We have conducted an audit investigation into LED high-bay installations claimed under building based lighting upgrade (activity 34).
Proposed evidence requirements and clarification on decommissioning requirements for activity 34
Proposed changes to evidence requirements for high bay product replacements
We have recently conducted an audit investigation into LED high-bay installations claimed under building based lighting upgrade (activity 34) where it appears that inefficient high-bay lamp products were installed to inflate the energy consumption of the original baseline environment.
To mitigate this risk, we propose to strengthen the evidence requirements for high-bay product replacements. For such upgrades, accredited persons (APs) must collect evidence that the baseline lighting equipment was working prior to being replaced. APs must also collect additional evidence to verify the baseline lighting equipment.
Table 1 shows the changes we propose to make to the Building Based Lighting Upgrade Activity Guide for high-bay product replacements, in addition to the current evidence requirements listed in Tables 9 and 13 of the guide.
Table 1: Proposed changes to the evidence requirements for high-bay product replacements
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Type of evidence |
Description |
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Evidence of baseline lighting configuration (non-J6 only) (Table 9 of the guide) |
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Evidence of decommissioning and recycling of lighting equipment (Table 13 of the guide) |
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Feedback on proposed changes
We invite stakeholders to provide us with feedback on the above proposed changes to mitigate the risks we have identified in respect of some claims of baseline lighting equipment for high-bay product replacements.
In addition to these changes, the commission will be increasing its audit processes in relation to high-bay installation creation claims.
Please provide feedback on this proposal by close of business 30 November by email to: veu@esc.vic.gov.au. We invite stakeholders to propose alternative evidentiary requirements to mitigate this risk.
Clarification of current decommissioning and recycling requirements
The Building Based Lighting Upgrade Activity Guide states that all existing lighting equipment must be decommissioned and disposed of at recycling facilities in accordance with the VEET Regulations and EPA requirements. The VEET Regulations define lighting equipment as the following:
- lamps
- luminaires
- lighting control devices
- control gear.
We have updated table 13 of the guide to explicitly provide that evidence of decommissioning and recycling for this activity is required for all existing lighting equipment components. The amendment requirements are detailed in table 2 below.
Table 2: Evidence of decommissioning and recycling
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Documentation |
Description |
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Recycling invoice(s) |
OR
The bulk recycling invoice(s) must be accompanied by a document itemising the disposed baseline lighting equipment in kilograms per upgrade site to establish a link between each upgrade and the recycling invoice(s). |
Where to get help
If you have any questions or feedback with respect to matters set out in this program update, please contact VEU Support on (03) 9032 1310 or veu@esc.vic.gov.au.