Electrification study identifies potential reduction of 245 tonnes of emissions

Charles Sturt University has partnered with Essential Energy to undertake an electrification study at Charles Sturt’s campus in Orange as part of the net zero objectives under their Clean Energy Strategy 2030. While Charles Sturt purchases all electricity supplies from renewable sources, this partnership with Essential Energy has identified the opportunities for electrification as well as the cost-effectiveness and availability of equipment necessary to make such a transition.

This electrification study has identified potential greenhouse gas savings of 245.4 tonnes of carbon-dioxide equivalent. This partnership has also helped Essential Energy to understand how to better assist other customers to decarbonise and to optimise network support. Increased network utilisation will produce downward pressure on network charges, reducing costs to consumers. Utilising electricity networks more efficiently will also support the connection of additional renewables.