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Our Company All Power To You (AP2U) is a privately-owned company, established with a goal to service Bodies Corporate who wish to remain independent with their Embedded Utility Networks. We of fer Bodies Corporate and Developers alike the opportunity to create a cost-ef fective embedded network solution, wi thout being locked into open - ended retail suppl y ar rangement s . Embedded Networks are the preferred choice for mul t i -tenanted development s, as Bodies Corporate can independently choose their retailer for the electricity supply, in turn providing lower costs to their occupants.  We are focused on providing an all - encompassing administrat ive and billing service for all utilities, including electricity, gas, air -conditioning and hot water on behalf of the Body Corporate. With the specialised knowledge and experience of our staf f, along with AP2U’s sole utility management focus, we are able to provide an unequalled service to Bodies Corporate. 

Meet Our Executive Team

JIM O’HARE MANAGING DIRECTOR

Jim brings over 25 years of both local and international experience in strata management. 

Jim’s network of consultants, contractors, and partners assist in adding value to developers, bodies corporate, and customers alike. 

JACOB HUNTER GENERAL MANAGER

Jacob brings value to developers, bodies corporate, and customers through his many years of experience in both property development and electrical engineering. 

Jacob’s business acumen ensures AP2U operates efficiently, while growing rapidly.

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Why AP2U?

Our dif ference is…

• We have the ability to buy direct and save • The specialised knowledge and experience of our staf f • Our sole utility management focus

We work collaborat i vel y wi th Commi t tee’s ensur ing that the lowes t bulk rates are negot iated, ut i l i t y on - charge rates are set accurate l y and a l l informat ion regarding debt management is repor ted back to the Commi t tee promptly, with recommendations on suggested action.  The benef i t of implementing a bulk supply model means the Body Corporate preserves its independence for the purchase of its utility energy requirements. This ultimately results in the lowest net cost of utility services.

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Electrical Embedded Networks An Embedded Network is a small electricity system that distributes electricity exclusively to homes or businesses wi thin a speci f ic proper ty or area – for example, an apartment building.  Embedded Networks are supplied through a connection point (parent meter) to the wider distr ibut ion network (e.g. electr ici ty gr id). The operator of an embedded network buys electr ici ty in bulk and then on-sells the electr ici ty to each connection (premises) inside the Embedded Network. Each occupant ’s consumption is individually metered using a sub-meter.  The electricity distributor and the site owner are responsible for the supply of electricity to you (including the quality and reliability of the electricity supplied) and the connection of the residential complex or building to the distribution network. The site owner incurs distribution charges from the local distributor for connection to the grid for all customers in the Embedded Network . This ex ternal network cost is usually passed on to all the respect ive customer.

The ‘Electricity Usage Tarif f ’ and ‘Supply Charge’ are established by the Body Corporate to provide maximum value to both the Occupants and the Body Corporate. 

Non-Embedded Network

Embedded Network

National Electricity Market

National Electricity Market

Customer Meter

Customer Meter

Common Area Meter

Common Area Meter

Parent Meter

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Hot Water And Gas Embedded Networks

Similar to an Electrical Embedded Network, a Hot Water and Gas Embedded Network involves the Body Corporate entering in a bulk supply agreement for gas (supplied through a gas meter from a retail gas provider) and selling both hot water and gas to occupants. Each occupant ’s hot water usage in measured through individual hot water meters.  Hot water bill s cons i s t of a ‘Hot Water Usage Tar i f f ’ component and a ‘Suppl y Charge’ component , while gas i s t ypica ll y billed at a f i xed da il y charge. Thi s billing model i s cons i s tent wi th Or igin’s hot water and gas billing model.  The ‘Hot Water Usage Tarif f ’, ‘Supply Charge’, and ‘Daily Gas Charge’ are established by the Body Corporate to provide maximum value to both the Occupants and the Body Corporate. 

Embedded Hot Water and Gas Network

Origin Hot Water and Gas Network

Hot Water Plant

Hot Water Plant

Water

Water

Gas

Gas

Hot Water Plant

Hot Water Plant

Bulk Gas Meter

Bulk Water Meter

Bulk Water Meter

Customer Hot Water Meter

Customer Hot Water Meter

Customer Gas Cooktop

Customer Gas Cooktop

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New Residential Developments Installing an Embedded Network in your new residential development can add value to the Developer, Body Corporate, and Residents. AP2U can advise ways to add value through an Embedded Network and assist with establishing an Embedded Network in your new development. 

New Retail/Commercial Developments Installing an Embedded Network in your new commercial of f ice development or retail centre can add value to the Developer, Asset Owner, and Lessees. AP2U can advise ways to add value through an Embedded Network and assist with establishing an Embedded Network in your new commercial of f ice development or retail centre.

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Utilities Billing & Administration Included in AP2U’s annual administration and billing fee, charged for each utility under the Embedded Network , are a range of administration, billing and debt management services, as listed below: 

Administration Services:

Billing Services:

• Rebate Management • Tarif f Management • Performance Reporting (Electricity) • Financial Reporting

• Meter Reading • Disconnection Warning Notices • Disconnection • Complaints Resolution • Final Account Debt Management • Debt Referral (External Recovery as approved by the Body Corporate) • Write-Of f Report

• Legislation & Governance • AER Exemption Lodgement • Fixed kWh rate

Utilities

Electricity

Hot Water

Gas

Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning

For further information on our services, please visit www.ap2u.com.au

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Electricity Pricing AP2U c o l l abo r a t e s w i t h Deve l ope r s , Bod i e s Co r po r a t e , and A s s e t Owners to establish Embedded Networks with the goal of delivering value to residents, lessees, and occupiers. The Electrical Embedded Network is designed to provided end users wi th cheaper electr ici ty than they would be able to obtain from an Electricity Retailer.  The table below compares the Electricity Tarif f and Daily Supply Charge of lots wi thin AP2U managed Embedded Networks wi th lot s purchasing elect r ici t y on-market direct from an Electricity Retailer. 

Electricity Tarif f ($/kWh + GST)

Supply Charge ($/day + GST)

Indicative Qtrly Bill (1,200kWh - 90 Days)

Electricity Provider/ Manager

Number of Lots

Suburb

AP2U

> 200 South Brisbane 0.2170

0.3527

$292.14

AP2U

> 200 South Brisbane 0.2083

0.9919

$339.23

AP2U

< 50 Woolloongabba 0.2083

0.3000

$276.96

Alinta

< 50

Hawthorne

0.2548

0.9900

$394.86

Alinta

50-200

Newstead

0.2548

0.9900

$394.86

Origin

< 50

Calamvale

0.2420

1.1273

$391.86

Origin

50-200 South Brisbane 0.1993

1.1273

$340.62

Click Energy < 50

Bardon

0.3050

1.4627

$497.64

Note:

The Daily Supply Charge will vary from $0.3000/day to $0.9999/day subject to:

1. The number of services provided to the development, 2. The frequency of the billing cycle, and 3. The method of equipment procurement and installation.

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Developer Assistance AP2U collaborates with Developers to review services design and provide value management oppor tunities. Of ten, these value management oppor tunities result in capital cost savings as well as improved dwelling specifications. 

The table below provides a sample of instances where AP2U collaborated with the Developer to provide a capital cost saving. 

Development Location

Capital Cost Saving (+GST)

Services and Equipment

Development Size

Electricity and Instantaneous Hot Water Electricity and Instantaneous Hot Water Electricity and Instantaneous Hot Water Electricity and Centralised Hot Water Electricity and Centralised Hot Water

Brisbane North

$51,000.00

< 50 Townhouses

Brisbane East

$75,000.00

< 50 Townhouses

Gold Coast

$118,000.00

50-200 Apartments

Brisbane Inner City Brisbane Inner City

$150,000.00

50-200 Apartments

$98,000.00

50-200 Apartments

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Customer Choice Of Electricity Supplier Embedded network customers have the right to get their electricity (the kilowatt-hour component) from the site owner or from an authorised electricity retailer of their choice. If they get their electricity from a retailer, they may still have to pay the supply charge to the si te owner. Regional Queensland customers can choose their own electricity retailer, but only if that retailer is willing to make an of fer. Power of choice: In Victor ia, New South Wales and South East Queensland, Embedded network customers have the r ight to purchase electr ici ty from a licensed retailer of their choice. 

Customer Energy Rights Whether electr ici t y is purchased from an author ised energy retailer or the site owner, customers have access to a range of consumer protections. Customers are not locked into any agreement for electrici ty supply wi th the si te owner and have the right to move to an electricity retailer. If they do sign a contract wi th a retailer, they have 10 days to change their mind (the ‘cooling of f ’ per iod). Customers can always go back to purchasing from the si te owner. I f embedded network customers want to install a solar or bat tery system, they’ll need the permission of the site owner.

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Portfolio

Brisbane One 608 Lots Electricity, A/C, Centralised Gas Hot Water, Gas Cook Tops

The Melbourne Residences 180 Lots Electricity, A/C

Ivy Evergreen and Eve Evergreen 476 Lots Electricity, A/C

Haven Newstead 220 Lots Electricity

Spice Apartments 274 Lots Electricity, A/C

Botanica 179 Lots Electricity, A/C

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www.ap2u.com.au

Brisbane 3/141 Campbell St Bowen Hills QLD 4006

Gold Coast Level 1, 3G Building 27 Garden Street Southport Q 4215

Sunshine Coast 10b/51/55 Bullcock St

Caloundra QLD 4551