COLLABORATIVE PROJECTS
Field Trial of Standby Power Controllers
Client: Steve Beletich Associates
EES undertook field trials to measure the performance of a range of standby power controllers for a range of private clients to assess their performance under the Victorian Energy Efficiency Targets Scheme operated by the Essential Services Commission in Victoria. Ongoing through 2011 and 2012.
Weathering the Change: The ACT’s Draft Climate Change Action Plan 2: An analysis of pathways, costs and benefits
Sub-contracted to: Pitt Sherry
Client: ACT Department of Environment, Climate Change, Energy and Water
EES provided technical services and modelling for residential sector energy efficiency measures. Report Reference: 2011.15687.220, July 2011.
http://www.environment.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/237892/Final_Report_27July2011.pdf
Pathway to 2020 for Increased Stringency in New Building Energy Efficiency Standards: Benefit Cost Analysis (2012)
Sub-contracted to: Pitt Sherry
Client: Department of Climate Change & Energy Efficiency
Cost benefit study to investigate options for achievable goals for reduced energy use in new residential buildings by 2020. EES provided residential building shell modelling for the project.
Unpublished (2012) (Pathways 2)
The Pathway to 2020 for Low-Energy, Low-Carbon Buildings in Australia: Indicative Stringency Study
Sub-contracted to: Pitt Sherry
Client: Department of Climate Change & Energy Efficiency
Study to investigate options for what could be achievable goals for reduced energy use in new buildings by 2020. EES provided residential building shell modelling for the project (2011) (Pathways 1).
http://www.climatechange.gov.au/what-you-need-to-know/~/media/publications/buildings/pathway-to-2020.pdf
Energy Efficiency Opportunities in Western Australia to 2021: Impact Assessment (2010)
Sub-contracted to: Pitt Sherry
Client: Western Australian Government
Study to investigate options for what could be achievable goals for reduced energy use in all sectors in WA by 2021. EES provided residential building shell modelling for the project.
Unpublished (2010).
Analysis of assessment tool options for the disclosure of the sustainability of Victorian homes
Subcontracted to: Tony Isaacs Consulting
Client: Department of Sustainability and Environment Victoria and the National Framework for Energy Efficiency (NFEE)
The focus of this study was on scoping a cost effective tool to measure residential dwelling sustainability performance in the context of Victoria’s existing residential building stock. This research provided the Victorian Government with an improved understanding of the options, opportunities, barriers, indicative costs and potential benefits associated with a mandatory scheme of disclosure at point of sale and lease of the sustainability of residential dwellings (with a focus on energy efficiency) (2011).
Energy Label Labelling Artwork Preparation
Sub-contracted to: Winton Sustainable Research Strategies and DCCEE Client: Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency Since 2000, EES has prepared artwork for all energy labels for regulated products. This includes preparation of all files in Adobe Illustrator and preparation of EPS files for inclusion in published standards and focus groups. Includes Energy Label Redesign Options for 10 star labels (ongoing).
Cost Effectiveness Analysis of the WELS Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards Scheme
Sub-contracted to: Institute for Sustainable Futures
Client: Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts.
Provision of advice and technical support in 2007/2008 including sales weighted analysis of dishwasher and clothes washer water efficiency attributes.
http://www.waterrating.gov.au/publications/cost-effectiveness-of-wels.html
Specifying the Performance of Water Heaters for New Houses in the Building Code of Australia
Sub-contracted to: George Wilkenfeld & Associates
Client: Australian Building Codes Board
Provision of technical support regarding test methods and stock modelling services to in late 2007.
Efficiency Options for New Homes in Victoria
Sub-contracted to: George Wilkenfeld & Associates
Client: Victorian Department of Sustainability and Environment
Provided building shell modelling services to assess a wide range of improvement measures (2007).
E3 Gas Committee Cost-Benefit Analysis: Proposal to Introduce a Minimum Energy Performance Standard for Gas Water Heaters
Sub-contracted to: Syneca Consulting
Client: Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts and E3
Provision of advice and technical support on product performance, energy efficiency and test methods in 2007.
http://www.energyrating.gov.au/resources/program-publications/?viewPublicationID=756
Proposal to include standby power in the energy ratings of clothes washers & dishwashers: Regulatory Impact Statement
Sub-contracted to: Syneca Consulting
Client: Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts and E3
Provision of advice and technical support in 2006 including sales weighted analysis of dishwasher and clothes washer water efficiency attributes and test procedure issues.
http://www.energyrating.gov.au/resources/program-publications/?viewPublicationID=1043
A Mandatory Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme for Australia
Sub-contracted to: George Wilkenfeld & Associates
Client: Environment Australia (Department of the Environment & Heritage)
EES provided technical data and analysis for water using appliances (clothes washers and dishwashers) and provided artwork for trial labels. June 2003.
http://www.waterrating.gov.au/publications/strategic-study.html
Energy Labelling & Minimum Energy Performance Standards for Domestic Gas Appliances
Sub-contracted to: Mark Ellis & Associates
Client: Sustainable Energy Authority of Victoria and E3
EES provided technical data and analysis for gas water heaters and gas space heaters and support and standards related issues. November 2002.
Regulatory Impact Statement: Revised Minimum Energy Performance Standards for Household Refrigerators and Freezers
Sub-contracted to: George Wilkenfeld & Associates
Client: Australian Greenhouse Office
Provision of energy estimates and stock modelling services. Examines costs/benefits of revised MEPS levels for 2005 (2011).
House Energy Rating Disclosure Study
Sub-contracted to: KPMG
Client: Sustainable Energy Authority of Victoria
March 2001. Examines the impact of disclosure of mandatory house energy ratings and appliance ratings for new and existing and homes.
Regulatory Impact Statement: Energy Labelling and Minimum Energy Performance Standards for Household Electrical Appliances in Australia
Sub-contracted to: George Wilkenfeld & Associates
Client: Australian Greenhouse Office
February 1999. RIS to cover the development of model energy regulations for Australian states and the transition to the new energy label in Australia in 2000 and the introduction of MEPS for electric storage water heaters and refrigerators and freezers.
http://www.energyrating.gov.au/resources/program-publications/?viewPublicationID=2174
Scoping Study of Minimum Energy Performance Requirements for Incorporation into the Building Code of Australia
Sub-contracted to: CSIRO
Client: Australian Greenhouse Office
Compilation of residential sector building shell energy and emissions to 2020 for CSIRO Buildings Division to assist in the preparation of a technical report. Mid 1999.
Review of National and International Information Programs for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Sub-contracted to: Mark Ellis & Associates
Client: Sustainable Energy Development Authority NSW
Provision of technical data, 1996.
Renewable Energy Sources: Policy and Pricing Issues
Sub-contracted to: George Wilkenfeld & Associates
Client: NSW Government Pricing Tribunal and NSW Office of Energy
Examines ways of increasing the use of renewables in electricity generation and end use applications, 1994.
Solar & Heat Pump Hot Water
Sub-contracted to: Energy Strategies and George Wilkenfeld & Associates
Client: Energy Research and Development Council
To identify barriers impeding the installation of solar water heaters in Australia and to develop a program to increase solar market penetration, 1994.
Efficiency Standards for Electric Motors in Australia
Sub-contracted to: Energetics and George Wilkenfeld & Associates
Client: Department Primary Industries and Energy
Development of a retail market model and stock model for the assessment of energy impacts and cost effectiveness of motor efficiency standards in Australia to 2012, 1997.
Green Power Development Study
Sub-contracted to: GreenPower Services
Client: Orion Energy
To examine the economic, technological and administrative issues necessary to establish a utility "green power" scheme, which will enable customers to voluntarily purchase renewable energy sources from their local distributor as part of a range of power supply options, 1995.
Development of an Energy End Use Database for Hong Kong
Sub-contracted to: SRC International, with EES leading the residential sector
Client: Hong Kong Government
To develop data collection strategies within residential, commercial, industrial and transport sectors to track energy efficiency trends, with subsequent implementation of the database through 1995/6/7.
Feasibility Study into Energy Labelling and Energy Efficiency Standards for Commercial and Industrial Equipment
Sub-contracted to: Energetics and George Wilkenfeld & Associates
Client: Department Primary Industries and Energy
Includes an extensive review of overseas programs and activity, 1994.
Minimum Energy Performance Standards for Household Appliances
Sub-contracted to: George Wilkenfeld & Associates
Client: State Electricity Commission of Victoria (on behalf of ANZMEC)
Study to examine the feasibility and cost effectiveness of energy efficiency standards for household appliances in Australia. EES mainly provided market modelling and stock modelling services, 1993.
http://www.energyrating.gov.au/resources/program-publications/?viewPublicationID=2168