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documentasset:Energy efficiency and transport decision tree
Statistical Society of Australia's list of accredited statisticians
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documentasset: A guide to the commercial building method 2015
documentasset:Guidance on completing Annex C to the application to register a project - for the industrial electricity and fuel efficiency method
documentasset:High efficiency commercial appliances - project application guidance
documentasset:Refrigeration and ventilation fans – project application guidance
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A guide to the aggregated small energy users method
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