The built environment is estimated to account for more than 10% of Australia's economic activity. It also consumes 40% of all of Australia’s final energy (excluding petroleum-based products). This sector presents an excellent opportunity for energy productivity improvement with return on investment calculated to be better than two dollars for every dollar spent.
SECTORS - BUILT ENVIRONMENT
Doubling energy productivity in the built environment
Our aspiration is to double energy productivity across the Australian economy.
Collaborating with industry experts, we developed a roadmap identifying the obstacles and opportunities on the path to doubling the energy productivity of the built environment sector.
Energy productivity success stories in the built environment sector
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Royal North Shore Hospital lighting upgrade - Energy Efficient Systems
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The Art Gallery of NSW HVAC upgrade - NSW Government
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Readers Digest Building energy efficiency upgrade - NSW Government
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Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley solar and lighting - NSW Government
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CBRE South Wharf Tower 5-Star NABERS rating - Schneider Electric
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The Institute of Medical & Veterinary Science lighting upgrade - Energy Efficient Systems