Eastern Suburbs Sustainable Business Program

Helping small to medium businesses save money and reduce their impact on the environment.

So what do businesses get?

Each eligible business will receive on-site assistance by qualified assessors who will provide:

• A free water use assessment! This will provide the most cost effective   solutions to increase water efficiency in your business. Access to free water saving devices will also be available!
• A free energy assessment! Receive an action plan that will help reduce your power bills and carbon pollution. Some of these actions may be eligible for rebates of up to $5000!
• A free waste assessment! This will provide the most cost effective   options for reducing business waste.
• Marketing and networking opportunities with other businesses in a first-of-its-kind program for the eastern suburbs!

Who is eligible for the program?

Any small to medium business in Woollahra, Randwick or Waverley can register their interest in the program.

Business will be given priority based on water and energy bill consumption. We will check your eligibility upon you registering your interest. Registration in the Program is free.

How does my business get involved?

Contact Rob Brewster for more information

E Robert.Brewster@woollahra.nsw.gov.au
M 0434 560 571
P 9391 7047
F 9391 7044

Case Study 1
Office Building

Water assessment identified:

Inefficient flow rates to taps and toilets, that was reduced by 45% via the installation of modern water efficiency appliances.

Feedback:

“I now have proof that what we’re doing is worthwhile, not just in terms of the environment, but also in real financial terms”.

Case Study 2
Business consultancy with 7 staff

Energy assessment identified:

• 20% reduction in energy costs on a payback period of 1.2 years
• Govt rebates of $1,100 to invest in energy efficient lighting

Feedback:

“The assessment clearly explained where and how we can save on energy costs. It recommended some simple changes we can make to create significant savings – like installing low energy lighting”.

Case Study 3
Recruitment agency

Energy assessment identified:

• 10 – 15% reduction in energy costs on a payback period of 1.7 years

Feedback:

“The assessment identified actions that I can take now to save between 10% and 15% on my annual electricity bill which is important in light of the anticipated rise in electricity prices”.

Project Partners:

• Sydney Water
• NSW Department of Climate Change and Water
• The 3-Council Ecological Footprint Program is assisted by the New South Wales Government through its Environmental Trust.