EnerSmart Programs Rethinking buildings for sustainability and self-sufficiency

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2 EnerSmart Programs Rethinking buildings for sustainability and self-sufficiency Ian Dunbar Commercial Account Manager 2

3 Agenda About Union Gas LEED Buildings Exciting Opportunities Union Gas LEED Buildings Customer Success Stories City of Hamilton City of Burlington Union Gas Incentives 3

4 Union Gas Franchise rights in Southwest, Northern & Eastern Ontario 1.3 million customers 115,000 Commercial/ Industrial customers 18 Account Managers in larger urban areas Celebrating 100 years 4

5 Exciting Opportunities 5

6 LEED Buildings LEED awards points in five basic categories: Site sustainability Water efficiency Energy and atmospheric impacts Construction practices Indoor Environmental Quality Additional points are available for further design innovations. The total score determines the level of certification. 6

7 Union Gas - LEED Buildings We re walking the talk Three new regional offices designed to achieve LEED Gold certification and equipped to operate as off-grid islands All three buildings are achieving a minimum of 40% savings compared with conventional buildings of the same size 7

8 Achieving LEED Gold Recognition Committing to a whole building approach Construction Practices Building products chosen for recycled content and environmental sustainability Construction waste minimized Priority given to local sourcing Building Envelope Airtight envelope and minimal thermal bridging High performance windows plus added wall and roof insulation White PVC roof membrane 8

9 Achieving LEED Gold Recognition Building Controls - Direct digital controls for building operations Heating and Cooling Ventilation, Lighting, Access, Security, Plumbing Temperature, daylight, occupancy and air quality CO, CO 2 and NO 2 sensors Electrical Systems T5 lighting (two stage ballasts) LED lighting in selected locations Variable speed drives on main air handlers for 40% less power use 9

10 Achieving LEED Gold recognition Water Efficiency Rainwater stored in underground cisterns Harvested rainwater used for flushing toilets Water efficient low-flow fixtures (dual flush toilets) Instantaneous tankless domestic hot water heaters Electrical Systems T5 lighting (two stage ballasts) LED lighting in selected locations Variable speed drives on main air handlers for 40% less power use 10

11 Achieving LEED Gold Recognition Mechanical Systems Dual operation heating systems supplied by: High efficiency condensing NG boilers or Co-generation/tri-generation Energy Recovery Ventilators (ERVs) Outdoor air economizers to reduce cooling load in shoulder seasons High efficiency DX cooling and tri-generation cooling via absorption chillers 11

12 Achieving LEED Gold Recognition Co-generation and Tri-generation Electricity generated by two 65 kw Capstone micro-turbines 335 kw Jenbacher reciprocating engine Heat can also be used in summer for cooling via absorption chillers (trigeneration) Heat capture, storage and re-use for space heating (co-generation) Equipment included for exporting surplus power to local utility grid 12

13 Achieving LEED Gold Recognition Indoor Amenities 75% of workspaces with natural light Low VOC furnishings, paints and carpets Sophisticated air filtering for high indoor air quality Landscaping and Site Elements Drought resistant plants On-site waste separated and recycled Light pollution minimized by yard lighting control White roofs mitigate heat island effects 13

14 Union Gas - LEED Buildings Business Benefits for Union Gas Projected energy cost savings Windsor 56% Kingston 47% Burlington 42% Lower energy use allowed for downsized power plants Downsized plants have enough extra capacity to sell power to the grid when opportunities arise On-site generation for off-grid operation, peak shaving and power sales 14

15 Union Gas - LEED Buildings Environmental Benefits for Union Gas Reduced environmental footprint Lowered energy use allowed for downsized power plants Reduced electricity consumption by up to 46% Reduced municipal water use by more than 65% Created healthier work environment 15

16 LEED Buildings Lessons Learned Top 5 lessons learned: High flexibility within LEED process permits client design preferences Co-generation and tri-generation systems can be configured to meet a variety of building needs and opportunities Additional cost of high performance buildings is falling as features are incorporated into building codes or become best practices Operational savings and healthier work environments more than justify the extra front-end costs Making a building self-sufficient through co-generation or tri-generation ensures against risk of business losses caused by power outages 16

17 LEED Buildings Gold Certified 17

18 Customer Success - City of Hamilton

19 City of Hamilton sustainable strategy Hamilton is certainly on the leading edge. They are innovative and were one of the first to go down the road of having a carbon foot print calculated, and from that developing a strategy towards a sustainable town. How Union Gas helped:..building Strategies & Sustainability Publication Calculated the City s historical natural gas usage by sector Determined a natural gas conservation plan Provided input into final document for natural gas reduction targets Devised a strategy to achieve Hamilton s natural gas energy density goals

20 City of Hamilton Energy Conservation Examples of Hamilton s energy conservation projects: Community Center - LEED Building, Gold certified Electricity Generation Natural Gas and Methane Central district heating and cooling plant vs. on-site boilers DR 3 with gas fired generators Municipal housing conservation programs HVAC equipment upgrades Condensing Boilers, Energy Recovery Ventilators, Infrared Heaters

21 City of Hamilton Get paid to Save Total Natural Gas Savings 2,500,000 m3 over the past 5 years Total utility cost savings $575,000 over the past 5 years Total financial incentives from Union Gas $100,000 over the past 5 years

22 Success Story - City of Burlington Investing in energy conservation technologies Burlington an EnerSmart Champion

23 City of Burlington Energy Conservation BAS (Building Automated Systems) - over 20 Project Sites: Reduced amount of outdoor air being heated during winter without compromising occupant fresh air requirements Gas Saved - 155,000 m 3 /yr Expected Union Gas Incentive - $40,000 Condensing Boilers for space heating two units Gas saved - 10,400 m³/year Union Gas Incentive: $4000

24 City of Burlington Get paid to save Total Natural Gas Savings 190,000 m 3 over the past 2 years Total utility cost savings $43,000 over the past 2 years Total financial incentives from Union Gas $74,000 over the past 2 years

25 London District Catholic School Board Total Natural Gas Savings 615,000 m 3 per year Total utility costs savings Installed in 26 schools: $154,000 (approximate) per year Total financial incentives from Union Gas $125,000 over the last 5 years 52 condensing boilers 14 Energy Recovery Ventilators 25

26 Fanshawe College Installed across 19 campuses: Condensing Boilers and Energy Recovery Ventilators CO Sensors in 2 new building air handling units Linkage-less controls on 18 boilers Total Natural Gas Savings 2.8 M m³ (annually) Reduction in CO² emissions 5,444 MT = 1,178 cars off the road Total financial incentives from Union Gas $ 30,000 for the above projects

27 Union Gas - Incentive Programs Set incentive amount for specific energy efficient technology Water Heating Programs/Incentives Free Showerheads and Aerators Condensing Water Heaters $100 per unit Front Load Clothes Washers $50 per unit Space Heating Programs/Incentives Condensing Boilers $250 to $2,500 per unit Energy/Heat Recovery Ventilators $100 to $1,000 per unit Destratification Fans - $500 per unit Infrared Heaters - $100 per unit 27

28 Set Incentives - How to Apply Water & Space Heating Programs Simple one page application form Available on our website or from your Union Gas Account Manager Submit your application after the installation is complete Cheque is delivered directly to you 28

29 Union Gas Incentive Programs Customized energy conservation solutions for your business Incentive for energy efficient equipment or process changes: 15% of incremental high efficiency upgrade costs up to $40,000 How to participate? Contact your Union Gas Account Manager to determine if project qualifies Submit your application when the project is complete Cheque is delivered directly to you 29

30 Additional Incentives Available Government Incentives may be available for your project Manufacturer/Supplier Independent incentives may be available Electric utilities incentives to be launched soon Lights, motors, etc Custom opportunities 30

31 Commitment to continuous improvement

32 Continuous Energy Management Identifying projects Facility walkthroughs, audits, energy team outcomes Justifying capital Pre-approval will add incentive dollars into your ROI calculation Implementation From commissioning to receiving the incentive cheque Verification Assist with engineering calculations to help verify the project Energy Data Management Manage all of your Union Gas accounts with MyAccount

33 Energy can be managed Managing your Union Gas bills is easy, simple and accessible Free Online bill and account access tool 24/7 24 months of historical data view consumption and compare month-to-month data View, Compare, Download, Graph or Print multiple accounts, for multiple billing periods One user ID Paperless, electronic billing 33

34 Master Summary Billing (MSB) Multiple account management Multiple accounts under one sign-on Consolidate your Union Gas bills and reduce to 4 bills/month Qualifying criteria Minimum requirement is 10 Union Gas bills All bills must be paid by you each month Ask your Union Gas Account Manager for information and assistance 34

35 Questions? Visit us at Booth # 109 For a full description of all of our incentive programs visit uniongas.com/business 35