Posts Tagged ‘energy efficiency’
Resource Efficiency Training: VECCI Course
Posted in Events by Kate Archdeacon on January 21st, 2010
Source: Climate Action Calendar
Environmentally-friendly businesses are those that make a conscious decision to choose sustainable practices. Customers, staff and suppliers increasingly want to work with and for these businesses. Sustainability in the workplace is fast becoming essential to give businesses the competitive edge. This workshop is being run by the Victorian Employers’ Chamber of Commerce & Industry (VECCI) for small and medium-sized businesses that wish to adopt more sustainable practices.
What will be covered:
* A brief overview of relevant environmental legislation.
* Opportunities that can lead to reduced resource use, cost savings and reputational gains.
* An introduction to easy-to-use tools to help you successfully measure water, energy use and waste disposal.
* Communicating your business’s environmental goals to staff and customers.
* Expert assistance with the development of a draft Action Plan to reduce your water, waste and energy use.
Handout: A resource pack that includes case studies, information on grants and funding, and useful contacts for future assistance
This one-day course is on offer during February, March & April. Visit the website for more details.
Tags: business, consumption, education, energy efficiency
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Climate Design Wizard for energy efficient homes
Posted in Models by Kate Archdeacon on August 10th, 2009
Source: GreenRazor, the GreenPages Newsletter
The Climate Design Wizard provides homeowners, builders and architects with clear and simple information about their local climate, as well as simple design strategies that can help achieve a more environmentally sustainable outcome. The information is compiled from a century of climate data across Australia’s varying climate zones – as an energy efficient house in Sydney would have very different needs to an energy efficient house in Darwin.
Taking a walk through the Wizard might seem a little daunting – at first. There’s charts and schematics and mountains of climate data to consider. But the tool clearly outlines some of the most important principles for good climate performance.
Tags: built form and urban design, education, energy efficiency
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Insulation: Homeowner and Renter Rebates
Posted in Policies by Kate Archdeacon on July 23rd, 2009
Source: GreenRazor, the GreenPages Newsletter
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Starting from 1 July, the Australian Government will be launching the main component of its Homeowner Insulation Program. The exciting new program will mean essentially zero up-front costs for insulation installations that costs less $1600 for most households.
Also starting from July, homeowners will also be able to access an online register of qualified insulation installers.
Meanwhile, landlords and tenants will also be able to take advantage of the benefits of insulation through the Low Emission Assistance Plan for Renters, which essentially qualifies rental properties to receive assistance of up to $1000 for insulation installation. The average cost for installing insulation is estimated to be about $1200 per home.
Tags: energy efficiency, governance
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Ken Guthrie, Sustainable Cities Round Table – The Energy to Change, 20 May 2009
Posted in Sustainable Cities Round Tables by Virginia on June 10th, 2009
Ken Guthrie represents an initiative by Sustainability Victoria in developing a concept called Smart Energy Zones. A Smart Energy Zone aims to promote energy generation closer to where it is consumed, enabling individuals and local communities to take ownership of and manage their own energy supply. Using a combination of localised supply and demand energy solutions, communities can dramatically and cost-effectively reduce their greenhouse intensity.
Tags: climate change, decentralization, energy, energy efficiency, Events, smart energy one, sustainability victoria, Sustainable Cities Round Tables
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Marie Andrews, Sustainable Cities Round Table – The Energy to Change, 20 May 2009
Posted in Sustainable Cities Round Tables by Virginia on June 10th, 2009
Marie Andrews represents Kildonan Uniting Care whose aim is to empower people to improve their lives, through the provision of effective community services and addressing issues of social and economic hardship. One of their projects is to advise to households to manage their energy demands to reach both social and environmental goals.
Tags: energy, energy efficiency, Events, kildonan uniting care, social equity, Sustainable Cities Round Tables
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Michael Ambrose, Sustainable Cities Round Table – The Energy to Change, 20 May 2009
Posted in Sustainable Cities Round Tables by Virginia on June 9th, 2009
Michael Ambrose, from CSIRO, presents the Zero Emissions Home Project, where they aim to envision and build houses with zero net emissions of green house gases. The project is a collaboration between Sustainability Victoria, Henley Properties Group, and Delfin Land Lease.
Tags: CSIRO, energy efficiency, Events, sustainable cities, sustainable homes, zero emissions homes project, zero net emissions
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Brad Shone, Sustainable Cities Round Table, The Energy to Change, Wednesday 20th May 2009
Posted in Sustainable Cities Round Tables by Virginia on June 9th, 2009
Brad Shone is from the Moreland Energy Foundation, who are committed in encouraging community action on greenhouse gas emissions. They work with the Moreland community in Melbourne to help people in all walks of life to make informed energy smart lifestyle choices. Some of the programs they are involved in are: solar bulk buying programs and providing workshops to educate the community on the effects of climate change and empowering people with the knowledge to make a difference.
Tags: climate change, energy efficiency, Events, green energy, moreland, moreland city council, moreland energy foundation, solar energy, Sustainable Cities R
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Introduction to the Sustainable Cities Round Table – The Energy to Change, 20 May 2009
Posted in Sustainable Cities Round Tables by Virginia on June 9th, 2009
The Sustainable Cities Round Table – The Energy to Change was held recently on Wednesday, 20 May 2009. This Round Table considered energy – such as renewable energy types, their distribution and systems alternatives, how to mitigate energy losses, implement greater uptake of more sustainable options and ultimately conserve the energy within ourselves to make sure that these changes take place!
Guest speakers included:
Brad Shone, Manager – Energy Strategy, Moreland Energy Foundation Ltd.
Ralph Horne, Director, Centre for Design, RMIT University
Faye Adams, ESD Planner, Manningham City Council
Michael Ambrose, Greg Foliente and Phillip Paevere, CSIRO Sustainable Ecosystems Melbourne
Tim Forcey, President, Bayside Climate Change Action Group
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Tags: climate change, energy, energy efficiency, Events, Sustainable Cities Round Tables
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Request for Letters on the Issue of Housing Regulations
Posted in Events by Virginia on June 8th, 2009
A straight forward way to drive the creation of green jobs, and in particular new jobs in manufacturing in Victoria, is to make sure our houses are built to a higher energy standard.
At present, new houses built in Victoria – more than 35,000 a year – must meet a 5 star energy requirement. In addition to achieving this rating for the building itself, 5 Star also requires either a water tank that must supply water to toilets, or a solar hot water system. This system was implemented in 2004. Given that the average energy efficiency rating of houses in Victoria was only 2.2 stars before the new system was introduced, this was a great step forward by the state government.
Tags: climate change, energy efficiency, housing regulation
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Take part in national consumption survey
Posted in Research by Virginia on May 13th, 2009
Take part in a national online survey to inform innovative research into household consumption and lifestyles in Australia. CSIRO’s Household Consumption project is conducting research into household consumption, time use and lifestyles with the aim of developing a lifestyle typology based on the consumption and time use behaviour of Australian households. Their research hypothesis is that different household types and their way of consuming and living will result in distinguishable resource use and emission intensities. The project outcomes should enable the identification of pathways for consumption to promote a low carbon economy.
Tags: climate change, consumption survey, CSIRO, energy efficiency, sustainability
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