Port Macquarie, Australia
Essential Energy Lowers Costs and Carbon Footprint across Australia’s Energy Sector
Digitizing small capital projects to save money and reduce carbon footprint
About our customer
Essential Energy
Powering 95% of NSW with Smart Digital Design
With a network spanning approximately 95% of New South Wales, Australia, Essential Energy distributes electricity services to over 870,000 homes and businesses in 1,500 regional, rural, and remote communities. Faced with a high operational cost to customer ratio, Essential Energy engaged Bentley for assistance in lowering operating costs, minimizing their carbon footprint, and establishing an intelligent digital design system for small capital projects.
Key Takeaways
50% lower project design costs
80% less design-related travel
Unlocked small capital project value
Reduced environmental impact
Integrated Solutions
Committed to lowering operating costs and unlocking value across small capital energy projects, Essential Energy implemented an intelligent digital design system. The team leveraged the interoperability between Bentley’s applications and Microsoft 365 to automate manual tasks and share up-to-date information among stakeholders. By moving from traditional manual methods to low-cost 3D reality models and automated workflows, Essential Energy was able to improve quality, reduce design and construction rework, and enhance safety.
Solutions
Improved Communication
ProjectWise helped Essential Energy store and share reality models, CAD drawings, and related documents with all project team members, improving collaboration and communication.
Faster Audits with Reality Models
Essential Energy used iTwin Capture to generate digital reality models from drone photos, saving time on post-construction audits.
Streamlined Approvals
Leveraging OpenUtilities Substation, Essential Energy created intelligent 3D models, enabling virtual design reviews and streamlined approval processes.
A completely intelligent digital end-to-end solution has enabled us to reduce costs, increase safety, and remain agile, while increasing transparency and reducing our carbon footprint.
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Read the full case study to learn how Bentley’s integrated solutions helped Essential Energy unlock value across small capital projects.
