Origin Energy Case Study
12 October 2005
Summary of Results:
Annual savings $26,948
Total Investment $90,440
Return on Investment 30%
Pay back period 3.4 Years
CO2 savings per year 245 tonnes CO2 equivalent
Origin Energy is a leading Australian energy provider. The company provides gas and electricity to over two million Australian homes and businesses.
Origin Energy is committed to improving energy efficiency and delivering innovative energy solutions for sustainable growth. Origin Energy works hard to ensure their operations are managed effectively to reduce the company's greenhouse gas emissions and to minimise the environmental impact.
Ecosave provided Origin Energy with cost effective energy conservation solutions to reduce their electricity consumption and help the environment. These solutions were implemented in their office at Australia Square in Sydney.
The solutions installed were
- The refurbishment of twin fluorescent light fittings to a single tube, installing a high performance reflector, maintaining the existing light levels.
- Installing voltage reduction units to save on the energy consumed by fluorescent lights.
Ecosave donates to Greening Australia, one native seedling for every tonne of CO2 and every 100 kilolitres of water saved, which additionally enhances the environment
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