An environmental audit of every building the NSW Government owns or occupies would provide an opportunity to make cost savings, improve the performance of building stock, says the Green Building Council.
“The Green Building Council of Australia welcomes the O’Farrell Government’s timely approach to tackling many of the challenges facing NSW, but notes that an environmental audit of every building the NSW Government owns or occupies is missing from the 100 Day Action Plan,” says the GBCA’s Chief Executive, Romilly Madew.
“We encourage the new NSW Government to undertake a full, holistic environmental audit of all the buildings it owns or leases, using the eight categories of the Green Star environmental rating system as a guide.
“By assessing such environmental impacts as energy and water use, waste management and indoor environment quality, the Liberal Government will gain a complete picture of the current levels of building efficiency and identify potential cost savings and opportunities for improvement.
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Source: Architecture & Design, 2011-04-14, Link
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