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Green Energy Task Force Committee Agenda
Date and Time
November 7, 2012 at 10:00 a.m.
Place
County of Frontenac Administrative Boardroom 2069 Battersea Road, Glenburnie
Members: Warden Janet Gutowski Chair David Hahn Deputy Warden Denis Doyle Councillor John Inglis Matt Fiene Maris Krumins
Brad Leonard
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Call to order
Adoption of the agenda
Disclosure of pecuniary interest and general nature thereof
Deputations and/or presentations
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Closed meeting
Adoption of minutes
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Business arising from the minutes
Communications
Reports/Topics for Discussion
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Green Energy Task Force - 2012 Work Plan Update
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2013 Proposed Work Plan
- Other business
- Next meeting date
- Adjournment
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Are you ready for the 1 July, 2013 energy report deadline?
Green Energy Task Force County of Frontenac
7 November 2012 Ian Scott AgendaItem#4
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Energy Planning Regulatory Requirement
Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plans (Reg 397/11) Regulation under Green Energy Act requires:
The first report due July 1, 2013: Energy Consumption and GHG Emission Template.
The second report due on July 1, 2014 energy conservation and demand management plans. AgendaItem#4
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Regulatory Requirement—GEA Phased reporting requirements to allow municipalities to develop capacity Phase One
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Energy consumption and GHG emissions for the following municipally owned and operated facilities: offices libraries, arts and culture facilities; emergency medical services, fire, police; community centre, arena, indoor pool, multi-use recreation complex; public works/transit garage; and water pumping and water treatment
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Regulatory Requirement—GEA Phase One (continued) Applies to all facilities that are heated and cooled
Municipalities could voluntarily add other facility types
In addition to energy consumption municipalities would report on the size and use of their facilities (e.g., hours of use).
Water/wastewater unique see Sec 5.3.8
Report due July 1, 2013 using 2011 data AgendaItem#4
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Regulatory Requirement—GEA Phase Two
Energy conservation plans posted by July 1, 2014
Updated consumption information CDM goals and objectives
Cost/savings estimates for proposed measures Description of any renewable energy used 5 Year Plans, to be approved by Council AgendaItem#4
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What is LAS?
Objective is to help municipalities: Save Money, Make Money, and Build Capacity
A wholly-owned subsidiary of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO)
Financial return to AMO AgendaItem#4
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LAS Save Money, Make Money, Build Capacity
Energy Consulting
Group Benefits
EPT
Insurance
EMT
Risk Management
Solar
One Investment
Electricity
Fuel
Natural Gas 8
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EPT The Energy Planning Tool
EPT – The Energy Planning Tool is a webbased application that allows Ontario municipalities to generate Regulation 397/11 compliant reports and plans.
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Facilities
Facility List & Details AgendaItem#4
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Upload data for each of your facilities. Key function to use for 2013 report.
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Projects
Project List & Details Create, track and monitor energy projects. Assign a staff leader. Each project record includes information on cost, energy savings, and return on investment.
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Use this and other functions for 2014 energy plan.
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Programs
Program List & Details Create and track programs such as meetings, workshops and audits that further plan creation and implementation.
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Each program assigned an asset, a staff lead, and length.
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End Product: 2013 Annual Report
Fulfill Ministry of Energy’s Requirement for the following in your annual report:
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• Address, total floor area, hours of use, and type of operation • Amount of energy used by type • Amount of greenhouse gases emitted with respect to types of energy purchased and consumed per facility
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End Product: 2014 Strategic Plan Fulfill requirement for the following in your energy plan: • Data from energy report(s) • CDM goals and objectives • Proposed CDM measures • Confirmation of Council Approval AgendaItem#4
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EPT Now Available
Annual subscription fee per municipality $200/ year!
LAS staff can also load data and prepare report
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Energy Consulting Service (EESPs)
Essentially roving energy managers to serve the municipal sector
LAS has hired team of experienced energy professionals to help municipalities struggling with energy management
This project was made possible through the financial support of the Ontario Power Authority. AgendaItem#4
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Energy Consulting Service (EESPs) We can help with the following: Building audits and walk-through facility assessments;
Identification, assessment, and recommendation of energy saving opportunities and funding sources; Creation of energy conservation and management plans; AgendaItem#4
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Energy Consulting Service (EESPs)
Applying for energy efficiency incentive programs; Collection, analysis, and reporting of energy bill data; Tracking, reporting and evaluating projects; Service provider & equipment procurement; Delivery of building occupant-, operator-, and or management-focused training. AgendaItem#4
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Energy Consulting Service (EESPs) Service
Site Visits
EPT Data Loading
Notes
Amount
Reasonable # walk-through Audits of facilities covered in a day mutually agreed sites LAS staff load data (spreadsheet supplied and/or in LAS Program) into EPT 15 facilities each additional facility Intro Offer: 30 Until End of October facilities
Cost Free
$500 (+HST) $30 (+HST) $500 (+HST)
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EMT: Energy Management Tool The key tool to track, measure and manage all your facilities energy, water and GHG needs
EMT – web accessible tool to track & manage all commodities (electricity, natural gas, water, propane, diesel) at a facility or aggregate level
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EMT: Energy Management Tool The key tool to track, measure and manage all your facilities energy, water and GHG needs
MEASURE:
Electricity:
Energy – kWh
Demand – kW, kVA, kVAr
Power Quality
Natural Gas:
Energy – m3
Demand – not applicable to most
Water:
Consumption – m3
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Recap: Getting Started
Gather Your Information – Facilities List – Baseline Energy Data (from billing sources)
Build Your Team – Create an Energy Team to lead/guide the process, provide feedback, and encourage buy-in and/or…
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- Consider Outside Supports – LAS’ EPT, Energy Consultants, EMT – Ministry, Utilities, consultants
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For More Information Ian Scott
Scott Vokey
Energy Efficiency Service Provider— Eastern Ontario
Energy Services Manager 416-971-9856 ext. 357 svokey@amo.on.ca
613-888-7858 iscott@amo.on.ca
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MINUTES OF THE GREEN ENERGY TASK FORCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE September 5, 2012 A regular meeting of the Green Energy Task Force Advisory Committee of the County of Frontenac was held in the Frontenac Room of the County Administrative Office, 2069 Battersea Road, Glenburnie on Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. In attendance: David Hahn, Chair Warden Janet Gutowski Councillor John Inglis Maris Krumins, Community Member Brad Leonard, Community Member Matt Fiene, Community Member Regrets: Deputy Warden Denis Doyle Staff: Elizabeth Savill, CAO/Clerk Alison Vandervelde, Communications Officer Angelique Tamblyn, Executive Assistant (Recording Secretary) 1.
Call to order The Chair called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.
Adoption of the agenda The agenda was received.
Disclosure of pecuniary interest and general nature thereof The Chair requested that it be noted that no member of the Committee declared a pecuniary interest.
Deputations and/or presentations – Nil
Closed meeting – Nil
Adoption of minutes Committee Recommendation THAT the minutes of the meeting of May 2, 2012 be adopted as presented. CARRIED
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Business arising from the minutes Grid capacity link information provided by Mr. Leonard.
Communications Ontario Newsroom - Ontario Named Canada’s Greenest Province Click here to view website Toronto Star Article - Province proposes new path for financing energy Deputy Warden Doyle expressed his hope that the province might introduce amendments to legislation to allow municipalities to support and encourage their residents to invest in green energy options as is the case in Halifax. Deputy Warden Doyle has connected with a consultant who suggests opportunities may exist to pilot a rural project and that funding may be available through FCM. He advises that he will continue to work with the consultant. The City of Toronto has been breaking ground by offering repayable loans to a range of projects for the commercial sector also. Councillor Inglis shared that the North Frontenac committee is also discussing these types of incentives. Committee members agreed that they could take on an advocacy role and continue to learn more about the programs operating in other jurisdictions. Committee Recommendation THAT the Green Energy Task Force Advisory Committee recommend that the Council of the County of Frontenac consider the following resolution: WHEREAS Council of the County of Frontenac is committed to the sustainability of the region and supports alternative energy initiatives; AND WHEREAS opportunities can be offered by municipalities to encourage their residents and commercial/business enterprises to make investments to reduce energy demands through alternative heating and cooling options and through solar hot water solutions; NOW THEREFORE Council of the County of Frontenac urge the Province of Ontario to introduce a program(s) that would permit municipalities to offer incentives through repayable loans to their residents and commercial/business enterprises to invest in alternative energy projects; AND FINALLY that this resolution be circulated to the Townships of Frontenac for their consideration. CARRIED
Reports/Topics for Discussion 2012 Work Plan Update The following updates were provided by committee members:
- Mr. Leonard will work with staff to add information for the next update report
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Committee members discussed their mandate to advise community members of the committee’s activities The Chair stated that the agenda format and reporting are themselves communications tools Mr. Leonard advised that he has received calls as a result of the GETF brochure developed for the SWITCH conference earlier this year; the brochure continues to be distributed at events attended by staff The Warden is networking through twitter and is building relationships with City Council members
Committee members agreed to share webinar information as it becomes available from OSEA, AMO, FCM, etc; Mr. Leonard is also on the Canadian solar industry board and will keep others aware of its activities also.
Councillor Inglis is working to establish a Township solar project on a fire hall roof Deputy Warden Doyle advised that the Township of Frontenac Islands has submitted a funding application to add a roof with solar panels (250 kw with a 7-8 year payback) over the rink on Wolfe Island Mr. Fiene has been planting switch grass The Chair agreed to share webinar information as it becomes known Councillor Inglis reported on the LAS presentation held in Kingston; software has been developed by LAS that will allow municipalities to meet their obligations under the Green Energy Act; members recognized the task grows with each building owned by the municipality; North Frontenac hired a student over the summer to assist with the collection of information
Committee members agreed that staff should investigate whether a joint approach to LAS for its reporting software would be entertained and that the GETF would monitor the Townships and County progress.
The Chair spoke about his recent discussions with Greg Allen, a consultant with over 30 years of experience and a particular interest in community energy; a draft community plan for Frontenac is being discussed
Committee members agreed to invite Mr. Allen to the next GETF meeting. Committee Recommendation THAT the Green Energy Task Force Advisory Committee receive the 2012 Work Plan Update report. CARRIED Green Energy Act Compliance Update Committee Recommendation THAT the Green Energy Task Force Advisory Committee receive the Green Energy Act Compliance Update report. CARRIED Solar Power Production Green Energy Task Force Advisory Committee September 5, 2012 ACCEPTED BY COUNTY COUNCIL October 17, 2012
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Committee Recommendation THAT the Green Energy Task Force Advisory Committee receive the Solar Power Production report. CARRIED Resignation of John Kittle - received August 17, 2012 Committee members discussed Mr. Kittle’s resignation and the resulting vacancy in the position of Vice Chair. Committee Recommendation THAT the Green Energy Task Force Advisory Committee accept the resignation of John Kittle as a member of the Committee. CARRIED Committee Recommendation THAT the Green Energy Task Force Advisory Committee recognize Warden Janet Gutowski as the Vice Chair of the Committee. CARRIED 10.
Other business The Lowdown on FIT 2.0 for Communities, Aboriginal Groups and the Private Sector The program as it has been defined to date was discussed. Preliminary discussion of 2013 Work Plan Committee members discussed the 2012 work plan and how it might influence the 2013 plan. Members agreed to send ideas for inclusion in the 2013 GETF work plan to Ms. Savill. A draft plan will be prepared for the November meeting. .
Next meeting date November 7, 2012 at 10:00 a.m.
Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 12:02 p.m.
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GREEN ENERGY TASK FORCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT To:
Chair and Members of the Green Energy Task Force
From:
Elizabeth Savill CAO
Date prepared:
November 4, 2012
Date of meeting:
November 7, 2012
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Green Energy Task Force – 2012 Work Plan Update
Background Council of the County of Frontenac approved the work plan of the Green Energy Task Force (GETF) meeting of March 20, 2012. Comment Work Plan activities realized to date:
- Contribute to the development of a communications plan for the GETF including the strengthening of communications with all stakeholders, including County and Township Councils and community groups A communications plan for the County is under development. The Warden and staff have met with a communications professional to discuss elements of the plan relating directly to the GETF. Work is being done incrementally to date – a brochure on the GETF has been developed and the County’s monthly e-newsletter has featured information provided by the GETF.
- Continue working with County and Townships on Municipal Solar Installation Projects Solar installations placed by the County at both the Palace Road and Sydenham ambulance bases (see the Solar Power Production report attached) Rooftop panels installed by the Township of Central Frontenac on its Sharbot Lake fire station Both North Frontenac and Frontenac Islands are exploring installations County staff is sitting on the FIT2.0 Land Use Working Group; recommendations and advice are being made to the Minister of Energy “on alternat[ive] options related to ground-mounted solar PV projects on rural zoned lands with multiple primary uses in rural/agricultural zoned lands with abutting residential uses” Green Energy Task Force Advisory Committee Report – 2012 Work Plan Update November 7, 2012
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Installation opportunities are being explored as part of the revised concept plan for the Fairmount Auditorium (see the Consulting Services Seeking Energy Cost Reductions report attached)
- Continue work towards Economic Development of the Energy Sector in the Frontenacs The Chair and Rena Upitis met with the Director of the Limestone District School Board to discuss a possible partnership with Wintergreen Initiative Co-op to install PV panels on LDSB facilities The Chair and Deputy Warden Doyle met with Ernestown Windpark representatives to tour the project site and discuss partnership opportunities (April 23) The Chair and others met first with TREC representatives then with Ernestown representatives in Toronto to work on a joint venture (June 22) The Wintergreen Co-op Steering Committee (August 3) The Chair and others met with TREC and Horizon in Toronto to discuss the joint venture with Wintergreen Co-op (August 20)
- Continue to liaise with key groups - County’s SAC, New Energy Project, SWITCH, EcoPerth, TREK, 401 Energy, Wintergreen, LDSB/ESAC, etc SAC: linkages between the committees were drawn during County budget deliberations and continue as green energy and GHG issues arise and through the annual workshop New Energy Project: its funding proposal was turned down putting this initiative on hold SWITCH: February 3 meeting dealing with the Passive House design (the Chair) TREC: see below 401 Energy Wintergreen: see below LDSB/ESAC: March 1 meeting (the Chair) OSEA: February 7 telephone meeting with Nicole Riesse
- Seek opportunities to gain insights into Green Energy through webinars, conferences, workshops, etc OSEA webinars: February 10; April 26 fixing municipal powers in RE projects; new FIT2.0 rules (the Chair) Cooperative Network for Community Power (CNCP): February 14; May 23; June 20 (the Chair) SWITCH: March 18-19 Green Profit Conference (the Chair, Deputy Warden) OPA webinar: April 13 (the Chair) TREC webinar: May 3 Community Corporate Partnerships (the Chair) Community Energy Network Retreat (Wintergreen): June 8-9 (the Chair, Vice Chair, Deputy Warden Doyle, Councillor Inglis) The Province has announced the FIT2.0; County staff attended the SWITCH legal seminar on November 5th The Committee Recommendation supported at the September 5th GETF meeting will go to Council on November 21st
- Energy Efficiencies - Research and advise County-level response to Green Energy Act Regulation 397/11; explore possible coordination between Townships and County, continue public promotion of energy conservation Report provided to Council in July Frontenac CAOs met in August and a staff training day subsequently held on October 30th presented opportunities to continue the conversations; support to each other being offered Green Energy Task Force Advisory Committee Report – 2012 Work Plan Update November 7, 2012
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County staff met with Queen’s and SLC representatives involved in a research project intending to comprehensively measure GHG emissions throughout the region since 1991 (see Queen’s-SLC Project paper attached)
- Explore possibilities surrounding a Community Energy Plan and ways to approach initial phases The Chair has entered into discussions with Greg Allen, a returning resident of the region, who is interested in helping with the development of a concept for a community energy plan for the Frontenacs; a concept plan is anticipated before yearend; an opportunity to discuss this with Mr. Allen is scheduled for the November GETF meeting to advance this effort (see Rationale for Community Energy Plan document attached; Mr. Allen’s presentation made to the Sustainability Workshop on September 21, 2012 is also attached)
- Continue to lobby Hydro One on behalf of the Frontenac Region in regards to grid capacity and connection issues Letter sent to Minister Major 2012 Calendar Events: SWITCH Conference* - attended/participated Wintergreen Renewable Energy Workshop - attended OSEA Community Power Conference* NOTE: This conference is not being held this year (*County funding requested)
Financial Implications Provisions for Advisory Committee activities have been included in the 2012 budget.
Committee Recommendation THAT the Green Energy Task Force Advisory Committee receive this 2012 Work Plan Update report for information only.
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GREEN ENERGY TASK FORCE COMMITTEE REPORT To:
Chair and Members of the Green Energy Task Force
From:
Elizabeth Savill CAO
Prepared by:
Peter Young Community Planner
Date prepared:
November 5, 2012
Date of meeting:
November 7, 2012
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Solar Power Production – Sydenham and Palace Road Ambulance Bases
Background At its July 21, 2010 meeting, County Council approved the County’s participation in a Countyled microFIT project initiative to install at least one roof-top MicroFIT project in each participating Township and one in the County. Construction began in late 2010 on a ground-mounted solar project at the new Sydenham Road ambulance base in South Frontenac, with completion in April 2011. A roof-mounted solar project was constructed in 2011 on the roof of the Palace Road ambulance base in Kingston. The contract for the Sydenham base was awarded to Isolara Solar Power with a bid of $79,689. The contract for the Palace Road base was awarded to Evergreen Power Ltd. with a bid of $58,950. The total cost for both projects was $138,639. Comment To the end of September 2012, the County has been paid $28,796 for the energy produced by these two projects, or approximately 21% of the total project cost. Combined, the projects have produced 41,146 kWh. Please note that all dollar amounts in this report exclude HST.
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Month
Sydenham kWh
Apr-11 May-11 Jun-11 Jul-11 Aug-11 Sep-11 Oct-11 Nov-11 Dec-11 2011 Jan-12 Feb-12 Mar-12 Apr-12 May-12 Jun-12 Jul-12 Aug-12 Sep-12 2012
Sydenham $
*1,995 1,663 1,678 1,980 1,582 1,511 1,050 938 542 12,939 751 885 1,340 1,618 1,823 1,702 1,961 1,773 1,478 13,330
Palace Rd kWh
*$1,281 $1,068 $1,077 $1,271 $1,016 $970 $674 $602 $348 $8,307 $482 $568 $860 $ 1,039 $1,171 $1,093 $1,259 $1,138 $949 $8,558
*190 1,071 712 577 2,551 569 864 1,540 1,529 1,927 2,062 2,138 1,696 n/a 12,326
Palace Rd $
*$152 $859 $571 $463 $2,046 $457 $693 $1,235 $1,226 $1,546 $1,654 $1,715 $1,360 n/a $9,886
Total monthly kWh 1,995 1,663 1,678 1,980 1,582 1,701 2,121 1,650 1,119 15,489 1,320 1,749 2,880 3,147 3,750 3,764 4,099 3,469 1,478 25,657
Total monthly $ $1,281 $1,068 $1,077 $1,271 $1,016 $970 $826 $1,461 $919 $9,889 $945 $1,025 $1,553 $2,274 $2,397 $2,638 $2,913 $2,853 $2,309 $18,907
kWh to date
$ to date
1,995 3,659 5,336 7,317 8,898 10,599 12,720 14,370 15,489
$1,281 $2,349 $3,426 $4,697 $5,713 $6,683 $7,509 $8,970 $9,889
16,809 18,558 21,438 24,585 28,336 32,100 36,199 39,668 41,146
$10,834 $11,859 $13,412 $15,686 $18,083 $20,722 $23,634 $26,487 $28,796
*Partial or combined month Note: All figures exclude HST
Solar Power Generated by County (monthly) 2,500 2,000 1,500 1,000
Sydenham kWh
500
Palace Rd kWh
Sep-12
Aug-12
Jul-12
Jun-12
Apr-12
May-12
Mar-12
Feb-12
Jan-12
Dec-11
Nov-11
Oct-11
Sep-11
Aug-11
Jul-11
Jun-11
May-11
Apr-11
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Committee Recommendation THAT the Green Energy Task Force Committee receive this Solar Power Production – Sydenham and Palace Road Ambulance Bases report for information only.
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GREEN ENERGY TASK FORCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT To:
Chair and Members of the Green Energy Task Force
From:
Elizabeth Savill CAO
Prepared by:
Marian VanBruinessen Treasurer
Date prepared:
November 5, 2012
Date of meeting:
November 7, 2012
Re:
Green Energy Task Force – Consulting Services Seeking Energy Cost Reductions
Background The County was involved in the LAS Audit++ Energy assessment program in 2009. At that time there were a number of strategies identified that provided the opportunity for energy savings and many of these strategies were implemented.
Comment There are a number of firms offering their services to identify potential energy cost savings with varying payment/reimbursement arrangements. Recently, the County was approached by one such firm and was offered an unsolicited proposal for consideration. The County’s procurement policy would require a competitive process so this discussion is not whether to enter into a contractual arrangement at this time but whether to further explore this type of opportunity. The firms in the market are generally offering to review the County’s utility invoices to identify potential cost savings. Compensation in this case is through a Performance Fee of 50% of each refund received as a result of the implementation of a recommended action and by a Performance Fee of 50% of each savings realized through the implementation of a recommended action for a period of 24 months, or the duration of the savings, whichever is less. In addition, if the County entered into a third party deregulated agreement, the firm would look for compensation through a Broker’s Commission payable by the supplier. This type of work has been contracted by a number of Ontario municipalities and is shared through tradeshows at the various municipal conferences. It might also represent an opportunity to undertake a collaborative project with all of the Townships of Frontenac. However, It does require a level of expertise that does not reside in-house at the County. Green Energy Task Force Advisory Committee Report – Consulting Services Seeking Energy Cost Reductions November 7, 2012 Page 1 of 2
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AgendaItem#9• As an aside, the County has contracted for an evaluation of its current utility contracts with a separate contractor to consider opportunities including bulk purchasing for gas, entry into spot markets for electricity, etc. This work will be completed shortly.
Committee Recommendation THAT the Green Energy Task Force receive this report for information and provide feedback on the value of undertaking the utility audit.
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RATIONALE FOR UNDERTAKING A FRONTENAC COMMUNITY ENERGY PLAN BACKGROUND Arguably, the greatest challenge we currently phase, globally and locally, is the transition to a prosperous economy that is not dependent on fossil fuels. The declining productivity of new sources and existing reserves is accompanied by higher input costs and losses of natural capital. Because our modern industrial system was founded on increasing exploitation of hydrocarbons, we now require large, lowcost, energy inputs for all of our basic needs, production, and social and material services. There are no realistic replacements and the efforts to sustain production through unconventional sources come at increasing costs - economic, social, and environmental. The only compelling solution is to radically improve our energy productivity in order to lower demand and to replace supply with sustainable, renewable, and local energy resources. This will require a comprehensive and systemic change to our economy and infrastructure. It will also entail diverting energy investment into the technological transformation itself. A successful outcome will be accompanied by solutions to many of our most pressing problems.
- Climate change mitigation is only practically achievable by decreasing current greenhouse gasses in the atmosphere primarily by eliminating anthropogenic emissions and secondarily by sequestering them. CO2 balance will return once we no longer burn hydrocarbons. Both methane and nitrogen oxides, numbers 2 and 3 GHG emissions, are closely associated with our current hydrocarbon-based food system.
- Our current financial system is inextricably tied to growth in production and trade which has been dependent on increasing quantities of energy input. The recent crisis is understood by many to have been precipitated by the 2008 spike in oil prices which came about by a speculated supply shortfall in the face of growing demand in Asian economies. North American and European natural gas prices were similarly experiencing upward pressure. Most geologically-based industry analysts believe we have reached, or soon will reach the global peak in hydrocarbon fuel production; consequently, there will be a recurring retreat from economic recoveries.
- Because Canada is tied into North American oil, gas, and coal trade and eastern Canada relies on oil imports, we are exposed to international fuel pricing and curtailments. In the absence of a national energy plan, Ontario remains vulnerable to impacts of affordability and availability of supply. Our electrical system is now very much reliant on natural gas for generation dispatch so that prices and reliability are directly linked. Energy security and affordability will best be achieved by phasing out reliance on hydrocarbons and implementing a local, conserving, and renewable-energy based infrastructure.
- Local economies will be improved by the optimization of energy efficiency and productivity, the development of sustainable energy production, and the replacement of energy-intensive infrastructure. The use of local skills, labour, and resources will generate employment and incomes to the community. Fewer dollars will be exported for the purchase of energy and other products and services. Energy production income may be returned to community-based Paper prepared by Greg Allen for GETF discussion November 7, 2012
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enterprises. Ultimately, the savings to public and private energy spending will benefit the whole local economy and enable further investment in the welfare of the community and preservation of its land base. 5. Since most of the transformation is at the local level, the citizenry will have greater say in what, where, and how development proceeds. This should improve outcomes through local knowledge, conflict resolution, and cooperation. There may be social benefits through responsiveness to needs of neighbours. Sensitivities to natural and cultural heritage can be more effectively integrated. 6. Reliance on local, renewable resources will result in unique attributes for each community and its bioregion. Cultural development may spring from the inspirations of place and a unique connectivity to place. The engagement of aboriginal, ancestral, newcomer, and occasional people in the making of a new energy system may result in a richer way of sharing values and gaining trust. PURPOSE OF A FRONTENAC COMMUNITY ENERGY PLAN The background lays out the case for forging a transition to a sustainable energy base. All scales of society organization, from the UN to the individual, are affected and play a role in formulating and implementing the new directions. The regional level ought to play a seminal role as it is closest to the particulars of local resources and perspectives that pertain to a localized energy economy and infrastructure. Frontenac already has initiated a number of components related to supporting the transition. These and related elements of Directions for Our Future would benefit from integration into a larger planning framework. Here are a few aspects of what an overarching energy plan may contribute. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Setting a clearly defined vision and objectives that attends to context. Establish a comprehensive and inter-related assessment of status, mapping, and metrics. Engaging the broader community and stakeholders. Examining opportunities and barriers. Developing priorities, timelines, and goals.
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FRONTENAC COMMUNITY ENERGY PLAN A STRATEGIC PLAN THAT PRESCRIBES THE COUNTY’S ROLE IN FORGING THE TRANSFORMATION TO OUR SUSTAINABLE ENERGY FUTURE
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BY GREG ALLEN, P. ENG., SUSTAINABLE EDGE, LTD. SEPT. 21, 2012
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- Fatih Birol, Chief Economist, IEA, 2007
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THE LAST DRAW
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North American Natural Gas
Net Energy from Oil and Gas Liquids
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SCOPE: AUTONOMOUS, SELF-MAINTAINING LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEMS
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PRECEPTS PHASING OUT FOSSIL FUELS WILL AFFECT EVERYTHING END-USE EFFICIENCY IS THE PRIORITY STRATEGY ELECTRICITY WILL DOMINATE ENERGY DISTRIBUTION NETWORKED DISTRIBUTED ENERGY ASSETS WILL DISPLACE LARGE CENTRAL POWER STATIONS OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOCAL ECONOMIC BENEFITS ABOUND QUANTUM NOT INCREMENTAL CHANGE IS NEEDED
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WHAT’S SMART ABOUT THE GRID
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TRAILS OR RAILS BRIDGE OR FERRY
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TRANSPORTATION: MENDING OUR WAYS
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BIOMASS COGENERATION SITING
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SITING WIND FARMS
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SITING SOLAR FARMS
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SITING HYDRO POWER
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ENERGY STORAGE IN MARMORA
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HOLISTIC AND COMPREHENSIVE BUILDINGS TRANSPORTATION UTILITIES AND SERVICES AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY AND COMMERCE
ENERGY MANAGEMENT ENERGY STORAGE AND GENERATION CONSERVATION
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PARTICIPATORY AND RESPONSIVE PLANNING PROCESS ACCESSIBLE AND CONCENSUS SEEKING WELCOME ALL CONTRIBUTIONS AND PERSPECTIVES OPTIMIZE SOCIAL BENEFITS PROMOTE LOCAL ECONOMIC BENEFITS AND EMPLOYMENT DEVELOP PARTNERSHIPS COORDINATE WITH RELATED INITIATIVES
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Green Energy Task Force Advisory Committee 2013 Proposed Work Plan Goal/Vision The vision of the County of Frontenac stated in Directions for Our Future is Fresh with Opportunity Growing Vibrant, Innovative, Natural, Sustainable Places. Within the context of the Values and Principles, the GETF will be guided by the Energy Vision Statement:
The County of Frontenac is a leader among rural communities in the development, conservation, generation and efficient use of clean, renewable energy that fulfils the community’s energy needs. The County of Frontenac’s diverse energy systems reduce emissions and externalities on air, water, and the climate. Mandate
To further the community’s vision of the Energy Focus Area of Directions for Our Future.
To report periodically to County Council and to produce an annual work plan for adoption by Council.
Proposed Planning Activities for 2013
- Maintain expertise in the Green Energy sector ensuring valuable advice can be offered to Council as required (strategically support webinars, workshops and conferences)
- Offer assistance to the County and the townships on Municipal Solar Installation Projects
- Develop a concept plan for a Community Energy Plan for the Frontenacs
- Support economic development opportunities in the energy sector as they arise
- Publicly promote energy conservation
- Liaise with like-minded groups including SWITCH; Wintergreen; Limestone school board; etc., including the other County Advisory Committees
- Maintain an understanding of the grid capacity and connection issues in the County
- Comment on the draft communications plan being developed for Council’s approval in 2013 Proposed Schedule of Meetings Wednesday, January 8, 10am Wednesday, March 5, 10am Wednesday, May 7, 10am Wednesday, July 2, 10am Wednesday, September 3, 10am Wednesday, November 5, 10am
2013 Proposed Work Plan
Proposed 2013 Budget Meet expenses Activities SWITCH Conference – sponsorship and setup Wintergreen Renewable Energy Workshop OSEA Community Power Conference (4 mbrs) Miscellaneous webinars etc. Total
$2,000 10,000 1,500 1,000 6,000 500 $21,000
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