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Government Energy Efficiency Action Plan
Renewable Energy Purchase
Climate Change
Government Energy Action Resources
The SA Strategic Plan requires Government to improve the energy efficiency of its buildings by 25% on 2000/2001 levels by 2014 (target T3.13). As at 2006/2007, overall government energy efficiency had improved by 8.77 per cent.
The 2006/2007 Annual Energy Efficiency report, which reports on progress to this target, is available for download as a PDF.
Data for the Annual Energy Efficiency report was collected using OSCAR (Online System for Comprehensive Activity Reporting). OSCAR is maintained by the Federal Department of Climate Change for use by State and Territory Governments, and businesses who choose to report on their energy and emissions via the Greenhouse Challenge program.
Performance under the Energy Efficiency Action Plan is to be independently verified and publicly reported as detailed in Action 5: Verification and Reporting of the Energy Efficiency Action Plan.
The independent verification report process aims to provide assurance concerning the accuracy and robustness of the performance being reported by Government. Ernst and Young undertook independent verification of performance in 2007. The report contains a summary of the independent verifier’s view of the credibility of reporting of energy use by the portfolios interviewed, any observations of means of improving the credibility of the information reported and recommendations on any opportunities to improve the reporting process.
The 2007 Independent Verification Report is available for download as a pdf.
2007 Independent Verification Report
2006 Independent Verification Report
2005 Independent Verification Report
2004 Independent Verification Report
2003 Independent Verification Report
2006/2007 Annual Energy Efficiency Report
2005/2006 Annual Energy Report
2006 Energy Reporting Processes Report
2004/2005 Annual Energy Report
2003/2004 Annual Energy Report
2002/2003 Annual Energy Report
2001/2002 Annual Energy Report (includes data for 2000/2001)
1999/2000 Annual Energy Report
1998/1999 Annual Energy Report
The measures cover construction of new government buildings, major refurbishment projects, operation and maintenance of government assets, equipment procurement policies and vehicle fleet use.
An Energy Efficiency Reference Group, chaired by the Department of Premier and Cabinet and Energy Division, has been established to monitor the implementation of the Action Plan. All Government agencies are represented on the Reference Group.
Download a copy of the Government Energy Efficiency Action Plan.
On October 14 2006, the Premier announced that the South Australian Government will be purchasing enough Green Power to meet 20% of its energy needs by January 1, 2008.
Further information on the announcement is available from the Premier and Ministers
website.
The Department of Premier and Cabinet's Sustainability and Climate Change Division is tasked with implementing the South Australian Government's commitment to make South Australia the first state in Australia to ensure a legislated requirement to reduce greenhouse gases by 60 per cent by 2050. For more information visit the Government's Climate change website.
In May 2007, the Premier released Tackling Climate Change: South Australia's Greenhouse Strategy, 2007-2020. The strategy outlines specific goals and targets towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the State, and the South Australian Government's leadership in dealing with climate change.
The following resources can be downloaded for use by government employees or by staff working in a typical office environment.
| Posters | |
| Energy Bill | Pictorial example of how a few household energy efficiency measures can reduce your home's energy bill. Ideal for the office kitchen/lunch room. |
| Brochures | |
| Don't Waste Your Energy | This brochure provides simple energy saving tips for everyday office workers. |
| Driving Tips | This highlights some easy driving tips that will save you money, fuel, wear and tear on your vehicle as well as reducing harmful greenhouse gas emissions. |
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