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Yallambee Traralgon: Aged Care Village Reduces Energy Costs and Carbon Footprint with 276-kW Solar VEEC Project

About the client: 

Yallambee Traralgon Village for the Aged Inc has provided aged care services since 1971 with the construction of the Retirement Village Units. This was followed by the opening of the Margery Cole Hostel in 1975.  

What was the project?  

Yallambee Traralgon Village for the Aged Inc faced rising energy costs and aimed to reduce their carbon footprint. The site sought to implement a sustainable energy solution to lower operational expenses and promote environmental stewardship. To achieve this, they implemented a 276-kW solar VEECVictorian Energy Efficiency Certificate (Victorian Energy Efficiency Certificate) project using the Measurement and Verification (M&V) method. 

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Northmore Gordon’s role:

Yallambee Traralgon Village for the Aged Inc decision to partner with Northmore Gordon for their solar VEEC project exemplifies the benefits of expert guidance in energy efficiency initiatives. Through the precise application of the M&V method and comprehensive project management, Yallambee Traralgon Village for the Aged Inc were able to achieve their sustainability and financial goals. 

For more information about Solar VEECs and LGCs contact: Madonna Ghajar

A not-for-profit organisation in Traralgon, Victoria, providing quality residential aged care, independent living, and community support services since 1971.

Industry

Residential Care

Location

Traralgon, Victoria

Madonna Ghajar

Senior Business Development Manager

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Who is Yallambee Traralgon Village for the Aged Inc and how long have they provided aged care services?

Yallambee Traralgon Village for the Aged Inc is a not-for-profit organisation in Traralgon, Victoria, providing quality residential aged care, independent living, and community support services since 1971. It began with the construction of the Retirement Village Units in 1971, followed by the opening of the Margery Cole Hostel in 1975.

What project did Northmore Gordon help Yallambee Traralgon implement?

Northmore Gordon helped Yallambee Traralgon Village for the Aged Inc implement a 276-kW solar VEEC (Victorian Energy Efficiency Certificate) project, using the Measurement and Verification (M&V) method, to reduce rising energy costs and lower their carbon footprint.

What energy savings did Yallambee Traralgon achieve from the solar project?

Yallambee Aged Care achieved energy savings of approximately 38% annually from the solar project.

How much carbon dioxide emissions did the solar system help reduce?

As a result of renewable energy produced by the solar system, the site was able to reduce 2,253 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions over 10 years.

How much solar power did the system generate in 2023?

The solar system generated 344 MWh of solar power in the year 2023.

What challenges did Northmore Gordon face during the Yallambee Traralgon project?

Installation of additional electrical appliances during the operating period required a shift from the traditional M&V approach to a Virtual Solar switch M&V method. This change also meant Northmore Gordon had to actively monitor the solar portal to ensure all data was correctly recorded, since the M&V method has strict limitations around missing data.

What were the key outcomes of the 276kW solar project at Yallambee Traralgon?

The project outcomes were: Project size of 276kW, Generation of 344 MWh, Certificate Value of $125K, and Annual Savings of 269 MWh.

What benefits did Yallambee Traralgon gain from the solar VEEC project?

The benefits included significant energy savings from reduced electricity consumption and lower energy bills, reduced greenhouse gas emissions for environmental impact, financial incentives through VEECs generated by the project improving the economics of the solar investment, and an enhanced reputation as an environmentally responsible organisation.

What was Northmore Gordon's role in the Yallambee Traralgon solar project?

Northmore Gordon partnered with Yallambee Traralgon Village for the Aged Inc to apply the M&V method precisely and provide comprehensive project management, helping the organisation achieve its sustainability and financial goals for the solar VEEC project.

Who can be contacted for more information about Solar VEECs and LGCs related to this case study?

Madonna Ghajar, Senior Business Development Manager at Northmore Gordon, can be contacted for more information about Solar VEECs and LGCs (email: m.ghajar@northmoregordon.com).

In what industry and location does Yallambee Traralgon Village for the Aged Inc operate?

Yallambee Traralgon Village for the Aged Inc operates in the Residential Care industry and is located in Traralgon, Victoria.

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