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Collection and analysis of energy use data . Technical Advisor Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism. Intent of the data collection and analysis in EEO Why data collection and analysis is so important
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Collection and analysis of energy use data Technical Advisor Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism
Intent of the data collection and analysis in EEO Why data collection and analysis is so important Data collection and analysis enables opportunity identification and evaluation Outline • Thorough collection and analysis of energy use data underpins the identification of energy efficiency opportunities and enables positive business outcomes
Intent within EEO Assessment Framework • Requirements 3 and 4 • 3 - Data collection and analysis • 4 - Opportunity identification and evaluation • Intent is to enable: • An improved understanding of energy use • Identification and evaluation of opportunities • Development of robust business cases
Data collection and analysis underpins entire assessment • Collection and analysis of energy use data is the backbone of an assessment • If it can’t be measured it can’t be improved • Allows for a determination of: • Where energy is being used, transformed, wasted or lost • How energy use varies with time and in relation to other factors • Areas of potential opportunities
Data and analysis is essential to developing business cases • Forms the basis for identification of energy efficiency opportunities • Results of analysis inform identification process • Evaluation of opportunities aided by: • Understanding of current energy use • Accurate metering and sub-metering • Improves accuracy of savings estimates • Leads to the development of stronger, more accurate and robust business cases for energy efficiency and improved business outcomes
Changes to Assessment Framework improve flexibility • Changes to Requirements 3 and 4 of EEO Assessment Framework • Provide flexibility in how to analyse energy use data and evaluate opportunities • Simplify and streamline the presentation of data collection and analysis actions • Data collection linked directly to a form of analysis • Allows a corporation to tailor its approach to the Assessment Framework to suit their business circumstances
Companies report that three practices in combination increase energy efficiency outcomes Source: Tracking Progress Towards a Low Carbon Economy
Discussion - Data • Can you provide examples of where data and analysis has been central to understanding energy efficiency? • Do you have examples of sites where lack of data is preventing you from moving forward with further energy efficiency? • What are the next steps you will take to improve data and analysis?