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Successful Energy Grant 2008
SUCCESSFUL ENERGY GRANT 2008 – September 2008In September 2008 Petersham Bowling Club was successful with its energy grant application to the Public Facilities Program, Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water (NSW).
| During 2009 - 2010 the club will receive a grant of $23, 450 from the department’s NSW Climate Change Fund and install: * ceiling insulation * window awnings * 20 energy-saving dimmable downlights, and, * upgrade its refrigeration system |
The old broken awnings were replaced in 2009 with dark, adjustable
awnings that dramatically decrease unwanted heat entering the club during summer.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
In January 2008 an energy audit was carried out by LJW Solar which identified the •club’s major electricity consumption arose from two main sources: refrigeration and air-conditioning.
The club needed to reduce its reliance on its old air-conditioning system and upgrade its refrigeration.
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To read about the club’s grant go to: www.environment.nsw.gov.au/grants/ccfpfp.htm View successful Round 1 Projects. Scroll down to Energy and then scroll down to Petersham Bowling Club |
As part of the energy grant the club has agreed to fund the following:
* replace cool room door seals
* pay for a Refrigeration Report from Minus40
* attach Save It Easy plugs at each end of fluorescent tubes
* install dimmable CFLs in hanging baskets, 80% energy saving
On completion of the ‘Shades of Green Energy Project’ the club will:
* save more than 12 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions a year
* reduce its use of the old inefficient air-conditioning system, and,
* consider switching to green energy
Work in Progress 2009 - 2010
:: Ceiling insulation
In February 2009 the club installed Fibreglass Insulco fat batts R3.0 into the club's roof space.
This ceiling insulation is a cost effective solution for the club to save both energy and money. About 30% of heat is gained and or lost through ceilings. The insulation will reduce the heat in the club during summer and reduce the club’s reliance on its old air-conditioning system.
:: Window Awnings
In April 2009 the club installed dark coloured and tough, adjustable canvas window awnings. These awnings will greatly reduce unwanted heat entering the club during the summer months.
The awnings will last for over 20 years if the club ensures they are never rolled up when wet which causes the canvas to rot.
Patrons can now dine near the windows during the summer months protected from the heat and sun. The club office, which has windows facing north and east, was particularly affected during summer and the club manager often had to leave the room due to unbearable heat.
:: Energy saving lighting
Installation of 20 energy saving dimmer down lights
The club installed 20 super efficient halogen 35 watt down lights over the dining area. These 35 watt down lights use far less energy than the previous 50 watt halogen down lights but provide the same light coverage and have an improved 60 degree beam spread.
As improvements with LED technology progresses, the club will eventually be able to install LED down lights of 2.3 to 6 watts.
:: Fluorescent Tube Replacement Kit (‘Save It Easy’ plugs)
The club installed 10 x Save It Easy fluorescent replacement kits around the club during April. Wherever possible they were installed where fluorescent lights are left on for extended periods.
Save It Easy plugs fit over each end of a T5 tube, allowing it to fit into a T8 fitting, with a new starter on one end. They are easy to install and have no recurrent maintenance costs. They save up to 35% energy. A T5 tube has to be purchased before installation of the plugs.
Tubes fitted with Save It Easy plugs consume far less power and operate at a near-optimal power factor with extended lamp life.
This is a club contribution under the energy grant.
:: Dimmable Compact Fluoro Lighting
In May 2010 the club will install dimmable CFLs (16) into its five
hanging baskets. The CFLs save 80% energy and last for 8000 hours.
The club expects to save a great deal of energy as these lights are over the dance floor, pool table and bar area and are left on for many hours.
This is a club contribution under the energy grant.
:: Gas upgrade of kitchen cooking
During 2010 the club plans to switch its electrical deep fryer cooking to gas and install a new gas inlet valve. The club estimates this will save a great deal of energy. This is a club initiative to reduce energy usage.
:: Upgrade of refrigeration systems
New cool room door seals
In May 2009 the club replaced the old cracked and missing rubber seals from around the two doors of the cool room. This has made the running of the cool room more energy efficient and it is estimated the club will save over $400 in its annual electricity bill.
This is a club contribution under the energy grant.
:: Refrigeration Report from Minus 40 Pty Ltd
In February 2010 engineers from Minus 40 visited the club and reported that the three condensing units at the club are inefficient and significantly contribute to the energy usage at the club.
‘The condensing unit for the cool room is located in the basement in an improperly ventilated space such that the rejected air is re-circulated and therefore the unit needs to operate at elevated head pressure apart from having to continuously operate although there is no load from the cool room. Additionally, the cool room system operates on R12 which is a CFC refrigerant with high ozone depletion potential.’
Minus 40 recommended:
The removal of the three old condensing units and installation of a Maneurop variable speed driven condensing unit.
The cost of the Report is a club contribution under the energy grant.
Installation of Maneurop variable speed driven condensing unit
During May-June 2010 the club will install the Maneurop condensing unit.
The new unit will serve the cool room, kitchen and bar store.
Minus 40 estimated the club’s annual energy savings will be:
7, 568 kWh = $1, 135 based on a power cost of $0.15 per kWh.
Educational program under the energy grant
As part of the energy grant the club will provide the following educational activities:
Testing and Certification Australia (TCA)
In March 2010 the club signed up with TCA, which is a business unit with Energy Australia.
The TCA will provide metering information with online webgraphs that will measure, monitor and manage the club’s energy consumption.
The webgraphs will assist the Department of Environment Climate Change and Water to monitor the club’s usage pre and post the grant and to use the information as a case study for other clubs.
Website material, Noticeboard, photos and Energy Raffle, signage, local press
The club has updated its website and Noticeboard as the energy grant work has progressed.
The press clip announcing the club’s successful application has been proudly displayed on the Noticeboard since October 2008.
By the end of June 2010 all the energy grant work will have been completed and the club will start displaying TCA webgraphs showing the club’s energy savings.
This will enable patrons of the club to get a clear picture of how successful the energy grant has been in reducing energy usage and carbon emissions.
Also a laminated sheet detailing all completed grant work with progress photos will be displayed on the club’s Noticeboard.
To coincide with the completion of the energy grant, the club will draw the six winners of its Energy Raffle on 25 June 2010. This raffle has been running for three months and the accompanying Information Sheet has informed club guests about the energy grant and work undertaken.
The club is very grateful for the $23, 450 grant and the invaluable assistance provided by the NSW Department of Environment, Climate Change & Water under its Public Facilities Program.