The Queensland Government's Smart Energy Savings Program (SESP) is a legislative initiative introduced through the Clean Energy Act 2008 to drive energy saving improvements in Queensland businesses.
The Queensland government’s Clean Energy Act 2008 requires those organisations that consume more than 30TJ (terajoules) of energy in the 2010-11 financial year to register for and participate in the Smart Energy Savings Program (SESP). This program has two parts:
An Energy Audit to at least level 2 under AS/NZS 3598:2000
The production of an Energy Savings Plan (ESP) that identifies the energy savings measures from the audit that the organisation commits to implementing
Bond University was required to register in the 2010-11 financial year and has completed the requirements for the SESP. The energy savings measures that Bond has committed to for the next five year cycle (2012-2016) are outlined below.
Energy Conservation
Lighting
Amend exterior lighting time clocks to ensure lights are turned off and on at appropriate times
Identify circuits and switch off exterior lights running through the day
Install controllers to switch off lighting and fans in Building 10 squash courts
Install controllers to switch off lighting and air conditioning in Building 10 exercise rooms
Switch off high bay lighting in Building 6 during the day
Install occupancy controls to switch off lighting and reduce air conditioning in Building 6 theatres when unoccupied
Pool
Use a pool cover to reduce evaporation heat loss
Switch off one filter pump overnight in cooler months
Investigate viability of reducing pool temperature to 26oC, dependent on customer impact
Energy Efficiency
Lighting
Reinstall PE controls to exterior lighting
Halogen downlight upgrades to campus: three options to be considered
Investigate the feasibility of upgrading T8 fluorescent tube lighting in L1, B1 that runs 24/7: 4 options
Investigate the feasibility of upgrading T8 fluorescent tube lighting in fire stairs: 4 options
Information Services
Balance power loads, disable unused UPS
Install a Cold Air Containment system
Install Computer Room Air Conditioner Extensions
Install a “Link-up” Computer Room Air Conditioner
Hot Water
Two systems are due for upgrade. When replacing investigate energy efficient options using a full Life Cycle Cost analysis.
Energy Management
Audit and amend the Building Management System (BMS) time schedule
Ensure student accommodation room lighting and air conditioning is switched off during semester breaks
Implement a Sustainable Community Engagement Plan
Investigate the metering of the Vodafone transmission tower and the sewage pumping station
Audit time clocks that control exterior lighting
Implement a managerial process to monitor, record and report energy data from smart meters, Energex meters and the Building 3 photovoltaic array
Investigate the installation sub-metering to buildings in order to more accurately assess and manage consumption
Investigate and produce a Life Cycle Cost analysis for the implementation of a SMAC (pre-conditioning outside air intake) for Buildings 1, 2, 4 and 6
For more information contact Rochelle Vincent, Office of Information and Planning or Glen Horner, Facilities Management.
