Section J & energy-efficient building services.
NCC Section J compliance, efficient plant and lighting, solar PV, batteries and metering — lower running costs built into the design, not added at the end.
Energy performance is decided at design stage. Plant selection, lighting design, controls, metering and on-site generation determine what a building costs to run for decades — and whether it meets NCC Section J, Green Star or NABERS targets.
Aurum’s electrical and mechanical engineers work together on energy: right-sized plant, intelligent lighting control, smart metering and solar and battery systems, all coordinated so the building performs the way the model says it will.
What we deliver
Energy Efficiency & Section J
- NCC Section J mechanical compliance
- Energy-efficient plant selection
- Green Star and NABERS support
- Electrification and gas-free strategies
Sustainable Solutions
- Smart building energy metering and monitoring
- Embedded metering systems
- Photovoltaic (PV) solutions
- Battery Energy Storage Solutions (BESS)
- Microgrids
- Load profiling and building energy analysis
- Building tuning and commissioning
Lighting & Controls
- LED lighting design and selections
- DALI and intelligent lighting control
- Daylight and occupancy control strategies
- BMS integration and central plant optimisation
Why Aurum
Both disciplines
Section J electrical and mechanical requirements handled by one team.
Proven ratings
Electrical design for ECU City Campus, a 5 Star Green Star certified building.
Generation and storage
From rooftop PV to solar, battery and generator microgrids for remote sites.
Related projects
ECU City Campus
Aurum's D&C electrical design for ECU City: dual HV intake, 4×2 MVA transformers, 160 kW PV, full DALI, and a 12→8 MVA redesign that cut headworks costs.
Rio Tinto Hamersley & Rocklea Microgrid Solution
Maximum demand analysis, feasibility and design for solar, battery and generator microgrids at Rio Tinto’s Hamersley and Rocklea homesteads.
9 Hampden Road, Nedlands
Electrical, lighting, communications, security and fire detection design for a multi-residential apartment building at 9 Hampden Road, Nedlands, with EV and solar provisions.
Frequently asked questions
What is NCC Section J?
Section J is the energy efficiency part of the National Construction Code. For services engineers it sets requirements for air conditioning and ventilation, artificial lighting and power, hot water supply and energy monitoring, among others.
Can you help with Green Star or NABERS targets?
Yes. Aurum designs metering, lighting, plant and on-site generation to support Green Star and NABERS targets, and coordinates with the project’s sustainability consultant.
Do you design solar PV and battery systems?
Yes — from rooftop PV on commercial and residential buildings to battery storage and solar, battery and generator microgrids for remote sites.