HomeMy WebLinkAboutCSD-011-14 Clarbgton REPORT
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Date: June 23, 2014 Resolution#:�p _t��-�®\�By-law#: N/A
Report#: CSD-011-14 File#:
Subject: SOLAR PV SYSTEM INSTALLATIONS ON RECREATION FACILITIES
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee
recommend to Council the following:
1. THAT Report CSD-011-14 be received;
2. THAT the requirement for formal competitive bidding in accordance with By-law
2010-112, Part 2 be waived;
3. THAT staff be authorized to negotiate with Veridian Connections and their
partner Solera Sustainable Energies Company; and
4. THAT staff be directed to report back to Council on the results of the negotiation
including a mmendation for Council approval on whether to proceed with the
progr
Submitted by: Reviewed by: � e_
Jos ph P. Caruana Franklin Wu,
(rector, Community Chief Administrative Officer
Services
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CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T 905-623-3379
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1.0 BACKGROUND
1.1 The Province of Ontario's Green Energy Act has provided municipalities with a
better understanding of their energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions
and renewable energy opportunities. Through the work of municipal departments
and the Energy Management Committee, a number of programs have been
implemented under this Act. As a shareholder in Veridian Connections the
Municipality has ongoing discussions on a variety of energy related programs.
1.2 As part of these ongoing communications, Veridian recently approached the
Municipality inquiring about Clarington's interest to meet and discuss the
potential for roof-mounted solar panel installations on municipal buildings through
the Ontario Power Authority (OPA) Feed-in-Tariff (FIT) program. This revenue
generating program is based on twenty year contracts for the generation of
electricity, through renewable energy projects, to be directed back to the
province's supply system.
1.3 After a preliminary meeting was held with staff, Veridian and their partner, Solera
Sustainable Energies completed a preliminary review of all municipally owned
facilities. Based on the initial findings there appears to be a number of potential
locations.
1.4 In a subsequent meeting with staff, Veridian and Solera, presented a true 3P
partnership model involving Clarington, Veridian and Solera. The partnership
model presented is based on a three way equity split with Veridian, Solera and
Clarington. Although the final terms of any agreement are fully negotiable, the
common model has Veridian retaining the largest equity stake in the partnership.
1.5 At a minimum equity share of 15%, Clarington could qualify for FIT funding under
Municipal Participation Projects criteria. In the past these municipal participation
applications have resulted in a higher degree of successful approvals and
contracts awarded from the OPA.
2.0 VERIDIAN CONNECTIONS AND SOLERA SUSTAINABLE ENERGIES
PARTNERSHIP
2.1 In 2012, Veridian partnered with Solera on the development of a 140kW solar
installation for Veridian's headquarters in Ajax. Based upon a favourable
installation, Veridian and Solera have developed a partnership moving forward.
2.2 Veridian is now approaching municipalities, specifically those who are
shareholders in Veridian Connections, to propose the installation of roof mounted
solar systems, exclusively utilizing Solera, as an equity partner, for the
development of the solar installations.
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2.3 Veridian has recently worked with the City of Belleville on roof-mounted solar
systems utilizing a similar three party partnership model.
3.0 COMMENTS
3.1 By providing staff the authority to negotiate with Veridian Connections, staff will
report back to Council on the viability of the program and make specific
recommendations.
4.0 CONCURRENCE: Not Applicable
CONFORMITY WITH STRATEGIC PLAN —
_ Promoting economic development
_ Maintaining financial stability
Connecting Clarington
X Promoting green initiatives
_ Investing in infrastructure
X Showcasing our community
_ Not in conformity with Strategic Plan
Staff Contact: George Acorn, Manager of Facilities
Attachments: None
List of interested parties to be advised of Council's decision: None