Solar Power Production:
Rubicon has a photovoltaic power system that has been producing since the 17th of May 2008.
Yearly power production totals:
- 2009 – 2777 kWh
- 2010 – 2693 kWh
- 2011 – 2671 kWh
- 2012 – 2724 kWh
- 2013 – 2642 kWh
- 2014 – 2559 kWh
- 2015 – 2538 kWh
- 2016 – 2163 kWh
- 2017 – 2175 kWh
- 2018 – 2087 kWh
Monthly power production for 2019:
- January – 259 kWh
- February – 225 kWh
- March – 198 kWh
- April – 163 kWh
- May – 86 kWh
- June – 91 kWh
- July – 78 kWh
- August – 114 kWh
- September – 171 kWh
- October – 220 kWh
Green Purchasing Initiatives:
All photocopy/printer paper is 100% recycled.
Continued purchasing of One Planet over-gear which is heavy duty and long lasting.
Staff-issue jackets from Patagonia who have very high sustainability, workforce ethics and fair trade practices throughout the company.
Other Sustainability Initiatives:
Tree planting day with Beaufort and Stawell Secondary Colleges.
Replaced 15 120w fluorescent light fittings with 3w LED fittings as a trial and are looking at continuing this roll-out over the whole school.
Meat free Monday for student’s first night at camp with associated research and presentation tasks for students.
New blinds installed in office increasing insulation and shading.
New energy efficient heaters for the main dorms.
Solar hot water service for the kitchen.
Working on the energy module of the ResourceSmart program.
