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Out Performers is an independent engineering group with over 30 staff across our NSW and Victorian offices. We reduce the energy costs of Australia’s 300 largest commercial and industrial energy users, by improving the financial returns and reducing the risks associated with implementing energy efficiency projects.

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June 2014: Why lighting upgrades fail, energy-efficient fans, reducing gas price impact

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There is vital information for all major energy users in this issue. We show you how to reduce your costs, improve your return on investment and maximise your return from government energy schemes.

Industrial lighting upgrades are NOT simple

A good lighting upgrade can reduce light operating costs by 50%, with paybacks less than 3 years, as shown in our case study.

But we issue a warning: Many industrial lighting projects become maintenance and OH&S nightmares. See how you can avoid these three common pitfalls.

Small fans, large savings - guaranteed

A correctly-fitted EC fan works much more energy-efficiently than an ordinary fan, is quieter and has almost non-existent maintenance costs. In fact, you can save 50% when you replace fans in air conditioning, ventilation, refrigeration, and other fan-operated equipment.

Out Performers offers a unique service, replacing all your old fans with the world's best EC fans. The reason our service is unique is because it is headed by Phil Goodfellow in our Victoria office who has replaced over 36,000 fans around the world with quieter, more efficient ones. He knows what works and is available to help your business save energy and improve working conditions. We're so confident in Phil's ability we offer an energy savings guarantee.

Gas Price Impact

As more gas is exported, the domestic price is expected to rise 35% by 2022 – see the graph in our full story below. Retail gas prices go up 17% on 1st July 2014, although with a contract in place you will probably not be affected immediately.

However, steam leaks are still a major issue for industry. Why pay to create steam that you then let escape into the atmosphere? Out Performers can measure your leaks and provide a quick and simple solution.

Trading Desk for environmental commodities now open

Out Performers is extremely lucky to have secured the services of Ken Edwards to head up our new Trading Desk for environmental commodities.

We’re very excited to be able to offer our clients a large range of trading services for ESCs, VEECs, LGCs, STCs, and other carbon based credits such as ACCUs, as well as strategic advice and a negotiating service for major energy users.

For example, if you would like to reduce the costs on your electricity bill from the environmental obligations that currently comprise a proportion of your total electricity costs, our negotiating service may be able to help.

VEEC price stable at $18 despite Scheme being slated for closure in 18 months’ time

The Victorian Energy Efficiency Target (VEET) Scheme is to close, but will be maintained until 31 December 2015.

There are many ways to make sure you don’t miss out on the advantages available over the Scheme’s final 18 months.