0. Light$mart, energy efficiency programs and solar for Darebin Businesses
Emma Hopkins
Date 12/5/2017

1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. Light$mart no of businesses per sector

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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 P: