saving showerheads and give out shower timers.
2011
Ecovantage is engaged by AGL to create energy efficiency certificates in the South Australian Retailer Energy Efficiency Scheme, REES (now REPS).
Ecovantage employee Ione Maclean becomes the first woman on the board of the Energy Efficiency Council.
2012
Mike Jackson and Jacky Carroll open first Adelaide office in Brighton.
Seamus Balkin establishes the first Ecovantage Sydney office (from his lounge room!).
2015
Bruce Easton joins the Energy Efficiency Council board.
2020
5 million tonnes of carbon abatement reached through projects Ecovantage has processed certificates for, and the ambitious goal of 10 million tonnes by 2025 is set.
2021
Ecovantage hires Aaron Jenkins and establishes the first Queensland office in Maroochydore.
2022
Ecovantage becomes a Certified Climate Active Carbon Neutral Organisation.
Ecovantage becomes the first ACP to be accredited under the PDRS.
Ecovantage claims the crown of Australia's biggest Certificate Provider.
2023
To keep up with growing demand the Ecovantage team grows to over 70 staff.
2024
Ecovantage hits the goal of being involved in the abatement of 10 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent - 7 months ahead of target!
The even more ambitious goal of 20 million tonnes by 2030 is set.
Sustainability
At Ecovantage we are in the business of energy savings. On top of helping our customers become more energy efficient we take steps in our day-to-day practice to reduce our own impact on the environment. The simple practices can be adopted by many organisations.
These steps include:
- Buying recycled and refillable stationary where available
- Using recycled toilet paper, tissues and paper towels from social enterprises
- Refilling all cleaning products and consumables where available
- Providing reusable takeaway cups for the daily pick-me-up
- Purchasing fruit and milk from the local community
- Composting where possible
Walking the Talk with EVs
In 2021 Ecovantage was proud to roll out a fleet of electric vehicles for our Queensland team, walking the talk on sustainability.
We know that electric vehicles can still be powered by fossil fuel-derived energy, so we buy certified green energy. Our Queensland team charge their vehicles whilst at work, during day time hours from a solar system on the shared office space roof.
We are Climate Active carbon neutral so we revisit the energy/fuels our cars use each year for our greenhouse gas inventory to ensure if there is any emissions left, we offset them with LGCs or Carbon Credits.
