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Energy Saving Initiatives
The following congregation sites have solar installation according to our records.
Lismore Mission (Keen St)
Cabramatta Uniting Church
Glen Innes Uniting Church
Manning Uniting Church (Taree)
Merimbula Uniting Church
Oatley Uniting Church
Springwood Uniting Church
Urunga Uniting Church
Woolgoolga Uniting Church
South West Rocks Uniting Church
Projects undertaken by Uniting Care:
Lakeview:
The new Lakeview facility will have 100 high low care places, with a substantial environmental sustainability initiatives incorporated into this new facility. These initiatives include:
- solar gas boosted hot water saving up to 30% of energy use
- solar electrical generation 25 kW generating 10% of site’s power
- mains power correction
- electric car recharge points
- bike racks
- fly screens and operable bedroom windows
- LCD lighting to areas
- reverse brick veneer to maintain stable temperature inside the building
- extra large double glazed windows to maximize sunlight and minimise heat loss
- natural ventilation from Wind catcher system brings fresh air into the building when outside temperature is within comfort range.
- natural night purge systems to flush heat out of building and bring fresh air in
- air-conditioning shut-off in room if windows open
- building management system including weather station and intelligent lighting
- rainwater tanks for irrigation and toilet flushing
- solar reflective glass
- variable refrigerant volume (VRV) air-conditioning system providing energy efficient cooling
- automatic louvres to windows for sunlight control
- 0zone technology in laundry to save water, electricity, gas and time.
Congregation sites
Information provided is based on a recent survey.
Thanks to all who participated.
Wellington Congregation:
- Reverse cycle air conditioning
- On demand hot water
St Margaret’s Congregation:
- Double glazing
- Wall insulation
- Roof installation
- Natural ventilation
- Combined gas/solar hot water units
- Gas heating
- External slab insulation
- Tree planting for shading
- This facility achieved a 6 star energy rating.
Nyngan Congregation:
- Installed UV blinds on north face to limit heat load
Mandara Congregation:
- Natural ventilation
- Reverse cycle Air Conditioning
- On demand hot water units
Narromine Congregation:
- Fluorescent lighting
- Energy efficient office equipment
- Reverse cycle Air Conditioning
- Natural ventilation
- Off peak hot water
- Waste recycling
- Blinds on all windows to limit heat load
South West Rocks Congregation:
- Fluorescent lighting (20 y.o.)
- Insulation under roof sheeting
- Natural ventilation
- Fans on demand
- Full brick
222 Pitt Street – Synod office:
- Negotiated a new electricity contract to include an approximate 10% saving for 3 years
- Installed light switches in all meeting rooms and offices
- Installed instantaneous hot water units in kitchens.
- Supplementary AC installed in meeting rooms with timer controls to avoid leaving on for long periods.
- Energy efficient office computers and office equipment set to default to energy saving function.
- Open plan office environment to take advantage of natural lighting.
- The base building is 3.5star energy rated.
- Our tenancy has achieved a similar rating based on ABGR assessment tool.
