The City of Cockburn in WA has installed Greensense View in seven of its buildings, with sustainability officer, Jenni Harrison, saying that it has reduced energy costs.

“It has already resulted in a greater understanding of energy usage and identification of energy-saving initiatives,” Harrison said in a statement.

“... These projects are important components of the City of Cockburn’s commitment to a sustainable future through building partnerships, exploring new technology and raising community awareness.”

Despite the impact the Gillard government’s carbon tax could have on the cost of electricity at Greensense, Brereton said he supported a price on carbon, saying it was the best way for the government to reduce the impact on the environment by Australian businesses.

“It’s a dramatic change, but a price on carbon is the best way to do it,” he said. “For our company, it’s going to put an increase on the price of electricity but we’re seeing a lot of drivers in the increase of electricity costs, it’s not just the price of carbon.”