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How low-cost solutions were used to produce easy-to-use, effective opportunities in energy efficiency at CBRE’s Adelaide office, which won a state CitySwitch Award, is revealed by DAVID LOW of CBRE.
Low-cost solutions for lighting energy savings
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81 percent reduction in energy use achieved
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In mid-2012, an LED lighting upgrade of NAB House’s two fire stairs was undertaken, achieving an 81 percent reduction in energy use.
How Coles has reduced its refrigeration costs and environmental impact
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How Coles Katoomba has reduced its costs and environmental impact by implementing a new refrigeration system is revealed by BRENT HOARE of the Australian Refrigeration Association.
How to maintain a solar power system
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A guide to commercial solar power system maintenance is provided by Energy Matters.
Warrnambool City Council's energy efficient street lighting project
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The Warrnambool City Council expects to realise annual savings of over $100,000 at current prices, with the new globes expected to reduce energy usage by up to 68 percent.
High efficiency LED high bay and low bay light range
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A range of light outputs to match user requirements is provided by this energy efficient, modular high bay and low bay lighting range.
Green roof reduces childcare centre's energy needs
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A childcare centre featuring a cutting edge green roof has been opened in Balwyn North in Melbourne.
LED advice: How to select a quality LED
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Advice on how to select a quality LED is provided by BRYAN DOUGLAS, chief executive officer of the Lighting Council Australia.
First rate façade maintenance
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ERROL GOLDBERG, managing director of Pall Mall Manufacturing, offers advice on cleaning and maintaining exterior building materials – from windows to solar panels – and how to achieve the best results.
What is financially the most efficient way to effectively light a room?
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SHANE VAN DE VORSTENBOSCH, director at OnSolution, investigates what is financially the most efficient method to effectively light a room.
Grasping glazing retrofits' glaringly obvious gains
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As electricity costs soar and ever-higher comfort levels are expected by building users, the replacement of old glazing systems with superior modern products makes more sense than ever. JOHN POWER explores the issues surrounding glass and glazing retrofits.
Citi and ISS enter new partnership agreement
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Citi and ISS have entered into a new partnership agreement where ISS will oversee and deliver integrated facility services to all Citi operations across the Asia-Pacific region.
5 energy management strategy lessons learnt from Wests Tennis Club's $100,000 savings
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CHRIS WRIGHT, owner of Energy Partners Australia, shares how $100,000 is being saved at Wests Tennis Club and how these energy savings can be replicated.
How to achieve an improved investment outcome when embarking on a sustainable refurbishment
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DR MIREK PIECHOWSKI from Meinhardt Australia reveals how an improved investment outcome can be achieved when embarking on a sustainable refurbishment.
Lighting at height: Lessons from the National Stadiums Program
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The lessons learned from the National Stadiums Program, in which a large number of stadiums are reducing their energy costs through improved lighting solutions, are shared by JEREMY MASLIN, managing director of Global Sustainability Initiatives.