SOH Event Carbon Counter Template - Sydney Opera House

Sydney Opera HouseEvent Carbon Counter TemplateElectricity Emissions CalculationsOverviewElectricity emissions are likely to be a major source of emissions for events.Electricity consumption data is available from various sub-meters.Electricity volume can be directly converted into equivalent emission using the appropriate emissions factor for the state.Electricity usage information is entered into the blue cells belowUser noteInput Cells are blue1. Electricity summaryVolume Units Emission Factor Units Emissions Units SourceVivid LIVE kWh 1.07 kg CO2-e / kWh - tCO2-e NGA factors 2010, Table 40, Full fuel cycle EF (EF for Scope 2 & EF for Scope 3), NSWCreative Sydney kWh 1.07 kg CO2-e / kWh - tCO2-e NGA factors 2010, Table 40, Full fuel cycle EF (EF for Scope 2 & EF for Scope 3), NSWLighting of the Sails kWh 1.07 kg CO2-e / kWh - tCO2-e NGA factors 2010, Table 40, Full fuel cycle EF (EF for Scope 2 & EF for Scope 3), NSWkWh 1.07 kg CO2-e / kWh - tCO2-e NGA factors 2010, Table 40, Full fuel cycle EF (EF for Scope 2 & EF for Scope 3), NSWkWh 1.07 kg CO2-e / kWh - tCO2-e NGA factors 2010, Table 40, Full fuel cycle EF (EF for Scope 2 & EF for Scope 3), NSWTotals - kWh - tCO2-eGreen Power Provided ( for % of power)Nett electricity emissions-- kWh 1.07 kg CO2-e / kWh - tCO2-e2. Emissions factor source & descriptionEmissions factors for electricity emissions are from Australian Government, Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, National Greenhouse Accounts (NGA) Factors, July 2010www.climatechange.gov.au/publications/greenhouse-acctg/national-greenhouse-factors.aspxRef: NGA factors 2010, Table 40, Full fuel cycle EF (EF for Scope 2 & EF for Scope 3), NSWNB. Applies to NSW events only, there are different emissions factors for other states3. Data Source DetailsSource/Data overviewElectricity metering reports & master calculationData typeMetering reportsDescriptionLink to back up data4. Data Quality & LimitationsMeter data used for general, light and power. AC calculation based previous calculations of each venue at 7 Litres of outside air per seat for sold out venue. Bump In/Out assumption minimum 2 hours prior and 1 hour post, unless conflicts with an event prior or post. Bump In/Out assumption for Concert Hall and Opera Theatre minimum 4 hours prior and 1 hour post, unless conflicts with an event prior or post. RRMA has no metering available, however as this is a room with only fluorescent lighting an assumption has been made that consumption is 40 kw phEnergy consumption includes a 20% contingency for purposes of conservatism5. Supporting DetailsWe hope that this template is a helpful starting point for others in event carbon calculations. If you have any questions or would like the excel version, contact sustainability@sydneyoperahouse.com