AGAMA
Project Management in Cape Town

AGAMA Energy is an engineering consulting business working in the renewable energy sector.
Greg Austin joined AGAMA Energy in 2003 bringing new skills and years of experience in biogas technology and Mike Munnik joined the firm in 2006 on the basis of many years of experience in the corporate energy sector in South Africa.
AGAMA Energy is a leading renewable energy consulting business in Southern Africa.
We are privately owned with many years of project experience covering a range of more sustainable energy solutions.

AGAMA Energy is a leading renewable energy consulting business in Southern Africa. We are privately owned with many years of project experience covering a range of more sustainable energy solutions. The company was founded in October 2000 by Glynn Morris and Barry Morris as an outcome of over fifteen years of experience since 1985 in research and consultancy in more sustainable energy service provision in Southern Africa. Greg Austin joined AGAMA Energy in 2003 bringing new skills and years of experience in biogas technology and Mike Munnik joined the firm in 2006 on the basis of many years of experience in the corporate energy sector in South Africa. AGAMA provides specialist support in Green Buildings. Within Green Building we focus on advisory services with the Green Star SA system. We offer green building advice and guidance to building owners and project teams. We work in a way that is highly professional, with dedication and reliability. Advice and guidance to owners, developers and the professional design team on green building aspects. Most value is added if the appointment is made at the outset of the project. Development with the client and project team of green building vision and brief for the project. Hold green building workshops and set targets for environmental performance. The Towers building was constructed in 1972, and refurbishment began in early This refurbishment consisted of the construction of a new parking structure between the tower blocks, a facade upgrade, the incorporation of LED lighting and sensors, and a new landscaped environment. Since the performance period used for this submission was prior to the completion of this refurbishment, future Green Star ratings are likely to be higher based on the additional energy savings. Efficient building management policies and procedures (building operations manual, maintenance management schedule and implementation of maintenance activities). Sustainable groundskeeping practices (landscape, hard surfaces, pest management plans). Building management practices (building operations manual, maintenance management schedule). Focus on occupant and thermal comfort by conducting occupant surveys and taking thermal comfort measurements. Redefine approached AGAMA Energy in early 2015 to assist in having their new industrial development, Golf Air Park, Green Star certified. Currently there is no Green Star rating tool for industrial developments. As a result, AGAMA Energy (in collaboration with Solid Green) was commissioned to develop a Custom Industrial Rating tool. These reduce heat loss/gain out of and into the buildings. Therefore improving occupant comfort and reducing energy demands on HVAC. Metering of large energy demands, separately metering of lighting and power and all major water consuming items. Rainwater harvesting for flushing of toilets and irrigation supply. Highly efficient irrigation design (drip irrigation, rain sensor, seasonal adjustment). Stormwater runoff treatment to improve quality and reduce flow\. Reduction of urban heat island effect through installation of light coloured roof and hard standing materials. Min 80% of tenants to participate in the following environmental initiatives: Electrical energy monitoring & reporting and have an energy management plan\. Water monitoring & reporting and have a water management plan\. Waste reduction/recycling monitoring & reporting and have a waste management plan\. The building owner to report back to the tenants on the buildings performance relating to energy, water, waste and procurement policies.