What we do

Mining Services

Energetics significant experience within the mining industry means that we understand the specific constraints and drivers of the sector and have developed specialised services to address requirements unique to the mining industry.

Energetics' mining services:

  • Cost management programs including best practise energy and carbon management;
  • Program implementation with a focus on diesel management;
  • Procurement services to reduce input costs;
  • Comprehensive carbon markets/CPRS services; and
  • Reporting services, focusing at present on NGER.

Strategy and program development

When Energetics initiates the implementation of a strategy or program, we work with clients to ensure that the content meets their needs, is aligned with their internal systems and uses their resources to best effect. Energetics has a number of strategy and program options which have been used in practise. Developing client's strategies, Energetics runs workshops to develop innovative new positions for clients to minimize risk, maximize opportunities, complete a gap analysis to determine what is required to realize their vision, prioritization, action planning and implementation.

Energetics strategies and programs cover:

  • Carbon management;
  • Carbon markets/Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS);
  • Water management;
  • Integrated reporting programs to meet the needs of Energy Efficiency Opportunities (EEO) program and National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER) scheme;
  • Strategic energy procurement;
  • Training and communication; and
  • Broader sustainability focused on LCA.

Understanding compliance requirements

Energetics works closely with the majority of the Austrlaian government departments responsible for enacting energy and greenhouse management, mitigation and reduction. Energetics knows the history of these programs and understands in detail all regulatory compliance requirements. With input into government policy positions, the drafting of regulations and their enactment, Energetics can assist clients in meeting the requirements of the following programs and others:

  • National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER) scheme;
  • Energy Efficiency Opportunities (EEO) program;
  • NSW's Energy and Water Saving Action Plans (ESAP and WSAP), Vic's Environment and Resource Efficiency Plans (EREP) and other state specific programs for example Queensland's proposed Sustainable Energy Program (QSEP).

Energetics is also able to conduct verifications for those programs that require it, offering internal information and data review processes to assist clients with preparing for verification.

Tools to deliver practical plans

With 25 years of experience working in this area Energetics has developed all of the tools and processes that are required to deliver client's energy, water and/or greenhouse management plan. These include:

  • Carbon Trading Game enabling clients to experience or demonstrate to internal teams what the CPRS will mean to their business;
  • Site, group and company marginal cost of carbon abatement curves, their meaning and use;
  • Management system diagnostics using Energetics' One-2-Five(R) suite of diagnostic tools allowing clients to isolate those critical actions which will result in the most significant improvements to their management systems and will deliver cost savings;
  • Development of realistic targets and KPIs in the context of client's baseline and known/potential opportunities;
  • Energy/carbon/water baseline development and forecasting, including consideration of opportunities to reduce these and addressing performance in KPIs;
  • Detailed site assessments for cost reduction and compliance requirements;
  • Reporting systems and structures including Energetics' energy, greenhouse and sustainability database; and
  • Audit and verification services.

Program management through to implementation maximizes returns

Energetics offers an end to end service, identifying opportunities, accessing government monies if these are available, facilitating the implementation of improvement programs and measuring the outcomes. Energetics work with clients on projects from start to finish to ensure it delivers maximum value. A case study of such a program is Energetics' work with Xstrata Coal where assistance was provided to the client in meeting the needs of the ESAP and EEO programs in an integrated manner. This streamlined approach meant that Xstrata Coal saved money on process and administration and maximized the returns from assessments. More information on this case study can be found on the EEO website.

From strategy to site: a unique team

Energetics and its people are recognized within Australia and globally as leaders in this field with extensive expertise in energy and greenhouse management and reporting, and can ensure that real value is accrued to clients. With the introduction of the CPRS, Energetics can work with clients to maximize their CPRS benefits and minimize the costs of carbon, more effectively manage energy, water and carbon, utilize government funding, and leverage compliance programs to deliver cost savings and reduce risk exposure.

Energetics has more than 120 people representing a range of skills required to meet legislative requirements and deliver value. Energetics' people typically have more than one degree, in the main their first degree is in engineering, though many are also lawyers, economists and accounting specialists. Specialists in the team include:

  • Specialists in mining and minerals processing, including seven PhDs in chemical engineering. The team includes 25 chemical engineers, 10 electrical engineers, 5 mechanical engineers, 9 people with other engineering degrees, and a further 30 with other technical qualifications;
  • Visionaries who have received awards for their ground breaking work in energy efficiency, greenhouse management and sustainability;
  • Carbon markets experts including recognition as specialists in energy and greenhouse policy development as well as CDM and JI;
  • People who are authorities in energy supply including the sourcing of renewables as well as the establishment of renewable energy projects;
  • Procurement specialists who hold Energetics' financial services license;
  • Management specialists, many with MBA and similar business management degrees;
  • Business development experts - a number of people have started their own companies, as well as people with IPO, product development and technology commercialization expertise.

Energetics will ensure that the best people are deployed to work for clients. The company's flat organizational structure means that it is possible for all of its consultants to access the best expertise in the business and bring this knowledge to bear on your project.

A new way of doing business

Energetics has formal agreements in place with globally recognized partners to deliver all elements of a strategy, program or project. The team can develop the strategy, deliver the project and ensure that the outcomes are auditable. Partners include recognized leaders in the areas of financial advise, auditing and verification and project management and implementation.

Energetics can work with clients in a number of ways to ensure best outcomes for all parties:

  • On a bespoke project basis to fixed costs and on time;
  • In a long term partnering arrangement offering reduced rates and access to preferred people; and
  • On a risk sharing basis where project charges cover costs and we share the savings which result from the project.

NEED FURTHER INFORMATION? If you require further information about this service or advice on how Energetics can assist, please contact Energetics on 02 9929 3911