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Energy efficiency in HVAC operation and maintenance Company demonstration | A regional project between Charles Sturt University and Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating (AIRAH). Also included Greater Southern Area Health Services and Wagga Wagga City Council.
Training focused on achieving energy efficiency within the operation and maintenance of HVAC and other building services (e.g. lighting, water heating, specialist equipment). Participants were from facilities management with specific responsibility over such equipment.
| Resources available |
Watts going down at the mall Company demonstration | A project between AMP Capital Shopping Centres and TAFE NSW - Illawarra Institute.
The aim of this training was to provide AMP Capital Shopping Centre facility/operations managers and relevant subcontractors with the knowledge and skills to effectively manage facilities in a more energy efficient and conscious way focusing on electricity, water and waste. The project was trialled within the Dapto Mall Shopping Centre and selected AMP Capital sites with the aim of rolling out the training to all AMP Capital Shopping Centres and sharing with other shopping centre owners.
| Resources available |
Maximise energy efficiency in commercial buildings Company demonstration | A project between the GPT Group, Sustainable Business and Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating (AIRAH).
GPT recently installed Building Management Systems (BMS) with leading edge, integrated sub metering in major buildings. A key challenge for GPT's property services managers is to understand and respond appropriately to the data and information provided by these systems to achieve energy savings on the ground.
Participants included property managers and subcontractors.
| Resources available |
Compass green total sustainability program for community housing organisations Company demonstration | A project between the Compass Housing Services and TAFE NSW – Hunter Institute.
Training was conducted for Housing Managers, Maintenance Managers, Asset Managers and Community Development Workers of Community Housing Organisations to increase their awareness of the impact housing has on the environment. Training focused on ways they can improve energy and water efficiencies in the properties they manage including identifying areas for improvement, targets, implementation of strategies, engaging tenants and monitoring performance.
| Resources available |
Enabling energy efficiency education Company demonstration | A project between the University of Wollongong and SD Environmental Management.
The project trained key UOW staff in energy efficiency and staff engagement. The project aimed to improve awareness of energy use at the university and in their respective work areas; understand university energy targets and legislative and reporting requirements; and increase knowledge and practical experience.
| Resources available |
Energy efficient HVAC systems Course development | A project between Air Conditioning Mechanical Contractors (AMCA) and Change2 in association TAFE NSW – Western Sydney Institute.
AMCA developed an online learning project that covers the importance and consequences of energy efficiency for HVAC Contractors. HVAC Systems utilise approximately 10% of energy in Australia. Historically, design and installation has focussed primarily on least initial capital cost; but now the focus has changed to environmental impact and ongoing energy efficiency.
Participants included supervisors, engineers, project managers, estimators and technicians.
| Resources available mid 2012 |
Energy smart hotels Course development | Environ Australia P/L is working with the Hotel Industry to embed energy management in the standard operating practices of hotels and related facilities.
Content includes key areas of energy use within a hotel operation, roles and responsibilities for energy management and broader decision-making with the potential to impact energy use.
| Resources available late 2012 |
| Building retrocommissioning for energy efficiency Course development | Australian Institute for Refrigeration, Air conditioning and Heating (AIRAH) worked with the Property Industry to introduce a standardised methodology and training course for the retrocommissioning of existing buildings.
Content focuses on mechanical services (HVAC) and includes sustainability issues, operating costs and mandatory energy use reporting requirements.
| Resources available |
