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Why use this indicator? Improved energy efficiency can result in cost savings and can lead to competitive
advantages and market differentiation. Energy efficient technology has impacts
on operational costs and reduces the organisations dependency on non-renewable
energy sources.
This indicator, by measuring energy savings, identifies Council’s level of commitment
to energy conservation.
What is the current situation?
Council has achieved 74,286kWh energy reduction.
Council continues to reduce its emissions and has achieved further 74,286kWh energy reduction
through the implementation of conservation and efficiency measures in 2007-2008.
Two notable projects include the installation of heat pump hot water systems at the Council depot
and the trial of heat reflective paint at the Civic Centre. Council is looking at a range of innovative
projects that will further reduce our energy consumption in 2008-2009, including the installation of
solar panels at community centres, and replacement of air-conditioning chillers and lighting retrofits
at the Civic Centre.
What does this mean for the Sustainability of Penrith Council?
Supporting energy efficient techniques will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and
minimise reliance on non renewable energy sources.
Links to other indicators?
EN3, EN4, EN7, EN16, EN17
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