ROYAL INSTITUTE FOR DEAF AND BLIND CHILDREN
Reduction of energy consumption and carbon emissions
Optimisation of HVAC operating schedules
Project Overview
The Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children is an educational institution in NSW with 20,000m2 of built-up area across 14 buildings. Seeking to reduce their energy costs and carbon footprint, they sought assistance from Energy Conservation to improve their energy efficiency.
Following systematic sub-metering, data-analysis and site inspections, Energy Conservation devised a strategy to implement cost-effective efficiency measures. We built business cases for each unique measure, and with client approval we delivered procurement support and turnkey project management to implement the following:
Rebuild of power factor correction unit
Optimisation of head pressure control in chiller plant
Adiabatic pre-cooling for air-cooled chiller
Optimisation of HVAC cycles & operating schedules
Digital time-clocks for electric hot water systems
Replacement of timers for A/C supply fans
Installation of evacuated tube solar hot water systems to replace deteriorated electric systems
From September 2014 onwards, the Institute has recorded significant reductions in energy consumption and carbon emissions as a direct result of these measures, with no reduction in level of service.
