Strata Solar Audits of every strata building in a local govt area

For over 15 years Sydney local councils have been sponsoring sustainability programs for individual strata buildings. In 2026, the ability to scale-up solar assessments for large populations of residential strata buildings has arrived.....

Navigating solar for strata can be a slow, building-by-building grind that leaves many owners in the dark.
By shifting to a Local Government Area (LGA) wide audit, councils can move from reactive "one-off" assistance to a proactive, data-driven transformation.

Why the "All-at-Once" Approach Wins
A precise audit of every strata in an LGA provides instant transparency that individual sustainability reports or solar feasibility studies can't match.

• Zero-Barrier Entry: Owners don't have to "apply" for an estimate; the data is already there, showing them exactly what they are missing out on.
• Scale and Benchmarking: Councils can identify "high-potential" buildings—those with the largest roofs and highest savings—prioritising them for targeted outreach. For example a local council can reach out to a Top 100 set of strata solar candidates which have already been assessed by a qualified solar engineer 
• Collective Knowledge Sharing: Data on hundreds of buildings allows the council to facilitate getting know-how to strata committee members and facilitating peer support across different strata committee silos. e.g. using a whatsapp subgroup in a community such as Electrify Strata. Seeing where other nearby strata solar installs are located on a google map.  Providing a summary report on a webpage for each strata building.

​Superior Data for Better Decisions
Individual estimates often lack the "big picture" context that an LGA-wide audit provides.

Feature	LGA Wide Strata Solar Audit	Individual Strata Energy Audit
Speed	Instant estimates for hundreds	Months of waiting for single audit reports
Cost	Drastically lower per-building cost	High admin/consultant fees per strata
Scope	Solar Cost, savings, payback, and CO2 reduction, based upon a qualified solar engineer viewing the rooftop (not AI).	Solar is often mixed in with other recommendations for energy efficiency, EV charging etc
Motivation	Comparative data (FOMO)	Isolated, easy to ignore data

 Driving Real Climate Action
Traditional programs often only help the "early adopters"—committees already motivated enough to seek help.

• Total Emissions Mapping: An LGA audit allows councils to track and report on the total carbon reduction potential across the entire region.
• Equitable Access: It identifies opportunities for common area solar, shared solar and individual solar systems, ensuring low-income residents aren't left behind.
• Future-Proofing: Councils can plan infrastructure (like EV charging) based on the combined solar capacity of their entire strata stock.

Individual estimates are like trying to solve a puzzle one piece at a time. An LGA-wide solar audit provides the complete picture, empowering every strata committee with the financial and environmental data they need to say "yes" to solar today.

​Listen to an Inner West council renewable energy innovation officer speak about how Wattblock assisted their council to do Australia's first Solar Strata audit here.

Before you know it, you will be sending an email to the Secretary of the strata scheme such as the following:

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​Subject: Solar Savings Report: [Strata Plan Number] – Potential for $[Insert Annual Savings] in Annual Savings 

Dear Strata Committee Members,
As part of [Council Name]’s commitment to reducing local energy costs and carbon emissions, we have conducted a comprehensive solar audit of every strata building in our local government area. 

We are pleased to provide the preliminary Solar Feasibility Estimate for [Strata Plan Number/Address]. Our data-driven analysis indicates that your building is an excellent candidate for solar.
The Opportunity at a Glance:

• Estimated Annual Savings: $[Insert Amount]
• Total System Cost (Estimated): $[Insert Amount]
• Payback Period: [Insert Number] Years
• Carbon Emissions Reduction: [Insert Amount] Tonnes of CO2 per year

Why Consider Solar Now?

• Lower Levies: Solar can significantly reduce electricity costs for common areas (lighting, lifts, and pools), directly lowering your owner's corporation's operating expenses.
• Increase Property Value: Buildings with high energy efficiency ratings are more attractive to eco-conscious buyers and renters.
• Simplified Voting: Recent changes in Strata Schemes Management legislation make it easier for committees to pass "sustainability infrastructure resolutions" with only a 50% majority vote. 

Next Steps
To help you act on this data, Council is offering the following support:

1. Detailed Report: [Link to Apply for a spot in an upcoming strata program].
2. Expert Webinar: Join us on [Date] for a session on navigating solar for strata.
3. Supplier List: Access a list of solar installers experienced in complex strata installations.
4. Solar for Strata Training: Take a solar for strata quiz and test your knowledge out here
5. Videos: Watch videos of other strata committee members who have been there and done it here
6. Discuss: Join a chat group of like-minded strata solar enthusiasts and learn here.
   

Let’s unlock the energy potential of your roof.

Kind regards,
[Name]
[Title, e.g., Sustainability Officer]
[Council Name]