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Press Release26 April 2023Smart InfrastructureZug
Melbourne Cricket Ground extends Siemens energy performance contract after A$5m savings
Pictured: Stuart Fox - CEO, Melbourne Cricket Club and Peter Halliday - CEO, Siemens Australia and New Zealand at the Melbourne Cricket Ground to announce the extension of EPC between MCG and Siemens.
“In the
seven-year period of the energy performance contract with Siemens, we’ve saved
over A$5 million in energy costs and reduced greenhouse gas emissions by a
colossal 50,089 tons of CO2. This is the equivalent energy
consumption of over 6,000* homes in a year,” said Stuart Fox, CEO at MCC.
The MCG stadium has also:
- Achieved a 120 percent return of guaranteed financial value.
- Saved 119 percent on guaranteed electricity value and 157 percent on guaranteed water value.
- Saved enough electricity to power the light towers for nearly six years.
The new seven-year EPC includes further savings using technology and
digital services from the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio, with implementation of
Siemens’ patented Demand Flow optimization strategy for the entire chilled
water system, and the replacement of chillers. It will also include monitoring
and optimization of car park ventilation systems, and digitalization technology
to manage peak electricity usage and other works.
The announcement of the results comes shortly after the launch of MCC’s
2022-25 Sustainability Plan to ensure continued focus on tackling climate
change. The two companies also commemorate significant milestones with the MCC
turning 185 in 2023, while the MCG will turn 170 in the same year.
Siemens is currently commemorating its 150th anniversary in
Australia.
“As we
approach this significant milestone it gives me great pride to say that the MCG
is one of the most environmentally sustainable stadia in the world. Millions of
people visit the stadium each year to enjoy Australian Football League,
cricket, and other major sporting events and concerts. The MCG is a special
place for the people of Melbourne - and visitors from all around the world -
proudly leading by example when it comes to sustainability and continually
investing in ways to further progress initiatives in this space,” added Mr
Fox.
Peter
Halliday, Chairman and CEO of Siemens Australia and New Zealand, said: “We have
great technology at Siemens. However, it’s only by having bold and ambitious
customers and working closely with them that we can bring our technology to
life and give it purpose. This project is testament that technology investment
and sustainability go hand in hand with successful business outcomes. Achieving
net zero requires a multi-pronged approach and the work done by MCC is a great
example of how buildings, one of the highest consumers of energy, can drive
positive environmental outcomes and positive business outcomes.”
The first
EPC works implemented by Siemens at MCG include:
- Replacing existing lighting systems with low-energy lighting technologies.
- Installing a new building management system.
- Implementing changes to heating and ventilation systems.
- Installing new chilled water systems and modernised room control systems.
In November
2017, the sustainability work done by MCC and Siemens was judged Best
Commercial Energy Efficiency Project at Australia’s National Energy Efficiency
Awards.
*Per data
calculated on www.epa.gov
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Siemens Smart Infrastructure (SI) is shaping the market for intelligent, adaptive infrastructure for today and the future. It addresses the pressing challenges of urbanization and climate change by connecting energy systems, buildings and industries. SI provides customers with a comprehensive end-to-end portfolio from a single source – with products, systems, solutions and services from the point of power generation all the way to consumption. With an increasingly digitalized ecosystem, it helps customers thrive and communities progress while contributing toward protecting the planet. Siemens Smart Infrastructure has its global headquarters in Zug, Switzerland. As of September 30, 2022, the business had around 72,700 employees worldwide.
Siemens AG (Berlin and Munich) is a technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to cleaner and more comfortable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, the company creates technology with purpose adding real value for customers. By combining the real and the digital worlds, Siemens empowers its customers to transform their industries and markets, helping them to transform the everyday for billions of people. Siemens also owns a majority stake in the publicly listed company Siemens Healthineers, a globally leading medical technology provider shaping the future of healthcare. In addition, Siemens holds a minority stake in Siemens Energy, a global leader in the transmission and generation of electrical power.
In fiscal 2022, which ended on September 30, 2022, the Siemens Group generated revenue of €72.0 billion and net income of €4.4 billion. As of September 30, 2022, the company had around 311,000 employees worldwide. Further information is available on the Internet at www.siemens.com.
In fiscal 2022, which ended on September 30, 2022, the Siemens Group generated revenue of €72.0 billion and net income of €4.4 billion. As of September 30, 2022, the company had around 311,000 employees worldwide. Further information is available on the Internet at www.siemens.com.