Sustainable Energy Authority Sustainable Public Lighting Seminar 7th December 2004 Paul Murfitt Sustainable Energy Authority

Transition to a Sustainable Energy Future Decade 1 Decade 2 Decade 3 Becoming harder Relatively easy Energy Becoming easier Relatively difficult 2000 2010 2020 2030 In order to meet our current energy needs, without compromising the social, economic and environmental needs of future generations, our energy supply and use must be cleaner, more productive and more secure. Energy productivity There is a range of technologies and processes that can be implemented now to realise significant gains in energy productivity. Barriers to implementing these technologies need to be overcome so that the benefits of increased energy productivity can be realised in the short-term. In the first decade these benefits can be realised relatively easily. The second decade will need to see the significant development of the sustainable energy sector. The potential of both energy productivity improvements and clean energy supply technologies demonstrated in the first decade will need to be systematically applied across the economy. Energy productivity improvements will deliver substantial benefits to the economy, assisting Australian business to compete in the international marketplace. In the third decade, energy productivity will be fully integrated across all sectors. However, as existing opportunities will have been largely realised, further improvements will only occur when new innovations emerge and capital is replaced. Clean energy supplies Currently renewable and other clean energy supplies cost more than fossil fuel energy supplies. As technologies improve and economies of scale reduce cost, renewable energy will play a greater role in meeting future energy needs. International experience has shown that in order for renewable energy development to occur on any significant scale, there is a need for long-term, stable policy support. Increases in clean energy supplies will be relatively difficult to achieve in the first decade. The third decade will see the rapid expansion of clean energy technologies which will begin to replace existing fossil fuel technologies. The mix of renewable and new fossil fuel technologies will be determined in large part by the level of innovation and cost reduction achieved in previous years. Business as usual Energy Demand Energy Demand with greater energy productivity Business as usual clean energy supply Contribution of new clean energy supplies

Sustainable Energy Authority Strategic Framework Leadership Strategic Investment Leverage partnerships across government, industry and the community to build commitment to accelerated adoption Facilitate demonstrations of radical improvements in the efficient use of energy and the adoption of renewable energy Knowledge Increase access to best practice information and monitor and report on progress

Sustainable Energy Authority Strategy Innovate Making the change from business-as-usual practices Demonstrate Reducing uncertainty and risk, and lower the barriers for future projects Replicate Making the replication of sustainable energy outcomes easier and more cost-effective across the Victorian economy Learn Providing access to tailored information to inform decision making Our strategy to overcome these barriers involves: Facilitating innovation Establishing demonstrations Enabling replication Learning from experience INNOVATION Innovation is central to our strategy. In order to reverse current trends, and make the change from business as usual energy practices it will be necessary to identify and apply new and innovative approaches. DEMONSTRATE A key element of our strategy is demonstrating viable sustainable energy solutions. This will reduce the barriers for future projects by reducing the uncertainty about the operation and application of a project or technology. REPLICATE Ultimately we aim to see sustainable energy solutions replicated across the Victorian economy. We will facilitate this by selecting demonstration projects that have the potential to reduce costs over time, and that have the scope for broader replication. LEARN Underpinning our strategy is access to high quality information derived from learning and experience of sustainable energy solutions both locally and around the world. We will ensure that information is tailored to inform choice.

Overview of Victorian Public Lighting Current Practice Minor Roads (ie side streets, residential streets) Mercury Vapour 80W with Iron core ballast 60m pole spacing 5.5m pole height These lamps comprise 90% public lighting lamps in Victoria. Major Roads 150W and 250W High Pressure Sodium. Major road lamps are relatively efficient so SEAV has concentrated on minor road installations.

SPLI Context Public lighting in Victoria: Costs local government $50 million annually 90,000 MWh energy use 40% of council electricity costs 130,000 tonnes CO2e annual greenhouse gas emissions Best practice potential to reduce energy cost by 60%

Issues with Sustainable Public Lighting The cost of sustainable public lighting is perceived to be high The reliability of sustainable public lighting and the costs associated with maintenance is unknown The availability of sustainable public lighting is unknown Aesthetics of sustainable public lighting are unknown Councils lack control of the process to approve sustainable public lighting.

Sustainable Public Lighting Initiative 2003 Provide solutions to accelerate the uptake of sustainable public lighting through partnerships that: Demonstrate innovation through design or choice of lighting technologies OR Deliver training and develop resources to support the expansion of sustainable public lighting

Key Stakeholders Local Government – Councils - Community Distribution Businesses Residential Developers Manufacturers and suppliers Key groups eg CVGA, SLG, NAGA, Environs, Other AGO – MEPS program (Green Light Program) ESC - Regulation of DB charges

37 Total SPLI partnership projects As at 30 June 2004 Capacity Building 12 Demonstration 19 Implementation Expansion Partnerships 7 TOTAL 37

Partnership projects overview Demonstration projects Tubular Fluoro (T5) High Pressure Sodium (HPS) Compact Fluoro (CFL) Metal Hallide Induction lamps Innovative control gear Capacity Building Web Hub of information Guidelines Bulletin / Seminars Training needs analysis Service level agreement

Demonstration Projects Banyule City Council (on behalf of Northern Alliance for Greenhouse Action) Lighting trial. 120 lights (T5, HPS, CFL) Active Reactor & City of Whitehorse Trial of Active Reactor controller City of Port Phillip Acland St refit Melbourne City Council Fitzroy Gardens path lighting – metal halide City of Whitehorse Refit of Brentford Square car park lighting – metal halide, T5 fluorescent and LED’s Growth Area demonstration projects with developers 10 residential developers 19 projects 514 42W Compact Fluoros 126 50W High Pressure Sodium (HPS) 12 Pierlite Greenstreet T5 tubular fluoro 27 150W HPS (major roads) 14 55W Induction 693 lights total

SPLI Summary of Demonstration Project Partnerships

Capacity Building Projects Banyule City Council (on behalf of Northern Alliance for Greenhouse Action) Sustainable Public Lighting Planning Guide for New Subdivisions Cost benefit analysis International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI) Public Lighting Guidelines and Action Plans for Local Government Mornington Peninsula Shire Council Developers’ Guide to Solar Public Lighting Melbourne City Council Fitzroy Gardens Lighting – Design & Guideline City of Whitehorse Design Solutions for Path and Flood Lighting Central Victorian Greenhouse Alliance Model Service Level Agreement Environs Australia Projects Web-based Information Hub Training Needs Analysis Street Light Group of Councils Sustainable Public Lighting Bulletins Sustainable Public Lighting Seminars Agility Reliability research & accelerated life testing

Public lighting knowledge gaps efficiency and effectiveness breakdown of operation, maintenance and repair charges minimum energy performance standards effective regulatory mechanism effective council processes level of community satisfaction with sustainable public lighting is unknown

Strategic project analysis Knowledge Strategy for Sustainable Public Lighting Initiative PHASE 1 Strategic project analysis Step 1 – Project objective Step 2 - Key barriers / opportunities Step 3 – Influencers 2 Knowledge needs assessment Step 4 – Key stakeholders Step 5 – Knowledge needs Step 6 – Information products Step 7 – Channels Step 8 – Communication Step 9 – Knowledge partners 3 Knowledge exchange Step 10 – Measure Step 11 – Review Step 12 – Improve 4 Continuous improvement

What can we learn from the SPLI projects? Monitoring Performance of lights. Maintenance and reliability – new OMR charges. Community consultation. Confirmation that sustainable public lighting works and is suitable for minor roads. New tools for Councils Public lighting action plans. Service level agreement. Increased availability of sustainable public lighting. Better understanding and knowledge of new types of sustainable public lighting.

Accelerating progress towards a sustainable energy future