Energy and Water Strategy 2007-2010 - Sustainable Blue Mountains

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BLUE MOUNTAINS CITY COUNCIL – ENERGY AND WATER STRATEGY COUNCIL ASSET ISSUE WATER ENERGY ACTIONS/PROJECTS PRIORITY High = 1-2 years Medium = 2-4 years Low = 4+ years Ongoing All occupied buildings Other areas only need to have lights on for a limited amount of time each day Yes Opportunities for simple retrofits such as motion sensors and light-level sensors should also be investigated and acted on. High All occupied buildings Energy star features may not be implemented on all appliances Yes Implement Energy Star features on all appliances with this as option High All occupied buildings Office equipment has high standby power consumption Yes For other large appliances, or where standby load remains significant, install programmable timers to switch them off after hours High All occupied buildings Status of refrigerator and freezer use is unknown Yes Conduct a refrigerator audit, particularly in Council's administration buildings and public pool kiosks High All occupied buildings Refrigerators and freezers appear to be overused in some areas Yes Consolidate and re-organise units after staff at each site have been consulted about any proposed changes High All occupied buildings The thermal performance of most buildings can be easily improved Yes Create a master list of opportunities to improve building thermal performance in the key areas of air leakage, insulation and shading High 42
BLUE MOUNTAINS CITY COUNCIL – ENERGY AND WATER STRATEGY COUNCIL ASSET ISSUE WATER ENERGY ACTIONS/PROJECTS PRIORITY High = 1-2 years Medium = 2-4 years Low = 4+ years Ongoing All occupied buildings and public toilets Urinals presently use either manual or automatic flush systems which waste water Yes Waterless urinal systems could potentially be rolled out to all these sites High All pool sites Pool heating is by far Council's single biggest energy consuming activity Yes Yes Staff education programs and other initiatives should reflect this with a focus on raising awareness at the pool centres and making energy saving investments where necessary High All pool sites the use of pool covers may not be as diligent as possible Yes Yes Develop a clear pool cover usage schedule for all sites High All public toilets and sports facilities Inefficient taps Yes Install timer taps in all public toilets and sports facilities High Blackheath Caravan Park Blackheath Caravan Park Blaxland Complex Vandalised showerheads Yes Yes Install 10 water efficient anti-vandal showerheads in amenities block Inefficient bathroom taps Yes Yes Install inline flow control devices in bathroom tapware Inefficient water use in all buildings Yes Yes Install flow control devices and float adjustment in toilet cisterns. High High High 43
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