Australian Standards and Energy Efficiency Sustainable Public Lighting Initiative Australian Standards and Energy Efficiency A local government officer’s perspective Thomas Kuen IPWEA Representative on LG-002 Manager Engineering Assets – Glen Eira CC The views expressed in this presentation are those of the author. They do not necessarily reflect current Council Policy or Practice. 1. 9am Thursday 17 March – Melbourne (11:00 am) 2. 10am Friday 18 March – Ballarat (10:40 am) 3. 10 am Wednesday 23 March – Traralgon (10:40 am) March 2005

The Public Lighting Framework Australian Standards and Energy Efficiency Sustainable Public Lighting Initiative The Public Lighting Framework Local Government's role Australian Standards Victorian Public Lighting Your Council’s role March 2005

Australian Standards and Energy Efficiency Show me the money … Sustainable Public Lighting Initiative 1. Local Government Show me the money … March 2005

Local Government’s Roles Australian Standards and Energy Efficiency Sustainable Public Lighting Initiative Local Government’s Roles Planning Authority Road Authority (RA) Coordinating and / or responsible RA Environmental management Fiscal responsibility Sustainable practices To do our job we must be informed! March 2005

Australian Standards and Energy Efficiency Sustainable Public Lighting Initiative March 2005

Australian Standards and Energy Efficiency Sustainable Public Lighting Initiative March 2005

Australian Standards and Energy Efficiency Sustainable Public Lighting Initiative March 2005

Australian Standards and Energy Efficiency Sustainable Public Lighting Initiative 2. Standards Australia AS / NZS 1158 Series Lighting of Roads and Public Places March 2005

Australian Standards and Energy Efficiency Sustainable Public Lighting Initiative LG-002 Function “To prepare standards for the lighting of roads and related public places, such as pedestrian thoroughfares, to facilitate the safe movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic.” March 2005

Australian Standards and Energy Efficiency Sustainable Public Lighting Initiative LG-002 Committee Astronomical Society of Australia Australian Electrical & Electronic Manufacturers Association Australian Industry Group Australian Local Government Association Electrical Supply Association of Australia IES: The Lighting Society … March 2005

Australian Standards and Energy Efficiency Sustainable Public Lighting Initiative LG-002 Committee … Ingenium (NZ) Institute of Public Works Engineering Australia Land Transport Safety Authority (NZ) Main Roads Department QLD Main Roads Western Australia Standards New Zealand March 2005

Australian Standards and Energy Efficiency Sustainable Public Lighting Initiative AS / NZS 1158 Series Lighting for Roads and Public Places “Deemed to comply” standard Standard is not mandatory unless … Category V – traffic function (1158.1) Category P – pedestrian areas (1158.3) Hardware – 20 year life Light technical parameters AustRoads Publications are complimentary. March 2005

Australian Standards and Energy Efficiency Sustainable Public Lighting Initiative 1158 Design Objectives Cat V Cat P Luminance and luminance uniformity Glare control Illuminance on Intersections, Carriageway verges and other nominated locations Limitation of upward light Limitation of light spillage Maintenance regime Cat V - AS/NZS 1158.1.1:200X Clause 2.3.1 Cat P - March 2005

1158 Design Considerations Australian Standards and Energy Efficiency Sustainable Public Lighting Initiative 1158 Design Considerations Cat V Cat P Reliability and maintainability Energy efficiency Visual amenity / aesthetics Life cycle costs of the installation Limitation of obtrusive light 1158.1.1 Cl. 2.3.2 1158.3.1 Cat V - AS/NZS 1158.1.1:200X Clause 2.3.1 Cat P - March 2005

Australian Standards and Energy Efficiency Sustainable Public Lighting Initiative Category P Objectives The major purposes … are to assist pedestrians to orientate themselves and detect potential hazards and to discourage fear of crime and crime against the person while protecting the integrity of the night time environment through control of light spill and glare. The lighting may also be used to enhance the prestige and amenity of the location but should be designed to minimize any obtrusive effects. March 2005

Australian Standards and Energy Efficiency Sustainable Public Lighting Initiative Category P Lighting Deemed to comply when the design … satisfies all light technical parameters An energy audit can be required to demonstrate compliance AS/NZS 1158.3.1:2000X Appendix E March 2005

Category P Energy Audit Australian Standards and Energy Efficiency Sustainable Public Lighting Initiative Category P Energy Audit Energy audit Hardware used Electricity used by lamps and control gear Energy used in maintenance March 2005

Australian Standards and Energy Efficiency Sustainable Public Lighting Initiative Lamps & Control Gear Luminaire Lamp Consumption HP Sodium 70 W 86 W 100 W 117 W 150 W 175 W 250 W 281 W Mercury Vapour 80 W 96 W 270 W 400 W 425 W March 2005

Lighting Terms / Definitions Australian Standards and Energy Efficiency Sustainable Public Lighting Initiative Lighting Terms / Definitions Luminous flux – a measurement of the visible light energy emitted. Expressed as lumen (lm). Illuminance – a measure of the amount of light falling on a vertical or horizontal surface. Expressed as lumen / m2 or lux. Efficacy – efficiency of lamps (lm / W) March 2005

Australian Standards and Energy Efficiency Victoria Sustainable Public Lighting Initiative 3. Public Lighting Code Victoria March 2005

Australian Standards and Energy Efficiency Sustainable Public Lighting Initiative Public Lighting Code 2000 Only applies to distributor owned assets No new assets need to be vested in the distributor A variation to PLC can be negotiated. The ESC is the umpire of a “fair and reasonable” outcome Non standard assets are not DB owned. March 2005

1.3 To whom and how this Code applies Australian Standards and Energy Efficiency Sustainable Public Lighting Initiative 1.3 To whom and how this Code applies This Code applies to each distributor under its distribution licence only in respect of the public lighting assets owned by that distributor. March 2005

1.4 Variation by written agreement Australian Standards and Energy Efficiency Sustainable Public Lighting Initiative 1.4 Variation by written agreement 1.4.1 A distributor or a public lighting customer may seek a written agreement with the other party to expressly vary their respective rights and obligations under this Code. 1.4.2 If such an agreement is sought, the public lighting customer and the distributor must negotiate in good faith. March 2005

Australian Standards and Energy Efficiency Sustainable Public Lighting Initiative 3.1 Design brief A distributor is not required to construct new public lighting assets until a public lighting customer has provided a design brief in accordance with the public lighting standards for any required new public lighting assets. March 2005

Australian Standards and Energy Efficiency Sustainable Public Lighting Initiative Explanatory Note: Unless the distributor and the public lighting customer agree otherwise this Code does not apply where the public lighting customer elects to own new public lighting. However, the distributor and the public lighting customer may agree that after the construction and commissioning of the assets the ownership of the assets will transfer to the distributor. Where such an agreement is made (to transfer the assets to the distributor) the assets become subject to the applicable provisions of this Code. March 2005

Australian Standards and Energy Efficiency Sustainable Public Lighting Initiative 3.6 Connection of public lights constructed by the public lighting customer A distributor must … provide all necessary information including advice of its reasonable requirements and applicable public lighting technical standards to enable another person to construct the new public lighting assets at the request of the public lighting customer. Compliance with such requirements and standards is necessary before the distributor is obliged to connect those assets to the distribution system. March 2005

Australian Standards and Energy Efficiency To light or not to light! Sustainable Public Lighting Initiative 4. Your Council’s Role To light or not to light! March 2005

Public Lighting Issues Australian Standards and Energy Efficiency Sustainable Public Lighting Initiative Public Lighting Issues Levels of service Affordability and willingness to pay Asset management planning Unknown unfunded liabilities March 2005

Public Lighting Issues … Australian Standards and Energy Efficiency Sustainable Public Lighting Initiative Public Lighting Issues … Dimming of lights Turning lights off Carparks with town planning permit conditions Removing lights Replacing lights Repairing lights Energy performance standards/ratings (AGO) March 2005

Australian Standards and Energy Efficiency Sustainable Public Lighting Initiative Conclusion / Summary To make informed decisions, you need to ensure that you become informed! March 2005