DATA AND ANALYTICS DRIVING EFFICIENCY AT THE G

August 2018

 
Lighting the way: the MCG has cut costs and carbon by converting its lighting to LEDs.

Lighting the way: the MCG has cut costs and carbon by converting its lighting to LEDs.

The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) is one of the most iconic stadiums in the world, attracting millions of patrons to its hallowed turf every year. But unbeknownst to punters, the Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC) has moved decisively to take another leadership position, putting in place a best-in-class energy and carbon management strategy.

The MCC started by working with experts to identify big-ticket energy savings opportunities like LED lighting and demand control ventilation technology. Using an energy performance contract – and taking advantage of discounted energy-efficient products enabled by the Victorian Energy Upgrades program – the MCC locked in the financial savings generated by these energy efficiency upgrades. Those initial works were completed in 2015, however, the savings will continue for years to come – including annual electricity savings equivalent to the annual consumption of 835 homes.

Crucially, they haven’t stopped there: the MCC are now using cutting edge sensors and software to monitor electricity and gas usage in real-time. Maintaining a constant watch on this data has driven even further savings, enabling the MCG’s annual electricity savings to more than double to the equivalent of near to 1,900 homes.

“By investing in substantial energy efficiency upgrades and keeping our finger on the pulse of our day-to-day energy performance, we’ve slashed our carbon footprint and saved money while continuing to deliver world-class sporting events.”
— Stuart Fox, Chief Executive Officer, Melbourne Cricket Club – August 2018