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- Earlier LGWL project was delivered under Greenhouse FriendlySee AGO GF'Australian Greenhouse Office Greenhouse Friendly' Abatement Program was launched in 2001 and now forms part of the Australian Government's Greenhouse Challenge Plus programme. It provides businesses and consumers with the opportunity to sell and purchase greenhouse neutral products and services and broaden the basis for investment in additional greenhouse gas abatement. For more information, see here.. Current project is delivered under VEETThe Victorian Energy EfficiencyEnergy efficiency improvements refer to a reduction in the energy used for a given service (heating, lighting, etc.) or level of activity. Such savings are generally achieved by substituting technologically more advanced equipment to produce the same level of end-use services (e.g. lighting, heating, motor drive) with less electricity. Target (VEET) is the target within the Energy Saver Incentive, the mandatory energy efficiency target scheme in Victoria that commenced on 1 January 2009. The legislative requirement is administered by the Essential Services Commission, while compliance is placed on energy retailers through the Victorian Energy Efficiency Target Act 2007. scheme. Monitoring and Verification of the CO2A greenhouse gas that is produced as a by-product of oil and gas production, burning fossil fuels and biomassBiomass is non-fossilized and organic biodegradable material that can be used as fuel or for industrial production. Most commonly, biomass refers to plant matter grown for use as Biofuels, but it also includes plant or animal matter used for production of fibres, chemicals or heat. Biomass may also include biodegradable wastes that can be burnt as fuel. , as well as from all animals, plants, and a number of other natural sources. Carbon dioxideA greenhouse gas that is produced as a by-product of oil and gas production, burning fossil fuels and biomass, as well as from all animals, plants, and a number of other natural sources. Carbon dioxide is the principal anthropogenic greenhouse gas that affects the earth’s temperature. is the principal anthropogenic greenhouse gas that affects the earth’s temperature. abatementA reduction in the amount or intensity of greenhouse gas emissions as a result of actions taken by a company or individual. is managed through the terms of the Victorian Energy EfficiencyEnergy efficiency improvements refer to a reduction in the energy used for a given service (heating, lighting, etc.) or level of activity. Such savings are generally achieved by substituting technologically more advanced equipment to produce the same level of end-use services (e.g. lighting, heating, motor drive) with less electricity. Target and as such are certified under the scheme, thus requiring an audit for all certificates.

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Ban the Bulb | VIC

General Information

[Q22, Q25]

Own Project | Ban the Bulb is a community energy efficient compact fluorescent lampCompact fluorescent lampsCompact fluorescent lamps use less power and have a longer rated life than incandescent light bulbs and therefore use less energy across their lifecycle. use less power and have a longer rated life than incandescent light bulbs and therefore use less energy across their lifecycle. (CFLs) and low flow showerhead installation project delivered in partnership with Bendigo Bank, local councils and community groups in Victoria. Last year, 48,000 CFLs were provided and installed for free to residents in the Shire of Yarra under Greenhouse FriendlyTM accreditation. Installation work was completed by the Country Fire Authority. In 2009 the project is being conducted in other council areas under the Victorian Energy EfficiencyEnergy efficiency improvements refer to a reduction in the energy used for a given service (heating, lighting, etc.) or level of activity. Such savings are generally achieved by substituting technologically more advanced equipment to produce the same level of end-use services (e.g. lighting, heating, motor drive) with less electricity. Target scheme.
This project truly brings benefits to the environment with approximately 50,000 tonnes CO2A greenhouse gas that is produced as a by-product of oil and gas production, burning fossil fuels and biomassBiomass is non-fossilized and organic biodegradable material that can be used as fuel or for industrial production. Most commonly, biomass refers to plant matter grown for use as Biofuels, but it also includes plant or animal matter used for production of fibres, chemicals or heat. Biomass may also include biodegradable wastes that can be burnt as fuel. , as well as from all animals, plants, and a number of other natural sources. Carbon dioxideA greenhouse gas that is produced as a by-product of oil and gas production, burning fossil fuels and biomass, as well as from all animals, plants, and a number of other natural sources. Carbon dioxide is the principal anthropogenic greenhouse gas that affects the earth’s temperature. is the principal anthropogenic greenhouse gas that affects the earth’s temperature. saved and 700,000 incandescent bulbs being saved from going to landfillA hole in the ground where domestic waste and waste products from industry are put and covered with soil. (CFLs last approximately 15 times as long as incandescent bulbs) and to individual residents who will save approximately $100 per annum off their power bills and on average will not need to change their lights again for 15 years. Ban the Bulb is also an important community engagement project, strengthening the local community and the community groups which service them. Whilst installing the CFLs, the CFA are also changing smoke detector batteries for elderly or disabled residents.

Price per tonne of CO2e [Q24] AU$0-$10 VERsVerified Emission Reductions or Voluntary Emissions Reductions are tradable credits for greenhouse emission reduction activities generated to meet voluntary demand for carbon credits by organisations and individuals wanting to offset their own emissions. VERs can be generated from projects to which a range of circumstances might apply, including: - are either based in a country that has not ratified the Kyoto Protocol (e.g. USA) or does not have the infrastructure to support CDM project development; - have not yet been registered under the CDM; - fall outside the scope of the CDM; - are too small to warrant the costs of CDM approval; - are specifically developed for the voluntary market.; volume dependent AU$10-25 VEECsVictorian Energy Efficiency Certificates are created under the Victorian Energy Efficiency Target (VEET) scheme. One VEEC is equal to 0.1 tonnes of CO2e of energy savings, which is accredited via a certificate system. Certificates are then surrendered to the scheme administrator to achieve compliance. Retailers will need to surrender a specific amount of certificates to ensure they are meeting their responsibilities for the overall reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. ; volume dependent

Project Type(s) [Q26]- Energy Efficiency

Project Location(s) [Q27, Q28]Australia | VIC

Project Size (tonnes of CO2e) [Q29]Approximately 50,000 tonnes CO2 offset to date

Quality

Date project started to generate verified emission reductions (VERs) / offset credits

[Q31]- 31 Mar 2008

Crediting period of the project (in years)

[Q32]- 2 years

Accreditation or certification achieved 9 October 2009

[Q33a]- Greenhouse FriendlySee AGO GF

Other accreditation or certification achieved 9 October 2009

[Q33b]- VEECsVictorian Energy Efficiency Certificates are created under the Victorian Energy Efficiency Target (VEET) scheme. One VEEC is equal to 0.1 tonnes of CO2e of energy savings, which is accredited via a certificate system. Certificates are then surrendered to the scheme administrator to achieve compliance. Retailers will need to surrender a specific amount of certificates to ensure they are meeting their responsibilities for the overall reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

Relevant third party verification (not accreditation / certification)

[Q35]

- BTB in 2008 delivered under GHF, in 2009 delivered under VEETThe Victorian Energy EfficiencyEnergy efficiency improvements refer to a reduction in the energy used for a given service (heating, lighting, etc.) or level of activity. Such savings are generally achieved by substituting technologically more advanced equipment to produce the same level of end-use services (e.g. lighting, heating, motor drive) with less electricity. Target (VEET) is the target within the Energy Saver Incentive, the mandatory energy efficiency target scheme in Victoria that commenced on 1 January 2009. The legislative requirement is administered by the Essential Services Commission, while compliance is placed on energy retailers through the Victorian Energy Efficiency Target Act 2007.. Monitoring and verification of the CO2A greenhouse gas that is produced as a by-product of oil and gas production, burning fossil fuels and biomassBiomass is non-fossilized and organic biodegradable material that can be used as fuel or for industrial production. Most commonly, biomass refers to plant matter grown for use as Biofuels, but it also includes plant or animal matter used for production of fibres, chemicals or heat. Biomass may also include biodegradable wastes that can be burnt as fuel. , as well as from all animals, plants, and a number of other natural sources. Carbon dioxideA greenhouse gas that is produced as a by-product of oil and gas production, burning fossil fuels and biomass, as well as from all animals, plants, and a number of other natural sources. Carbon dioxide is the principal anthropogenic greenhouse gas that affects the earth’s temperature. is the principal anthropogenic greenhouse gas that affects the earth’s temperature. abatementA reduction in the amount or intensity of greenhouse gas emissions as a result of actions taken by a company or individual. was managed through the terms of the Greenhouse FriendlyTM accreditation and involves accredited third party independent verification of the abatement by URS under GHF scheme rules. Verification is conducted at a number of points through the lifecycle of the program and therefore amounts of abatement are regularly created during the lifecycle of the project. In 2009 this project will be run under the Victorian Energy EfficiencyEnergy efficiency improvements refer to a reduction in the energy used for a given service (heating, lighting, etc.) or level of activity. Such savings are generally achieved by substituting technologically more advanced equipment to produce the same level of end-use services (e.g. lighting, heating, motor drive) with less electricity. Target scheme and we will be audited by the Essential Services Commission.

Registry on which project is registered

[Q36]- Registered with Greenhouse Friendly Program Administrator (internal records)
- Essential Services Commission (ESCEnergy Saving Certificate. ESCs are created under the NSW Energy Saving Scheme (EES). These are measured in tonnes of CO2e.) holds a Registry of VEECsVictorian Energy Efficiency Certificates are created under the Victorian Energy Efficiency Target (VEET) scheme. One VEEC is equal to 0.1 tonnes of CO2e of energy savings, which is accredited via a certificate system. Certificates are then surrendered to the scheme administrator to achieve compliance. Retailers will need to surrender a specific amount of certificates to ensure they are meeting their responsibilities for the overall reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. .

Process followed for retiring offsets from this project off the market

[Q37]- We transfer the abatement into the clients name to retire at their convenience

Retirement of abatement verified to your client via

[Q38] - Evidence of registry transaction (For example, personalised account, physical copy of transaction etc.)
- Certificate (with individualised Serial Number/s of abatementA reduction in the amount or intensity of greenhouse gas emissions as a result of actions taken by a company or individual. to cross check at a later date)

Ancillary or co-benefits of the project

[Q39]- Approximately 50,000 tonnes CO2 saved and 700,000 incandescent bulbs being saved from going to landfill. Whilst installing the CFLs, the CFA are also changing smoke detector batteries for elderly or disabled residents. Installing 6 x 15,000hr energy savings bulbs uses 80% less energy than standard bulbs, saves around $540 on your energy bills and 5.4 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions over ten yrs. Provides free CFLs and free installation for residents, which results in reduced maintenance in replacing bulbs as bulbs last generally 7 - 8 years on average - particularly valuable for elderly and less mobile residents.

Live Green With LESS | VIC

General Information

[Q22, Q25]

Own Project | Live Green with LESS is a Victorian Energy EfficiencyEnergy efficiency improvements refer to a reduction in the energy used for a given service (heating, lighting, etc.) or level of activity. Such savings are generally achieved by substituting technologically more advanced equipment to produce the same level of end-use services (e.g. lighting, heating, motor drive) with less electricity. Target (VEETThe Victorian Energy Efficiency Target (VEET) is the target within the Energy Saver Incentive, the mandatory energy efficiency target scheme in Victoria that commenced on 1 January 2009. The legislative requirement is administered by the Essential Services Commission, while compliance is placed on energy retailers through the Victorian Energy Efficiency Target Act 2007.) accredited installation project where trained staff visit targeted homes to supply and install, energy efficiency compact fluorescent lampsCompact fluorescent lamps use less power and have a longer rated life than incandescent light bulbs and therefore use less energy across their lifecycle. (CFLs) to replace the residents’ inefficient incandescent light globes and low flow showerheads to replace inefficient showerheads, at no cost to residents. These installations have an immediate impact in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
The Live Green with LESS project (under Greenhouse FriendlySee AGO GF'Australian Greenhouse Office Greenhouse Friendly' Abatement Program was launched in 2001 and now forms part of the Australian Government's Greenhouse Challenge Plus programme. It provides businesses and consumers with the opportunity to sell and purchase greenhouse neutral products and services and broaden the basis for investment in additional greenhouse gas abatement. For more information, see here.) in 2007/2008 saw more than 500,000 CFLs installed in approximately 26,000 homes in metropolitan Victoria, reducing some 500,000 tonnes of greenhouse emissions. It is expected that there will be a similar amount installed in 2009 under VEET.
Live Green with LESS has operated in the Glen Eira, Kingston, the City of Yarra and Stonnington Council areas and is currently operating in Darebin, Monash, Knox, Manningham, Boroondara and Whitehorse Councils.

Price per tonne of CO2e [Q24] AU$0-10 VERsVerified Emission Reductions or Voluntary Emissions Reductions are tradable credits for greenhouse emission reduction activities generated to meet voluntary demand for carbon credits by organisations and individuals wanting to offset their own emissions. VERs can be generated from projects to which a range of circumstances might apply, including: - are either based in a country that has not ratified the Kyoto Protocol (e.g. USA) or does not have the infrastructure to support CDM project development; - have not yet been registered under the CDM; - fall outside the scope of the CDM; - are too small to warrant the costs of CDM approval; - are specifically developed for the voluntary market.; volume dependent AU$10-25 VEECsVictorian Energy Efficiency Certificates are created under the Victorian Energy Efficiency Target (VEET) scheme. One VEEC is equal to 0.1 tonnes of CO2e of energy savings, which is accredited via a certificate system. Certificates are then surrendered to the scheme administrator to achieve compliance. Retailers will need to surrender a specific amount of certificates to ensure they are meeting their responsibilities for the overall reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. ; volume dependent

Project Type(s) [Q26]- Energy Efficiency

Project Location(s) [Q27, Q28]Australia | VIC

Project Size (tonnes of CO2e) [Q29]Live Green with LESS (October 07 - May 08) installed nearly half a million CFLs in over 26,000 homes reducing close to 500,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions. LESS anticipates generating an additional 500,000 tonnes of carbon abatement in 2009.

Quality

Date project started to generate verified emission reductions (VERs) / offset credits

[Q31]- 1 Oct 2007

Crediting period of the project (in years)

[Q32]- 2 years

Accreditation or certification achieved 9 October 2009

[Q33a]- Greenhouse FriendlySee AGO GF

Other accreditation or certification achieved 9 October 2009

[Q33b]- VEECsVictorian Energy Efficiency Certificates are created under the Victorian Energy Efficiency Target (VEET) scheme. One VEEC is equal to 0.1 tonnes of CO2e of energy savings, which is accredited via a certificate system. Certificates are then surrendered to the scheme administrator to achieve compliance. Retailers will need to surrender a specific amount of certificates to ensure they are meeting their responsibilities for the overall reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

Relevant third party verification (not accreditation / certification)

[Q35]

- Earlier LGWL project was delivered under Greenhouse FriendlySee AGO GF'Australian Greenhouse Office Greenhouse Friendly' Abatement Program was launched in 2001 and now forms part of the Australian Government's Greenhouse Challenge Plus programme. It provides businesses and consumers with the opportunity to sell and purchase greenhouse neutral products and services and broaden the basis for investment in additional greenhouse gas abatement. For more information, see here.. Current project is delivered under VEETThe Victorian Energy EfficiencyEnergy efficiency improvements refer to a reduction in the energy used for a given service (heating, lighting, etc.) or level of activity. Such savings are generally achieved by substituting technologically more advanced equipment to produce the same level of end-use services (e.g. lighting, heating, motor drive) with less electricity. Target (VEET) is the target within the Energy Saver Incentive, the mandatory energy efficiency target scheme in Victoria that commenced on 1 January 2009. The legislative requirement is administered by the Essential Services Commission, while compliance is placed on energy retailers through the Victorian Energy Efficiency Target Act 2007. scheme. Monitoring and Verification of the CO2A greenhouse gas that is produced as a by-product of oil and gas production, burning fossil fuels and biomassBiomass is non-fossilized and organic biodegradable material that can be used as fuel or for industrial production. Most commonly, biomass refers to plant matter grown for use as Biofuels, but it also includes plant or animal matter used for production of fibres, chemicals or heat. Biomass may also include biodegradable wastes that can be burnt as fuel. , as well as from all animals, plants, and a number of other natural sources. Carbon dioxideA greenhouse gas that is produced as a by-product of oil and gas production, burning fossil fuels and biomass, as well as from all animals, plants, and a number of other natural sources. Carbon dioxide is the principal anthropogenic greenhouse gas that affects the earth’s temperature. is the principal anthropogenic greenhouse gas that affects the earth’s temperature. abatementA reduction in the amount or intensity of greenhouse gas emissions as a result of actions taken by a company or individual. is managed through the terms of the Victorian Energy EfficiencyEnergy efficiency improvements refer to a reduction in the energy used for a given service (heating, lighting, etc.) or level of activity. Such savings are generally achieved by substituting technologically more advanced equipment to produce the same level of end-use services (e.g. lighting, heating, motor drive) with less electricity. Target and as such are certified under the scheme, thus requiring an audit for all certificates.

Registry on which project is registered

[Q36]- AbatementA reduction in the amount or intensity of greenhouse gas emissions as a result of actions taken by a company or individual. is tracked by the Essential Services Commission VEETThe Victorian Energy Efficiency Target (VEET) is the target within the Energy Saver Incentive, the mandatory energy efficiency target scheme in Victoria that commenced on 1 January 2009. The legislative requirement is administered by the Essential Services Commission, while compliance is placed on energy retailers through the Victorian Energy Efficiency Target Act 2007. Register of Victorian Energy EfficiencyEnergy efficiency improvements refer to a reduction in the energy used for a given service (heating, lighting, etc.) or level of activity. Such savings are generally achieved by substituting technologically more advanced equipment to produce the same level of end-use services (e.g. lighting, heating, motor drive) with less electricity. Certificates.

Process followed for retiring offsets from this project off the market

[Q37]- We transfer the abatement into the clients name to retire at their convenience

Retirement of abatement verified to your client via

[Q38] - Evidence of registry transaction (For example, personalised account, physical copy of transaction etc.)
- Certificate (with individualised Serial Number/s of abatementA reduction in the amount or intensity of greenhouse gas emissions as a result of actions taken by a company or individual. to cross check at a later date)

Ancillary or co-benefits of the project

[Q39]- Electricity bill savings for residents - CFLs use 80% less energy than incandescent globes. Installing 6 x 15,000hr energy savings bulbs uses 80% less energy than standard bulbs, saves around $540 on your energy bills and 5.4 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions over ten years. Live Green with LESS provides free CFLs and free installation for residents, which results in reduced maintenance in replacing bulbs as bulbs last generally 7 - 8 years on average. This is particularly valuable for elderly and less mobile residents.

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