Adding insulation in the building envelope can reduce energy consumption and associated emissions.
Council considers heritage and historical values, building standards, climate change adaptation requirements, energy use and building use patterns to inform which buildings to target.
Some insulation works have been undertaken, but other sites considerations that preclude insulation work. Documenting past projects and rationales in the EER will assist Council to efficiently implement opportunities for energy savings.
Recent examples of new builds with insulation include:
Adding insulation as part of a larger restoration project to the Chiltern Athenaeum.
R6 ceiling batts were installed in the existing ceiling.
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Operational savings through optimised building fabric – savings reflect % efficiency improvement.
Thermal comfort is linked to improved productivity and associated cost savings.
Insulation projects can be priortised by user experience, energy consumption, constraints around installations such as historic status, and return on investment.