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The information contained in this fact sheet is current as at 15 November 2006.

Topic 8 - Government Accountability

8.6 Government Energy Management Policy

The Government Energy Management Policy (GEMP) is NSW's response to the National Greenhouse Strategy requirement for all Australian governments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from their own operations. Improving the energy efficiency of government buildings is one important measure in the strategy.

Announced in November 1998, GEMP established targets to reduce state-wide total energy consumption in Government buildings by 15% by 2001/02 and 25% by 2005/06 (from 1995/96 levels), where cost-effectively feasible.

Additional related targets have been set since 1998. Buildings owned or tenanted by Government are to achieve certain star ratings under the Australian Building Greenhouse Rating (ABGR) Scheme and all Schedule 1 agencies must purchase electricity with at least 6% accredited GreenPower TM i.e. power from renewable energy sources. Under the Cleaner NSW Government Fleet, agencies must progressively reduce annual greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles to achieve a 20% reduction by 2007/08 (based on 2004/05 performance).

For advice on GEMP policy issues, contact:

• Department of Energy, Utilities and Sustainability
  Ph: (02) 8281 7777
  Fax: (02) 8281 7351

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