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Geelong Grammar School: $74,000 Solar rebate from 1,330 VEECs

About the Client:

Geelong Grammar School, one of Melbourne’s premier primary grammar schools, is a pioneering school that provides exceptional learning opportunities built on real-world experiences and genuine human connections. Established in 1855, they advance their heritage through innovation that champions a well-rounded, modern education for young people. At GGS sustainability action supports the wellbeing of all members of Geelong Grammar and their broader community. By working towards regeneration and sustainability improvements, they are taking action to help the community to thrive, and to follow their collective purpose of shaping a better world.

The Client’s challenges:

Geelong Grammar School’s Toorak Campus faced rising energy costs and aimed to reduce its carbon footprint. The school sought to implement a sustainable energy solution to lower operational expenses and promote environmental stewardship.

What was the project?

Driven by the schools ambitious 2035 net zero target, Geelong Grammar School partnered with Northmore Gordon, experts in energy efficiency and sustainability, to create solar VEECs on the energy saved from the 166 KW Solar PVSolar Photovoltaic project using the Measurement and Verification (M&V) method.

What is the Measurement & Verification method?

A comprehensive Measurement and Verification (M&V) service helps create Environmental Certificates and access to grants for eligible projects. The service includes:

What were the outcomes?

What were the client benefits?

Northmore Gordon’s role:

Geelong Grammar School’s decision to partner with Northmore Gordon for their solar VEECVictorian Energy Efficiency Certificate project exemplifies the benefits of expert guidance in energy efficiency initiatives. Through the precise application of the M&V method and comprehensive project management, Northmore Gordon enabled Geelong Grammar School to achieve its sustainability and financial goals.

Want to find out more? Contact Madonna Ghajar at m.ghajar@northmoregordon.com

Founded in 1855, Geelong Grammar is a renowned Anglican co-educational boarding and day school known for its innovative curriculum and holistic education.

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Corio, Victoria

Madonna Ghajar

Senior Business Development Manager

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What size solar PV system was installed at Geelong Grammar School's Toorak campus, and how much energy does it generate?

A 166 kW Solar PV system was installed at Geelong Grammar School's Toorak campus, generating 193 MWh of energy per year.

How many VEECs were created from the Geelong Grammar School solar project, and what rebate did it produce?

The project created 1,330 Solar VEECs, which resulted in a $74,000 rebate off the solar project installation costs.

How much money will Geelong Grammar School save annually from the solar project's energy savings?

Energy savings of 168 MWh will save the client approximately $27,000 annually.

What method did Northmore Gordon use to create solar VEECs for Geelong Grammar School?

Northmore Gordon used the Measurement and Verification (M&V) method to create solar VEECs on the energy saved from the 166 kW Solar PV project.

What does the Measurement & Verification (M&V) service offered by Northmore Gordon include?

The M&V service includes project eligibility review; selection of the right method, government scheme/grant, and Certificate type; project registration; project boundary selection and measurement plan; baseline modelling using multi-variable regression analysis; post-project savings calculation; reporting; and audit management.

What challenges was Geelong Grammar School's Toorak campus trying to address with this solar project?

The school faced rising energy costs increasing operational expenses and a need to reduce its carbon footprint to align with environmental goals, aiming to implement a sustainable energy solution that would balance cost reduction with environmental stewardship.

What sustainability target is driving Geelong Grammar School's solar initiative?

The project was driven by the school's ambitious 2035 net zero target.

What benefits did Geelong Grammar School gain from partnering with Northmore Gordon on this solar project?

Benefits included significant energy savings from lowered electricity consumption and bills, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, financial incentives via Solar VEEC rebates improving project economics, an enhanced reputation as an environmentally responsible institution, and upfront financial information from the M&V process that gave certainty to the return on investment needed for the business case.

Who can be contacted for more information about the Geelong Grammar School case study?

Madonna Ghajar, Senior Business Development Manager at Northmore Gordon, can be contacted at m.ghajar@northmoregordon.com for more information.

What background information does the page give about Geelong Grammar School?

Geelong Grammar School, one of Melbourne's premier grammar schools, was established in 1855 and is a renowned Anglican co-educational boarding and day school known for its innovative curriculum and holistic education, with sustainability action supporting the wellbeing of its community and broader region located in Corio, Victoria, within the Education industry.

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