Green Star FAQs


FAQ F-00534
Can industrial buildings with a low energy intensity have a higher percentage cut-off for diesel consumption?

Yes. In the  For low energy-intensity industrial buildings, emergency diesel may represent up to 3% of total building energy, where:

  • the diesel is required to meet NCC 2022 and AS 2118.1 (e.g. fire pump systems),
  • it is used for emergency operation and testing only, and
  • 100% of the associated emissions are offset for the first five years of operation.

This allowance recognises the lower energy use per m² typical of industrial facilities and the statutory requirement for diesel fire pumps, while maintaining the intent of the credit.

Offsets:
Carbon offsets must be used (not LGCs) and must be from a scheme identified in GBCA’s Climate Positive Buildings and Our Net Zero Ambitions.

 

Recommended documentation

  • Energy model demonstrating total building energy and diesel proportion
  • Diesel system specifications
  • Relevant NCC and AS 2118.1 extracts
  • Evidence of compliant carbon offset purchase (first five years)






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