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introducing ENERGY & EFFICIENCY 2012

introducing ENERGY & EFFICIENCY 2012. What is sustainability?. “…Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”.

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introducing ENERGY & EFFICIENCY 2012

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  1. introducingENERGY & EFFICIENCY 2012

  2. What is sustainability? “…Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” Source: Brundtland Definition of Sustainability Report of the Brundtland Commission, Our Common Future published by Oxford University Press in 1987

  3. What is sustainability? “Enough for everyone, forever” As defined by a yr 4 primary school student

  4. Pointsfor Discussion 1 3 2 Energy Question time Efficiency We can help every step of the way

  5. Price increases • Where does our ••energy come from? • Your energy bills • Where do we use ••energy? 1 Energy

  6. Price increases over 10 years Over the next 5 yearsthe National Energy Regulator has approved 36% - 48% increase across the national grid. Prices have increased by 45% in the past 4 years

  7. Price increase comparisons Prices have increased by 85% in the past 10 years

  8. Hazelwood power station ranks TOP 10 in the world worst polluting power plants! • 92% of Victorias comes from Brown coal or lignite • 8% is generated in a mix of renewables and gas One tonne of coal burned = 3 tonnes of emissions

  9. Carbon tax and the end of the world as we know it!!! The carbon tax would be a “wrecking ball” through the economy!

  10. Understanding your energy bill Peak/Off Peak • 16 hrs. Peak 7am – 11pm • 8 hrs. Off Peak 11pm - 7am Electricity • calculated in kWh (kilowatt hours) • average Peak tariff 22 - 28 cents per kWh • average Off Peak tariff 10 - 16 cents per kWh • One kWh = 1000 watts consumed per hour. Gas • calculated in Mj (Mega joule) • average tariff is 12 - 16 cents per Mj • Shoulder • • high demand on the ••network & at home • 9.00 am to 5.00 pm • 8.00 pm to 10.00 pm Monday to Friday.

  11. Switch off before leaving for work! Understanding your energy bill Electricity • calculated in kWh (kilowatt hours) • average Peak tariff 22 - 28 cents per kWh • average Off Peak tariff 10 - 16 cents per kWh • One kWh = 1000 watts consumed per hour. Gas • calculated in Mj (Mega joule) • average tariff is 12 - 16 cents per Mj

  12. Billing Energy

  13. Where do we use this energy? Energy Over 50% of our impact on emissions is generated from • the energy we buy • the way we use it

  14. Summary • Prices will increase ••dramatically • Use renewable energy • Understand your bills • Over 50% of our impact on ••emissions is generated from ••• the energy we buy • ••• the way we use it • 5. Carbon Tax is NOT the end of the world 1 Energy

  15. Smart meters • Hot Water • Solar • Green Energy • Ratings • Standby • Loses 2 Efficiency

  16. Smart Meters • Designed to log ••energy use at set ••intervals • Datacan be sent ••remotely back to ••power suppliers Energy

  17. Hot water Energy Prepared for Sustainability Victoria 2010

  18. Solar Energy

  19. Solar Energy

  20. Green Power Energy Generally you will pay a premium of 5 - 6 cents per kWh for green power.

  21. Ratings – what are they worth? Energy

  22. Standby Energy

  23. A lot is wasted! Energy

  24. QuizTrue or False Setting a higher temperature will heat your room faster False - Heating systems work at a fixed rate. Setting a colder temperature on the air conditioner will cool your room faster? False - Cooling systems also work at a fixed rate.

  25. QuizTrue or False Halogen down lights are low energy consumption because they are low voltage. False - Low voltage doesn’t mean low energy consumption

  26. QuizTrue or False Standby power is more than 10% of the average home electricity bill. True

  27. Energy efficiency of the building fabric Loses Energy

  28. Loses Energy

  29. MORE 2 Steps you can take to improve your Energy Efficiency Efficiency

  30. Step 1 - Front and back doors Solutions…………………

  31. Step 2 – the windows Solutions…………………

  32. Step 3 – Holes in the roof Solutions…………………

  33. Step 4 – Improve insulation Solutions………………… Floor Roof Walls

  34. Step 5 – Roof ventilation Solutions…………………

  35. Step 6 – Heat reflective paint Solutions…………………

  36. Step 7 – Higher Cost Items Shade sails Solar panels Pergolas Solutions………………… Retractable shade Double Glazing

  37. Exciting new developments Blue Gen (Ceramic Fuel Cells Australia) Gas driven Ceramic fuel cell power system Produces electricity and hot water.

  38. Summary • Implement home efficiencies first. • Draft proof. • Insulate insulate insulate. • Control your Ventilation • Upgrade your Hot water system. • Install your solar PV after you completed your efficiency measures. 2 Efficiency

  39. • EcoSmart Electricians • GreenPlumbers • Sustainable Painters • GreenPainters • Home Sustainability ••Assessors • Thermal Performance ••Assessors • GreenSmart ••Professionals • Green Living Builders planetsaversaustralia.com.au morelandsolarcity.org.au sustainability.vic.gov.au resourcesmart.vic.gov.au energyinstitute.com.au livinggreener.gov.au greenpower.gov.au greenbank.com.au yourhome.gov.au veet.vic.gov.au esc.vic.gov.au ceres.org.au Who can help me?

  40. 1 2 Energy Efficiency can help every step of the way

  41. Time to ask all the things you thought of throughout the slide show 3 Question time

  42. Time to ask all the things you you thought of throughout the slide show 3 Question time “Be the change you would like to see in the world" Gandhi

  43. THANK YOU for listening Mark Smith

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