VEET Scheme Update | VEU Sch 34 | Building Based (BB) Lighting Upgrades | Additional Photos Required | 6 Oct 2018
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- October 8, 2018
- Government Scheme Updates
VEU Schedule 34 – New baseline photos required – Effective October 6, 2018
From October 6, 2018. APs undertaking activities under Schedule 34 – Building Based lighting upgrades must provide the following three additional pieces of evidence:
- Geo-tagged photographs of each upgraded space type showing the arrangement of at least 75% of the existing lighting equipment before removal from its original position
- Geo-tagged photographs of each upgraded space type showing the arrangement of at least 50% of upgrade lighting equipment after installation
- Where high-bay products are replaced, a close-up geo-tagged photograph of at least one existing high-bay product for each upgrade space type, before removal from its original position
Wattly is in the process of releasing a new version of the app that will request these additional photos. These additional requirements have come about due to increasing concerns about over claims or ineligible claims.
More details can be found in the Information Bulletin and in the ESCAn energy savings certificate (ESC) is a tradeable certificate created under Division 7 of Part 9 of the Electricity Supply Act 1995. Each ESC represents one notional megawatt hour (MWh) of energy. explanatory note for commercial lighting.
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What is this Northmore Gordon update about?
It is a VEET (Victorian Energy Efficiency Target) Scheme Update covering VEU Schedule 34 – Building Based (BB) Lighting Upgrades, announcing that additional photos are required, effective October 6, 2018.
When did the new baseline photo requirements for VEU Schedule 34 take effect?
The new baseline photo requirements took effect from October 6, 2018.
What three additional pieces of evidence must Accredited Persons (APs) provide under Schedule 34 – Building Based lighting upgrades?
APs must provide: (1) geo-tagged photographs of each upgraded space type showing the arrangement of at least 75% of the existing lighting equipment before removal from its original position; (2) geo-tagged photographs of each upgraded space type showing the arrangement of at least 50% of upgrade lighting equipment after installation; and (3) where high-bay products are replaced, a close-up geo-tagged photograph of at least one existing high-bay product for each upgrade space type before removal from its original position.
What percentage of existing lighting equipment must be shown in the before-removal photograph?
The geo-tagged photograph must show the arrangement of at least 75% of the existing lighting equipment before it is removed from its original position.
What percentage of upgraded lighting equipment must be shown in the after-installation photograph?
The geo-tagged photograph must show the arrangement of at least 50% of the upgrade lighting equipment after installation.
Is a special photo required if high-bay products are being replaced?
Yes, where high-bay products are replaced, a close-up geo-tagged photograph of at least one existing high-bay product for each upgrade space type must be taken before its removal from its original position.
Why were these additional photo requirements introduced?
According to the update, these additional requirements were introduced due to increasing concerns about over claims or ineligible claims under the scheme.
How is the Wattly app responding to these new requirements?
Wattly is in the process of releasing a new version of the app that will request these additional photos required under the Schedule 34 update.
Where can more details about this Schedule 34 update be found?
More details can be found in the Information Bulletin and in the ESC (Energy Savings Certificate) explanatory note for commercial lighting.
When was this VEET Scheme Update article published and under what category?
The article was published on October 8, 2018, under the 'Government Scheme Updates' category on the Northmore Gordon website.
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