Charter Hall office building aglow with lighting upgrade
- Case Studies
- March 28, 2019
- Danielle O'Reilly
The Client
Charter Hall owns a large portfolio of buildings in Australia and is now one of Australia’s leading property groups with a total managed property portfolio of $21.9 billion.
They own and manage 336 commercial properties around Australia including office buildings, supermarket anchored retail centres – and a rapidly growing stable of industrial assets on behalf of institutional, wholesale and retail investors.
The Work
Charter Hall was interested in finding out the best way to save on energy bills and increase their energy productivity. By working with an installation business Gerard Professional Solutions for LED lighting and Northmore Gordon for certificates, Charter Hall upgraded over 900 light fittings in its property on Queens Road, Melbourne.
Key Facts
- Equipment Upgraded >900 light fittings
- Annual Energy SavingsElectricity or gas savings or both. $10k
- Certificate Value $5k
- Project Payback Period <3 years
- Program Victorian Energy Efficiency Certificates (VEECVictorian Energy Efficiency Certificate)
- Northmore Gordon Partner Gerard Professional Solutions
Challenges
- Rapidly rising electricity costs
- Accessing the financial incentives can be challenging and
complex - Limited understanding of the Victorian energy efficiency
certificate process - Fast payback critical to project success
Outcomes
- Over 900 light fittings were upgraded on Level 1 of 5
Queens Road, Melbourne - The cost of purchasing energy efficient lighting was
reduced through certificates - Rapid instillation time ensuring minimal impact to operations
- A brighter and safer workplace
Industry
Commercial Real Estate
Location
Victoria, Australia
Hamish McGovern
Group Managing Director
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Who is the client featured in this Northmore Gordon case study?
The client is Charter Hall, one of Australia's leading property groups with a total managed property portfolio of $21.9 billion. Charter Hall owns and manages 336 commercial properties around Australia, including office buildings, supermarket-anchored retail centres, and a growing stable of industrial assets on behalf of institutional, wholesale, and retail investors.
What work was carried out for Charter Hall in this case study?
Charter Hall upgraded over 900 light fittings at its property on Queens Road, Melbourne, by working with installation business Gerard Professional Solutions for the LED lighting and Northmore Gordon for the associated energy efficiency certificates.
How many light fittings were upgraded and where?
More than 900 light fittings were upgraded on Level 1 of 5 Queens Road, Melbourne.
What were the annual energy savings and certificate value from the lighting upgrade?
The project delivered annual energy savings of $10k and a certificate value of $5k.
What was the project payback period for the lighting upgrade?
The project payback period was less than 3 years.
Which certificate program was used for the Charter Hall lighting project?
The project used Victorian Energy Efficiency Certificates (VEEC), part of the Victorian Energy Upgrades program.
Who was Northmore Gordon's partner on this project?
Gerard Professional Solutions was Northmore Gordon's partner, handling the LED lighting installation.
What challenges did Charter Hall face regarding this energy efficiency upgrade?
Charter Hall faced rapidly rising electricity costs, difficulty accessing financial incentives due to their complexity, a limited understanding of the Victorian energy efficiency certificate process, and the need for a fast payback to ensure project success.
What outcomes resulted from the lighting upgrade at Charter Hall's Queens Road property?
Outcomes included upgrading over 900 light fittings on Level 1 of 5 Queens Road, Melbourne; reducing the cost of purchasing energy efficient lighting through certificates; a rapid installation time that minimized impact on operations; and a brighter and safer workplace.
In what industry and location does Charter Hall operate, according to the case study?
Charter Hall operates in the Commercial Real Estate industry and is located in Victoria, Australia, described as a leading Australian property investment and management company with a diversified portfolio across office, retail, industrial, and social infrastructure sectors.
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