CLIENT
SOLUTION REQUIREMENTS
Development of an energy management and facilities upgrade program that meets required internal financial hurdles.
Additional key requirements:
- Change management and integration across varied cost centres
- Defining “what are suitable upgrades” in a residential aged care environment
- Minimising disruption and focusing on achievable upgrades
PROJECT OUTCOMES
Development of a detailed Attractiveness vs. Achievability matrix that mixes non-energy benefits and financial project metrics.
| Attractiveness | Weighting | Description | Ranking Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy and Water Savings / Payback Period |
45%
|
Reduced energy costs / natural hedge against Network and Retail energy cost inflation | 5 = ROI <3 years, 1 = ROI < 5 years |
| Brand / Reputation / Advocacy (External Stakeholders) |
25%
|
Marketing, reputational and brand improvements (external stakeholders) / leadership role in advocating renewable energy and clean technologies | 5 = Best Practice, 1 = Standard Practice |
| Productivity and Inspiration (Internal Stakeholders) |
10%
|
Engaging and inspiring employees and internal stakeholders around social and environmental vision | 5 = Best Practice, 1 = Standard Practice |
| Operational and Maintenance Savings |
10%
|
Reduction in ongoing operational and maintenance costs / internal labour / soft costs | 5 = Significant Reduction, 1 = Little to No Reduction |
| Regulatory Risk Reduction / Compliance |
10%
|
Reduction in compliance and regulatory risks / preparation for dealing with future compliance / carbon tax impacts | 5 = Addresses key Know Risks, 1 = Unlikely to address Future Risks |
| Achievability | Weighting | Description | Ranking Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Simplicity / Complexity |
40%
|
Complexity in implementing and scaling proposed solution | 5 = Simple Implementation, 1 = Highly Complex Project |
| Ease of Implementation |
30%
|
Timeframe from concept, through design and engineering to final implementation at scale | 5 = Less than 3 Months, 1 = Greater than 12 Months |
| Ability to Outsource / Internal Resources |
30%
|
Use of internal resources and staff in concept design, implementation and validation | 5 = Does not require In-House Resources, 1 = Heavy Investment of Internal Resources / Staff Time |
When this ranking was developed across the portfolio of sites the following weighting were developed to help understand where to invest in sustainability.
