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Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Date: June 23, 2014 Resolution #: By-law#:
Report#: CAO-005-14 File #:
Subject: ENERGY MANAGEMENT PLAN
RECOMMENDATION:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee
recommend to Council the following:
1. THAT Report CAO-005-14 be received; and
2. THAT Council endorse The Municipality of Clarington Energy Management Plan
2014 —2019, as required under Ontario Regulation 397/11 of the Green Energy Act,
2009
Submitted by:
Franklin Wu,
Chief Administrative Officer
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1.0 BACKGROUND
1.1 On January 1, 2012 Ontario Regulation 397/11 came into effect. This Regulation
required public agencies, including municipalities to report their energy
consumption and greenhouse gas emissions annually, to the Ministry of Energy,
beginning on July 1, 2013. The Municipality met the reporting requirements for
July of last year and will continue to do so annually as required by the
Regulation.
1.2 In addition to this annual reporting, the Regulation also required the
development and implementation of an energy conservation and demand
management plan.
1.3 In anticipation of the second requirement of the Regulation, the Energy
Management Committee (Committee) has been drafting the Energy
Management Plan (EMP) presented with this report.
2.0 ENERGY MANAGEMENT PLAN
2.1 In 2010 Council was presented with a draft Energy Management Plan for
information. This plan provided the Committee with a number of initiatives to
work on with the goal of reducing energy consumption in our municipal
operations.
2.2 Although the draft plan was very useful in the early years of the Committee's
work, the required components of this EMP, will further enhance the
effectiveness of energy conservation efforts for the Municipality.
2.3 The requirements of the EMP include the setting of goals and objectives,
complete with specific strategies for achieving the goals. As seen in that
attached EMP, the Committee has identified a significant amount of work to be
completed over the next five years.
2.4 The EMP is intended to be a living document and will provide the Committee
with a clear direction for the overall reduction of energy usage in municipal
operations.
2.5 Through staff representation from the majority of municipal departments on the
Committee, we will continue to work with all employees to further inform and
encourage energy conservation in the workplace.
3.0 COMMENTS
3.1 By endorsing the Energy Management Plan presented, Council is further
supporting the ongoing process of integrating energy efficiencies and
conservation measures into existing municipal operations.
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3.2 The Energy Management Committee will be preparing an annual report to
Council outlining the progress work completed.
CONFORMITY WITH STRATEGIC PLAN —The recommendations contained in this
report conform to the following priorities of the Strategic Plan:
Promoting economic development
Maintaining financial stability
Connecting Clarington
X Promoting green initiatives
Investing in infrastructure
Showcasing our community
Not in conformity with Strategic Plan
Staff Contact: George Acorn, Energy Management Committee Chairman
Attachments:
Appendix 1: Municipality of Clarington — Energy Management Plan 2014 - 2019
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Section 1 Introduction ..................................................... Page 3
Section 2 Background & History ....................................... Page 3
Section 3 Municipal Buildings Listing ................................ Page 4
Section 4 Energy Consumption ......................................... Page 4
Section 5 Energy Monitoring Plan ..................................... Page 9
Section 6 Goals and Actions ............................................. Page 10
Section 7 Other Considerations ........................................ Page 14
Section 8 Prior Energy Management Initiatives ................. Page 16
Section 9 Plan Administration ........................................... Page 19
Section 10 Appendices:
Appendix I - Current Energy Management Committee ....... Page 21
Appendix II — Municipal Buildings — Owned & Operated ..... Page 22
Appendix III - Municipal Buildings — Board Operated .......... Page 23
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Section 1 - Introduction
In response to the growing need for energy and environmental stewardship, the municipal
administration is working towards additional energy conservation through a coordinated plan.
The purpose of the Energy Management Plan (EMP) is to provide the Municipality with a
strategy to improve the overall energy efficiency of operations within the control of the
Municipality. By increasing awareness with all employees in energy conservation we will assist
in the promotion of an environmentally-friendly workplace and do our part in saving the
environment, energy and money by promoting and practicing all energy conservation measures
and programs
The Plan was developed by the staff members of the Energy Management Committee and will
be the key instrument to assist the Municipality to achieve these goals. The Plan will be
reviewed and updated on an annual basis. The Energy Management Committee shall report to
Council on a regular basis with respect the status of various energy conservation undertakings.
Section 2 - Background & History
In 2007, Council endorsed the formation of a staff committee to undertake all necessary actions
to effect municipal energy conservation. Under the direction of the Chief Administrative Officer,
an interdepartmental Energy Management Committee (Committee) was formed to provide
leadership; guidance and direction to ensure all energy management efforts are coordinated
and sustained over the longterm. For a current list of committee members see Appendix I.
The mandate of this Committee is to take charge and take ownership of all energy conservation
measures including the preparation and implementation of an Energy Management Plan (EMP).
Allowing staff to be engaged in the process of setting and choosing priorities will contribute to
the longterm implementation of the Plan.
In a June 2010 report to Council, the Committee presented a draft Energy Management Plan as
well as providing an update on a number of initiatives the Committee was working on. A
significant project was the creation of a quarterly energy consumption reporting mechanism.
Using the 2008 budget year as a baseline, consumption was tracked and reported quarterly to
the Committee.
As required by the Green Energy Act Regulations, the Municipality submitted prior to July 1,
2013 the annual energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions report for budget year
2011 to the Ministry of Energy. This report was also posted on the municipal website and a hard
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copy was available in the Clerk's office. As this is an annual requirement, staff are currently
working on the 2012 budget year report.
Section 3 - Municipal Buildings Listing
Clarington owns a wide collection of buildings across the Municipality. They include large multi-
use recreation facilities including indoor pools and ice rinks, fire stations, administrative offices,
libraries, community halls, museum building and an art gallery. The age of the buildings range
from late 1800's-early 1900's to recently constructed facilities. The buildings are divided into
two groups. Appendix II (see page 22) lists the buildings that are owned and operated by the
Municipality. Appendix III (see page 23) lists the buildings that are owned by the Municipality
but operated by various boards. For the second group, the individual boards are responsible
for the operation of the facility including payment of utilities while the Municipality is
responsible for the building envelope.
Section 4 - Energy Consumption
The scope of this report is limited to energy use through natural gas, electricity, propane, and
furnace oil consumption by municipally owned buildings for which the Municipality is
responsible for paying the respective invoices to the local distribution companies, and or fuel
providers.
The baseline year selected for this plan is 2011. This baseline year was selected as 2011 was the
first year the municipality submitted its consumption data to the Ministry of Energy as part of
Regulation 397/11. All data provided for consumption statistics has been directly taken from
actual utility invoices from the various distribution companies and providers.
For the purpose of the plan the Municipality has converted its energy to a like unit being
gigajoules (GJ). This allows the Municipality to compare its overall energy usage normally
displayed as Kilowatt hours (KWh) for electricity and metres cube (m3) for natural gas. These
units have been further converted using the Local Authority Service (LAS) Planning tool system
to a unit known as Energy Intensity (eKWH/m2). This unit allows the municipality to express a
specific facility or building's energy use as a function of its size in square metres. With that
being said the energy intensity will accurately display increases in consumption when retrofits
have been completed to increase building size or when new additional buildings are built as the
Municipality continues to grow and expand.
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Many variables contribute to energy consumption, some of which are out of the Municipality's
control when trying to maintain a consistent level of consumption within the budgeted yearly
usage. Some of these variables include:
• Expanded programming and Increased public usage at recreational facilities
• Change in service levels including increased operating hours in buildings
• Significant changes in seasonal weather patterns
• Tenants usage at leased area's in which the Municipality doesn't have control over
thermostats, light usage etc.
The Municipality's 201112012 energy use breakdown and total energy used annually is shown in
the diagrams below:
2011 Municipal Buildings Energy Consumption
Figure 1
Fuel Source Consumption Unit Converted to Cost $ GHG
GJ's
Tonnes CO2
Electricity 10,354,630 Kwh 37,277 1,113,749 994
Natural Gas 1,129,285 m3 43,206 353,278 2,135
Furnace Oil 32,966 L 1,279 28,826 90
Propane 7,782 L 197 4,201 12
Totals 81,959 1,500,054 3,231
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2012 Municipal Buildings Energy Consumption
Figure 2
Fuel Source Consumption Unit Converted to Cost $ GHG
GJ's
Tonnes CO2
Electricity 10,484,636 Kwh 37,745 1,186,498 1,007
Natural Gas 1,064,125 m3 40,713 322,744 2,012
Furnace Oil 8,254 L 320 7,813 23
Propane 28,692 L 726 17,594 44
Totals 79,504 1,534,649 3,086
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Figure 5
Municipality of Clarington Energy Breakdown
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Figure 5: Energy breakdown by Gigajoules(GJ)(2011-2012)
Figure 5 is a breakdown of all the energy sources the Municipality of Clarington consumes in
gigajoules. As shown in this figure the amount of energy provided by both electricity and natural gas
are relatively close,with a 6%difference between the two sources. The additional consumption of
both propane and furnace oil only amount for approximately 2%of the Municipalities overall
consumption. These sources are used in facilities where natural gas supply is currently not yet
available,or the facilities are not fitted with the appropriate equipment.
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Figure 6: Electricity Breakdown by cost(Jan 1, 2011-Dec 31, 2011)
2011 Electricity Breakdown by Cost
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Figure 6.1: Electricity Breakdown by cost(Jan 1, 2012-Dec 31,2012)
2012 Electricity Breakdown by Cost
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Figure 6 & 6.1 are breakdowns of all the electricity costs the Municipality of Clarington has incurred
between January 1, 2011 to December 31,2012. Although the Municipality does not monitor and
track the usage of its street lights as they are an unmetered asset, it should be noted by the display of
the graph that the illumination of the Municipalities street lights make up approximately 36%of the
yearly electricity operating budget.
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Section 5 - Energy Monitoring Plan
Since 2008 utility consumption of electricity, gas and water is regularly tracked in a spreadsheet
by the Finance Department. The Energy Management Committee receives regular updates on
the consumption data. This includes budget to actual comparisons, year to year comparisons
and a discussion on factors that affect the consumption. Members of the Energy Management
Committee who represent all departments will provide feedback on factors affecting
consumption such as weather and changes in operating hours and service levels. Note that only
buildings that are owned and operated by the Municipality are monitored by the Municipality.
This regular monitoring allows for the identification of unusual utility consumption figures as
well as billing irregularities. The Municipality of Clarington also uses this consumption
information to comply with the Ministry of Energy annual reporting requirement as per the
Green Energy Act.
This data is also used as a basis for budget estimates for the next calendar year while factoring
in current consumption, planned service levels, planned changes in equipment, capital projects
and retrofits of buildings. This data will also be used to determine actual savings from energy
conservation measures.
From October 2008 to October 2014,the Municipality has a consulting agreement with
Blackstone Energy Service Inc. This agreement covers many services related to the
Municipality's supply of Natural Gas including the supply of information relevant to decision
making; arranging contracts for the continuous supply;'analysis and reconciliation of usage; and
forecasting of natural gas pricing pressures. The agreements also cover the analysis of the
electricity market. The Municipality is currently working with the Region of Durham on the RFP
for a new energy consulting agreement.
In 2014, consumption data will be transferred to the Local Authority Services (LAS) Energy
Planning Tool system to continue the ongoing monitoring of utilities and to submit our 2012
consumption data for the MOE annual report.
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Section 6 — Goals and Actions
1. Complete Energy Audit Master Plan Phase I Implementation
Project (2014-2015)
In December 2012, Council approved funds to complete the first phase of energy
conservation measures from the energy master plan developed by VIP Energy Inc. The
master plan was developed with recommendations arising from the completion of the
initial twelve (12) energy audits on municipal buildings. The report identified the most
attractive measures based on an estimated payback of six years or less.
In order to complete this goal, the following actions are to be completed:
I. Summarize all completed, deferred and cancelled energy conservation
measures approved in this project.
II. Maximize use of the incentive funds available from the Ontario Power
Authority (OPA) through saveONenergy program applications.
III. Review and evaluate the effectiveness of the initiatives implemented to
determine actual savings.
IV. Direct actual savings back to the source of funding, the Municipal
Government Enterprise Reserve Fund. These funds could then be made
available for funding additional measures identified in the full energy master
plan.
2. Prepare Energy Audit Master Plan Phase II Implementation
Project (2016-2017)
Upon the completion of the Phase I work, the Energy Management Committee will
review the recommendations of subsequently completed energy audits to determine
future energy conservation measures for consideration. They will also review those
measures not previously recommended to determine their feasibility moving forward.
In order to complete this goal, the following actions are to be completed:
I. Incorporate into master plan the energy conservation measures identified in
most recently completed energy audits.
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II. Subject to incentive funding from OPA of 50% of total cost, complete energy
audits on municipally owned, board operated community hall and buildings.
III. Review the list of measures not included in Phase I project and assess from a
payback perspective,to identify and prioritize initiatives for consideration in
Phase II project.
IV. Prepare a report to Council seeking approval of funds to complete Phase II of
the project.
3. Continue to Integrate Energy Conservation into the Corporate
Asset Management Strategy (2014-2019)
In addition to the completion of specific energy conservation improvements, municipal
staff will continue to consider energy efficiency and conservation with the repair and/or
replacement of capital assets.
In order to complete this goal, the following actions are to be completed:
I. Through the operating department representatives on the Committee,
continue to emphasize energy efficiency and conservation during the
preparation of annual operating and capital budgets.
II. Liaise with the Corporate Asset Management Working Group as they
complete their work on a corporation-wide asset program.
4. Enhance Staff Energy Conservation Awareness and Engagement
(2014 — 2019).
A key factor in the success of energy conservation plan is the creation of an energy
mindset. This involves staff at all levels taking an active role and working together in
achieving our energy goals. This will result in energy conscious behaviour becoming
entrenched in the day to day operation of all employees.
In order to complete this goal, the following actions are to be completed:
I. Engage municipal staff on pending energy efficiency upgrades at the
Municipal Administrative Centre, with regular progress updates and
opportunity for feedback.
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II. Regular communication to staff through electronic distribution of energy
news through email, website and intranet.
III. Through department representatives on the Committee, encourage energy
awareness and education to be included as discussion items, as applicable, in
staff training and team meetings.
IV. Create a recognition program that will highlight the efforts of departments
and staff in energy conservation.
5. Strategically Align with Council's Corporate Strategic Plan 2015 -
2018
The current Strategic Plan was developed in the Spring of 2011 and is in the final year of
implementation. During this last term of Council,the Energy Management Committee
worked on a number of initiatives identified in the strategic plan. In preparation for the
next four year plan, the Committee will provide the necessary background information
on the energy conservation programs to assist Council in adopting energy efficiency
priorities.
In order to complete this goal,the following actions are to be completed:
I. Provide the approved Energy Management Plan to Senior Staff as they
prepare the orientation information for the new term of Council, highlighting
the goals of the Committee.
II. Encourage the incoming Council to incorporate energy conservation
measures in the 2015— 2018 Strategic Plan.
III. Following the preparation of the Corporate Strategic Plan,the Committee will
review Council's priorities for 2015—2018. The Committee will make any
necessary adjustments to the EMP.
6. Initiate a Street Light Retrofit Project (2015)
As identified in this plan the cost of electricity to illuminate the Municipality's street
lights is 36% of our total annual energy cost. Although the street light accounts are not
metered and actual energy consumption data is not available there exists an opportunity
to upgrade our current street lights to a more energy efficient system. By working with
Local Distribution Companies (LDCs) the Municipality can substantiate a reduction in
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energy usage and negotiate a more attractive flat rate for street light accounts.
In order to complete this goal, the following actions are to be completed:
I. Complete a street light pilot project utilizing light emitting diode (LED) or
high intensity discharge (HID) electronic ballast systems in a location that
is metered to assist in calculating energy conservation effectiveness (i.e.
building parking lot).
II. Work with Veridian and Hydro-One to calculate energy savings potential
for non-metered street light accounts and negotiate an acceptable rate
reduction agreement.
III. Following the trial period, complete an evaluation to determine actual
energy savings. Based on favourable results staff will develop a business
case for a large scale retrofit and make appropriate recommendations for
funding.
7. Reduce Energy Intensity Factor by 5% by 2019
As explained earlier in the report Energy Intensity (eKWH/m2) is a measurement
factoring energy consumption in relationship to the size of the facility, represented in
square meters. The energy intensity will accurately display increases in consumption
when facility renovations have been completed to increase building size or when new
buildings are built as the Municipality continues to grow and expand.
In order to complete this goal, the following actions are to be completed:
I. Perform analysis on estimated energy usage reductions calculations for
completed conservation measures.
II. Ensure that all expansions to existing buildings and new facilities are designed
with energy efficiency principles.
III. Include Energy Intensity data as part of the regular energy monitoring report
presented to the Energy Management Committee.
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Section 7 — Other Considerations
New Construction Energy Efficient Design
Currently municipal buildings are constructed following the energy efficiency design
standards as outlined in the Ontario Building Code and will adhere to changes to the
Code relating to energy efficiency design, effective January 1, 2017.
The recent construction of the Newcastle Fire Hall incorporated a number of energy
efficient design concepts, following the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
(LEED) principles. The Community Services Department is undertaking a major
renovation to the Clarington Fitness Centre in Bowmanville in 2014. This renovation will
include the introduction of more natural light to the facility as well as upgrading the
mechanical and electrical components of the building to high energy efficient systems
throughout. This will include the introduction of a large scale LED lighting retrofit.
The Clarington draft Energy Management Plan was reported to Council through Report
CAO-005-10 on June 21, 2010. It provided Council with an overview of GREEN initiatives
and the LEED certification program. LEED is a voluntary rating system for designing,
constructing, operating and certifying green buildings. Although Clarington has not to
date, adopted a LEED certification policy, Green elements and energy conservation
opportunities are explored and considered in municipal projects and building design.
Going forward the Municipality's goal is to continue to reflect and incorporate energy
conservation principles wherever possible.
Should the development of a LEED Policy for municipal buildings remain a priority for the
next term of Council and be included in their Strategic Plan, municipal staff will
undertake a detailed review of the various energy and environmental design programs
and make specific recommendations to Council at that time.
Renewable Energy
Since the formation of the Energy Management Committee, research has been
completed on a number of initiatives and programs. Specifically, in 2010/11 the
Committee was looking at the Ontario Power Authority (OPA) Feed-in-Tariff(FIT)
Program and the potential for the installation of roof mounted solar panels. The
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program is based on the generation, transmission and distribution of energy into the
province's energy supply system.
Subject to all necessary approvals, the OPA would enter into a 20 year contract at a fixed
rate per kWh generated. In general the contracts are structured to provide adequate
guaranteed revenues to cover the cost of capital and operating costs associated with the
installation as well as providing the building owner a reasonable rate of return on the
initial investment. There are a number of iterations of agreements including leasing of
roof areas and multi-party partnerships.
In June 2012, the results of an Expression of Interest for the installation of a solar panel
system at the Municipal Administrative Centre were presented to Council. Moving
forward with installation would have required significant repairs to the affected roof
areas which impacted negatively on the financial viability of the installation. As a result
the report was received for information and no further action was taken.
Staff will continue to stay informed on renewable energy opportunities and will bring
forward to Council viable opportunities that are presented to the municipality.
Green Procurement
Purchasing By-law#2010-112 contains a sustainability section noting awareness of
environmentally sound purchasing indicating that acquisitions shall provide for durable,
reusable products and products that include maximum post consumer waste or
recyclable content. To supplement the By-law Sustainability clause a Green
Procurement Policy has been drafted to expand on the requirements of the
Sustainability clause and speaks to environmentally sound procurement, energy
efficiency, reduction of greenhouse gases and application of LEED technology in new
construction.
Results to date have been favourable. A large percentage of cleaning products are
Green. Energy efficiency is a requirement on purchases of appliances and equipment
and lighting.
When the Purchasing Division finalizes this Policy, it will be incorporated into the Energy
Management Plan during the annual review process.
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Green Fleet
The Operations Department has prepared a draft Green Fleet Plan which
supplements/compliments the Green Procurement Policy. Objectives include selection
of vehicles, equipment, fuels, supplies and practices that result in energy efficient
operation, reduced emissions, increased recycling/reduction of waste and energy
conscious driving operating techniques.
When the Operations Department finalizes this Plan, it will also be incorporated into the
Energy Management Plan.
Section 8 - Prior Energy Management Initiatives
Energy Management Committee
In 2007, under the direction of the Chief Administrative Officer, an interdepartmental
staff Committee was formed to provide leadership; guidance and direction to ensure all
energy management efforts are coordinated and sustained over the long term. Since
their formation, the Committee has worked on a number of energy matters and
initiatives and most recently has been tasked with the development of the EMP to meet
the requirements of the Green Energy Act.
In addition the implernentation of Phase I of the Energy Master Plan Project has been
ongoing in 2013 and 2014 and has been another focus of the Committee. The Committee
continues to meet monthly and has undertaken initiatives resulting in successful
conservation results, while creating an energy conscious culture in the municipal
organization through staff engagement and education initiatives.
Energy Audits
Since 2008 a total of 22 energy audits have been completed at municipally operated
facilities. The audits covered all aspects of the facilities; HVAC, lighting, water and
building envelope and identified all opportunities for energy conservation ranging from
minor upgrades such as low flow toilets and shower heads, energy efficient lighting
upgrades, motion sensors to capital retrofits for such as chillers,furnaces and air
conditioners. Building envelope reviews identify areas for heat loss and stress on cooling
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systems cooling. Operations and Community Services have moved forward with many
recommendations from the audits to achieve energy savings.
Subsequent to the completion of an energy audit in 2009 at the Garnet Rickard
Recreation Complex, the Community Services Department was successful with a grant
application through the Building Canada Fund for a major infrastructure renewal, energy
retrofit upgrade.
The completion of energy audits for municipal buildings identified a significant number
of energy conservation measures which formed the basis for the Energy Master Plan.
Applications are currently being prepared for additional audit funding through the OPA
program to permit the completion of an additional nine energy audits for municipally
owned, Board operated community halls. Once completed, the results of these audits
will be incorporated into the Energy Master Plan.
Energy Master Plan
In 2012 the Energy Management Committee commissioned an Energy Master Plan. This
Plan was developed using the findings of all energy audits completed to date and
identified and recommended upgrades and changes to all facilities with a view to
reducing energy, greenhouse gas production and water consumption. The Plan identified
estimated reduction in energy usage, green house gas emissions and the return on
investment if the recommended upgrades were implemented.
Upon completion of the Energy Master Plan, the Committee selected a number of
recommendations that would achieve significant reduction in energy consumption and
presented a report to Council in December 2012, seeking approval to proceed with the
selected retrofits and recommended a budget to complete the selected retrofits. Council
endorsed the Energy Master Plan and adopted the recommendation to fund the
projects. The report also advised that the initial investment for the retrofit work would
be directed back to the Reserve Fund through realized savings for the work completed.
Under the Master Plan project a number of measures have been implemented including
an arena lighting retrofit at South Courtice Arena. The Committee is currently involved
with Operations as they work with a design team on a major mechanical and lighting
retrofit project at the Municipal Administrative Centre.
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Energy Savings "10 in 9" Initiative
In 2009 the Chief Administrative Officer issued a challenge to all municipal departments,
the "10 in 09" Challenge. This was a challenge to staff to reduce electricity consumption
by 10% in the year 2009. Through the challenge the Committee issued regular
bulletins/newsletters to promote the challenge and offered tips on how to conserve
energy, both at the workplace and at home.
By the end of the year consumption was reduced in Natural Gas, Electricity, and Water
usage, with an overall average of 8%-this in spite of one of the hottest summers in
many years. Given the circumstances the results of the challenge were significant.
Roving Energy Manager Program — Veridian Connections
On May 30, 2013 the Municipality finalized a partnership with Veridian Connections and
other Durham Region municipalities to share the services of a qualified Energy Manager,
contracted to Veridian, to assist with the identification, reporting and implementation of
energy conservation measures in our municipal buildings. This program is offered by the
Ontario Power Authority who are the providing the funding for this Roving Energy
Manager. Since June of 2013 members of our energy committee have been meeting with
this Energy Manager on the implementation of our energy master plan projects.
Although we were focussed on the mechanical and electrical retrofits for the Municipal
Administrative Centre, we were able to adopt their "best practices" to solutions for all
municipal buildings.
This Energy Manager also assisted with the Ontario Power Authority saveONenergy
grant application recently completed by staff for the major renovation at the Clarington
Fitness Centre scheduled to commence at the end of June.
This one year program expired in early June 2014. As the focus for Veridian is energy
conservation targets in their service areas only, it was not feasible to apply for a renewal
of this contract. Only two major municipal buildings are located within the Veridian
service area,the Municipal Administrative Centre and the Clarington Fitness Centre. The
retrofit work scheduled for completion in these two buildings has already been
calculated into Veridian's conservation targets.
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Earth Hour
The Earth Hour challenge in 2009-10 seemed to be very prominent with various
Municipal challenges undertaken. Since then it has not attracted as much attention.
The Committee will continue to promote conservation at work and home with staff
remind everyone to participate in the challenge and continue to strive to reduce energy
consumption
Municipal Council Engagement
Since the formation of the Committee, there have been a number of reports prepared
for Council to both keep them informed of the work the Committee is doing as well as to
seek approval for specific programs. The commitment shown by Council since 2008 has
allowed the Committee to take real action towards reducing energy consumption in
municipal operations especially with the approval of funds in 2012 to complete
measures in the Energy Master Plan.
With their endorsement of this Energy Management Plan 2014— 2019, Council will show
their continuing support in reducing energy consumption and the resulting greenhouse
gas emissions. This support of the work of the Committee will result in further programs
and measures to the betterment of the municipality. The Committee will continue to
keep Council aware of their work with regular updates as well as reports seeking specific
approvals.
Section 9 - Plan Administration
The administration of this EMP will be the responsibility of the members of the Energy
Management Committee who will be using this document as the basis for the work they
will be completing over the next five years.
In addition to the annual reporting of electricity, natural gas and heating oil consumption
to the Ministry of Energy each spring, the Committee will undertake an annual review of
the EMP and make any necessary revisions and updates. The annual review will be
presented to Council for information and should there be any major programs to be
undertaken or major changes to the document, appropriate recommendations will be
made by staff.
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Upon formal endorsement of the Energy Management Plan by Council, it will be made
available, as required by the Green Energy Act Regulations, electronically on the
municipal website with a hard copy available in the Clerk's Office for public review. The
Committee will also develop communications methods that will best keep all employees
informed of the EMP moving forward and will celebrate our energy conservation
successes in a way that will confirm to our residents that we are ever vigilant in
controlling energy consumption and costs in our municipal operations.
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Section 10 - Appendices
APPENDIX I — Current Energy Management Committee
George Acorn, Chair Community Services
Frank Wu Chief Administrator's Office
Curry Clifford Chief Administrator's Office
Ken Ferguson Community Services
Marie Marano Corporate Services
David Ferguson Corporate Services
Catherine Carr Finance
Adam Yarascavitch Finance
Anne Greentree Clerks
Fred Horvath Operations
Lockie Longhurst Operations
Rob Groen Operations
Tim Welsh Operations
Gord Weir Emergency & Fire Services
Mark Berney Emergency & Fire Services
Leslie Benson Engineering
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APPENDIX II — Municipal Buildings — Owned & Operated
Building Name Address Type of Facility Total Built
Area
1 Municipal Administrative Centre 40 Temperance Street administrative 1903
Bowmanville ON L1C 3A6 offices/Council 5946 1988/2002
chambers/library
2 Garnet B Rickard Rec Complex 2440 Hwy#2 twin pad arena, 8230 1988/1998
Bowmanville ON community hall
3 Courtice Community Centre 2950 Courtice Road indoor pool,
Courtice ON community hall, 4925 1997
_ fitness, library
4 South Courtice Community 1595 Prestonvale Road Twin pad arena, 7154 2003
Centre Courtice ON
5 Clarington Fitness Centre 49 Liberty Street
indoor pool,squash 1161 1981
Bowmanville ON
6 Darlington Sports Centre 2276 Taunton Road Single pad arena 3057 1975
Bowmanville ON
7 Bowmanville Indoor Soccer 2375 Baseline Road indoor soccer, 2646 2005
Bowmanville ON lacrosse bowl
8 Newcastle District Recreation 1780 Rudell Road indoor pool,
Complex Newcastle ON gymnasium, program 5751 2008
rooms
9 Hampton Operations Centre 2320 Taunton Road administration, 1376 1977/1985/1995
Bowmanville ON fleet garage,yard
10 Orono Operations Centre 3585 Taunton Road maintenance yard 476 1965
Orono ON
11 Yard 42 Operations Centre 178 Clarke Townline Road maintenance yard 484 1997
Newtonville ON
12 Fire Station#1 2430 Hwy#2 fire station &
Bowmanville ON headquarters 1115 1994
13 Fire Station#2 3333 Hwy#2 fire station
1152 2013
Newcastle ON
14 Fire Station#3 243 Main Street fire station 636 1984
Orono ON
15 Fire Station#4 2611 Trulls Road fire station 836 2005
Courtice ON
16 Fire Station#5 2354 Concession fire station 391 1990
Enniskillen ON
17 Former Fire Station#2 247 King Street E former fire station 636 1940's
Newcastle ON
18 Animal Services 33 Lake Road animal services 542 1960's
Bowmanville ON
19 Building Maintenance 33 Lake Road maintenance 121 1960's
Bowmanville ON
20 Tourist Information Building 181 Liberty Street administrative offices 101 1995
Bowmanville ON
21 Clarington Community Resource 132 Church Street community centre 1394 1967
Centre Bowmanville ON
22 Hampton Community Hall 5360 Old Scugog Road community hall 284 1960
Hampton ON LOB UO
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APPENDIX III - Municipal Buildings — Board Operated
Building Name Address Type of Facility Built
1 Orono Arena& 2 Princess Street indoor ice rink 1979
Community Centre Orono ON LOB 1MO community centre
2 Newcastle Arena 103 Caroline Street W indoor ice rink 1975
Newcastle ON L1 B 1 H1 community centre
3 Visual Arts Centre 143 Simpson Avenue art gallery
Bowmanville ON 1906
4 Sarah Jane Williams 62 Temperance Street museum&archives 1965
Centre Bowmanville ON L1 C 3A6
5 Bowmanville Museum 62 Temperance Street museum Mid
Bowmanville ON L1 C 3A6 1800's
6 Clark Museum& 7086 Old Kirby School Rd museum 1905/
Volunteer Bldg Kirby ON 1996
7 Orono Library 127 Church Street library 1882
_ Orono ON LOB 1M0
8 Newcastle Library 150 King Avenue E library 2009
Newcastle ON L1 B 1 L5
9 Baseline Community 2444 Baseline Road community hall 1985
Hall Bowmanville ON L1 C 3K3
10 Brownsdale 2226 Golf Course Road community hall 1957
Community Hall Newcastle ON L1B 1L9
11 Clarington Beech 26 Beech Avenue community hall Mid
Centre Bowmanville ON L1 C 3A2 _ 1800's
12 Haydon Hall 2503 Concession Road 8 community hall Acquired
Haydon ON L1 C 3K2 1961
13 Kendal Community 6742 Newtonville Road community hall Acquired
Centre Kendal ON LOA 1 EO 1999
14 Memorial Park Club 120 Liberty Street S community hall 1960's
House Bowmanville ON L1 C 2P4
15 Newcastle 20 Kings Avenue W community hall 1922
Community Hall Newcastle ON L1 B 1 H7
16 Newtonville Hall 21 Church Street community hall Acquired
Newtonville ON LOA 1J0 1965
17 Orono Town Hall 5315 Main Street community hall 1898
Orono ON LOB 1 MO
18 Solina Hall 1964 Concession Road 6 community hall 1956
Solina ON LOB 1J0
19 Tyrone Community 2716 Concession Road 7 community hall 1976
Centre Tyrone ON L1 C 3K6
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