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Working with industry to promote sustainability in NSW. Bernard Carlon Divisional Director Sustainability Programs. Sustainability is an environmental issue …. 8.0 mil tonnes of waste recycled per year 7.3 mil tonnes to landfill NSW 2006-07.
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Working with industry topromote sustainability in NSW Bernard CarlonDivisional Director Sustainability Programs
Sustainability is an environmental issue … 8.0 mil tonnes of waste recycled per year 7.3 mil tonnes to landfill NSW 2006-07 720 billion black balloons from buildings in NSW
NSW policies –innovative and outcomes-based GGAS BASIX
Sustainability Advantage • Success story – Riverina Cluster (18 months)
Sustainability Advantage • Success story – Marquis Bathroom Products
Community Awareness and Education • savepower.nsw.gov.au
Outcomes of BASIX Before Average new home uses 247 litres water per person per day After 135 litres per person per day 45% less
Outcomes of BASIX Before 12% of homes have a rainwater tank After 96% of BASIX homes have a rainwater tank 290 million litres extra water storage capacity across NSW
Retail (in development) What does NABERS rate? Hotel Home Energy, water, waste and indoor environment Office Schools NSW (in development) Hospitals NSW
Green Business Program $30 mil • Funding for water and energy savings in the commercial and industrial sectors
Public Facilities Program $30 mil Nalawala Community Hall, Fairfield • Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre, • Ultimo
Six Wind Precincts • New England Tablelands • Upper Hunter • Central Tablelands • NSW/ACT Border Region • Cooma-Monaro • South Coast
NSW Solar Bonus Scheme • 60 cents per kWh • solar PV and micro-wind systems < 10kw in size ~ 500 new jobs
The Jobs OpportunityRenewable Energy Target (2010-20) Source: MMA for Federal Treasury