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NABERS for AIRAH Members in 2009

Nick Alsop Manager Built EnvironmentSustainability Victoria

Sustainability in an urban context, 2009

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Commercial Energy consumption, 1990-2030, extrapolated to 2050

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1992

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1995

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1998

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2001

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2004

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2007

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2010

-11

2013

-14

2016

-17

2019

-20

2022

-23

2025

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2028

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2031

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60% deep cuts

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2.5% p.a.

Building impacts

Why NABERS> Market barriers - split incentives

owner/occupant, design/operate …; information gaps etc

> Skills

> Corporate barriers

> Clashing priorities

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Government action

>Measurement

>Guidance

>Assistance

NABERS – basics

> Based on real data - measurement> Compare actual performance to peers> Managed by Government> Relevant, reliable and practical> Credible reporting eg carbon

disclosure

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NABERS – intuitive, real

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Tool measures:

> Energy – kgCO2

> Water – kL metered water use

> Waste – kg waste generated and % recycled

> Indoor Environment – measured impact of acoustic / thermal / lighting comfort, air quality, and office layout

Office

What can NABERS rate?

Energy, Water, Waste & Indoor Environment

Home

School NSW(in development)

Retail(in development)

Hotel

Hospitals NSW

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NABERS Energy and Water

Data requirements:

> Postcode - for climate correction

> Floor space (m2 NLA )

> Operating hours

> 12 months’ energy bills

> 12 months’ water bills

> Number of computers (tenancy/whole building only)

Does NABERS work?

> Outcomes-based – measured impact not process specific

> Any actions to improve efficiency result in better rating (provided they have an impact)

> Complements and builds upon other programs / projects as means of measuring success

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Does NABERS work?> Used for

– Annual reports (most property companies, many tenants part. Govt)

• Communicating current position• Setting / publishing long term targets• Context for carbon footprint

– Building management• Investment decisions• Property valuation• Tenant packages

Does NABERS work?> Used for

– Building design• Common language focussed on outcome• Complements process-based approach

– Company communications• Context for internal comms• Spark for action by employees

– Landlord / tenant relationship• Green leases• Improved communications – achievement / intent

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Examples in portfolio management

Examples in portfolio management

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The business case: Operational cost savings

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Vic (base)

QLD (base)

SA (base)

WA (base)

<$8.38/m2

>$21.62/m2

(Source: Investa Property Group Presentation to RMIT University, 7 August 2007)

Operational cost savings

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$1.00

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NABERS Office Water Rating

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Sydney

Canberra

Melbourne

Adelaide

Brisbane

Perth

(Source: Investa Property Group Presentation to RMIT University, 7 August 2007)

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Does NABERS work?

> Originally launched 10 years ago as ABGR

> Since then…

– 41% of national office market rated for Energy (8.6 million m² of office space)

Does NABERS work?

> Demonstrated savings (at April 2009):– Average ½ star Energy improvement (12%), 1

star Water (15%)– Annual savings of 115,000 tonnes of CO2 and

485 ML of water

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NABERS Energy (office buildings) rated space

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Does NABERS work?

Guidance: Case studies and template documents

> Green Lease Guide

> Sustainable Property Guide

> Tenant Energy Management Handbook

> Tenant fitout brief

> Case studies

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Mandatory disclosure

> Commercial office premises >2,000m²

> Point of sale / lease disclosure of premises energy efficiency, using NABERS rating

> Disclosure of saving opportunities (diagnostic tool)

Other Governments

> Be aware of support / requirements from other Government

– EEO

– NGERS

– Green Building Fund

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NABERS Training in Melbourne> Introduction/assessor training> 23/6/09-24/6/09> 25/8/09-26/8/09 > 20/10/09-21/10/09

> Commitment Agreement Training> 27/8/09 (morning)

> Download all information from the NABERS website

> www.nabers.com.au

Our future will be shaped by the actions we take today>

Nick AlsopManager Built EnvironmentSustainability Victoria03 8626 8868Nick.alsop@sustainability.vic.gov.au