Perenia
Complete Carbon Solutions
Events
Announcements and upcoming events
AMEC Convention 2010
Perenia is a proud member of the Association of Mining and Exploration Companies (AMEC) and has held seminars in the past and provided technical insights for AMEC’s member publication “The Explorer”. Perenia continued to build the relationship with AMEC and their members by attending the AMEC 2010 Convention. At AMEC 2010, Perenia, together with one of our shareholders, SMEC, shared a booth to highlight the services we both offer across energy and carbon consulting and engineering and consulting infrastructure expertise. The booth was well received by the AMEC 2010 delegates, over 600 in number.
AMEC 2010 focused on recent mineral deposit discoveries and the challenges facing future discoveries. It brought together industry leaders and business representatives from Australia, the Asia-Pacific region and beyond. The topics discussed included Discovery Successes, International Investment and Finance, Commodities, Issues affecting the Business Environment, Science and Innovation and Government Initiatives.
For more information about the event, follow this link - http://www.amecconvention.com.au/SponsorshipExhibitors.aspx
National Greenhouse Energy Reporting Scheme (NGERS)
Do you trigger the 2010/2011 NGERS thresholds? Are you aware of the penalties for non compliance?
Perenia is a Complete Carbon Solutions provider who can not only ensure you comply with NGERS but provide guidance on turning this data into opportunities by utilising our various service offerings to make your business the leader in sustainable operations as we move towards a low carbon economy.
Compliance under the Australian National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Scheme (NGERS)
Perenia assists clients to meet their compliance obligations under NGER Act, including: determination of whether the organisation is liable to report under the NGER Act; preparing comprehensive NGER Act compliant GHG inventories using Perenia’s software tools; liasing with the Department of Climate Change; submission of NGER reports; and auditing of internally or externally prepared NGERS assessments.
This activity can be dovetailed with reporting obligations under the Energy Efficiency Opportunities Act (see below), carbon footprint assessments and identification of opportunities to reduce emissions within an organisation.
NGERS applies to all organizations which exceed the following thresholds:
- In year 1 (2008 / 2009): the company produces 125,000 tCO2e gross direct emissions or 500 TJ of energy are produced or consumed
- In year 2 (2009 / 2010): the company produces 87,500 tCO2e or 350 TJ of energy are produced or consumed
- In year 3 (2010 / 2011): the company produces 50,000 tCO2e or 200 TJ of energy are produced or consumed
A facility can also trigger the reporting threshold if it produces 25,000 tCO2e or produces or consumes over 100 TJ (from 2008 / 2009).
In-force and applicable legislation:
National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007;
National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Regulations 2008;
National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (Measurement) Determination;
Greenhouse and Energy Audit Framework;
Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Office Privacy Statement.
The Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency (DCCEE) has advised that they will be introducing an enhanced audit function from this year and Perenia recommends that there should be an increased industry focus on the following reporting components:
- Correct application of NGERS reporting requirements (including GHG principles);
- Correct systems developing, including selection of methodology;
- Correct record keeping systems that details all data reported; and
- Preparation for verification and auditing of NGERS data.
Perenia assists clients in managing their carbon impact by balancing corporate objectives with legislative requirements and the demands of customers and shareholders. Each client’s unique situation is assessed in detail to tailor a comprehensive carbon management solution.
Our carbon management solutions incorporate:
- Audit and compliance: Analysing operations to determine current and projected greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in accordance with local and international standards and ensuring compliance with current and future legislation (refer below for NGERS compliance services).
- Risk and opportunity assessment: Evaluating carbon risks against financial and environmental parameters while also identifying opportunities for investment to cost-effectively reduce GHG emissions.
- Carbon management plans: Design and implementation of comprehensive plans to monitor emissions, manage carbon liabilities and prioritise emission reduction opportunities.
Energy Efficiency Opportunities (EEO)
Are you happy with your service provider? Are you sure they are providing you with all the energy efficiency options for your business?
Perenia’s staff provide a service and level of knowledge that makes us a leading service provider in the areas of Energy Management and identifying EEO opportunities with over 500 energy projects completed. Call us and see how we can help you improve and save.
Compliance under the Energy Efficiency Opportunities Act 2006 (EEO Act)
The EEO Act affects about 250 of Australia’s largest energy users and sets out requirements for large energy users to perform a 5 yearly business assessment cycle focusing on six key elements of Energy Management. Based on many years of experience in Energy Management, Perenia has developed a targeted process for assessing and improving energy efficiency that can be used as a business improvement and cost saving initiative whilst also meeting current legislative requirements.
In-force and applicable legislation:
Energy Efficiency Opportunities Act 2006; and
Energy Efficiency Opportunities Regulations 2006.
The Perenia approach involves:
- Assuming the role of facilitator for an “Assessment Team” that supports site management and the nominated “EEO co-ordinator”
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As the EEO facilitator, providing training and leadership in services that support future project and reporting requirements that clients cannot normally fulfil in-house
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Perenia uses purpose designed diagnostic and brainstorming sessions to highlight project opportunities and provides spreadsheet tools, calculators and project sheets to allow the client to assess energy use, production benchmarks, GHG emissions, project savings and return on investment.
Perenia has observed that there should be an increased industry focus on the following reporting components:
- Correct and robust report submission;
- Correct and identification of opportunities;
- Application and implementation of opportunities; and
- Preparation for verification and auditing of EEO data and opportunities.
For a copy of our brochure on Energy Management Services, including EEO, please click here.
Perenia partners with clients to identify sustainable energy solutions, including:
- Mandatory assessment and reporting (e.g. Energy Efficiency Opportunities in Australia, as per below)
- Energy audits and process reviews
- Energy conservation measures and programs
- Carbon cost curves to rank potential emission reduction projects
- Energy monitoring and targeting systems
- Demand side and asset management programs to conserve energy
- Technology identification and assessment
- Innovative finance and delivery mechanisms
Streamlining Carbon and Energy Compliance
Are you spending too much on carbon and energy compliance?
Changes to government policy mean that Australian businesses can save time and money by streamlining energy and greenhouse data management reporting.
The principles that underscore the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Streamlining Protocol present an opportunity for businesses to reduce administrative and operational costs associated with meeting energy compliance guidelines and legislation. Yet many Australian businesses are yet to take action and realise these savings and efficiencies.
Have you applied the principles of the NGER Streamlining Protocol to your business?
If not, you may be incurring higher costs than necessary.
As a carbon and energy services specialist, Perenia has the insight and experience to help. We work with leading businesses to streamline their energy and carbon data and management processes and operations into one system.
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Perenia assists clients in managing their carbon impact by balancing corporate objectives and legislative requirements with the demands of customers and shareholders. Each client's unique situation is assessed in detail to develop a comprehensive carbon management solution.
One example of streamlining opportunities
The Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency (DCCEE) and the Department of Resources of Energy and Tourism (RET) has streamlined National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting System (NGERS) and Energy Efficiency Opportunities (EEO) reporting.
- Both EEO and NGERS data can be entered into OSCAR. The components that are common to both are only required to be input once (e.g. definition of corporate structure and energy consumption data);
- The emission factors for both EEO and NGERS are sourced from the NGERS Determination; and
- Both EEO and NGERS data may be synchronised into the same reporting period, under transfer arrangements.
Take action
A member of our carbon management solutions team will contact you shortly to learn more about the unique opportunities and challenges facing your business. We will outline how our methodology can be used to help you optimise your energy efficiency and save you time and money.
