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Closeout Sprint Protocol

The closeout sprint trigger, deliverables, and exit gate for residential HPWH modelling projects.

The closeout sprint is the final phase of a residential modelling project. It begins when submissions are complete or when all final client-facing deliverables have been sent.

Trigger

The closeout sprint begins on the earlier of:

  • All target scheme submissions are confirmed lodged; or
  • EnergyAE’s scoped deliverables are complete and any client-managed lodgement has been handed over in writing.

Once triggered, the project stays active until the closeout checklist is signed off.

Closeout deliverables

1. Submission and approval records

  • CER, VEU, and ESS submission confirmations saved
  • Application IDs recorded in Monday.com and EMO
  • Approval emails and portal screenshots saved when received

2. Client communication

  • Submission confirmation sent
  • Closeout email sent where useful
  • Client advised to forward any regulator RFI or approval correspondence received after closeout

3. Monday.com and EMO

  • Monday.com item moved to closed
  • EMO updated with final certificate quantities, submission dates, approval dates, and application IDs

4. SharePoint cleanup

  • Final AS/NZS 4234 report, audit packs, declarations, certificates, and submission confirmations saved in the final folders
  • Working files archived
  • TRNSYS tool labelled with the final version

5. Final invoice

  • Final invoice issued through Xero
  • Any out-of-scope work or additional applications included

6. Debrief and KMS updates

  • Debrief completed within 2 weeks of final submission confirmation
  • Lessons converted into KMS update tasks with an owner and target date

Exit gate

The closeout sprint exits when the director signs off the closeout checklist.

Next, complete the Post-Project Debrief.