The DIEF project will allow property owners within the pilot to share data and build innovative software applications for sophisticated management of building carbon emissions. © Copyright CSIRO Australia, 2023-08-10
A new $11 million pilot project in New South Wales aims to reduce emissions, lower electricity costs, and ease pressure on the state’s energy grid by introducing flexible energy demand solutions in smart buildings.
The Digital Infrastructure Energy Flexibility (DIEF) project, led by CSIRO, will explore innovative technologies and systems that allow consumers to have greater control over their electricity usage. The goal is to reduce peak demand, lower energy bills, and improve grid stability by using real-time data and smart management tools. The project will involve up to 200 buildings in New South Wales, connected to the CSIRO-developed Data Clearing House (DCH) Platform, a digital infrastructure that helps manage energy use and carbon emissions in buildings.
Flexible demand offers a solution to the traditional rigid energy infrastructure by smoothing out electricity demand during high consumption periods, making it possible to integrate more renewable energy sources into the grid. This project aims to create a new ecosystem of technologies and services that provide benefits to consumers and the energy industry.
By enabling property owners to share data and build advanced software applications for managing energy use, the project is expected to drive down operating costs, improve comfort, and enhance occupant experiences. Data gathered from the pilot will also contribute to the development of a flexible demand policy and asset register.
The project is part of CSIRO’s Smart Energy Mission, which focuses on building Australia’s next-generation integrated and sustainable energy systems.
Find out more about the Data Clearing House Platform. https://dataclearinghouse.org