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\u201cFrew Foods worked closely with Northmore Gordon on the biomass boiler project to measure and verify carbon savings. We successfully created 10,183 VEEC\u2019s in Sep \u201821\u2026 Northmore Gordon showed they understood what we were trying to achieve\u2026 the project was delivered through COVID-19 which for our business was a challenge. The work done by Northmore Gordon to support my abattoir was professional and Alan was a pleasure to work with over the project. Thank You Sincerely.\u201d
– Robert Frew, Owner & Managing Director at Frew Foods International Pty Ltd<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Client
<\/strong>Frew Foods International is a large wholesaler of quality lamb and sheep meat products to the major supermarkets and butchers across Australia.As a halal and tier 2 accredited processor, Frew Foods exports to over 100 countries across all major continents including Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. Their modernised abattoir in Stawell, Victoria employs over 500 people and has the capacity to process over 6000 lambs and sheep a day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key Facts<\/strong>

\u2022 Equipment Upgraded<\/strong> \u2013 Installation of 3MW biomass boiler and 90,000 litre heat storage tank
\u2022 Annual Energy Savings<\/strong> \u2013 21,160 GJ Gas
\u2022 Certificate Value<\/strong> \u2013 $800,000
\u2022 Program <\/strong>\u2013 Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU)
\u2022 Method <\/strong>\u2013 Project Based Activities (PBA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Project <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The site\u2019s Energy Conservation Measure (ECM) upgraded its boiler system to replace the natural gas fired boilers from the existing boiler room with a biomass boiler in the biomass shed. The biomass boiler is fueled with locally sourced sawdust. The replacement included the installation of a 3 MW thermal biomass boiler with associated pipework, fittings and additional gantry, connection to the existing hot water circuit, and isolation of the existing natural gas boilers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Challenges
<\/strong>\u2022 M&V modelling challenges imposed by COVID restrictions
\u2022 Logistic issues with product fuel delivery due to COVID
\u2022 Drastic gas price variations<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Outcomes
<\/strong>\u2022 More hot water capability with lower carbon emissions
\u2022 Less affected by natural gas price variations<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our Role
<\/strong>Northmore Gordon provided an end to end service to ensure the project complied with the Victorian Energy Upgrade Program to maximise the financial incentives. Northmore Gordon\u2019s Certified Measurement & Verification Professionals (CMVPs) created the M&V plan, collected site data and supporting evidence, built the baseline and operating energy models to calculate the energy savings. Subsequently we wrote the M&V report, and then created and traded VEECs on the clients behalf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information contact:<\/strong> c.morgan@northmoregordon.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n