introducing energy & efficiency 2012
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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.”. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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introducing
ENERGY & EFFICIENCY 2012
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“…Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”
What is sustainability?
Source: Brundtland Definition of Sustainability Report of the Brundtland Commission, Our Common Future published by Oxford University Press in 1987
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“Enough for everyone, forever”
What is sustainability?
As defined by a yr 4 primary school student
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Points for Discussion
We can help every step of the way
1Energy
2Efficiency
3Question time
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Points for Discussion
1. Price increases
2. Where does our ••energy come from?
3. Your energy bills
4. Where do we use ••energy?
1Energy
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Prices have increased by 45% in the past 4 years
Over the next 5 years the National Energy Regulator has approved 36% - 48% increase across the national grid.
Price increases over 10 years
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Prices have increased by 85% in the past 10 years
Price increase comparisons
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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
Hazelwood power station
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Carbon tax and the end of the world as we know it!!!
The carbon tax would be a “wrecking ball” through the economy!
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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.
Peak/Off Peak• 16 hrs. Peak 7am – 11pm• 8 hrs. Off Peak 11pm - 7am
Understanding your energy billElectricity• 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
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Understanding your energy billElectricity• 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
Switch off before leavingfor work!
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Ener
gyBilling
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Ener
gyWhere do we use this energy?
Over 50% of our impact on emissions is generated from • the energy we buy
• the way we use it
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Points for Discussion
1.Prices will increase ••dramatically2.Use renewable energy3.Understand your bills4.Over 50% of our impact on ••emissions is generated from ••• the energy we buy ••• the way we use it5. Carbon Tax is NOT the end of the world
1Energy
Summary
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Points for Discussion
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1. Smart meters2. Hot Water3. Solar4.Green Energy5.Ratings6.Standby7.Loses
Efficiency
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Ener
gy• Designed to log ••energy use at set ••intervals
• Data can be sent ••remotely back to ••power suppliers
Smart Meters
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Ener
gy
Prepared for Sustainability Victoria 2010
Hot water
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Ener
gySolar
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Ener
gySolar
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Generally you will pay a premium of5 - 6 cents per kWh for green power.
Green Power
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Ener
gyRatings – what are they worth?
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Ener
gyStandby
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Ener
gyA lot is wasted!
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Setting a higher temperature will heat your room faster
Quiz True or False
- Heating systems work at a fixed rate.
Setting a colder temperature on the air conditioner will cool your room faster?
- Cooling systems also work at a fixed rate.
False
False
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Halogen down lights are low energy consumption because they are low voltage.
- Low voltage doesn’t mean low energy consumption
Quiz True or False
False
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Standby power is more than 10% of the average home electricity bill.
Quiz True or False
True
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Ener
gyLoses
Energy efficiency of the building fabric
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Ener
gyLoses
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Points for Discussion
2 Steps you can
take to improve your Energy Efficiency
Efficiency
MORE
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Solu
tions
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…Step 1 - Front and back doors
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……Step 2 – the windows
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……Step 3 – Holes in the roof
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Points for DiscussionSo
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……Step 4 – Improve insulation
Floor Roof Walls
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Points for DiscussionSo
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……Step 5 – Roof ventilation
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Points for DiscussionSo
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……Step 6 – Heat reflective paint
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Points for Discussion
Shade sails
Solu
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…Step 7 – Higher Cost Items
Double Glazing
Pergolas
Retractable shade
Solar panels
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Exciting new developments
Blue Gen (Ceramic Fuel Cells Australia)Gas driven Ceramic fuel cell power systemProduces electricity and hot water.
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Points for Discussion
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1.Implement home efficiencies first.
2.Draft proof.
3.Insulate insulate insulate.
4.Control your Ventilation
5.Upgrade your Hot water system.
6.Install your solar PV after you
completed your efficiency measures.
Efficiency
Summary
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• EcoSmart Electricians • GreenPlumbers• Sustainable Painters • GreenPainters • Home Sustainability ••Assessors • Thermal Performance ••Assessors• GreenSmart ••Professionals• Green Living Builders
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Who can help me?
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can help every step of the way
1Energy
2Efficiency
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Points for Discussion
3
• Time to ask all the things you thought of throughout the slide show
Question time
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Points for Discussion
3
• Time to ask all the things you you thought of throughout the slide show
Question time
“Be the change you would like to see in the world" Gandhi
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THANK YOUfor listening
Mark Smith