11Natural lighting and ventilation

Progress

On time

Not started
Planning
Implementation
Continuous

OBJECTIVE
Reduce energy use and emissions by installing systems that utilise natural lighting and ventilation.
IMPACT
Low
Total abatement potential depends on number of lights and windows.

Utilising natural lighting and ventilation avoids energy use and associated emissions for lighting and HVAC systems.

Council can use facility assessments to identify feasibility of natural ventilation – considerations include location of windows, ability and ease to open and close windows, and building management systems.

Highest energy consuming buildings will be prioritised for assessment and action first.

Building upgrades will be accompanied with staff awareness campaign (e.g. don't turn lights on if room is sufficiently lit with natural light, responsible person for operation of building management system).

Tasks

What's left to do?

30/06/2024
Gather information on existing and completed natural lighting and ventilation projects or assessments
Add information to Energy Efficiency Register module in Council's Asset Management software (Unity).
Gather photos.
31/05/2027
Natural lighting and ventilation as standard practice in new builds
Work with Capital Works to find way forward in embedding sustainable building practices and specifications into all new builds.

What has been done?

31/01/2023
Kiewa multi-purpose pavilion changerooms natural ventilation
The changerooms were designed for natural convection ventilation. The doors have ventilation grilles at low height and windows at a high level. This creates natural convection to ventilate the rooms which eliminates the need for a mechanical system.

Timeline

Continuous

Target audience

Responsible organisations

Manages Council's assets and property.
Manages new builds and major renovations.
Provides technical advice and helps prioritise facilities using Trellis.

Emissions Scope

Theme

Indicative costs
[Council to insert price of quotes or past projects]
Indicative savings
Operational savings through reduced need for artificial lighting and heating/cooling.

Information updated 25/11/2024

11Natural lighting and ventilation

Progress

OBJECTIVE

Reduce energy use and emissions by installing systems that utilise natural lighting and ventilation.

IMPACT

Total abatement potential depends on number of lights and windows.

Tasks

What's left to do?

Gather information on existing and completed natural lighting and ventilation projects or assessments

Natural lighting and ventilation as standard practice in new builds

What has been done?

Kiewa multi-purpose pavilion changerooms natural ventilation

Indicators

Total cost - energy

Emissions from electricity

Buildings with natural lighting and ventilation

Electricity consumption

Timeline

Target audience

Responsible organisations

Emissions Scope

Theme

Indicative costs

Indicative savings

How this action contributes to the outcome

Progress

OBJECTIVEDefinition

Reduce energy use and emissions by installing systems that utilise natural lighting and ventilation.

IMPACTDefinition

Total abatement potential depends on number of lights and windows.

Description

Tasks

What's left to do?

Gather information on existing and completed natural lighting and ventilation projects or assessments

Natural lighting and ventilation as standard practice in new builds

What has been done?

Kiewa multi-purpose pavilion changerooms natural ventilation

Indicators

Total cost - energy

Emissions from electricity

Buildings with natural lighting and ventilation

Electricity consumption

Summary and contacts

Timeline

Target audience

Responsible organisations

Emissions ScopeDefinition

Theme

Indicative costsDefinition

Indicative savingsDefinition

How this action contributes to the outcome

OBJECTIVE

IMPACT

Emissions Scope

Indicative costs

Indicative savings