| The Good Loaf Sourdough Cafe - Energy price rise, energy bills stable |
Central Victorian Greenhouse Alliance |
The Good Loaf Sourdough Bakery & Café, in Bendigo Victoria, implemented a holistic energy efficiency plan with the assistance of the Central Victorian Greenhouse Alliance (CVGA) Your Business - Your Future program. Measures included switching off machinery at night, lighting upgrades, fitting timers to the baking oven, installation of an evaporation cooler and sun screening blinds to the North East side of the building. Despite the business growing 10% p.a. since 2009, energy consumption levels have been maintained, representing an energy cost saving of $2,000 p.a. Click here for more details. |
| Angelakis Bros Energy Efficient Equipment Case Study |
FOOD SA |
The Food SA Business Case for Energy Efficient Equipment program reveals energy cost saving opportunities for Angelakis Bros. Angelakis Bros, a manufacturer of fresh and frozen food products, conducted an energy audit of its three sites around Adelaide. Refrigeration accounted for 85% of their total energy consumption. The audit revealed consolidating and upgrading their fridges would lead to potential annual energy savings of 39% and annual energy cost savings of $76,000. Click here for more details. |
| AMP Capital - 'Floor Wars' Inter-Office Competition Cuts Energy by 15 per cent |
City Switch |
As part of the Green Tomorrow initiative, AMP Capital launched an energy and waste reduction competition across their Sydney offices to drive optimal environmental savings. Over the course of the competition energy was reduced by 15% and these savings have largely been maintained since the competition ended. It upgraded all its halogen and T8 fluorescent lights to LED down-lights. As a result, total lighting energy consumption was cut by more than 50%. AMP Capital is part of a national network of businesses that, with the help of CitySwitch, is playing an important part in reducing the carbon emissions of our cities and demonstrating a high level of environmental leadership and action. Click here for more details. |
| Baenziger Coles - Solar Wins with Return on Investment |
City Switch |
Baenziger Coles, an architecture and interior design company installed a 5kW solar system at their commercial office in South Melbourne. The orientation and positioning of the office roof made solar panels an obvious energy generation solution. The solar system produces around 6200kWh per annum, which covers approximately 25% of annual electricity usage. Click here for more details. |
| Exergy Australia - 6 Stars Nabers Tenancy |
City Switch |
Exergy Australia, a national energy efficiency consultancy, joined CitySwitch in November 2009. As the first CitySwitch Signatory to achieve a 6 Star NABERS Energy rating without GreenPower, Exergy Australia’s Canberra office is proof that outstanding energy efficiency is often not about the latest and greatest technologies, rather, it’s about getting the simple things right. Click here for more details. |
| Case Study - Inside Sportz |
CNW Energy Saving Solutions |
Inside Sportz is a popular indoor sports centre offering indoor cricket, soccer and netball, and outdoor beach volleyball facilities. While its existing mercury vapour lighting system was working, rising energy bills and maintenance costs were a major concern. The owner of Inside Sportz engaged CNW Energy Saving Solutions to deliver the solution. An upgrade to efficient LED lighting resulted in a 51% reduction in energy use, 50,000 hours increase in lamp life and a 55% increase in lighting levels. The installation was able to be delivered in just four days with no disruption to the operation of the business. Click here for more details. |
| Case Study (Industrial Lighting) - Dynamic Windows |
Genesis Now |
Dynamic Windows, a window and door manufacturer in Bairnsdale, Victoria utilised efficient lighting upgrades and automation to reduce energy consumption by 175 MWh per annum and a total annual energy savings of $64,000. The upgrade qualified for rebates under the Victorian Energy Efficiency Target (VEET) program. Click here for more details. |
| Case Study (T5 Commercial Lighting) - Hume City Council |
Genesis Now |
In 2013 Genesis Now audited 13 buildings for Hume City Council as part of the Federal Government Community Energy Efficiency Program (CEEP). Hume City Council with implementation led by Genesis Now upgraded lighting, insulation, boilers, and pool pumping controls. 75% of the total upgrade involved the lights at two community facilities, replacing all T5 fluorescent lights with more efficient LED lights. The result was a total saving of $16,600 p.a. and an energy reduction of 57 mWh p.a. while also achieving an improvement in the lighting quality and distribution. Click here for more details. |
| Case Study (Industrial Lighting) - Specialty Packaging Group |
Genesis Now |
Speciality Packaging Group is a diversified print and packaging supplier that reduced energy costs and improved the light quality in various work environments. Speciality Packaging Group engaged Genesis Now to develop the solution. The upgrade netted energy savings of $38,000 p.a. with a payback of less than a year. Click here for more details. |
| Case Study: Tweed Discount Drug Store |
SAE Group |
A pharmacy in Tweed Heads upgraded its lighting to LED lights. The reduction in energy use over the year was 28 mWh, resulting in a total saving of $10,500 p.a and a return on investment of 10 months. Discount Drug Stores, in Tweed Heads, was feeling the impact of rising energy costs and felt in store lighting levels needed improvement. Discount Drug Stores addressed the problem with assistance from SAE Group by upgrading to a combination of efficient fluorescent and LED lighting. The result was a 28% reduction in energy usage, plus maintenance and energy savings, while achieving a short payback on their investment of 10 months. Not to mention the 30% improvement in lux levels with their lighting which delivers a better experience for staff and customers. Click here for more details. |
| Energy Efficiency Case Study - Freeman Farming |
Natural Resources South Australia |
Mixed almond and wine grape grower, Freeman Farming, used the South Australian Government Natural Resources SA Murray Darling Basin (Natural Resources SAMDB) free service to determine ways to improve energy efficiencies. The review processes employed by Natural Resources SAMDB assessed consumption levels, equipment usage and tariff bench-marking and identified energy savings of $5,831 p.a. Depending on your individual circumstances, you may also be able to implement energy efficiencies and energy cost savings under the Natural Resources SAMDB program. Click here for more details. |
| Energy assessment and LED lighting - QMDC Chesterfield tractors |
energy.gov.au |
Chesterfield Australia, an agricultural and construction equipment company, conducted an energy audit to understand potential energy savings for their site which has both workshop and retail spaces. Lighting upgrades were identified as a way to reduce energy consumption by 17%, saving $6,605 p.a. Other opportunities identified for energy saving included refrigeration and air conditioning upgrades. Click here for more details. |
| Energy cost savings - Bendigo Community Health Services |
energy.gov.au |
At Bendigo Community Health Services an energy assessment in 2010-11 was the starting point for an eventual reduction in energy use of approximately 6.1% and estimated energy savings of $5,000 p.a. Measures implemented included: changing how they use air conditioners, installing timers on hot water units, installing solar panels and upgrades to efficient LED lighting. Click here for more details. |
| DHL: reflecting on energy efficiency |
NSW Office of Environment and Heritage |
DHL, a global market leader in contract logistics, wanted to explore ways it could reduce its $300,000 p.a. energy bill at its Arndell Park warehouse, most of which was driven by the HVAC (air conditioning) system. A solar reflective coating applied to the roof reduced energy consumption by an estimated 25% (attributable to a reduction in HVAC use) saving the company an estimated $40,000 p.a. Click here for more details. |
| Thiess’ Australian Mining Business Unit |
energy.gov.au |
Thiess, a leading mining,contractor, participated in the Energy Efficiency Opportunities program supported by the Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism. Thiess' energy use isn't fixed to any single geographic location in Australia. After conducting an energy assessment focusing on 12 mine sites, 46 opportunities for energy efficiency were found, which could save Thiess an estimated 150,800 GJ p.a. Click here for more details. |
| TAFE Illawarra proves every little bit counts |
Sustainability Advantage Program, NSW Office of Environment and Heritage |
TAFE Illawarra, a sustainability leader, has reduced its environmental impact in waste, water and energy after joining the Sustainability Advantage Program. Apart from achieving behavioural change among staff and students, TAFE has achieved energy savings of approximately $50,000 p.a. after implementing an Institute-wide computer shutdown at 10.30 pm each night. Click here for more details. |
| Making energy choices easier |
Australian Government, Department of Environment and Energy |
Antonio and Francesca are self-funded retirees living at Southport in South East Queensland. Normally, they shop around for the best electricity deal, but for the past year it hasn’t been a priority and whatever discount they had from their retailer has now lapsed. From talking to his friends, Antonio knows that he could probably get a better deal if he shopped around but he just hasn’t had the time. Click here for more details. |