Action: 9 | Our climate action

1. Climate actions at Council / 1.2. Reducing our building & facility emissions /

9HVAC equipment upgrades

Progress

On time

Not started
Planning
Implementation
Continuous

OBJECTIVE
Reduce energy use and emissions by upgrading inefficient HVAC equipment.
IMPACT
Medium
HVAC usually accounts for around 40% of energy and new systems can be 20-40% more efficient.

Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) is the use of various technologies to control the temperature, humidity, and purity of the air in an enclosed space.

The goal of HVAC is to provide thermal comfort and acceptable indoor air quality.

HVAC upgrades aim to reduce energy consumption and associated emissions by upgrading inefficient HVAC equipment (e.g. chillers, units).

HVAC upgrades will align with facility assessments and target highest energy consuming buildings first.

Considerations around HVAC energy consumption include lighting, building fabric and efficiency of other equipment.

Tasks

What's left to do?

31/10/2024
Assess status of HVAC systems in existing buildings/facilities
Include photographs of existing installations
Future installations should include photos
Add findings to Energy Efficiency Register in Asset Managment System
Use findings to prioritise next upgrades in context of electricity consumption (Trellis) and community/staff demand
31/12/2025
Prioritise high energy efficiency for new buildings and major renovations
New build HVAC equipment specifications should always aim for highest energy efficiency rating that is practical.

What has been done?

14/12/2021
Rutherglen Library HVAC upgrade
DETAILS: Upgrade from old, inefficient system to Daikin 3.5 kW split system
COST: $2,104.33
SUPPLIER: Airmaster Australia Pty Ltd
14/12/2021
Rutherglen Depot HVAC upgrade
DETAILS: Upgrade from old, inefficient system to Daikin 7.1 kW split system
COST: $2,675.44
SUPPLIER: Airmaster Australia Pty Ltd
14/12/2021
Beechworth Telegraph Station HVAC upgrade
DETAILS: Upgrade old, inefficient system to Daikon systems (1 x 10 kW and 1 x 7 kW)
COST: $9,137.31
SUPPLIER: Airmaster Australia Pty Ltd
14/12/2021
Beechworth Ned Kelly Vault HVAC upgrade
Details: Replace inefficient, older system with more efficient Daikin 7 kW system.
COST: $8,653.98
SUPPLIER: Airmaster Australia Pty Ltd
14/12/2021
Yackandandah Kindergarten HVAC upgrade
DETAILS: Upgrade from old, inefficient system to Daikin 2.5 kW split system
COST: $1,946.33
SUPPLIER: Airmaster Australia Pty Ltd
14/12/2021
Yackandandah Wellsford House HVAC upgrade
DETAILS: Upgrade from old, inefficient system to Daikin 8.5 kW split system
COST: $3044.33
SUPPLIER: Airmaster Australia Pty Ltd
14/12/2021
Rutherglen Maternal Health Centre HVAC upgrade
DETAILS: Replace old, inefficient system with 7.1 kW Daikin split system
COST: $2,675.44
SUPPLIER: Airmaster Australia Pty Ltd
30/11/2021
Beechworth Memorial Hall - HVAC upgrade
DETAILS: Supply and installation of ducted split system to replace warm air furnace serving main hall.
COST: $27,186
SUPPLIER: Airmaster
11/08/2021
Rutherglen Depot HVAC upgrade
DETAILS: Removal of evaporative unit and electric panel heaters; installation of two Daikin highwall split systems.
COST: $7,612
SUPPLIER: Red Airconditioning

Related actions

10
Implementation (On time)
HVAC optimisation

Timeline

Continuous → 30/06/2035

Target audience

Responsible organisations

Manages Council's assets and property, including maintenance and upgrades.
Manages capital works projects including major energy efficiency projects (e.g. solar PV installations).
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 improved equipment – savings reflect % efficiency improvement.

Information updated 25/11/2024

9HVAC equipment upgrades

Progress

OBJECTIVE

Reduce energy use and emissions by upgrading inefficient HVAC equipment.

IMPACT

HVAC usually accounts for around 40% of energy and new systems can be 20-40% more efficient.

Tasks

What's left to do?

Assess status of HVAC systems in existing buildings/facilities

Prioritise high energy efficiency for new buildings and major renovations

What has been done?

Rutherglen Library HVAC upgrade

Rutherglen Depot HVAC upgrade

Beechworth Telegraph Station HVAC upgrade

Beechworth Ned Kelly Vault HVAC upgrade

Yackandandah Kindergarten HVAC upgrade

Yackandandah Wellsford House HVAC upgrade

Rutherglen Maternal Health Centre HVAC upgrade

Beechworth Memorial Hall - HVAC upgrade

Rutherglen Depot HVAC upgrade

Related actions

Indicators

Total cost - energy

Emissions from electricity

Electricity consumption

HVAC Upgrades

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 upgrading inefficient HVAC equipment.

IMPACTDefinition

HVAC usually accounts for around 40% of energy and new systems can be 20-40% more efficient.

Description

Tasks

What's left to do?

Assess status of HVAC systems in existing buildings/facilities

Prioritise high energy efficiency for new buildings and major renovations

What has been done?

Rutherglen Library HVAC upgrade

Rutherglen Depot HVAC upgrade

Beechworth Telegraph Station HVAC upgrade

Beechworth Ned Kelly Vault HVAC upgrade

Yackandandah Kindergarten HVAC upgrade

Yackandandah Wellsford House HVAC upgrade

Rutherglen Maternal Health Centre HVAC upgrade

Beechworth Memorial Hall - HVAC upgrade

Rutherglen Depot HVAC upgrade

Related actions

Indicators

Total cost - energy

Emissions from electricity

Electricity consumption

HVAC Upgrades

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