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[Q28, Q31]Own Project | Ban the Bulb (BTB) is a community energy efficient compact fluorescent lampCompact fluorescent lamps 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.

In 2008 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 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. saved and 700,000 incandescent bulbs being saved from going to landfillA specially designed site for the disposal of waste to land by burial. (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 [Q30] AUD$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

Project Type(s) [Q32] - 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.

Project Location(s) [Q33, Q34]Australia | VIC

Project Size (tonnes of CO2e) [Q35] Approximately 50,000 tonnes CO2-eA standard measure that takes account of the different global warming potentials of greenhouse gases and expresses the cumulative effect in a common unit. total

[Q32a]- Yes, we operate on private land for interested parties
- Yes, our operations aim to embrace private landholders in select regions

Quality

[Q36]- 31 Mar 2008[Q37]- 2 years[Q38]- Greenhouse FriendlyThe Greenhouse Friendly™ initiative operated between 2001 and 30 June 2010. It certified carbon neutral products and services and approved abatement credits for sale on the voluntary market. Applications for new abatement projects have closed. These were not considered eligible offsets under NCOS and could not be retired for the purpose of becoming carbon neutral under the NCOS from 1 July 2010. This situation may change in future as a result of reviews of the NCOS by DCCEE. 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..
[Q40]

- 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.

[Q41]

- No

[Q42]- 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.[Q43]- Offset is only sold as verified emission reductions (retrospectively accrued)[Q44]- They are registered with Greenhouse FriendlyThe Greenhouse Friendly™ initiative operated between 2001 and 30 June 2010. It certified carbon neutral products and services and approved abatement credits for sale on the voluntary market. Applications for new abatement projects have closed. These were not considered eligible offsets under NCOS and could not be retired for the purpose of becoming carbon neutral under the NCOS from 1 July 2010. This situation may change in future as a result of reviews of the NCOS by DCCEE. Program Administrator (internal records)
[Q45]- We transfer the abatement into the clients name to retire at their convenience[Q46]- 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)
- Certificate (with amount of abatementA reduction in the amount or intensity of greenhouse gas emissions as a result of actions taken by a company or individual. purchased)

General Information

[Q28, Q31]Own Project | Live Green with LESS is an 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. 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 FriendlyThe Greenhouse Friendly™ initiative operated between 2001 and 30 June 2010. It certified carbon neutral products and services and approved abatement credits for sale on the voluntary market. Applications for new abatement projects have closed. These were not considered eligible offsets under NCOS and could not be retired for the purpose of becoming carbon neutral under the NCOS from 1 July 2010. This situation may change in future as a result of reviews of the NCOS by DCCEE.) 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 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..

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 [Q30] AUD$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

Project Type(s) [Q32] - 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.

Project Location(s) [Q33, Q34]Australia | VIC

Project Size (tonnes of CO2e) [Q35] 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.

Quality

[Q36]- 1 Oct 2007[Q37]- 2 years[Q38]- Victorian Energy Target 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.
- NSW Energy Savings Certificates ESCys
- NSW Greenhouse Gas Abatement SchemeNew South Wales Greenhouse Gas Abatement Scheme commenced on 1 January 2003 and targets are set until 2012. It is one of the first mandatory greenhouse gas emissions trading schemes in the world. GGAS aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with the production and use of electricity. For more information see here. NGACsNew South Wales Greenhouse Gas Abatement Certificate is a tradeable commodity used in the NSW GGAS. One NGAC represents the abatement of one tonne of CO2e associated with the consumption of electricity in NSW. NGACs are transferable certificates that may only be created by accredited abatement certificate providers.
[Q40]

- N/A

[Q41]

- No

[Q42]- 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.[Q43]- Offset is only sold as verified emission reductions (retrospectively accrued)[Q44]- They are registered with Greenhouse FriendlyThe Greenhouse Friendly™ initiative operated between 2001 and 30 June 2010. It certified carbon neutral products and services and approved abatement credits for sale on the voluntary market. Applications for new abatement projects have closed. These were not considered eligible offsets under NCOS and could not be retired for the purpose of becoming carbon neutral under the NCOS from 1 July 2010. This situation may change in future as a result of reviews of the NCOS by DCCEE. Program Administrator (internal records)
[Q45]- We transfer the abatement into the clients name to retire at their convenience[Q46]- 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)