Greenbank Environmental

NSW Battery Incentives Just Got Bigger! The NSW Government has introduced significant updates to the Peak Demand Reduction Scheme (PDRS), creating more opportunities for homeowners, apartment developments and businesses to reduce the cost of battery storage. At Greenbank Environmental, we help installers, retailers and project developers maximise these opportunities by providing: ✅ Eligibility assessments ✅ Incentive calculations ✅ End-to-end certificate management ✅ Fast, reliable processing and payments ✅ Dedicated local support Whether you're planning your next residential battery, apartment development or commercial project, our team is here to help you navigate the latest incentive changes.

Important changes coming May 1st. The STC rebate is determined by: ✔ STC factor (set by the year) ✔ Usable battery capacity The higher the factor = the higher the rebate. The current factor (Jan–Apr), is 8.4. From May 1, it will go down to 6.8. Please read below to see how this can affect your rebate.

Welcome Caroline Bailey to the Greenbank Team! Caroline Bailey is part of the sales team at Greenbank Environmental. She plays a key role in introducing and onboarding partner businesses, helping them navigate and maximize value from Australia’s renewable energy and energy efficiency schemes. With over 25 years of experience in sales and marketing across the UK, Asia and Australia, Caroline brings a relationship-driven approach to her work. She has worked across multiple industries, including real estate, the wholesale flower industry and the loyalty marketing sector, where she partnered with luxury hotels across Asia. Caroline is passionate about building strong partnerships and delivering value-driven solutions that support both commercial success and sustainability goals. Meet Caroline in person at the Smart Energy Council Conference on the 6th - 7th May in Sydney, and discuss how we can meet your business needs.

Real experiences. Real results. We’re proud to share some of the feedback we’ve received from the people we work with. Hearing how our work makes a difference is what drives our team forward every day. Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to share their experience with us. If you’re looking for a team that values quality, collaboration, and results, we’d love to connect.

At Greenbank Environmental, what truly sets us apart isn’t just our technical expertise in renewable energy compliance and certificates — it’s how we respond when things don’t go perfectly. We learn from mistakes. Not quietly. Not defensively. We review them, unpack them, and ask: 👉 What caused this? 👉 Where was the confusion? 👉 How can we prevent it next time? Then we act. We create practical guides. If we see repeated questions from installers, retailers, or partners, we don’t answer them one by one forever — we build clear, structured guidance so everyone benefits. Simple. Repeatable. Transparent. We identify the source of confusion. Regulatory schemes evolve. Standards change. Programs get updated. Instead of blaming the complexity, we map it out. We interpret it. We translate it into plain language so our partners can move forward with confidence. And most importantly — we listen. Feedback isn’t something we tolerate. It’s something we actively seek. Some of our best process improvements have come directly from conversations with clients and installers on the ground. Compliance isn’t just about ticking boxes. It’s about building systems that are clear, fair, and continuously improving. That mindset — continuous learning, structured improvement, and genuine collaboration — is what sets us apart. If you value transparency, accountability, and a team that’s committed to getting better every day, we’d love to work with you. #RenewableEnergy #Compliance #ContinuousImprovement #Sustainability #CleanEnergy #GreenbankEnvironmental

I’ve known John Grimes for over twenty years, and in that time he’s been not only a colleague, but a mentor and a constant source of inspiration. John is truly dynamic — an action man who doesn’t just talk about change, he drives it. As the CEO of the Smart Energy Council, he brings integrity, courage and real momentum to the sector. He has an extraordinary ability to turn vision into action and unite people behind a shared purpose. Inspired by leaders like John, I will continue to build and run Greenbank and contribute at board level myself, carrying forward the same commitment to strong governance, decisive action and a clean energy future. Looking forward to working with him again. John has certainly left some big shoes to fill and myself and the team and Greenbank are excited to follow along with this new venture. All the best John! - Ria, Greenbank CEO

Ria O’Hehir is the CEO of Greenbank Environmental and one of Australia’s leading voices in environmental markets With over 17 years’ experience across renewable energy and carbon schemes, Ria has played a pivotal role in supporting Australia’s clean energy transition. She works closely with wind and solar farms, installers, carbon farmers, energy companies and financial institutions, helping them bring environmental units and renewable energy certificates to market. From retail to wholesale, and installation through to certificate creation and management, Ria’s deep understanding of the full industry lifecycle enables her to guide clients through complex regulatory environments while delivering strong commercial and environmental outcomes. In addition to leading Greenbank’s growth and trading operations, Ria serves on the Boards of the Smart Energy Council and Solar Accreditation Australia, reflecting her ongoing commitment to industry leadership and a more sustainable energy future.

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Laura is Greenbank’s Operations Manager, ensuring day-to-day business runs smoothly and efficiently. With a strong background in compliance and customer service, she brings a detail-oriented, people-first approach to operations. Laura focuses on streamlining processes, supporting teams, and maintaining high standards while delivering consistent, reliable results that align with the company’s goals.