Download Far Northern Region Energy Conservation and Management Plan

Far Northern Region
Energy Conservation and Management
Plan
ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER’S MESSAGE
There is an increasing focus on environmental issues including the management of
resources with a particular focus on the reduction of carbon emissions wherever
possible. The Far Northern Region Energy Conservation Policy will contribute
towards the Government’s priority of “protecting our lifestyle and environment”.
Climate change is one of the greatest economic, social, and environmental
challenges of our time. Expert scientific evidence confirms that human activity is
altering the climate. This is changing rainfall patterns, reducing water availability in
Australia and increasing the frequency of severe weather events.
Without action, scientists predict that there will be more frequent and longer drought
periods and damaging cyclones and rising sea levels with serious impacts on coastal
property in Australia, low lying Asian cities and the Pacific Islands.
With one of the hottest and driest continents on earth, Australia'
s economy and
environment will be one of the hardest and fastest hit by climate change if we don’t
reduce our consumption of energy and water and production of waste products.
A C HENDERSON
Assistant Commissioner
Far Northern Region
OVERVIEW
The Queensland Government is committed to playing its part in meeting a national
greenhouse gas emissions reduction target of 60% by 2050. This is evidenced by its
initiative ClimateSmart 2050 – Queensland climate change strategy 2007: which
aims to address climate change through a range of policies and reforms.
This commitment is further demonstrated within the government’s own building
portfolio through approval of its Strategic Energy Efficiency Policy for Queensland
Government Buildings in December 2007. This strategic policy proactively promotes
energy efficiency in all government buildings, and contributes to the implementation
of the Government'
s Carbon Reduction Strategy for Government Office Buildings.
The ultimate aim is to make government-owned office buildings '
carbon neutral'by
2020, in a responsible and sustainable way.
The following minimum targets have been set for energy consumption reductions in
all government buildings.
5% reduction by 2010
20% reduction by 2015
The Queensland Police Service as part of its responsibilities are required to ensure
the following actions are undertaken;
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Incorporate energy conservation principles into the construction and purchase
of new buildings and wherever practicable the refurbishment and
maintenance of existing buildings
Apply energy conservation and management principles, procurement
practices, technological solutions and alternative energy sources
Implement educational and training programs for staff behavioral and usage
patterns
The Far Northern Region Energy Reduction Policy is to be read in conjunction with
the below:
Queensland Police Service Strategic Energy Management Plan
Queensland Police Service Strategic Waste Management Plan
Queensland Police Service Strategic Water Management Plan
Climate Smart 2050 –Queensland climate change strategy 2007: a low carbon
future ClimateSmart 2050
Department of Climate Change (Commonwealth Government)
www.climatechange.gov.au
Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts (Commonwealth
Government) www.environment.gov.au
Environmental Protection Agency (Qld)
www.epa.qld.gov.au
National Framework for Energy Efficiency (NFEE)
www.nfee.gov.au
Office of the Renewable Energy Regulator (ORER)
www.orer.gov.au
STRATEGIES
This policy aims to ensure energy is used efficiently in all buildings occupied by the
Service within the Far Northern Region and resultant greenhouse gas emissions are
minimised.
District Officers and Officers in Charge of all Police establishments within the Far
Northern Region will be responsible for developing an energy efficient strategy within
their area of control documenting strategies for energy consumption reduction.
Officers in Charge are to ensure educational and ClimateSmart information is
available for staff aimed at modifying behavioural and usage patterns.
Strategies may include but are not limited to the following:
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Last out- lights off. Ensure, wherever operationally practicable, that if you are
the last person out of a room, turn the lights off. Apart from maintaining
minimum security lighting, all unnecessary lighting should be extinguished
when the room is not in use.
Don’t leave lights on in offices or meeting rooms when the rooms are unused.
Use appliances that are energy star-rated.
Copy in batches and use the photo-reduction and double-sided copying
options where practicable.
Use the power save function.
Replace lights with energy efficient globes when due for replacement.
Turn off computer monitors (not the towers) when not in use.
Reconsider printing documentation if it is not absolutely required. Quite often
saving an email or a document to your computer desktop is just as handy.
Air-conditioning should be set to a maximum of 24 degrees. In instances
where air-conditioning is not required, it should be turned off.
Set refrigerator temperatures at recommended level (Max. 4 degrees).
Turn off Zip boilers when not in use.
Turn off televisions and radios when not in use.
Turn off mobile telephone chargers when not in use. These are commonly left
on continuously drawing unnecessary power.
Be constantly aware of new energy saving initiatives.
Encourage others in your workplace to make Climate Smart choices.
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All District Officers, Regional Managers and Officers in Charge are to ensure that the
content of this policy is bought to the attention of all staff under their control for strict
compliance.
A C HENDERSON
Assistant Commissioner
Far Northern Region