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Community Energy Plan Implementation
• Introduction to QUEST
• Smart Energy Communities
• Smart Energy Atlas examples
• CEP implementation success factors
Overview
1. QUEST is a non-profit organization that conducts research, engagement and advocacy to advance Smart Energy Communities in Canada
2. With independent provincial & regional caucuses across Canada: composed of and led by local stakeholders
3. Provide support and tools to local government, utility, real estate, and other community stakeholders to advance Smart Energy Communities
4. Also work with provincial and federal governments, regulators, and industry to help create the right climate for Smart Energy Communities to grow
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The 4 things you need to know about QUEST
Don’t forget about… Heat
Source: Natural Resources CanadaComprehensive Energy Use Database
Community Energy: The Opportunities
Transportation18%
Residential17%
Commercial14%Industrial
12%
Non Urban39%
Smart Energy Communities
Smart Energy Communities…integration offers significant returns
1. Integrate Conventional Energy Networks So that the electricity, thermal , and transportation fuel networks in a
community are better coordinated to match energy needs with the most efficient available energy source
2. Make Smart Land Use Decisions Recognizing that poor land use can result in energy waste
3. Harness Local Energy Opportunities Renewable electricity, renewable natural gas, heat capture, and other
energy opportunities tailored to the specific community
Smart Energy Communities
SMART ENERGY ATLAS www.questcanada.org/theatlas Guelph, ON
Guelph, ON
SMART ENERGY ATLAS www.questcanada.org/theatlas
Oujé-Bougoumou, QC
SMART ENERGY ATLAS www.questcanada.org/theatlas
Oujé-Bougoumou, QC
SMART ENERGY ATLAS www.questcanada.org/theatlas
Toronto, ON
SMART ENERGY ATLAS www.questcanada.org/theatlas
Toronto, ON
SMART ENERGY ATLAS www.questcanada.org/theatlas
Vancouver, BC
SMART ENERGY ATLAS www.questcanada.org/theatlas
Vancouver, BC
SMART ENERGY ATLAS www.questcanada.org/theatlas
Markham, ON
SMART ENERGY ATLAS www.questcanada.org/theatlas
Markham, ON
SMART ENERGY ATLAS www.questcanada.org/theatlas
Quebec, QC
SMART ENERGY ATLAS www.questcanada.org/theatlas
Quebec, QC
SMART ENERGY ATLAS www.questcanada.org/theatlas
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Lessons Learned from CEP ImplementationThe most common factors acting as barriers to CEP implementation
Staff capacityFinancial capacity
Local government limits of authorityPolitical support and leadership
Estimated GHG impacts of actionsCo benefits of actions
Stakeholder support and leadershipPublic support
Staff support and leadershipPriorities from other planning documents
Source: National Report on Community Energy Plan Implementation
Success Factors for ImplementationBuilding Capacity for Implementation
Working within the local government’s limits of authority
− Focus on partnershipsEarly, sustained engagement is key – engage broadly!
− Identify points of commonality between the CEP objectives and community stakeholders
− Focus on actions being supported by utilities, provincial government and others stakeholders
Examples− City of Guelph – Taskforce and Working Groups− City of Markham – PowerStream and conservation
Partnerships
0 2 4 6 8 10
Health departmentSchool boards
Real estate agentsOther local governments
Higher education institutionsPrivate sector
Non-governmental organizationsFederal governmentFinance department
Engineering departmentGas utility
Real estate developersProvincial government
Electric utilityPlanning department
Source: National Report on Community Energy Plan Implementation
Community Energy Planning Process
Baseline Study and Energy Maps
Introduce an energy lens to
municipal planning
Integrate with the broader energy planning context
CEP Development
EN
GA
GE
ME
NT
25
External & Internal Partners
Desired Outcomes
Gas utilities Industry Electrical
utilities
Transportation Non-profits
Consumers
Economic Development
Planning, Environment, Infrastructure
Developers & builders
City Council
Public Institutions
Who and What to Consider when Developing a CEP
Engagement: utilities are critical partners
• Data sharing: “5 and 25” rule and variations -> originated at Enbridge and looking at improvements.
• Conservation: Mandated targets (CDM for electricity and DSM for natural gas) present an opportunity for alignment and expansion of CEP priorities and look for additional opportunities for residential, commercial and industrial conservation programs.
• Distributed Generation: Renewable energy, storage, emergency generation, standby & backup generation, CHP (cogeneration), microgrid
Building Political and Staff Support − Identify key messages for different
audiences− Tracking and monitoring progress
using key performance indicators− Use data to tell a story
Examples-City of London: Economic Benefits-City of Edmonton: Risk Management
Success Factors for Implementation
Alignment with economic objectives
− Retaining dollars spent on energy locally− Business retention and attraction− Market differentiation− Neighbourhood revitalization− Affordability− Employee attraction, retention and productivity
Alignment with risk and resilience objectives
− Mitigating impacts from extreme weather− Improving security of energy supply− Managing high and increasing energy prices− Meeting air quality standards
Alignment with environmental objectives
− Improving air quality and reducing GHG emissions
Improving the Clarity of the CEP
− Make the plan “SMART” (specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and time-bound)
− Tie timelines and accountability to actions− Integrate energy into existing plans and processes− Use decision making tools (e.g. energy maps)
Examples− City of Guelph - Development Approvals Process− City of Toronto – Green Development Standards− City of Toronto – Official Plan Review
Success Factors for Implementation
Energy + Emission
Profile
Community Form +
Geography
Provincial Policy
Context
LocalPolicy
Context
Local Socio
Economics
StrategicAction Plans
What to Consider When Developing a CEP…involves a strategic situational analysis
Municipal tools: municipal scale
− Official Plan and OP Amendments: Energy can be integrated into every component of an OP
− Zoning By-laws: Includes requirements related to the use of a site, as well as the area, density and height of development
− Building Code Requirements / Green Development Standards: Communities can introduce building standards/guidelines for developers
− Energy Mapping: municipalities can use energy maps to identify baseline energy consumption
Municipal tools: Energy mapping
Municipal tools: site scale
− FIT/CHPSOP applications for Standard Offer Contracts
− Development approvals/applications requiring reference to CEP objectives
− Development Charges to influence development patterns, transportation requirements and energy needs
− Local Improvement Charges to incent energy retrofits at the household level
Municipal tools: systems thinking
> City of London, Ontario
Challenges Success FactorsLack of staff and financial capacity
Limits of local government authority
− Focus on partnerships− Focus on actions with provincial or utility support
Lack of political and staff support/leadership
− Identify the economic benefits of the actions in the plan
− Track, monitor and report progress using key performance indicators
− Use data to tell a story
The next steps are not clear − Make the plan “SMART” (specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and time-bound)
− Tie timelines and accountability to actions− Integrate energy into existing plans− Decision making tools – energy mapping
Thank you for your time. We appreciate feedback!
Richard LaszloDirector of Research & Strategic [email protected]
QUESTwww.questcanada.org/ECOP