“…development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future...
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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
Points for Discussion
1. Price increases
2. Where does our ••energy come from?
3. Your energy bills
4. Where do we use ••energy?
1Energy
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
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
Carbon tax and the end of the world as we know it!!!
The carbon tax would be a “wrecking ball” through the economy!
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
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!
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
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
Points for Discussion
2
1. Smart meters2. Hot Water3. Solar4.Green Energy5.Ratings6.Standby7.Loses
Efficiency
Ener
gy
• Designed to log ••energy use at set ••intervals
• Data can be sent ••remotely back to ••power suppliers
Smart Meters
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
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
Points for Discussion
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…Step 7 – Higher Cost Items
Double Glazing
Pergolas
Retractable shade
Solar panels
Exciting new developments
Blue Gen (Ceramic Fuel Cells Australia)
Gas driven Ceramic fuel cell power systemProduces electricity and hot water.
Points for Discussion
2
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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Who can help me?
Points for Discussion
3
• Time to ask all the things you thought of throughout the slide show
Question time
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