Energy Module

Energy Module: Energy Conservation, Air Quality Improvement, Greenhouse Gas Reduction

The Energy module of ResourceSmart AuSSI Vic assists schools to achieve the following measurable outcomes: - Reduce energy use by 25%, aim for 250/ 400 KWh /student/yr - Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80%, aim for 0.4/ 0.6 T CO2 /student/yr

The Energy module has three main themes:

1. Conservation of energy. - electricity and gas consumption reduction - installation/ retrofitting of reduction and efficiency devices - better behavioural management of energy in classrooms, staff rooms and school grounds - building design - renewable energy infrastructure

2. Air Quality. - air quality monitoring - weather and climate monitoring - Ecological Footprint calculation - reduction of vehicle use - active reduction behaviour

3. Greenhouse Reduction. - reduction of the greenhouse emission signature of the school - reduction processes for homes - infrastructure and retrofitting - carbon neutral schools - transport planning & strategy