Project
Challenges
Queensland Health funded the design and implementation of an Energy Reduction Project for the new Hervey Bay Hospital were annual energy costs were projected to be US$1.5M.
Goals & Objectives
The primary objective was to develop and implement an Energy Reduction Project for the Hervey Bay Hospital with a target electricity and carbon reduction goal of 35%. The Energy and Carbon Reduction Plan utilized an Energy Model of the “As Is” and “To Be” condition and address Quick Win (Capital <$50,000), Short Term (less than 2 year paybacks) and Longer Term (2 year longer paybacks) energy saving interventions.
Solutions
Service provided
Design of Solar PV
Design of Energy Efficiency
Design of Energy Management
Energy Management Software & IT Energy Modelling
Techno-Economic Modelling to establish the Business Case
Project Management
Measurement and Verification of Energy Saving
Results and Benefits
Financial Results
25% IRR
Capital Investment $1.5M
Annual Gross Savings $0.5M
2.5% COGS
Technologies applied
Solar PV
HVAC
Boiler
Lighting
Material Movement
Meter Technology
Online Electricity Dashboard
ESG Impact
1,200 tons CO2 savings
Project Location
Hervey Bay QLD, Australia