About us.
Powersmart Energy Efficiency was established in 2011 by Michael Qualmann.
Before starting his own energy efficiency consultancy, Michael established Energy Efficiency as a division within Nickel Energy in Lismore and was their senior advisor and lead auditor.
Michael holds a German University degree in electrical and electronic Engineering. He is also experienced in the NABERS methodology and has worked under several government programs such as Small Business Energy Efficiency Program and Energy Saver / Sustainability Advantage.
As early as 1986 Michael became involved in sustainability and renewable energy when he built himself a solar powered car and took part in the first Solar Car Challenge in Germany. Since then, his passion for a sustainable future based on renewable energy has never left him.
“It didn’t take me long to realise how wasteful we are in the way we use energy. Getting smarter about how we use energy is the first and the cheapest step towards becoming sustainable. For every kWh saved at the consumer end, between 2 and 3 kWhs don’t need to be generated”
Michael has conducted hundreds of energy audits and assessments in Northern NSW and SE Queensland, from the basic residential home assessment to the auditing of complex commercial sites.
Powersmart Energy Efficiency has become a leading energy efficiency auditor and adviser for renewable energy for Lismore City and Byron Shire Council as well as Tweed Shire Council. He is a sought after presenter for everything around energy efficiency and renewable energy.
“Tyically, I can save the client between 25 and 65% of energy costs. Many improvements come at no cost or low cost – it is amazing how much can be saved just by becoming smarter about the way things are done”
Massive cost savings usually require some investment in new technologies, but payback periods of 2-3 years are possible and forward-looking businesses are happy to halve their power bills for a 5 year payback period.
In recent years Government supported energy efficiency programs have been wound back. Powersmart has been established to help businesses and householders cutting their power bills without having to spend a fortune on energy audits or assessments.
“We are confident enough about the quality and professionalism of our services that we can offer a Cost Savings GUARANTEE : Please read HERE about the details.