the bottom line to carbon abatement in existing buildings
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The Bottom Line to Carbon Abatement in Existing Buildings
Michael SkeltonResearch and Knowledge Manager,Australia New Zealand
June 21, 2011
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Electricity Price Projections
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20%
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10%
15%
20%
Annual Change
10 Year Average = 6%
Source: Adapted from ABS 6401.0 (Australian Electricity Index)
20 Year Average = 4%
Forecast
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Comparative Commercial Sector Sizes
Tenant Drivers Differ Dramatically
Office41%
Shopping Centre
32%
Hotel27%
Total Market Size (m²)
Office 23,574,853 (NLA)
Shopping Centre 18,563,434 (GLAR)
Hotel 15,975,922 (GIFA)
Source: Property Council of Australia, Davis Langdon Research
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Australian Property Investment Market
Source: RICS, Davis Langdon Research
Office, $92.00bn
Retail, $87.00bn
Industrial, $52.00bn
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Lack of New Office Stock
Source: Construction Forecasting Council
New Office Construction Volumes
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Australia’s Ageing Office Stock
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Recent Studies
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Energy Rating Tools
Currently Available Planned
• Office
• Hotels
• Retail (>15,000sqm Lettable Area)
• Schools
• Hospitals
• Transport
• Industrial
Coming Soon...?
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CBD Tower Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
NPV of Investment (10 Years) -$19,000,000 -$15,000,000 $7,000,000
IRR of Investment (10 Years) 4.2% 5.1% 10.0%
Fringe High Rise
NPV of Investment (10 Years) -$11,700,000 -$2,650,000 $4,200,000
IRR of Investment (10 Years) 5.4% 9.2% 11.2%
Suburban Office
NPV of Investment (10 Years) -$1,900,000 -$1,000,000 $200,000
IRR of Investment (10 Years) 3.4% 7.7% 10.9%
Asset Improvement Study
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Typical Capital Cost Step Change
$0$100$200$300$400$500$600$700$800$900$1,000
050
100150200250300350400450500
2.0 Star 2.5 Star 3.0 Star 3.5 Star 4.0 Star 4.5 Star 5.0 Star
Cost Range GHG Saving (LHS) Mean Cost (RHS)Source: Davis Langdon Research
BaselinekgCO2/m2 $/m2
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6
Base Building Office – Capital cost and emissions savings
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Avoiding Obsolescence
Source: Davis Langdon Research
Vacancy Rate Sensitivity on Net Present Value
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New Build – Return on Investment
Source: Davis Langdon Research
Cost Premium to Move from 3.0 to 4.5 Star Design
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Heating/Cooling24%
Elec Reheat0%
Heating Gas3%
AHUs25%
Pumps in Plant Room2%
Carpark Fans4%
Carpark Lights5%
Lifts11%
Foyer lighting1%
Toilet, stairs and plant room lighting
5%
Outside Lighting5%
MechExhaust
7%
Tenant condenser water loop and cooling tower fans
2%
Hydraulic Servicing2%
Domestic Hot Water
Distribution of Base Building Energy Use
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$
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Reducing Base Building Energy Outgoings
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However - ‘Typical’ Doesn’t Really Exist
Impact of existing condition – 1.5 to 4.5 Star Upgrade
Low Capex Required – Well Maintained
Building NLA 10,000 sq. m
Building Age 15 years
Base Building (Existing) 1.5 Star NABERS Energy
Base Building (Upgraded) 4.5 Star NABERS Energy
Green Power Included Yes (1 Star)
Total Capex $1,111,320
GHG Savings (Actual) 1,012 tonnesCO2/year
Equivalent Passenger Vehicles
166
Building Class B-Grade
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1.5 to 4.5 StarGreen PowerEnergy Efficiency
tonnesCO2kgCO2/m²
Per Year High Capex Required – Poorly Maintained
Building NLA 10,000 sq. m
Building Age 15 years
Base Building (Existing) 1.5 Star NABERS Energy
Base Building (Upgraded) 4.5 Star NABERS Energy
Green Power Included Yes (1 Star)
Total Capex $4,358,400
GHG Savings (Actual) 1,012 tonnesCO2/year
Equivalent Passenger Vehicles
166
Building Class B-Grade
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Energy Efficiency Drivers in the Office Market
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Government Leased Area
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5,000,000
10,000,000
15,000,000
20,000,000
25,000,000
NLA
Other
State and Territory (Leased)
Commonwealth Government (Leased)
26% Government Leased
Source: Government Property Group, Davis Langdon Research
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What can we achieve? Existing Buildings are the Key!
Source: Adapted from AGO 1999 & DEWHA 2009, Davis Langdon Research
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Emissons (Mt of CO2-e per annum)
Total GHG from Office Sub-Sector
Estimated Trajectory if 20% of Existing Buildings <2.5 Star upgraded to 4.5 Star
Forecast
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Where are Incentives Required
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65
Larger Incentives RequiredHigh CO2 AbatementHigh Cost of AbatementLow Level of Industry Investment without Grants/Green Depreciation(Investment and Awareness of Cost to Industry should be Focussed Here)
Minimal Incentives RequiredLow CO2 AbatementNegative Cost of AbatementHigher Levels of Industry Investment(Government and Industry Commentators Focus Too Much on These Figures)
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Width Indicates Size of Abatement(Tonnes CO2 Over Time Horizon)
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Value for Money from Grants/Accelerated Depreciation/etc
Maximised by Targeting These Initiatives
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Human Resources
the Biggest Driver!
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Employee Remuneration and Benefits
63%
Training 2%
Other Expenses10%
IT Equipment1%
Depreciation and Amortisation Expense
1% Telephone and Data1%
Travel and Motor Vehicle3%
Fees13%
Rent/Outogings/Fitout(Ex Electricity)
6%
Electricity0.2%
Business Expenses - Tenants
Tenant’s Focus ???
Source: Davis Langdon Research
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Staff Response when asked “What Provides Improved...”
Source: CABE & BCO
Job Satisfaction
Effect of Workspace
Effect of:•Technology•Pay Incentives•Advancement Opportunities•Work-Life Balance
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People Performance – Physical or Mental Environment?
IEQ
Improved Physical Surroundings
Impacton
Performance?
Workspace Design
Improved Mental Surroundings
VSImpact
onPerformance?
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Embodied Carbon
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Embodied Carbon Metric
Source: Davis Langdon
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Embodied CarbonCase Study – Educational Facility and Hospital Building
Source: Davis Langdon