How embedded networks and early collaboration are shaping sustainable strata communities
In today’s fast-moving world of residential and strata developments, environmental sustainability goals that once felt ambitious are now not only possible but financially rewarding.
At Humenergy, we believe that the best sustainability outcomes happen when energy systems, building design, and the developer’s vision come together early and by design.
Through our collaboration with Mosaic Property Group, we’re helping drive smarter energy management in multi-residential communities via embedded networks.
Using an innovative customised model, we have raised the bar for what large-scale strata can look like.
Why embedded networks matter
Embedded networks offer a smarter, more efficient way to manage energy in multi-unit residential buildings.
Rather than each apartment buying power from a retail provider, an embedded network allows the building manager to purchase energy in bulk and distribute it to each unit.
They also allow for greater take-up of solar power, battery storage and EV charging, with the benefits shared within the community.
It’s a model that benefits everyone.
For residents:
Lower, more predictable bills: Bulk buying plus solar equals real savings on electricity, while maintaining service and reliability.
Cleaner energy: Solar can be integrated from the outset, so residents are part of a greener energy solution from day one.
EV-ready living: Infrastructure for electric vehicle charging can be installed at the outset, with no expensive retrofitting required.
Simplified support: One point of contact, streamlined billing, and no more chasing traditional energy retailers.
For developers and strata owners:
A competitive edge: Buyers are increasingly looking for real, long-term value. Lower running costs and visible sustainability make a real difference.
Future-proofed from the start: Early integration allows for better solar coverage, more efficient plant, and stronger NABERS/NatHERS scores.
Ongoing returns: With the right partner, an embedded network can deliver ongoing revenue or cost offsets for building owners.
Easy compliance: Early planning helps simplify future upgrades—like battery storage or demand response systems—and makes regulation less of a hurdle.
The Manning: designed for the future
ENs simplify energy distribution for property managers in muti-tenant buildings.
Through buying in bulk, they can lock in better prices on long term contracts and issue simplified bills without any price shocks.
Financially it’s a win-win, with tenants generally accessing cheaper power, while managers can build in a profit margin to earn additional revenue.
Having a single (parent) meter connected to the grid also helps property managers monitor energy use across the building, driving greater efficiencies.
What is an embedded network?
Let’s look at The Manning by Mosaic – a luxury residential development, set to become a standout in Brisbane.
With 113 apartments across 22 levels and boasting high-end amenities, it’s the kind of premium project where everything has been considered, including energy.
Thanks to our early collaboration with Mosaic, the building’s embedded network is fully integrated from the ground up.
Highlights at The Manning:
Large-scale rooftop solar: Purpose-built from design stage, with solar infrastructure that makes the most of available space.
Efficient hot water systems: Centralised systems that are easier to manage, lower in cost, and more environmentally friendly.
EV charging infrastructure: Installed upfront, so it’s ready to scale as resident demand grows.
Advanced metering and support: Smart meters, clear data, simple billing—and access to real, responsive customer service.
A smart business decision
For Mosaic, the embedded network has benefits far beyond delivering reliable, cost-effective electricity.
Better project economics: Our innovative model spreads the investment, making it easier to fund premium features that also deliver long-term savings.
Stronger long-term value: Energy-efficient, future-ready buildings appeal to both residents and investors—and continue to perform long after handover.
Leadership in sustainability: By setting high standards at The Manning and other developments, Mosaic is seen as a leader in the development industry.
Why early collaboration changes everything
One of the biggest differences in our work with Mosaic is timing. By involving energy experts at the very beginning of design and planning, we’ve been able to shape infrastructure that delivers more solar, smarter systems, and more scalable outcomes. It’s about smarter planning to deliver lasting value.
Early collaboration allowed us to:
Maximise rooftop solar potential;
Design around energy-intensive features for better efficiency;
Lay the groundwork for tools like demand response;
Meet compliance targets with less stress.
A scalable model for better communities
The Manning is just one project of many we are delivering with Mosaic. To date, Humenergy and Mosaic have rolled out embedded network solutions across three developments, with ten more in the pipeline.
By building a portfolio approach, we’re constantly refining the model and delivering better outcomes for developers, residents, and communities.
Let’s build smarter, together
The results speak for themselves: embedded networks, when designed collaboratively and early, are scalable, commercially viable, and exactly what the market is asking for.
At Humenergy, we’re proud of our work with partners like Mosaic in helping to shape communities that are more sustainable, more liveable, and ready for the clean energy future.
If you’re a developer, architect, property manager or industry partner looking to do things differently—we’d love to chat.
Contact Humenergy to explore how an embedded network strategy can bring long-term value, environmental sustainability and real differentiation to your next development.
Humenergy provides lower cost, more transparent energy solutions for Residential and Commercial Strata Communities. We work with Property Developers and Body Corporates to create win-win energy solutions that benefit developers, owners, and residents alike.
Humenergy purchases the gas in bulk and on-sell hot water to the residents at low energy rates, additionally Hum can supply and install best in class remote sub-metering systems.
If you wish to look into our solutions for Bulk Hot Water and sub-metering, get in touch with the Hum team today.