Power Impacts & Issues

  • Power source / GHGs
  • Power conservation
  • Equipment choice
  • Operating habits

Power Sources:

Mains/Grid

  • Coal
  • Gas
  • Oil
  • Hydro
  • Tidal
  • Solar
  • Wind
  • AD
  • Biomass

Temporary

  • Diesel Generators
  • Biofuel Generators
  • Solar
  • Wind
  • Pedal
  • Kinetic
  • Hydrogen Fuel Cell

What Can Facilities Do?

  • Audit usage
  • Look for efficiencies
  • Engage energy users, change habits
  • Purchase a GreenPower tariff
  • ‘Power down’ policy
  • Power-saving modes on equipment
  • Apply power diets to users
  • Review lighting equipment efficiency
  • Optimise natural light use
  • Heating, cooling, lighting controls
  • Equipment efficiency rating
  • Sensors for lights
  • Install renewable energy supply
  • Install insulation and shade
  • Refit for passive heat and natural light
  • Monitor and report usage

What Can Venue Users Do?

  • Choose an energy efficient venue
  • Engage energy users, change habits
  • Design low energy events
  • Use energy efficient equipment
  • Conform to power diets
  • Look for people power options
  • Request usage reports
  • Purchase a GreenPower Tariff

 What Can Temporary Events Do?

  • Choose an energy efficient venue
  • Engage energy users, change habits
  • Design low energy events
  • Use energy efficient equipment
  • Conform to power diets
  • Ensure equipment is running optimally
  • Use renewably fuels in generators
  • Use mobile solar or people power
  • Plan demand and distribution
  • Apply power diets to users
  • Monitor and audit usage
  • Purchase a GreenPower Tariff