Energy Management
The type of energy we use and how we use it will shape
our future. All organisations have a role to play in minimising energy
use and considering alternative sources of energy such as wind and solar
energy.
At UB, we are utilising a great amount of energy to keep
our buildings lit and warm and our computers, printers, photocopiers and
electrical appliance going. UB is committed to a sustainable future and
reducing our energy use is an important step in creating that future.
Why is Energy Management Important?
For a succinct explanation visit the Sustainability
Victoria Website via the link below to see their new ‘Black Balloon‘
campaign-
You Have the Power- Save Energy
Global warming and climate change are now key
environmental issues. How the world responds to these serious challenges
will affect future generations and the future of our environment.
Energy demand in Australia is growing rapidly. Even
though Australia has a range of abundant renewable resources such as
hydro, wind, solar and geothermal, only a relatively small proportion of
Australia‘s energy is from these renewable sources. As a result of our
current reliance on fossil fuels for energy, Australia‘s per capita
greenhouse pollution is amongst the highest in the world. The gas and
electricity sectors account for 48% of Australia‘s greenhouse pollution.
The Victorian Government has recognised the need for
organisations to reduce their energy usage and has set a target of 15%
energy reduction for all government buildings including all TAFE
institutions. A number of changes have already been made to our energy
systems and it is now time for our staff and students to make changes of
their own.
Physical Resources
UB‘s Physical Resources team has answered the call of
the Federal Government to reduce energy consumption and has saved 43.79
tonnes of Greenhouse Gases (GHG) being released into the atmosphere. The
changes being implemented at UB‘s SMB campus will be used as a model of
what saving can be achieved on all other UB campuses.
Switch Off
Switch Off is a program designed to empower UB staff to
take the future of the organisation into their own hands. Green Office
Champions will be recruited to undergo training and develop action plans
to reduce the amount of energy produced in their office, school or
section.
View the
Switch
Off 10 Point Action Plan
Download the
Remember to Switch Off poster
Become a Green Office Champion
Now‘s your chance to make some positive changes in your
work environment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions- become a Green
Office Champion. In doing this you will be making a commitment on behalf
of your team to change your collective behaviour in order to reduce your
energy consumption.
Want more information about becoming a Green Office
Champion?
Switch Off (.pdf
document)
Resources
Thanks to the National Centre for Sustainability,
Swinburne University of Technology for these resources.
Behaviour Change Measurement Survey - Electronic Form (Word
document)
Behaviour Change Measurement Survey - Manual Form (.pdf
document)
Action Plan
Template (Word document)
Workplace for Sustainability Presentation Powerpoint (.pdf
document)
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