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Strathfield Greenhouse ActionPlan 2007
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2 CCP�Program
Corporate Greenhouse Gas Emissions for the baseline year 2004/05 in tonnes of
eCO2 = 4,857 tonnes.which is the equivalent of 1,214 cars on the road per year
Community Greenhouse Gas Emission for the baseline year 2001 in tonnes of
eCO2 = 435,025 tonnes.
which is the equivalent of 108,756 cars on the road per year
Council has set a Corporate Greenhouse Emissions reduction target of 50% reduction on 2005 levels by 2015.
Council has set a Community Greenhouse Emissions reduction target of 25% reduction on 2001 levels by 2015.
Milestone 1 Baseline Inventory completed January 2007
Reduction Goals Adopted March 2007 Milestone 2
Milestone 3 Local Action Plan Adopted December 2007
Strathfield’s Greenhouse Action Plan
Cities for Climate Protection Program
�Index
Index
Snapshot
Index
Introduction
Climate Change
Impacts of Climate Change
Planning Framework
Analysis of Strathfield’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Corporate Emissions
Community Emissions
Strathfield’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Target
Council’s Greenhouse Gas Mitigation Measures to Date
Corporate Action Plan
Community Action Plan
Glossary
Appendix 1 Planning Glossary
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� Introduction
Introduction
Strathfield Council is committed to action on climate change and has set a target of reducing our greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) by 50% on 2005 levels by the year 2015. Council will also work with our community with the goal of reducing their emissions by 25% on 2001 levels by 2015. This Climate Action Plan details the steps Strathfield Council will take to reduce greenhouse gases from our operations and facilities over the next 4 years. The plan also addresses the work we will do to assist our community to reduce emissions from homes and businesses and from transport and waste.
There is a strong commitment to sustainability at Strathfield Council. A Key Direction of Council’s Strategic Plan, our Vision 2020, is for Council to position itself as a leader in sustainability initiatives. In the area of climate change, Council has partnered with ICLEI Local Governments for Sustainability and other Local Governments around the world through the Cities for Climate Protection Program. More than 800 local governments world wide participate in the CCP program, integrating climate change mitigation into their processes and operations. The campaign is based on a performance framework structured around five milestones that local governments commit to undertake. Strathfield Council joined the program in 2006. This action plan represents Milestone 3 of the CCP planning framework.
Preparation for the Greenhouse Action Plan took the form of the following key processes:
• Analysis of Greenhouse Gas emission data collected by Council and ICLEI• Desktop review potential actions for the reduction of GHG emissions.• Facilitated workshop with Strathfield Council and ICLEI staff. • Energy Audits of Council facilities identifying areas for improvements.• Communication with agencies such as the Australian Greenhouse Office, ICLEI, Department of Energy, Utilities and Sustainability.
It is envisaged that the Strathfield Greenhouse Action Plan will have a range of benefits, including:
Economic Benefits• Many of the initiatives are energy efficiency initiatives that will reduce the financial losses associated with Councils energy costs. • An underlying aim of each action is to reduce future costs derived from initiatives such as Carbon taxes or increased fuel prices.• The plan also aims to assist community members reduce their energy use and therefore also accrue financial savings.• The implementation of measures within the plan may have flow on benefits for the local economy through the development of new markets in areas such as renewable energy and the creation of local job opportunities through implementation of measures in the plan.
Social• The improvement of public health through improved local air quality.• The implementation of the plan will require the development of partnerships with the commercial, residential and industrial sectors of the community. This can act to improve community relations and foster a greater sense of community.
Environmental• The implementation of the plan will play the primary role in Strathfield Council’s contribution to the reduction of global warming.• It is expected that the implementation of the plan will also play a role in the improvement of local air quality.• Efficient resource use is central to the plan and is a core environmental imperative.
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Climate�Change
Figure���Comparison�of�natural�vs�enhanced�greenhouse�effect.�Source:�Australian�Greenhouse�Office
Context for Action on Climate Change
Whilst awareness of Climate Change has grown outside of scientific circles it is still important to make the distinction between the Natural Greenhouse Effect and the Enhanced Greenhouse Effect or Human Induced Climate Change.
Natural Greenhouse Effect
The greenhouse effect is a natural process which keeps the earth surface at a temperature range suitable for the organisms which inhabit it. Without this protective layer it is estimated that the earths average temperature would be -180 C. An optimal balance of greenhouse gases is therefore required to regulate the amount of heat entering and escaping from the earth’s surface. This layer can be thought of as a blanket which helps keep the earth warm enough for life. ( Refer Figure 1 )
Enhanced Greenhouse Effect
Since the industrial revolution societies have been steadily increasing their reliance on burning fossil fuels as an energy source releasing greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide (CO2) to the atmosphere. As concentrations of greenhouse gases build in our atmosphere more of the heat radiating back from earth is trapped like a blanket, resulting in a warming of the earth’s climate. ( Refer Figure 1 )
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Impacts�of�Climate�Change
Scientists agree that global warming will have significant impacts on natural and human systems. These impacts may include: coastal flooding; more heatwaves, storms and droughts; melting of polar ice; sea level rise, water shortages; species extinctions; and more people exposed to tropical infectious diseases.
Climate Change in NSW
Between 1950 and 2003, NSW on average became 0.9°C warmer. Australia’s CSIRO predicts by the year 2030:• There will be more hot days over 35ºC and fewer frost days below 0ºC• Annual rainfall is likely to decline, leading to reduced runoff and streamflows.• Droughts are likely to become more severe.• The risk of bushfires is likely to increase.• Extreme rainfall may become more intense in central and southeast NSW.
Climate Change in Sydney
Strathfield is located in Sydney’s Inner West 14 km from the CBD. Some impacts of climate change in Sydney are predicted to be: • Lower rainfall and higher evaporation are likely to place strains on our water supply.• Lower stream flows and higher temperatures are likely to reduce water quality, with risk of increases in algal blooms and salinity.• Sea-level rise will inundate parts of the coast leading to property damage and loss of property• More frequent droughts and fires are likely to increase stress on plants and animals.• Warmer summers are likely to increase the risk of heat related health problems, especially in the elderly.• Increased intensity of rainfall events is likely to increase flash flooding, leading to strains on water infrastructure such as drainage, and may also lead to property damage.
Impacts of Climate Change on Local Government Functions
In 2007 the Australian Greenhouse Office prepared a report “Climate Change Adaptation Actions For Local Government” (SMEC 2007). The report outlines the impacts of Climate Change on Local Government Functions:
Road/pavement construction and maintenance
• Higher temperatures and increased solar radiation could speed up deterioration of road infrastructure.• Increased interruption of road traffic from extreme weather events.
Stormwater/drainage
• Increase in rain fall intensity from extreme weather events resulting in infiltration into waste water network.• Overloading of drainage systems from increases in storm severity.• Changes in river flow (peak and mean).• A reduction in rainfall frequency reducing pressure on stormwater system.
Buildings
• Increase in building heating/cooling costs.• Change in the frequency of extreme weather events and storm damage. • Increased rate of building deterioration and maintenance.
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Impacts of climate change continued.
Provision and maintenance of recreational facilities
• Reduction in water availability for the purpose of sports field irrigation.• Restrictions on recreation in waterways, e.g. due to E.coli levels after storms.• Public amenity and recreational sites may attract increased operation and maintenance costs due to storm damage.
Community/work place health
• Increase in the geographical spread and persistence of vector-borne diseases.• Higher temperatures may lead to an increase in the prevalence of water and food-borne diseases.• Higher risk of cryptosporidium infections from contact with open water through swimming in summer.• Impacts on health due to exposure to extreme weather events such as heatwaves. • Increased strain on potable water supplies.
Emergency / bush fire management
• Increased strain on emergency, disaster management and recovery operations.• Increased risks to public safety and tourism.
Planning policy and developments
• Long term land use planning and design of infrastructure faces greater uncertainty. • Cost associated with retrofiting of existing systems.
Weed/pest management
• Movement of invasive species into new zones due to changes in climate and increased habitat disruption.
Biodiversity
• Increase in the rate of extinctions.• A reduction in ecosystem resilience due to stress.• Changes to mangrove habitats due to salt water intrusion.
Stormwater/sewerage
• Increase in the velocity of peak flows. • Alteration of ground water levels.• Increased risk of erosion of flood plains.• Reduction in sewerage flows during dry weather.
Water supply
• Increased uncertainty regarding water supply.• Heightened risk of water contamination. • Alteration in availability of ground water for irrigation purposes.
� Policy�Implications
Policy�Implications
Strathfield Principles
Council’s Management Plan 2007-2010 contains a set of principles that guide Council’s decision making and actions. This Greenhouse Action Plan is in line with the following Strathfield principles (Management Plan 2007-2010).
Integration: We incorporate sustainability by integrating environmental, social and economic considerations into planning and decision-making for the long-term benefit and prosperity of the community.
Equity: We provide present and future generations with fair and equal access to resources and services.
Biodiversity: We work to enhance, protect and restore our valuable and diverse natural resources
Resources: We promote sustainable production and consumption through education and the use of environmentally sound technologies and processes within Council and in the community
Character: We promote the distinctive characteristics of Strathfield, including our cultural diversity, heritage and natural environment.
Participation: We will continue to expand and enable cooperative networks and active community participation to work towards a common sustainable future.
Management Plan
The actions contained within the Strathfield Greenhouse Action Plan implement the outcomes and strategies detailed in Councils Management Plan 2007 -2010, specifically:
Desired Outcomes
SE 3: Council, businesses and the community reduce consumption of resources SE 3.1: We emit less greenhouse gases SE 3.2: We send less waste to land fill SE 3.3: We use less water
Strategies
1. Develop benchmarks of resource usage and waste generation by Council, the community and business sector
2. Develop and implement sustainability policies, projects and guidelines that assist Council to reduce resource consumption, waste and other impacts on the environment
3. Work with businesses on cleaner production, reducing resource consumption, waste and other impacts on the environment
4. Develop sustainability policies and education programs to assist the community to reduce resources consumption and waste
5. Develop programs, projects and infrastructure to assist the community to commute with minimal/zero impact on the environment
�Strategic�Framework
Strathfield Council Document Map
Vision 2020
ManagementPlan
Operations Plan
Activity Plans
Annual Report
SOE Community Report
Strathfield Council Planning Framework
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Analysis�of�Strathfield�Greenhouse�Gas�Emissions
Milestone 1 of the CCP program involved the collection of energy usage data from a variety of sources, this data was then analysed through the use of CCP software provided by ICLEI (refer Figure 2). Using the software as a storehouse of related data made it possible to make comparisons across the various areas of Corporate and Community sectors. The software operates by converting the inputs (fuel use, energy use and waste production) into GHG emissions, or tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e). CO2e is a measure of equivalent carbon dioxide relating to the global warming potential of the different GHGs.
The analysis is divided into two main sectors – community and corporate – which are divided into thefollowing sub sectors:
Figure�2��CCP�software�user�interface.
Corporate Sector (Strathfield Council) Community Sector (Strathfield Community)
Buildings ResidentialVehicle Fleet Commercial
Street Lighting IndustrialWater TransportationWaste Waste
��Corporate�Emissions
Corporate�Emissions
Council’s corporate emissions analysis is broken down into six main sub sectors:
Corporate Inventory
Council selected the base year to be the financial year of 2004/05 to conduct the initial inventory process. This base year information can now be used to compare future re inventories with, and thus demonstrate the ef-fectiveness of Councils actions to reduce our impact on climate change. Figure 3 demonstrates Council’s GHG emissions by sub sector. Figure 4 provides a snapshot of the ranking of energy usage, associated emissions and cost of energy usage.
Buildings emissions resulting from the energy use (electricity and gas) of corporately operated buildings
Street lights emissions resulting from the energy use (electricity) of street lights
Vehicle Fleet emissions resulting from the energy use (unleaded petrol & diesel) of Council operated vehicles and machinery
Water Pumping emissions resulting from the energy use (electricity) for water pumping on Council owned reserves, parks and gardens
Waste emissions resulting from the breakdown of waste originating from corporate activities (Organic waste breaks down to produce methane. Methane is 21 times more reactive as a greenhouse gas than CO2)
0 500 1000 1500 2000
Water Pumping
Vehicle Fleet
Buildings
Streetlights
Waste
Corporate Sector Emissions Breakdown
1,922t CO2e
1,672t CO2e
820t CO2e
420t CO2e1
22t CO2e
Figure����Corporate�Sector�Emissions�Breakdown�by�subsector.
eCO2(t)
�2 Corporate�Emissions
Buildings Analysis
Council reviewed energy usage for its buildings as a part of the inventory process, ranking each facility based on emission levels. Figure 5 shows the results of this process.
Corporate Emissions Forecast
The CCP program requires Council to make a prediction or forecast of future CO2 emissions. The year 2015 was chosen as the forecast year to project the consequences of a business as usual approach. The forecast findings show that if council was to take no action to reduce its carbon footprint then the expected level of emissions would rise from 4,857 equivalent tonnes CO2 in 2005 to 5057 tonnes in 2015.
EquivCO2
(tonnes)
EquivCO2(%)
Energy(GJ)
Cost($)
Sectors
Waste 1,922 39.6 113,790
Streetlights 1,672 34.4 6,173 80,468
Buildings 820 16.9 3,159 108,000
Vehicle Fleet 421 8.7 6,126 169,437
Water Pumping 22 0.4 80 3,449
Total 4,857 100.0 15,846 $475,143
Figure����Corporate�emissions�by�CO2,�Energy�and�Cost�
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350
Strath�eld Childrens Centre
En�eld Hall Coronation Pde
Library (Branch) High Street
Club House Airey Park
Jim Begnell Memorial Field
Community Centre
Weeroona Rd Works Depot
Council O�ces and Town Hall
Library 65 Rochester St
8t CO2e
18t CO2e
19t CO2e
21t CO2e
26t CO2e
43t CO2e
64t CO2e
311t CO2e
329t CO2e
Figure����Ranking�of�Facilities�based�on�Greenhouse�Emissions.�
eCO2(t)
��Corporate�Emissions
Waste Analysis
Corporate waste emissions were estimated based on interviews with key staff and figures from waste transfer records. Figure 7 shows that 89% of emissions derived from corporate waste was due to disposal of organic plant material to land fill, which produces the potent greenhouse gas methane. Council will need to develop more detailed waste monitoring systems to increase understanding of Council’s various waste streams, as detailed in this action plan.
Vehicle Fleet Analysis
Figure 6 shows the GHG emissions breakdown for Council’s vehicle fleet. Fleet fuel usage data was collected and analysed for each vehicle type. This analysis showed that the two highest emitters in Council’s fleet are heavy truck’s and passenger vehicles.
0 50 100 150 200
Motorcycle
Other
Specialized Heavy Equipment
Light Van or Truck
Passenger Vehicles
Heavy Truck
1t CO2e
19 t CO2e
36 t CO2e
61 t CO2e
130 t CO2e
174 t CO2e
CO2e (t)
Figure����Ranking�of�Vehicle�Fleet�type�based�on�Greenhouse�Emissions.�
Other Waste
Wood TextilesPlant Debris
Food Waste
Paper Products
89% 1%
5%
4%
1%
Figure�7��Greenhouse�Emissions�derived�from�corporate�waste�sector.�
eCO2(t)
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Community�Emissions
The community emissions analysis is broken down into five main sub sectors:
Community Inventory
The main source of data that was utilised to conduct the community inventory was the 2001 census figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Figure 8 demonstrates the Strathfield Community GHG emissions by sub sector. Figure 9 provides a snapshot of the ranking of energy usage and associated emissions for each sector.
Residential emissions resulting from household energy use (electricity, natural gas and LPG)
Industrial emissions resulting from energy use (electricity, natural gas, LPG, diesel, kerosene and coal)
Transportation emissions resulting from energy use (unleaded and leaded petrol, diesel, LPG and CNG)
Commercial emissions resulting from commercial energy use (electricity, natural and LPG)
Waste emissions resulting from the breakdown of waste originating from the community.(organic waste breaks down to produce methane a potent greenhouse gas)
0 50000 100000 150000 200000
Waste
Transportation
Commercial
Residential
Industrial 165,734t CO2e
95,571t CO2e
93,187t CO2e
60,973t CO2e
19,559t CO2e
Figure����Community�Sector��Emissions��Breakdown.
eCO2(t)
��Community�Emissions
Community Forecast
The CCP program requires Council to make a prediction or forecast of future CO2 emissions from the Strathfield community for a chosen year.
The year 2010 was selected as the forecast year to project the consequences of a business as usual approach (ie if no action was taken to reduce climate change). Community Greenhouse Gases would rise from 435,024 equivalent tonnes CO2 in 2001 to 524,953 in 2010 and provides a context for action and target setting. This increase is large compared with other LGA’s and is a function of population growth and urban consolidation, particularly from increased transportation.
Figure����Community�emissions�by�CO2,�Energy�and�Cost�
Equiv CO2 (tonnes) Equiv CO2 (%) Energy(GJ)
Sectors
Industrial 165,734 38.1 1,248,695
Residential 95,571 22.0 430,267
Commercial 93,187 21.4 461,541
Transportation 60,973 14.0 895,144
Waste 19,559 4.5
Total 435,025 100.0 3,035,647
Setting a Reduction Goal for Council and Community
The CCP program requires Councils to set a GHG reduction target for both Council’s operations as well as from our community. A briefing session was held with Councillors on the 14 February 2007 to develop a reduction target for Strathfield. A target that compared to the leading Council’s in Australia in the area of Climate Change Action was recommended as desirable by Councillors. The following reduction targets were adopted at the Council meeting on 6 March 2007.
Strathfield�Council:�A��0%�reduction�of�GHG�emissions�on�200��levels�by�20��.
Strathfield�Community:�A�2�%�reduction�of�GHG�emissions�on�200��levels�by�20��.
Strathfield’s�Greenhouse�Gas�Reduction�Targets
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Council's�Greenhouse�Mitigation�Actions�to�Date
This Greenhouse Action Plan formalises Council’s approach to action on climate change. Many excellent programs and activities aimed at reducing GHG are already in place. A selection of these actions are described below.
Domestic Waste Collection: Council’s waste audits demonstrated that approximately 40% of domestic waste collected comprised of green waste. When green waste is disposed to land fill the highly potent GHG methane is formed. In 2005 to divert green waste away from land fill Council reduced its domestic bin size from a 240ltr mobile garbage bin (MGB) to 120 ltr’s. At the same time a 240 ltr green waste bin waste introduced. The collected green waste is recycled into organic horticultural products.
Motor Vehicle Fleet Policy (2006): Council recognises motor vehicles are a major contributor of greenhouse gas emissions in Australia. Council has reduced greenhouse gas emissions through the introduction of alternate energy sources such as LPG in some vehicles and employing the NSW Clean Car Benchmarks when evaluating the purchase of new vehicles. Council’s vehicle fleet also includes three hybrid vehicles that run on a combination of petrol and electric batteries.
Greenhouse Workshops (2006): Strathfield Council in partnership with the Australian Conservation Foundation ran a series of sustainability workshops at the Strathfield Town Hall in 2006. A component of these workshops was designed to enable residents to reduce their GHG emissions as well as save money from reduced energy consumption.
Sustainability Fair: Strathfield Council runs an annual Sustainability Fair in conjunction with the Spring Festival which attracts approximately 10,000 people each year. Businesses offering sustainable products and services are invited in an effort to link our community with sustainable services and technologies.
Street Lighting Program: Strathfield Council is an active participant of the SSROC Street Lighting Improvement Program that aims to implement the recommendations of an extensive review of street lighting undertaken in 2002. There are currently 29 councils participating in the Program ranging from southern Sydney through to the Central Coast and Hunter. Collectively, the street lights in the participating councils’ jurisdictions constitute over 85% of Energy Australia’s street lights. Strathfield Council is one of the first to participate in a trial of T5 Lights. Energy Australia, on behalf of Strathfield Council installed approximately 100 Pierlite 2*14W T5 residential road luminaires. These new luminaires use electronic ballasts and achieve significant energy efficiency gains while substantially improving lighting outcomes.
Photovoltaic’s (PV): Council has installed solar lights in a number of parks which include: Dean reserve, Airey park, Pilgram reserve Edwards park, Bark Huts reserve. Solar power is also utilised for warning lights at a pedestrian crossing at The Crescent, Homebush and PV panels are also located at Strathfield Library.
Maintenance Upgrades: Council staff take into account energy consumption when replacing outgoing technologies and fixtures, for example, during the replacement of air conditioning in Council’s governance building. More formal policy arrangements have been included as an action in this plan to ensure such considerations are better integrated across Council.
Protection of the Tree Canopy: Strathfield Council ensures our tree canopy is preserved via a Tree Preservation Order. Trees contribute to reduced costs in cooling for buildings, reduce air pollution, and extract and store carbon from the atmosphere.
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Corporate�Action�Plan������ Council has set a goal of reducing its Greenhouse Emissions by 50% by 2015
Corporate�Action�Plan������ Council has set a goal of reducing its Greenhouse Emissions by 50% by 2015
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Energy Management System
Action PriorityM 1.1 Maintain a list of properties, details of the electricity and gas accounts and the locations of meters as part
of a Council asset management system.High
M 1.2 Include discussion on Strathfield’s sustainability principles, objectives and actions as part of Council induction procedures, position descriptions and other recruitment information.
High
M 1.3 Implement a sustainable procurement program and policy that includes GHG reduction objectives. High
M 1.4 Implement a revolving energy fund whereby energy savings are invested in future energy upgrades. High
M 1.5 Monitor Council energy use on a quarterly basis, make facility managers aware of energy consumption and report achievements annually.
High
M 1.6 Define and include energy conservation responsibilities into job performance criteria and position descriptions where positions impact on energy conservation.
High
M 1.7 Conduct a review of environmental awareness training needs and develop the required training and awareness programs. Personnel performing tasks that have potential to cause significant environmental impacts, shall be competent on the basis of appropriate education, training and/or experience
High
M 1.8 Review operating and maintenance procedures for all energy consuming operations and facilities and integrate energy conservation into these procedures.
High
Corporate�Action�Plan
Background
The following section “Corporate Action Plan” lists the actions that Council will undertake to reduce our GHG emissions. General actions are listed with a priority weighting whilst specific facility upgrades are listed with associated savings, (financial $ and energy KWH) cost of implementation and pay back period.
Councils action plan is broken into the following 5 main categories
• Energy Management System • Vehicle Fleet• Public Lighting • Building• Corporate Waste
��Corporate�Action�Plan
Public Lighting
Action Priority
PL 1.1 Maintain active involvement and support SSROC street lighting program. High
PL 1.2 Promote ICLEI sustainable public lighting tool box to appropriate sections in Council. High
PL 1.3 Undertake audit of public lighting and determine opportunities for Greenhouse Gas reduction. Medium
PL 1.4 Develop and implement a performance standard for public lighting that meets Environmental, Social and Economic objectives for lighting.
Medium
PL 1.5 Investigate renewable energy options for lighting including purchase of green power. Medium
Corporate Waste
Action Priority
W 1.1 Conduct an audit of Council waste to quantify the amount and type of waste generated by Council and investigate opportunities to divert waste from land fill.
High
W 1.2 As a priority develop and implement a program to divert organic waste from land fill, Council’s highest emitting source of GHG’s.
High
W 1.3 Implement a system for monitoring and reporting quantities of waste produced from Council operations. Medium
W 1.4 Review waste avoidance measures detailed in Council’s purchasing policy. Medium
Vehicle Fleet
Action Priority
VF 1.1 Continue to maintain vehicles and equipment to ensure they are running to their optimum fuel efficiency.
High
VF 1.2 Investigate opportunities to convert Council vehicle fleet to renewable and greenhouse gas friendly fuel sources and develop an implementation plan with targets.
High
VF 1.3 Review Strathfield’s Vehicle Fleet Policy to ensure greater TBL outomes. High
VF 1.4 Publish public transport maps on Council’s Intra and Internet sites. Medium
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Buildings
Action Priority
B 1.1 Determine and implement lighting and fixture guidelines for all building upgrades and replacements. High
B 1.2 Investigate green energy options for key facilities. Medium
B 1.3 Assist tenants of Council properties to implement energy efficiency measures and include in licence review processes.
Medium
B 1.4 Calculate building efficiency ratings of key facilities. Medium
B 1.5 Develop a policy that sets minimum building efficiency ratings for any new Council building or facility Medium
Council Administration Centre
Action: Priority: Cost: Savings PA:
Savings:KWH
Payback:
NC 1.1 Remove external 80W Mercury vapour lamps. Replace 4 with 15W CF oyster fittings. Replace 150W spots with 15W CFLs.
High $ 340 $ 525 4,900 1.9 Yrs
NC 1.2 Delamp 2 * 13W CFL fittings in front end of ground floor, replace 24/7 50W dichroic with 15W CFL oyster fitting, delamp 5 tubes from 2 * 20W fittings.
High $ 430 $ 200 1,400 2.2 Yrs
NC 1.3 Leave ground floor entrance lights switched off in morning until 8am.
High $ 0 $ 60 400 Immediate
NC 1.4 Replace 50W dichroics in lift with 20W dichroics on lamp failure
High $ 0 $ 30 400 Immediate
NC 1.5 Install PIR sensors in ground floor meeting room & upstairs offices
High $ 900 $ 130 900 6.9 Yrs
NC 1.6 Rectify HVAC control issues as detailed in Energy Audit report 2007
High $ Low $1,000 9,200 Immediate
NC 1.7 Turn off toilet exhaust fans overnight High $100 $400 5,600 0.3 Yrs
NC 1.8 Disconnect gas connection High $ Low $ 200 N/A Immediate
NC 1.9 Seal front main entrance door edges and middle join High $ 500 $ 100 900 5.0 Yrs
NC 1.10 Reduce automatic door opening time, from 6s to 3s at next service call
High $ 0 $ 50 500 Immediate
2�Corporate�Action�Plan
Main Library
Action: Priority: Cost: Savings PA:
Savings:KWH
Payback:
L 1.1 Remove unnecessary 50W dichroic down lights over internal passageways.
High $1,280 $ 3,200 16,000 0.3 Yrs
L 1.2 Replace 4 * 35W spot lights with 2 * 18W surface mounted lights.
High $2,550 $ 2,770 11,600 0.7 Yrs
L 1.3 Install photocell on foyer spotlights. High $120 $ 1,380 10,500 0.1 Yrs
L 1.4 Turn off lights between library closing and cleaners arriving. High $ 45 $ 800 8,200 0.1 Yrs
L 1.5 Switch off 14 2 * 35W fittings overnight High $ 0 $ 500 5,700 Immediate
L 1.6 Remove low-bay lights and install additional 28/35W fluorescent lamps in dark areas
High $4,700 $830 5,250 3.7 Yrs
L 1.7 Replace 50W dichroics in front entrance and toilet corridor with 20W Dichroics on lamp failure
High $ 0 $ 420 2,400 Immediate
L 1.8 Replace 50W dichroics outside with 15W bulkhead fittings High $ 400 $ 300 2,200 1.3 Yrs
L 1.9 Remove tracked 50W dichroic wall spots High $ 200 $ 400 2,000 0.5 Yrs
L 1.10 Replace 6 50W dichroic fittings with 15W oyster fittings be-hind ground floor bookshelf area
High $300 $ 210 1,200 1.4 Yrs
L 1.11 Remove unnecessary 150W spotlight in Jacaranda room High $ 0 $ 100 300 Immediate
L 1.12 Turn off A/C 45 minutes before closing each day High $ 500 $ 780 7,400 0.7 Yrs
L 1.13 Seal front main entrance door edges and middle join High $ 500 $ 150 1,400 3.3 Yrs
L 1.14 Install time clock to turn off circulating pump when library closed.
High $ 200 $ 40 Gas 2,100 MJ Plus180 KWH
5.0 Yrs
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Cottage: Mayors office / General Managers Unit
Action: Priority: Cost: Savings PA:
Savings:KWH
Payback:
C 1.1 Delamp kitchen & fitting over fireplace and install PIR sensor in kitchen
High $200 $130 / PA 1,200 1.5 Yrs
C 1.2 Reduce running hours for outside lights. High $ 50 $ 10 170 5 Yrs
C 1.3 Replace PAR and spotlight with 15W CFL in Mayors Office High $ 30 $ 10 110 3.0 Yrs
C 1.4 Encourage staff to turn off lights at lunchtime High $ 0 $ 10 100 Immediate
C 1.5 Install time clock to control HVAC High $ 500 $ 150 1,400 3.3 Yrs
C 1.6 Seal building envelope (doors, windows, chimneys) High $ 500 $ 90 800 5.6 Yrs
Works Depot
Action: Priority: Cost: Savings PA:
Savings:KWH
Payback:
WD 1.1 Install push button timer for 150W spots and 36W fluorescent tubs in workshop
High $ 300 $ 90 700 3.3 Yrs
WD 1.2 Install pneumatic self-timer in loft store & back store in administration building
High $120 $460 3,600 0.3 Yrs
WD 1.3 Delamp 1 lamp from 10 x 2 * 36W fittings in truck storage bay
High $ 100 $ 460 2,000 0.2 Yrs
WD 1.4 Turn off 2 x 2 * 36W fittings in corner shed during day High $ 0 $ 110 800 Immediate
WD 1.5 Install skylights in workshop & vehicle wash bay & turn off hi-bay lights during daytime.
Medium $ 1,500 $ 113 0 8,000 1.4 Yrs
WD 1.6 Install water & electricity sub-meters to evaluate cost benefits of water recycling
Medium $ 1,500 N / A N / A N / A
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Airey Park Clubhouse
Action: Priority: Cost: Savings PA:
Savings:KWH
Payback:
AP 1.1 Turn off change room, office & toilet lights overnight & minimise daytime running
High $ 0 $ 200 900 Immediate
AP 1.2 Replace 50W dichroic spotlights with 20W on failure High $ 0 $ 20 200 Immediate
AP 1.3 Switch off DHW during winter as change rooms are unused. Ensure adequate warmup period before usage.
High Low $ 60 400 Immediate
Branch Library
Action: Priority: Cost: Savings PA:
Savings:KWH
Payback:
LB 1.1 Turn off row of 4 fittings overnight High $ 0 $ 170 1,600 Immediate
LB 1.2 Replace 50W dichroics outside with 15W bulkhead fittings
High $ 200 $ 110 800 1.8 Yrs
LB 1.3 Replace opaque diffusers with prismatic diffusers & delamp 1 lamp from every 4th fittings.
Medium $ 1,300 $ 240 2,100 5.4 Yrs
Corporate Services and Town Hall
Action: Priority: Cost: Savings PA:
Savings:KWH
Payback:
CS 1.1 Remove unnecessary 50W dichroics from entrance to building & Finance
High $ 80 $ 200 1,200 0.4 Yrs
CS 1.2 Install PIR in Rangers room High $ 150 $ 60 380 2.5 Yrs
CS 1.3 Replace incandescent lamps in toilets with 15W CFLs High $ 20 $ 20 100 1.0 Yrs
CS 1.4 Seal doors, windows & vents. High $ 500 $ 190 1,800 2.6 Yrs
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Enfield Hall
Action: Priority: Cost: Savings PA:
Savings:KWH
Payback:
WD 1.1 Keep thermal drape closed between hall & front offices. Install curtain at back of hall, seal doors, windows & vents.
High $ 500 $ 70 700 7.1 Yrs
WD 1.2 Turn off SES A/C overnight High $ 0 $ 30 300 Immediate
Community Centre
Action: Priority: Cost: Savings PA:
Savings:KWH
Payback:
CC 1.1 Seal doors, windows & install interlock on doors in rooms 1 & 2.
High $ 500 $ 100 700 5.0 Yrs
CC 1.2 Remove 4 unnecessary dichroic downlights in front entrance
High $220 $200 1,100 1.1 Yrs
CC 1.3 Replace 4 other external 50W dichroics with 15W bulkhead fittings
High $ 240 $ 150 800 1.6 Yrs
CC 1.4 Install time clock & run on timer. HVAC to switch off automatically after 3pm and require push button for 1hr or heating/cooling after hours.
High $ 500 $ 230 1,600 2.2 Yrs
CC 1.5 Replace room 1,2 & 3 lamps with 18W triphosphor tubes, installing prismatic diffusers & delamping down to 3 tubes per fitting
Medium $ 900 $ 290 1,400 3.1 yrs
2�Community�Action�Plan
Community�Action�Plan������ Council has set a goal of reducing Community Greenhouse Emissions by 25% by 2015
Community�Action�Plan������ Council has set a goal of reducing Community Greenhouse Emissions by 25% by 2015
2� Community�Action�Plan
Commercial / Industrial
Action Priority
CI 1.1 Investigate setting minimum building energy efficiency standards for new commercial / industrial development in Strathfield.
High
CI 1.2 Investigate the potential to provide incentives that rewards and encourages outstanding energy efficient building design and business practices.
High
CI 1.3 Investigate programs / partnerships with the commercial / industrial sector to enable Greenhouse Gas Reduction (for example DECC Sustainable Advantage Program).
Medium
CI 1.4 Promote the purchasing of ‘Greenpower’ and renewable energy to businesses. Medium
Waste
Action Priority
CW 1.1 Continue waste education programs to divert organic waste from land fill and to minimise bincontamination.
High
CW 1.2 Investigate the merits of diverting domestic waste to an alternative waste technology facility. Medium
CW 1.3 Conduct a regular waste audit to determine the success and education needs of Council green waste and recycling program.
Medium
CW 1.4 Determine priority precincts and businesses for waste reduction strategies and programs to minimise organic waste to land fill.
Medium
CW 1.5 Investigate opportunities and work with the commercial sector to divert organic waste from land fill. Medium
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Residential
Action Priority
R 1.1 Promote the benefits of installing solar hot water to residents via Council’s website, events and customer service.
High
R 1.2 Update and review Council’s “Building Energy Smart Guide” and ensure availability with development applications.
High
R 1.3 Run an annual Sustainability Fair to assist residents with information on sustainable products, services and practices.
High
R 1.4 Investigate programs / partnerships with the community to enable community action on climate change, for example Sustainability Street.
Medium
R 1.5 Provide information regarding the availability of green power to all residents. Medium
R 1.6 Promote and provide information about all available grants and rebates for residential energy efficiency measures and technologies (for example solar panels, insulation, hot water rebate).
Medium
R 1.7 Provide education to residents on energy savings via website, events and workshops. Medium
Transport
Action Priority
T 1.1 Promote more greenhouse friendly fuel sources to the community including transport and logistics companies , for example: LPG and Biodiesel.
Medium
T 1.2 Develop and distribute public transport access guides. Medium
T 1.3 Investigate and promote car sharing and car pooling programs. Medium
T 1.4 Develop and implement a bicycle and active transport strategy. Medium
T 1.5 Ensure integrated transport outcomes are planned for in Strathfield town centre upgrades. Medium
2� Implementation�and�Review
Implementation�and�Review
Implementation
Implementation of the Strathfield Greenhouse Action Plan 2007 will be coordinated by Council’s Sustainability unit. The plans success will require action across all departments of Council.
Budgets
Actions have been prioritised as High, Medium and Low. Specific timing of actions is dependant on budgets that are reviewed on an annual basis as part of Councils Management Plan process. Council will utilise opportunities provided by any state or federal grant programs and may opt to re-invest any annual financial savings resulting from resource conservation into further action.
Monitoring and Reporting
The plans implementation will be monitored and publicly reported annually via the State of the Environment Report.
Review
A full review of the Greenhouse Action Plan will be undertaken in 2011.
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Glossary
�0 Glossary
AHU Air Handling Unit
Carbon dioxide (CO2) A naturally occurring greenhouse gas. Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has been increased by human activity, particularly burning of fossil fuels such as oil and coal.
CFL Compact Fluorescent Lamp (energy efficient lamps to replace GLS lamps)
CRT Cathode Ray Tube. CO2-e tonnes Greenhouse emissions are measured in carbon dioxide equivalent tonnes. For example, methane is 21x more harmful to the atmosphere than carbon dioxide, so it is 21 CO2-e tonnes. All GHG measurements in this plan are in CO2-e tonnes to allow comparison across a range of emission types.
DHW Domestic Hot Water.
Dichroic LampTungsten Halogen type 12 V down lights.
Emissions Emissions are any substances emitted into the air. Greenhouse emissions are those that contain greenhouse gases which will cause climate change. Energy Efficiency Using energy in the most efficient way, with minimal wastage and reducing the use of energy as much as possible. Energy Performance Contract An EPC is a negotiated contract between the user and the supply company, that guarantees energy and associated cost savings based on a contractor’s performance over a number of years. The contract includes a performance guarantee, which means the contractor takes on the project risk as well as the user.
GLS LampGeneral Lighting Service (traditional incandescent lamps). Greenhouse gas Any gas that traps heat in the earth’s atmosphere, causing a ‘greenhouse’ effect as the earth warms up. Common greenhouse gases include carbon dioxide, methane, water vapour and nitrous oxide.
��Glossary
HVACHeating Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
LCD Liquid Crystal Display
LEDLight Emitting Diode. A small light bulb usually used in clusters, highly energy efficient and very long lasting. LuminairesThe ‘box’ that holds a lamp (light bulb). This may be a street light type, small common household type or large industrial type. These impact on the energy use of the lamp through heat insulation, maintenance, ballast and reflection of light. Methane (CH4)A greenhouse gas produced by decomposing waste and farm animals such as cows.
PAR Lamp Parabolic Aluminised Reflector type incandescent lamps.
PCPersonal Computer
PFCPower Factor Correction
PIR SensorPassive Infra Red type occupancy sensor.
PVPhoto Voltaic Solar Converters.
Power Correction FactorPower factor is the relationship between active power (in kilowatts) and apparent power (kilo Volt Amps). Essentially, power factor is a measurement of how efficiently electrical power is being used. The higher the power factor, the more efficiently electrical power is being used.
VAVVariable Air Volume.
VKTVehicle kilometres travelled. A standard measure of vehicle travel, used to calculate fuel consumption.
�2 Appendix�One
Appendix�One�Strathfield’s�Planning�Terminology�(Strathfield�Council�Management�Plan�2007�-�20�0)
Vision Our Vision identifies the preferred future for Strathfield. It is a statement against which planning, decision-making, programs, activities and the outcomes of these are evaluated. The Vision describes the long-term goals to strive for and clearly states the type of place the community and Council desire for Strathfield. Principles Our Principles are a set of high-level statements that explain the ideals that Strathfield Council exemplifies in all activities. The Principles provide a framework for guiding Council’s decision-making, and form the basis for developing our Desired Outcomes. Principal Activity Areas Strathfield Council’s Principal Activity Areas are groupings of priorities that organise Council’s everyday activities to expand on the Vision. Strathfield Council has identified five Principal Activity Areas: Organisation and Governance; Sustainable Environment; Community Building; Economic Development; and Urban Design & the Built Environment. Under each of the Principal Activity Area headings a number of Desired Outcomes and their related strategies guide Council’s activities in the direction of the stated Vision (as defined by the Vision Statement).
Desired Outcomes For each Principal Activity Area Desired Outcomes has been stated for Council to achieve. The term does not describe an output (such as a plan), but instead it describes the result of the plan or strategy. An example is “a safer community” (the Desired Outcome) that was achieved by developing a crime prevention plan (the output of a particular strategy). Sub Outcomes have also been included below each Desired Outcome. Sub Outcomes further expand what Council is endeavouring to achieve in each Principal Activity Area. Strategies�Strategies are broad statements of action for Council that combine to achieve the stated Desired Outcomes. An example is “develop and implement restoration and maintenance programs for park lands” (the strategy). The Desired Outcome in this case is “that our parks continue to be a feature of the area”. Indicators Council uses sets of available data (Indicators) to measures progress towards achieving our Desired Outcomes. An example is “a reduced incidence of crime” (the Indicator) to measure whether our community is becoming safer (the Desired Outcome).
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