Member for Nudgee Ms Leanne Linard MP visited Hendra Police Station to congratulate Organisational Capability Command Assistant Commissioner Allan McCarthy and the Queensland Police Service (QPS) on the Electricity Optimisation Project (EOP) and the installation of solar power into QPS facilities across the state.
Member for Nudgee, Ms Leanne Linard MP and Acting Assistant Commissioner for Brisbane Region, Mr Brian Wilkins
The 2015/16 financial year saw the QPS spend $13.5 million on electricity to power facilities and keep regional and rural stations air-conditioned. Based on current trends, this cost is predicted to increase to $20 million by 2020.
Assistant Commissioner McCarthy said the EOP had identified potential savings of up to $1M a year by implementing a range of efficiency and cost saving initiatives.
“Not only is the project delivering significant costs savings to the Service, but it also reduces carbon emissions, represents socially responsible investment, and aligns with Queensland Government priorities of becoming
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