Fact 1
Transport of cast, crew and support personnel make-up nearly 80% of tour related greenhouse gas impacts and costs.
Fact 2
Moving tour freight by train produces less than 10% of the greenhouse gas emissions compared to rigid trucks. Consider low emission tour freight choices by using a mix of road freight and trains.
Fact 3
King Kong the Musical used a 100% LED lighting rig during their Melbourne season. Performing approximately 200 shows, they reduced electricity consumption by 533 kW/show which equates to an estimated saving of nearly $30,000 in energy costs.
Fact 4
Mackay Convention and Exhibition Centre has saved around $1,000 on each electricity bill by switching to LEDs, to see how your energy consumption compares with the industry leaders go to
Fact 5
If your HVAC system is more than 10 years old, it’s time to consider replacement. New units can reduce energy costs by 20-40% To see how your energy consumption compares with the industry leaders go to:
Fact 6
Installing variable speed drives on supply and return air fans can save energy in HVAC systems by adjusting the speed of fan motors, savings can reach 45% of the fan energy. To see how your energy consumption compares with the industry leaders go to:
Fact 7
London’s Green Theatre Plan (2008) showed that if theatres only switched stage lighting on half an hour before the performance, London venues could collectively save over £100,000 a year in energy costs. To see how your energy consumption compares with the industry leaders go to:
Fact 8
Many small clubs have reduced their peak load by as much as 30%, reducing their energy bill by nearly $12,000 per annum by staging the timing of their peak demand use. To see how your energy consumption compares with the industry leaders go to:
Fact 9
Outdoor festivals and events can reduce energy consumption through planning, engaging with on-site providers and working with mobile generation companies.
Fact 10
Cluster power supply at your outdoor festival by separating bars & catering and performance stages into different precincts. Planned generator siting will inform generator sizing and provide greater fuel efficiency.