QWESTNet Mackay Business Bottom Line Savings forum agenda ...

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Lifting the lid on waste auditing and recycling
Haydee Forster, J.J. Richards & Sons Pty Ltd
Businesses are becoming more aware of the wastes they are generating and are
now looking for ways to improve their processes to reduce their impact on the
environment while managing budgetary constraints. Haydee will explain how this
has led to the implementation of waste audits which allow for the analysis of waste
streams and the identification of potential segregation and recycling opportunities.
Shedding some light on the workplace
Kim Sharp, John Martin and Co, Save Lighting
8:32 Speed networking
8:52 CASE STUDIES
A holistic approach to building energy efficiency at 8 Carlyle Street, Mackay
Jim Bennett, The Built Environment Group
This presentation will highlight some of the technological advancements that were
implemented in the Airconstruct HVAC Offices. Jim will illustrate what is possible
for businesses if they are truly serious about reducing their consumption and
ultimately their operational costs through energy management strategies,
maintenance of HVAC and new technology.
ClimateSmart for business
Jane Turner, ProsePR
Through her experience leading 52 Mackay Whitsunday Isaac businesses through
the Queensland Government's ClimateSmart Business Cluster Program, Jane will
detail experiences, challenges and achievements from these businesses who
started the emission lowering journey. Jane will explain how other businesses can
start the change process with some handy tips learnt from previous participant
feedback.
9:40 Open networking and refreshments
10:20 EDGY INFO
Managing energy costs through managing peak demand
Ian McGregor, Ergon Energy
This presentation explains how Ergon’s Energy Conservation and Demand
Management team is working to improve network utilisation and defer capital
works by reducing demand on the network and reshaping load profile.
The primary focus of this presentation is on the issue of how energy conservation
and demand management can assist the network business continue to meet
customer demand for supply within the constraints of the AER (Australian Energy
Regulator) framework and current economic environment.
Department of Employment,
Economic Development and
Innovation