Chiller and Boiler upgrade project (Revoked)

Chiller and Boiler upgrade project (Revoked) was a commercial energy efficiency project located in the heart of Melbourne's Central Business District, specifically at the Stamford Plaza Melbourne (approx. 111 Little Collins Street). Registered in August 2015 by Enman Pty. Ltd., the project operated for approximately two and a half years before being revoked in February 2018.

The project utilized the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative-Commercial Buildings) Methodology Determination 2015. This methodology credits emissions reductions achieved through energy efficiency improvements in commercial buildings, such as upgrading HVAC systems, chillers, and boilers. To generate credits, proponents typically must demonstrate a reduction in energy intensity, often verified through improvements in the building's NABERS (National Australian Built Environment Rating System) energy rating.

Situated in a high-density urban environment, the project area is defined by commercial and retail land use rather than agricultural activities. The wider Melbourne region features a temperate climate with moderate annual rainfall (approximately 600mm) and sits atop geological formations of Quaternary basalt and Silurian sedimentary clays and sandstones.

An interesting facet of this project is its likely connection to a specific $1.6 million upgrade contract awarded to Enman Pty. Ltd. for the Stamford Plaza. Public procurement records describe the replacement of inefficient R22 refrigerant chillers with Smardt-Powerpax chillers and the installation of condensing boilers at this location. The project was revoked under section 30 of the CFI Rule, which typically indicates a voluntary revocation by the proponent, often occurring when a project is consolidated or deemed commercially unnecessary to pursue as a carbon offset project.