04 | ENERGY LAYER
Smart Energy
Smarter energy. Less waste. More control.
We help you manage energy efficiently, with smart metering, billing, and reporting.
Unlock Smarter Energy Solutions
Managing energy effectively is crucial for building sustainable, future-ready spaces. At Nexco, we deliver tailored solutions that go beyond installation—empowering residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments with smarter, more efficient energy systems.
Through expert consultation, intelligent design, and premium technologies, we help you optimize consumption, reduce operational costs, and build resilience against rising energy prices and supply interruptions. Our services span every aspect of energy management—from advanced metering and real-time monitoring to backup power solutions and smart grid integration.
Whether you’re planning a new development or upgrading existing infrastructure, our team of energy specialists partners with you to design, implement, and maintain a solution that fits your space, your needs, and your goals. By choosing Nexco, you’re investing in a smarter, more reliable energy future.
Alternative Energy Solutions
Ensures seamless integration of renewable sources for sustainable living.
Smart Energy Management Services
Energy is one of your most valuable resources—and one of the easiest to use inefficiently. Our energy management solutions are designed to optimise usage, integrate renewables, and ensure billing reflects actual consumption. With data-driven tools and intelligent design, we help you manage energy sustainably and cost-effectively, without the guesswork.
Energy Design
Energy design in smart residential estates is essential for building efficient and future-ready infrastructure. It ensures optimal system layout, smart load balance, efficient distribution, and seamless integration with onsite generation and storage assets—reducing waste, lowering costs, improving system performance, and supporting long-term sustainability for both developers and residents.
Building a smart, resilient space begins with the right energy foundation —ensuring your development is ready to adapt to tomorrow’s energy landscape.
Smart Metering & Consumption Monitoring
Precise, real-time visibility is essential to managing energy effectively. Our advanced metering systems provide granular consumption data across multiple utilities—electricity, water, and gas—delivering critical insights into usage patterns, inefficiencies, and opportunities for savings. Nexco’s meters are fully integrated with intelligent platforms that support billing, remote diagnostics, and data-driven facility management.
Energy Optimisation & Efficiency Upgrades
Energy optimization in smart residential estates is crucial for enhancing sustainability, reducing energy costs, and minimizing environmental impact. It promotes efficient resource use, encourages renewable energy integration, and supports smarter living solutions. Our Nexco specialists conducts comprehensive energy audits to identify inefficiencies in your building systems and help you make the right decisions that does not have to mean breaking the bank.
Alternative Energy Solutions
Future-ready spaces demand resilient energy solutions. With over 1,200 residential backup systems installed, Nexco empowers smart estates and commercial spaces with seamless backup power, solar solutions, and smart metering integration. Our expertise ensures that homes and businesses stay operational during outages while optimizing energy costs and sustainability.
We offer complete lifecycle support — from installation and preventative maintenance to 24/7 remote monitoring and call center assistance. Our systems are designed for efficiency, scalability, and long-term performance, combining residential and commercial grid-tie solutions, multi-tenant metering, and Power Purchase Agreements to make energy independence more accessible. Nexco’s integrated approach ensures your smart infrastructure remains connected, efficient, and built for the future.
Tariff Management & Billing Optimization
Accurate tariff management is critical to maximizing the benefits of smart energy infrastructure. Nexco’s smart metering and billing solutions ensure that consumption is billed transparently and correctly at the right tariff rates, in full alignment with local municipal structures and by-laws.
With real-time data from advanced metering infrastructure, you can offer clients precise, fair billing while optimizing for efficiency and cost recovery across the entire energy ecosystem.
Nexco helps estates and businesses unlock the full value of their smart spaces — ensuring billing compliance, improving cash flow, and enhancing the sustainability of operations with minimal administrative burden.
Why the Energy Layer Matters
Smarter energy management reduces costs, enhances control, and drives sustainability.
Accurate Metering & Billing
Real-time metering ensures residents are billed for actual usage, improving trust and revenue.
Early Issue Detection
Proactive monitoring prevents costly repairs by addressing issues before they escalate.
Reduced Energy Waste
Instant insights optimize consumption, cutting wastage and lowering costs.
Scalable Infrastructure
Smart systems evolve with future technologies like microgrids, maximizing long-term value.
Sustainability Leadership
Energy-efficient solutions promote sustainability and align with green initiatives.
Technology Powered by SmartMatter & i3S
At the heart of every solution lies the expertise and innovation of two leading technology providers.
SmartMatter delivers intelligent metering, billing, and energy management solutions, designed to drive efficiency, transparency, and cost savings across residential and commercial spaces.
i3S brings deep infrastructure and energy systems expertise, enabling future-ready developments through smart design, resilient installations, and integrated support services.
Together, SmartMatter and i3S power a smarter, more sustainable future — providing the platforms and partnerships needed to make intelligent energy management a reality.
Energy Solutions Products
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SmartMatter Metering & Wallet
The SmartMatter Wallet is your central hub for managing utility and property payments seamlessly. Designed for modern smart spaces, it allows customers to track, pay, and manage charges for water, electricity, refuse, rent, fibre collection, and more. With easy top-up options and complete transparency on usage, tariffs and costs, the wallet empowers customers with full control of their expenses, ensuring a smooth, cashless experience within your space.
Product
Commercial Alternative Energy
i3S is a leading provider of commercial alternative energy solutions, specialising in sources like solar. Our comprehensive services include battery backup systems, streamlined billing solutions, and seamless integration with generators. With a focus on sustainability and reliability, we empower businesses to transition to cleaner and efficient management of energy resources.
- Microgrids
- Grid-tied Solutions
- Integrated Battery Back-up
- Peak Shaving
- Billing Integration
- System monitoring
- Maintenance & Support
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Residential Alternative Energy
i3S is a premier provider of large-scale residential alternative energy solutions. Specialising in renewable energy technologies from 2.4-5kW systems, we offer comprehensive services tailored to meet the energy needs of residential estates. Our solutions include customer-designed solar arrays, enclosed installations, and innovative Hybrid Solar Systems. With a commitment to uninterrupted energy and cost-effectiveness, we empower homeowners to harness clean, renewable energy sources while reducing their environmental footprint and energy expenses.
- Customised Designs
- Bulk Pricing Structures
- Cost Effective Solutions
- Compact All-in-One Solutions
- Maintenance & Support
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Aureus Convergent Billing Engine
Aureus is our powerful billing engine, designed to simplify and automate utility and service billing. As a Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS), it scales effortlessly with your property portfolio. By integrating with smart metering technology, Aureus consolidates complex billing data, streamlining payment collections, tariff management, and reconciliation. With built-in flexibility for custom payment rules and split payments, Aureus supports smooth, efficient billing, making it easier for property managers to manage and tenants to pay.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do SmartMatter and i3S work together to deliver smarter energy management?
SmartMatter provides cutting-edge metering, billing, and data insights, while i3S delivers advanced infrastructure and energy systems design. Together, we create fully integrated smart spaces that are future-ready, resilient, and cost-effective.
What makes your energy solutions different from traditional setups?
Unlike traditional systems, our technology is built for intelligent interaction with smart grids, microgrids, and onsite generation. We deliver energy systems that are scalable, adaptable, and aligned with sustainability goals—powered by real-time data.
Can your solutions be customized for different types of developments?
Absolutely. Whether you’re managing residential estates, mixed-use developments, or commercial sites, our team of experts tailors smart energy infrastructure, metering, and backup power solutions to meet your specific needs.
How does smart metering and billing benefit residents and property owners?
Data-driven metering ensures residents are billed only for what they use, improving fairness, transparency, and trust, while enabling better energy management across the estate.
What support do you offer after installation?
Our clients benefit from 24/7 remote support, a dedicated call center, proactive maintenance services, and ongoing monitoring to keep systems performing at their best.
For more info, check out our Support layer to learn about our NOC and SOC.
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Whether you’re managing a residential estate, a commercial property, or a community hub, we make it easy to manage all your energy transactions seamlessly.