14Window treatments
Progress
On time
- Not started
- Planning
- Implementation
- Continuous
OBJECTIVE
IMPACT
LowTotal abatement potential depends on number and type of windows.
Description
Window glazing and shading can reduce energy use and associated emissions by reducing heat penetration through the windows from the sun.
- Align with facility assessments and target highest energy consuming buildings first.
- Initial target of Burke Museum since a facility assessment has already been conducted.
- Use facility assessments to determine feasibility for windows to be glazed across existing Council buildings.
- Consideration of window placement and treatments at pre-design stage for all new buildings.
Tasks
What's left to do?
- 31/05/2024
Include window glazing into scoping of new building projects.
- 30/06/2024
Gather information around existing upgrades and projects
- Information to Energy Efficiency Register module of Asset Management System
- Gather photos of existing projects
Summary and contacts
Timeline
Continuous
Target audience
Responsible organisations
- Assets & PropertyManages Council's assets and property.
- Capital Works & WasteManages new builds and major renovations.
Emissions Scope
Indicative costs
[Council to insert price of quotes or past projects]
Indicative savings
Operational savings through reduced need for artificial cooling.
Information updated 12/03/2024
Work with Capital Works & Waste to embed window glazing into new builds.