Buildings

Note: The production of the materials on this website was funded by the Australian Government for use by local governments which were part of the Cities for Climate Protection Australia Milestone Support Program that ended on 30 June 2009. Please note that ICLEI Oceania Program and Project support, the Greenhouse Gas Application (GGA) and milestone recognition is no longer available.

This section contains case studies and resources to help council reduce the energy use associated with councils buildings and facilities.

• Case Studies: Successful energy efficient building retrofits and projects

• Green IT and Office Equipment: Tools and guidance for implementing successful green IT initiatives that reduce building operational energy use

• Green Office: Step-by-step guides for green management and how to develop a green office, with practical operational tips, building tips and recommendations such as to how to green the staff kitchen

• Sustainable Purchasing: Tools and guidance for turning council sustainable purchasing policy into practice

• HVAC: [PDF, 44KB] This document looks at ways to reduce the energy consumption of Heating, Ventilation And Cooling (HVAC) systems through maintenance, controls and replacement.