Light$mart, energy efficiency programs and solar for Darebin Businesses Emma Hopkins Date 12/5/2017
Why does Council target business? Darebin’s Climate Change Action Plan 2007 Target, zero emissions by 2030 Business contributes just nearly 50% of total Darebin emissions
Light$mart 2010 – 2017 Why target lights? RESULTS 140 businesses have retrofitted their lights through this program Light$mart now works with 3 LED installers, Cherry LED, Shine On and EcoBright Over 12,000 lights have been changed (our Darebin street light program changed ~ 10,000 lights) Over 2,560 tonnes of carbon saved per year, or 690+ cars off the road
Average Light$mart results per business $2,777 saved on electricity bills per year 14,258 kw saved per year $3,997 cost to business Average payback around 1 year
Light$mart no of businesses per sector
SLIM – Sustainable Leaders in Manufacturing GreenLight Program – 10 businesses over 3 programs 27 SLIM businesses LED, solar, other support and results Energy and Materials Diagnostics, Energy Assessments
SLIM – Building Leadership – Hosting Green Business Networking Events Case studying and profiling (Business Connection, Sustainability News, facebook posts) Speaking at key events – Sustainability Matters Sharing with and influencing their peers
Solar Business Bulk Buy 10 business installations done, 9 businesses participating 224 kw of solar installed Post installation visits and follow up Make the most of the installation, promote it, get businesses to share their experience with other businesses
Other energy efficiency and support programs ‘We are Greening our Business’ sticker and certificate Green Business Directory Green Business Network Events Fridge timers for non-perishable drinks fridges run in conjunction with Health Officers Trialling timers going onto coffee machines
Business engagement – secrets of success Build the relationship and build the trust Get to know the business and make it easy and simple for them, see it from their side, understand their problems and opportunities Sit in your business team Work in partnership with others, utilise their resources and their business relationships Celebrate and share the successes Always keep learning, keep challenging, developing and evolving programs Emma.hopkins@darebin.vic.gov.au P: 8470 8550