Climate Solutions #1 Project

Climate Solutions #1 Project is an industrial energy efficiency project capable of operating at various locations, though its specific site coordinates are not publicly disclosed in the project registry. Registered on June 20, 2019, the project is managed by Corporate Carbon Advisory Pty Ltd. It was originally registered under the name "Amandla Avoidance Project" before being renamed in May 2020. Unlike land-based carbon projects that cover vast hectares of vegetation, this project focuses on the built environment and industrial facilities.

The project operates under the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative, Industrial Electricity and Fuel Efficiency) Methodology Determination 2015. This methodology provides a framework for crediting emissions reductions achieved by improving the energy efficiency of industrial equipment. Projects under this method typically involve upgrading or replacing energy-consuming systems, such as HVAC units, boilers, or electricity generators, with more efficient alternatives. Specifically, this project involves activities including the installation of control systems, electricity generation equipment, and waste heat capture technologies.

Because this is an industrial efficiency project, the typical environmental analysis of rainfall and soil types is not applicable. The success of the project depends on engineering and technology upgrades rather than biophysical conditions like soil carbon sequestration or tree growth rates. The project is designed to reduce the intensity of electricity and fuel use, generating Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs) by lowering the greenhouse gas emissions associated with standard industrial operations.