Improve the energy productivity of your business. Energy Saver Training Courses Develop your skills to increase energy efficiency and reduce costs

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1 Improve the energy productivity of your business Energy Saver Training Courses Develop your skills to increase energy efficiency and reduce costs

2 What is the Energy Saver Program? The Energy Saver program delivered by the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH) has helped thousands of businesses across New South Wales gain a competitive advantage through reduced energy consumption, improved productivity, and lower operating costs. We offer NSW businesses comprehensive training programs, accessible tools and resources, subsidised technical investigations, as well as project, financial and technical support. Energy Saver participants in NSW are saving more than 115,000 of MWh electricity annually 310M from their power bills over ten years 127,000 of gas annually GJ Energy Saver Training Courses Since 2009, OEH has trained more than 14,000 business professionals from some of Australia s most successful companies. Our courses are designed to give NSW businesses a competitive advantage by increasing energy efficiency and energy productivity. Attendees gain the skills, knowledge and insights to implement effective energy management and best practices in their own workplace. All training courses are practical, collaborative and hands-on, with a clear focus on increasing energy efficiency and reducing cost. Training courses include: Face-to-face interactive training Small class sizes Industry professionals as trainers Course notes, guides, tools and templates One-on-one posttraining support.

3 Facilitated workshops Practical workshops taught by industry experts. Interactive learning Exchange ideas with + + industry peers in a collaborative and open environment. Post training support One-on-one guidance to identify opportunities, prepare a business case or energy efficiency action plan. Post-training support* Unique to Energy Saver training courses is our free post-training support. Examples of this one-on-one guidance include: Development of a top-line energy efficiency action plan On site visits to identify energy efficiency opportunities Development of an energy efficiency business case Assistance with reviewing and evaluating quotes Help with accessing the Energy Savings Scheme. Post-training support is valued at approximately Custom training We also offer customised in-house training. If you have a group of 15 or more, we can tailor the training to your needs, and conduct the workshops at your place of business. Visit environment.nsw.gov.au/training to find out more. Who should attend? Our training benefits all NSW businesses from small business to large corporations and is designed for: Business owners Sustainability and Environmental staff Operations and Facilities Managers Finance Officers Senior Management. Our courses are also undertaken by energy efficiency service providers, industry associations, business groups, local councils and not for profit organisations. *Offer subject to change without notice

4 Training Courses Building the Business Case Improve the success-rate of your business case proposals. In an Australian first, participate in an interactive course that will teach you how to plan, develop and communicate the business case for energy efficiency projects. Identify and communicate with key stakeholders. Access energy efficiency financing options. Ensure the project fits in with business objectives. Manage project risks. Sell the project as core business. Energy Management Basics A practical and interactive course designed to assist businesses understand their energy use, collect and manage data, and reduce costs through greater efficiency. Analyse and understand energy bills and contract negotiation. Understand the drivers for energy management and energy efficiency. Use tools and create plans for energy management. Identify funding opportunities and support programs. Energy Efficient Lighting This training is designed to help you understand current lighting technologies, investigate best-practice lighting solutions and apply them to reduce your site s energy use and cost. Evaluate options for energy efficient lighting upgrades. Understand their life-cycle costing for lighting. Compare lighting solutions using the Calculight tool. Work more effectively with suppliers and evaluate quotes. Courses are subsidised by the NSW government and gives you access to valuable training and support for just 100 per participant (or 50 in regional areas).* *Offer subject to change without notice

5 Book your place today or find out more at Energy Efficient HVAC for Business This course provides a structured approach to heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) operation and maintenance to help you better understand, identify and implement energy efficient HVAC practices. Understand the operation and maintenance of HVAC systems to improve energy efficiency. Identify HVAC optimisation and maintenance opportunities. Perform cost-benefit analysis of opportunities. Understand the features of energy efficient HVAC systems. Cogeneration Feasibility Understand and assess the feasibility of cogeneration and tri-generation. Training consists of an introduction course designed for decision-makers and a technical course for specialists such as engineers which focuses on conducting cogeneration pre-feasibility assessments. The courses are designed to guide business decision-makers to determine if this technology is viable for their business. Recognise the key benefits and risks of cogeneration technology. Investigate whether cogeneration is suitable for your site. Understand how to select and size cogeneration equipment. Aged Care and Registered Clubs These industry specific training courses address the needs of the clubs and aged care sectors to help you identify ways to minimise costs and enhance productivity through energy efficiency. Understand what drives energy use in your facility. Analyse your energy bills and find potential savings. Identify appropriate energy efficiency upgrades (such as lighting and air-conditioning). Understand the cost of energysaving initiatives and their return on investment. Develop an action plan. Courses are subsidised by the NSW government and gives you access to valuable training and support for just 100 per participant (or 50 in regional areas).* *Offer subject to change without notice

6 The Energy Saver program has empowered businesses across New South Wales to reduce their energy consumption, improve productivity and lower operating costs. AUSTCOR PACKAGING 164,000 a year in savings JONES BAY WHARF 150,000 a year in savings SULO MGB AUSTRALIA 142,000 a year in savings BAKERS MAISON AUSTRALIA 224,000a year in savings BOOK YOUR PLACE OR FIND OUT MORE VISIT environment.nsw.gov.au/training energy.saver@environment.nsw.gov.au PHONE State of NSW and Office of Environment and Heritage Office of Environment and Heritage 59 Goulburn Street, Sydney NSW 2000 PO Box A290, Sydney South NSW info@environment.nsw.gov.au Website: Printed on environmentally sustainable paper. November OEH 2014/0833