Resources
Solar Power Systems Performance Specification
Technical specifications outlining the standards required for suppliers to meet when installing a solar power system. This document is to be provided to solar installers at the beginning of any procurement or quotation arrangements to ensure that systems quoted and installed are compliant within schools:
Sustainability and Environment Unit
The Sustainability and Environment Unit (SEU) serves the Victorian School Building Authority (VSBA) by advising, overseeing, managing and implementing environmental sustainability initiatives in government schools.
SEU oversees and manages the Greener Government School Buildings Program and also provide guidance and information to schools looking to install solar power systems in schools.
Get in touch with the VSBA’s Sustainability and Environment Unit at greener.schools@education.vic.gov.au
Greener Government School Buildings Program
The Victorian Government has established the Greener Government School Buildings (GGSB) program to improve the energy efficiency of school buildings, and reduce operating costs and greenhouse gas emissions.
The program offers interest-free loans for eligible schools to install solar panel systems. Energy efficiency and sustainability program activities can link with school curriculum and resources, helping schools and the Department learn more about the best ways to reduce energy consumption and save schools money on their utilities bills. The Victorian School Building Authority will use the program results to help develop school and Department policies, as well as the design of future environmental sustainability programs.
Email greener.schools@education.vic.gov.au for more information about the GGSB program.
Schools Water Efficiency Program
The School Water Efficiency Program (SWEP) provides data loggers to all Victorian schools. The program allows facility managers, teachers and students online access to up-to-date water consumption information. They can use this information to identify when excessive water consumption occurs.
To register for this program, please visit: Schools Water Efficiency .
ResourceSmart Schools
ResourceSmart Schools is a Sustainability Victoria program that provides practical support to reduce resource use, make cost savings, integrate sustainability into the curriculum and share learnings beyond the school gate.
The program offers access to a network of experts throughout Victoria to help embed sustainability in schools.
To register for this program, please visit: Sustainability Victoria ResourceSmart .
Victorian School Building Authority
Reviewed 29 April 2024