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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE
REPORT
Meeting:
GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
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Date:
JULY 6, 1992
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('5-26-92 File #:
Subject:
MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS HYDRO AUDIT
Recommendations:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and
Administration Committee recommend to Council the following:
1. THAT Report No. CS-26-92 be received for information;
1.0 BACKGROUND:
1.1 In the Spring of 1991 Community Services Department Staff
was made aware of an Energy Audit program offered by ontario
Hydro.
1.2 The demand for electricity in ontario is increasing at over
5% per year and energy costs have witnessed an increase in
excess of 10% annually.
1.3 As a result, ontario Hydro offers comprehensive energy
management programs which will reduce energy costs and
ultimately the overall demand for electricity. These
programs include incentives for energy efficient
lighting, high efficiency motors, occupancy sensors and
Building Energy Audits.
1.4 As the Municipality is a major user of energy, through
its operation of Buildings and Facilities, staff are
continually working towards improving energy
conservation in our operations.
1.5 Subsequently, the Town of Newcastle has worked with
ontario Hydro to utilize energy more effectively. In
1991 ontario Hydro conducted building Audits in various
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Municipal buildings and Facilities. The program
provides a complete energy audit at no cost to the
Municipality.
2.0 ENERGY AUDITS
2.1 Ontario Hydro made available qualified energy
consultants to conduct inspections and energy analysis,
providing alternative options for savings and
efficiency.
2.2 In total, eleven (11) of our Municipal buildings and
Facilities were entered into the program. A list of
these buildings is provided as attachment #1. A
complete copy of each audit will be made available in
the Council Library for your perusal.
2.3 Staff is currently in the process of preparing energy
efficiency programs for each of the eleven buildings,
utilizing the information provided through these
audits.
2.4 The Community Services Department will request Ontario Hydro
to extend its program to incorporate the remaining buildings
and complete an overall Municipal strategy for energy
considerations in our operations.
3.0 EXISTING CONSERVATION PRACTICES:
3.1 Presently, the Department has been utilizing
opportunities to reduce energy consumption in all
Municipal facilities and buildings. Specifically, the
replacement of incandescent lights, and motors with
high efficiency units in our arenas has taken place as
the need arises. Reduced ice thickness, lower brine
temperature, temperature set backs and lighting system
retrofits are operational measures that substantially
reduce our energy costs.
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3.2 Sealing, caulking and weatherstripping has taken place
in all buildings to reduce air leaks. Windows have
also been replaced in some of our buildings to provide
improved envelope sealing.
4.0 COMMENT
4.1 ontario Hydro has prepared incentive programs to assist
municipalities and industry to implement these cost
effective measures. Financial assistance is available
for projects that reduce energy inefficiencies.
Lighting, motors, window glazing, heat pumps etc. are
areas where funds can be obtained to assist with
municipal projects. staff have in the past and will
continue to access these funds as they are made
available.
Respectfully submitted,
Recommended for presentation
to the Committee,
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Josev:h P. Caruana, Director
Department of Community Services
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Lawrence E. Kot
Chief Administr:
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TOWN OF NEWCASTLE - 1991 BUILDINGS AUDIT
ONTARIO HYDRO
1. Bowrnanville Recreation Complex
2. Newcastle Fitness Centre
3. Municipal Administrative Centre
4. Fire and Court Building
5. Newcastle Fire station #5
6. Public Works Yard - Hampton
7. Newcastle Community Hall
8. Orono Arena - Hall
9. Newcastle Memorial Arena
10. Tyrone Community Hall
11. Bowrnanville Library
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