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Energy efficiency brings huge savings for Council Measures that the Christchurch City Council has put in place during the last seven years to improve the energy efficiency of its water supply and wastewater pumping facilities are producing substantial savings. Current savings resulting from the ongoing use of energy efficient operating practices, is estimated at $1 million a year. It costs the City Council around $1.5 million for electricity to operate its water and wastewater supply. City Council planning and projects engineer Richard Moylan says the measures put in place include load shedding — reducing peak time usage by switching off electric pumps, and ongoing selection of the best electricity prices in day-to-day operations. “The Council has negotiated a power tariff to reduce the electricity costs of its water supply and wastewater pumping facilities, so long as the pumps are stopped at peak power usage times.“ Other measures include setting energy efficient targets; monitoring and auditing performance; installing energy efficient pumps and conserving water. Further work under way is expected to increase the current savings by about 5 per cent — about $75,000.
Energy Efficient Show Home open The Christchurch City Council’s Energy Efficiency Show Home at 10 Leander Street in Papanui is a good place to start for ideas on how to make your home a warmer place. As well as showcasing insulating materials, methods and ideas, an energy adviser will be on hand to answer questions about the most efficient and clean heating technologies. Bring your old or new house plans for a detailed consultation. Information on Environment Canterbury’s clean air programmes and Warm Home Energy Checks is also available at the home. Operating hours are 11am to 6pm every day except Wednesdays, including public holidays.
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