Consultation now open on a proposed new Energy Management Information System (EMIS) activity under the VEU program
15 January 2025
Supporting Victorian commercial and industrial sector to monitor and improve their energy usage
The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (the department) is commencing consultation on a proposed new Energy Management Information Systems activity into the VEU program. The draft specifications and a consultation paper have been released for public consultation ahead of the potential introduction of the activity. The department encourages interested stakeholders, businesses, households, and interested parties to make a submission on this new activity.
Energy management information systems (EMIS) are the family of tools that monitor, analyse, and control building energy use and system performance. The data generated from EMIS tools provide energy savings, as it allows owners to operate their buildings more efficiently and with improved occupant comfort. This is done by providing visibility into, and analysis of, the energy consumed by building lighting, space conditioning and ventilation, and other end uses.
The department seeks your feedback on a range of topics, including:
- the deemed method to calculate the greenhouse gas emissions
- classifying EMIS activity into three categories: Basic EMIS, Integrated EMIS, and Advanced EMIS
- a novel verification process to ensure businesses get the expected return on their investments
- a minimum co-payment requirement for each EMIS classification.
The activity and the products available will then be monitored and potentially revised in future based on uptake, outcomes and consumer and industry feedback.
You are invited to make submissions on the public issues paper by 17 February 2025
For more information and to make a submission, please see our Engage Victoria consultation page.
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