Sustainability Report 2005-2006
Department of the Environment and Water Resources, 2007
Parks Australia Environmental Performance
Energy
EN17: Initiatives to use renewable energy sources and to increase energy efficiency
Goals 2005-06
- None set
Performance 2005-06 and trends
In 2005-06, the ANBG purchased 122 445 kWh (440 802 MJ) of accredited green power, which was 7.71% of total electricity used on site. The ANBG is the only park site using renewable energy. While Booderee is connected to the NSW grid via the Jervis Bay Administration, this is not a contestable market in the Australian Capital Territory.
Parks Australia does not have a specific programme for energy efficiency. When appliances at Parks sites need replacing, Parks considers replacing them with more energy-efficient units.
Commentary
The current electricity supply contract for the ANBG includes a requirement to supply an average of 8% accredited green power. The procurement of green power for additional sites beyond the ANBG will be considered as electricity supply contracts come up for renewal, where renewable energy options are available and feasible. Parks is currently investigating opportunities for remote generation of renewable energy, such as from solar panels.
The total cost of energy (excluding Avgas and Avtur) for Parks in 2005-06 was $1 795 980, which represents 3% of total expenditure. A 5% average increase in energy efficiency would save Parks nearly $90 000 per year.
Goals 2006-07
- Include green power in electricity provider contracts where possible.
Related Indicators
Contents
- Sustainability Report 05-06
- Executive summary
- Vision and strategy
- Our organisation
- Governance
- Policy and influence
- Environmental performance
- Social performance
- Economic performance
- Report assurance statement
- Case studies
- GRI index
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