project, or independently. R2. Implement To improve the Assets Integrated 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 NC the air Planning Ringwood City flow Offices temperature heating, control and ventilation and management of air the conditioning HVAC system. system and building management system replacement. R3. Continue to To ensure that Assets Integrated 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 C install energy Planning energy efficient efficient options appliances, are equipment chosen to and fixtures as minimise part of emissions Council’s annual growth. capital works facility improvement program. R4. Continue to To the Business & Integrated 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 C encourage and Green Star Development Planning advocate process, reduce for Green Star the certification potential for the Realm. greenhouse gas emissions from the building’s operations and seek improvements in Indoor Environment Quality. R5. Develop an To identify the Assets, Carbon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 NC ESD policy cost Integrated Neutral and guidelines and energy Planning Buildings for Council savings of Steering buildings to adopting Committee provide an environmental environmental building standard standards for new buildings and to provide a and joint renovations. understanding at the planning and design phase of projects.
project, or independently. R2. Implement the Ringwood City Offices heating, ventilation and air conditioning system and building management system replacement. To improve the air flow temperature control and management of the HVAC system. Assets Integrated Planning 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 NC R3. Continue to install energy efficient appliances, equipment and fixtures as part of Council’s annual capital works facility improvement program. To ensure that energy efficient options are chosen to minimise emissions growth. Assets Integrated Planning 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 C R4. Continue to encourage and advocate for Green Star certification for the Realm. To the Green Star process, reduce the potential greenhouse gas emissions from the building’s operations and seek improvements in Indoor Environment Quality. Business & Development Integrated Planning 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 C R5. Develop an ESD policy and guidelines for Council buildings to provide an environmental standard for new buildings and renovations. To identify the cost and energy savings of adopting environmental building standards and to provide a joint understanding at the planning and design phase of projects. Assets, Integrated Planning Carbon Neutral Buildings Steering Committee 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 NC
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