Smart Communities Energy Management

Why Smart Communities Matter

Homebuyers are choosing developments that offer lower energy costs, sustainability credentials and built-in smart technology. Developers who deliver this command premium pricing and faster sales.

Australia’s energy market is shifting. Rooftop solar, home batteries and community batteries are transforming residential estates from passive energy consumers into active energy networks. Single title estates such as land lease and retirement villages also wish to adopt energy and cost saving initiatives and X2M’s integrated smart community offer provides a single solution to address this.

How X2M Smart Energy Works

Home Hub

Each home gets a Home Energy Management System (HEMS), the brain of the home’s energy setup. The Hub monitors and controls distributed energy resources at the household level: solar panels, hot water systems, heating and cooling and (where fitted) home batteries. It optimises energy use automatically to maximise solar self-consumption and minimise grid reliance.

Below is an example of the HEMS portal from a test home in Yarrawonga showing the savings and actual grid usage over a three month period. (Actual results may vary)

Below is an example from the HEMS portal showing what energy was used by various assets.

Community Batteries

Shared community batteries (where approved) offer network stability for community residents while also proving X2M Smart Energy subscribers with an annual payment from profits generated by the battery.

Below is an artist impression of the community battery placed on estate or council land.

Additional Banking Benefits

X2M Smart Energy subscribers have access to discounted rates through its banking partner National Australia Bank subject to applicable leanding criteria.

How Integrated Smart Communities Work

What is an integrated smart community

Australia’s single-title estate market including retirement villages, caravan parks, residential subdivisions and master planned communities, is the next frontier of smart city development. These are self-contained communities with their own infrastructure, energy needs and data ecosystems.

Estate Operators Receive

Automated Meter Reading (AMR) infrastructure and platform for electricity, water and gas

AI-driven utility management and cost reduction

Private 5G Network infrastructure replacing NBN connections

Voice over IP (VoIP) and mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) phone services

Estate operations management platform that manages rent payments, resident billing and contact details

A single integrated resident bill covering all utilities (where allowed by regulations), lease, internet and other charges

An extensible billing platform that enables estate operators to add further user-pay services over time

Community solar and battery services

Full servicing, maintenance and help desk support

X2M Smart Energy Benefits for Developers

Differentiation

Smart Energy gives your development a clear point of difference: buyers choose between a standard home and one that reduces their energy bills from day one.

Sustainability Credentials

Your building already meets the National Construction Code (NCC 2022) energy efficiency requirements, however you can improve your home sustainability with a solution that goes beyond base requirements to deliver ongoing energy savings.

Buyer Appeal

Lower ongoing energy costs are a direct financial benefit for buyers. When combined with access to partner benefits — including financing through NAB and discounted Solahart appliances — the Smart Energy proposition strengthens the overall sales pitch.

Smart Community Partners

X2M’s Smart Communities solution is delivered through a network of specialist partners:

NAB (National Australia Bank)

The National Australia Bank is a leading financial institution committed to supporting Australian families and businesses who understand the importance of rewarding sustainability. They offer tailored home loan packages with attractive interest rates for homes designed with energy efficiency in mind.
1Komma5 (1 Komma 5 Australia)

1 Komma 5 Australia is a leading name in renewable energy solutions, specialising in designing and installing high quality solar systems. With years of experience working with builders, developers, and homeowners across Australia, they’ve built a strong reputation for reliability, expertise, and exceptional service.
Solahart

Established in 1953, Solahart is a leading Australian solar company specialising in solar hot water systems, solar systems, and battery storage. Solahart’s hot water solutions enhance the sustainability and energy efficiency of X2M Smart Energy.
Mawson

Mawson Property provides specialist support to clients, organisations, and financiers to navigate them through the challenges property developments and investments present.