City of Kimberley Community Energy & Emissions Plan

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1 City of Kimberley CEEP: QuickStart City of Kimberley Community Energy & Emissions Plan Low Carbon Infill Visualization for Downtown Area of Kimberley (Liepa, I Adapting to Climate Change in Kimberley, BC. Report & Recommendations) Updated December 2013

2 CEEP: QuickStart Table of Contents Executive Summary... 2 Kimberley CEEP QuickStart Report... 5 Introduction... 5 Action Plan... 8 Results of Actions Conclusion List of Acronyms... 27

3 CEEP: QuickStart 2 Executive Summary On February 4 th, 2013 a workshop was held with staff and Council from the City of Kimberley, facilitated by the Community Energy Association and BC Hydro. The workshop group looked at the energy and emissions data for the community as a whole and decided on an action plan. This Executive Summary section summarizes the outcomes of the workshop, and the action plan details as discussed in the workshop. Community energy & emissions Current status & business as usual As is characteristic of small resource-based towns, Kimberley has experienced fluctuations in population over the past decades. The closure of the Sullivan Mine in 2001 indicated a shift in the economic driver of the community from mining to tourism. The town experienced a decline in population in the years following the Mine closure, but 2007 showed a shifting trend toward slow but steady growth. BC Stats, specifically the Local Health Area population projections for the Kimberley area were used to inform the annual growth rate, which is used as one of the key pieces of data in the CEEP QuickStart energy and emissions model. The Local Health Area projections indicate a 1% annual growth rate out to the year This figure was discussed with the workshop participants and deemed acceptable based on current trends in the community. The City of Kimberley identified a greenhouse gas emission reduction target as part of a previous GHG emission planning process. In that process, a 6% reduction from 2007 baseline by 2020 was identified as a reasonable target. Although this has not been integrated into the Official Community Plan (OCP) as of yet, this target has been used in the recent Integrated Community Sustainability Plan process, and was considered by the workshop group as a reasonable target. The Kimberley OCP is slated for an update in In the baseline year of 2007, total community annual energy expenditure was approximately $20 Million, and GHG emissions were approximately 45,456 tonnes. Further detail on the current energy and emissions for the community can be found in the Community Energy and Emissions Inventory (CEEI), produced by the Province. With no action plan, but taking into account Provincial policies (e.g. tailpipe emission standards and a carbon neutral electrical grid), community emissions are projected to change according to the following chart:

4 CEEP: QuickStart 3 Action Plan The action plan decided on by the workshop group is shown below. Actions that were a Maybe are included so that staff and Council have the opportunity to consider implementation if desired. The impacts of those actions (indicated by a red box) are not calculated in the model output. STEP 2 - SELECT ACTIONS AND TIMING - Kimberley City Years reduction occurs in Actions 1 Buildings Basics 1.1 Promote BC Hydro DSM programs 2 x x 1.2 Promote natural gas DSM programs 2 X x 1.3 Promote provincial / federal DSM 2 x x 1.4 District energy / renewable energy systems MAYBE Consider incentives programs to encourage energy performance above minimum building code requirement 1 x 2 Buildings High-Growth Measures 2.1 Sustainability checklist for buildings 1 x 2.2 Use zoning bylaws to define desired energy performance 1 x 2.3 Density bonus for energy performance 1 x 2.4 Fee rebates and other financial incentives 1 x 2.5 Tax exemption bylaw MAYBE 0 3 Residential Buildings 3.1 Sign on to solar-ready building code provision 1 X 3.2 Education to developers 1 x 3.3 Efficient wood stove program 1 x 3.4 Green heat program MAYBE 0 4 Commercial / Institutional Buildings and Transportation 4.1 Engage the Livesmart BEA for small businesses 1 x 4.2 Eco-industrial networking assessment 1 x 5 LDV Transportation Urban Form 5.1 Land use suite "lite" 1 x 5.2 Land use suite "enhanced" - MAYBE Street design 1 x 5.4 Flow RGS, OCP, and local area plans through to zoning 1 x 6 LDV Transportation Infrastructure & Collaboration 6.1 Active transportation planning 1 x 6.2 Improve walking infrastructure 1 x 6.3 Cycling & alternative transportation infrastructure improvements 1 x 6.4 Special event planning 1 x 6.5 Collaborate with major employers on work-related transportation 1 x 6.6 Transit suite 1 x 6.7 Ride-sharing and guaranteed ride home programs 1 x 6.8 Intercommunity transit services 1 x 6.9 Low carbon and electric vehicle suite NO 0 t2 Carshare 1 x 7 Waste 7.1 Organics diversion MAYBE 0 8 Enabling Actions 8.1 Organizational structure for climate action 1 x 8.2 Establish a regional energy co-operative MAYBE Identify green economy opportunities 1 x 8.4 Leverage Local Government assets into community change 1 x 8.5 Long-term, deep community engagement (culture change) 1 x e2 0 PLANNED? Annual The numbers of the actions listed above correspond to their numbers in the CEEP QuickStart Action Guide, which contains further detail about each of them. For further detail on BC Hydro demand-side management (DSM) program incentives consult the BC Hydro Power Smart programs sheet, or refer to the BC Hydro Power Smart website at Formulas have been developed for each action in order to quantify the impact of implementation on energy and emissions in the community. Assumptions regarding uptake and implementation have been made and are conservative. These assumptions can be adjusted to determine impacts once implementation has begun and participation/uptake can be measured.

5 CEEP: QuickStart 4 Results The estimated impact of the plan on the community greenhouse gas emissions (in tonnes of GHGs per year) is shown below. Under the present action plan, the community of Kimberley will exceed the target around Note that this assumes that Year 1 activities are implemented in 2014, meaning the policy or action results in reductions during that year. This model output does not include the Maybe actions, which have been included in detailed actions table should an opportunity arise to implement the action. It should be noted that if adjustments are made to either the GHG target or the population projections during the OCP updates, these changes will impact the results. Note that these variables are easily adjusted in the model provided. Under the Business As Usual scenario, electricity consumption for 2020 and 2050 are estimated at 226,981 GJ/yr and 293,873 GJ/yr respectively. Under the plan, electricity consumption for 2020 and 2050 are instead estimated to be 187,455 GJ/yr and 142,702 GJ/yr. The major actions, listed by impacts in terms of GHG savings and not including the Maybes are: Promotion of natural gas demand side management programs Promotion of federal/provincial demand side management programs Land use suite lite The major actions listed by impacts in terms of KW savings are: Land use suite lite Promotion of BC Hydro DSM programs Promote Provincial/Federal DSM programs

6 CEEP: QuickStart 5 Kimberley CEEP QuickStart Report Introduction Through Bill 27, all local governments in the Province are required to make efforts towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the community. There are great opportunities for increased efficiency and local economic development by addressing energy and emissions in this town of approximately 6,700 residents. The figures in this report are based on 2007 energy and emissions information (the Community Energy and Emissions Inventory, published by the Province of BC), and localized energy costing data. The CEEI reports have been updated to include 2010 data, however these updates are still considered Draft. As 2007 is the baseline year, the data provided for that year is considered final. Bill 27 background Through the Local Government (Green Communities) Statutes Amendment Act, also known as Bill 27, municipalities and regional districts are required to include targets, policies, and actions towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions from their communities in their Official Community Plans and Regional Growth Strategies. Targets, policies and actions were required to be integrated into the OCP by May 31 st, As the City of Kimberley is approaching an OCP review and update, the GHG emission reduction targets developed for the community have not been integrated into the OCP as of yet. Kimberley s OCP is slated for an update in Community Energy & Emissions Planning A community energy and emissions plan (CEEP) evaluates a community s existing energy use and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in order to reduce energy consumption and emissions, improve efficiency, and increase the local renewable energy supply. A CEEP encompasses land use and transportation planning, building and site planning, infrastructure (including solid and liquid waste management), and renewable energy supply. It provides guidance to a local government in planning future developments and in long-term decision making processes. Most GHG emissions within a local government s jurisdiction result from energy consumption and the burning of fossil fuels. With this relationship it makes sense to combine greenhouse gas emissions and energy planning into one integrated plan. While some communities have completed stand-alone energy or GHG action plans, the close linkages between energy and GHG emissions suggest that a combined plan is preferable. In this guide the term community energy and emissions plan (and the acronym CEEP) is intended to incorporate both energy and GHG emissions, but not other emissions such as particulates or criteria air contaminants. Energy Planning Hierarchy Not all opportunities to influence energy and emissions across a community are created equally. It makes sense to reduce demand as much as possible first, this action being much more cost effective than technology-based fixes. Encourage an ethic of energy conservation is an important foundation to the introduction of alternative or renewable energy opportunities.

7 CEEP: QuickStart 6 A similar hierarchy can be applied to the transportation sector. The image below is similar to the steps towards energy planning. In the transportation sector, the easiest step to take is to reduce vehicular trip distances through appropriate urban form (planning) and transportation demand management. 4 3 Vehicle Efficiency 4 Fuel - Electrify what is left of the passenger fleet and / or consider biofuels, consider biofuels and natural gas for the heavy-duty fleet 3 Vehicle Efficiency - Reduce the size of vehicles and improve engine efficiency, right-size vehicles to the need, minimize the tonnes of steel being moved to move a person 2 Mode Shift 1 Trip Distance Reduction 2 Mode Shift - Shift remaining kilometers travelled to cycling, walking, public transit, ride-sharing and out of the single-occupant vehicle 1 Trip Distance Reduction - Reduce the need to travel by vehicle through urban form and transportation demand management For both hierarchies, the base of the pyramid is an important foundational step in the process of community energy and emissions planning, and the implementation of any actions. Without using energy or fuel efficiently, the full benefit of the other opportunities will not be realized.

8 CEEP: QuickStart 7 CEEPs for Small Communities Overview CEA s Community Energy and Emissions Planning (CEEPs) for small communities is designed to provide a cost-effective way for small to mid-sized local governments to rapidly develop a practical CEEP including an implementation timeline. The CEEP process is depicted in the graphic below The graphic below explores the planning step in the CEEP process as well as the benefits of developing a CEEP. These steps create an action plan. A plan to implement actions over several years is also developed as part of this process.

9 CEEP: QuickStart 8 CEEP Partner Commitments CEEP QuickStart participants are responsible for the following implementation steps: Taking ownership and demonstrating leadership over the CEEP Submitting CEEP to Council for approval Implementing the CEEP in their community Joining and contributing to BC Hydro s conservation Community of Practice Provide month progress reports. The Community of Practice is a peer learning opportunity through which success stories and challenges can be shared with other CEEP QuickStart participants. BC Hydro hosts the Community of Practice for all CEEP alumni. In addition to the support provided through the Community of Practice, the Community Energy Association will provide follow-up implementation support to CEEP QuickStart communities. The following lists some of the areas of assistance that the Community Energy Association can provide: One on-one staff coaching and advice during plan approval and implementation; Drafting policy, OCP amendments, council motions; Further analysis of impacts of actions Council presentations Grant identification and grant-writing assistance to implement identified actions Drafting terms of reference or scope documents for specific initiatives Supporting stakeholder engagement activities Staff engagement and/or training A lead staff person should be identified to liaise with both BC Hydro through the Community of Practice and Community Energy Association in the follow-up implementation support. At the CEEP QS workshop in Kimberley, it was determined that the Planning Department would continue to lead energy and emissions related projects. Action Plan On February 4 th, 2013 a workshop was held with City of Kimberley staff and Council, and was facilitated by the Community Energy Association and BC Hydro. To assist with pre-workshop preparation, reading material was distributed to workshop participants, and a webinar was hosted by CEA. This provided some background on energy and emissions to ensure everyone had a good baseline of information prior to the workshop. At the workshop the facilitator gave a brief presentation and introduced an energy and emissions assessment tool that has been provided to staff for use in further analysis. This tool is populated with data derived from calculations developed to assess the impact that various actions and strategies may have on GHG emissions and energy consumption into the future. The tool shows the final results in charts and graph, which can be helpful in communication plan results to Council and the broader community. The workshop group was provided with a collection of actions, and each action was discussed within the group and placed in one of four categories: Yes, No, Maybe, and Already Done. Several additional actions were identified that were not included in the action cards. Further, some actions were customized

10 CEEP: QuickStart 9 or altered slightly to reflect the specific Kimberley situation. A summary of the additional actions and description of the discussions that took place are provided in the table beginning on Page 13. The actions were placed on a chart in order to create a plan that covered years 2013 (Actions in place) through to 2016 (Year 3 of implementation). As a group, the actions were sequenced and all participants had the opportunity to provide input as to the timing of each action. In this way a consensus on an action plan was arrived at by the workshop participants. Photo: Summary of the Action Plan timeline. Current Emissions and Business As Usual Projections The Province of BC has calculated the total energy use and greenhouse gas emissions from the community for 2007 through the Community Energy and Emissions Inventory (CEEI). An updated version of that report was released in January 2013, which included an update to the 2010 energy and emissions data. The 2010 updated data is still considered Draft and for that reason, 2010 data has not been integrated into the CEEP Model. This does not affect any of the calculations relative to the baseline data would simply allow us to see changes from The model will be updated once final 2010 data is released by the Province. In 2007 (the baseline year for GHG emission reduction targets) community-wide GHG emissions in Kimberley was 45,456 tonnes as a result of the use of electricity, natural gas, and petroleum fuels. Community wide energy spending was approximately $20 Million in Kimberley has experienced fluctuations in population over the past decades. The closure of the Sullivan Mine in 2001 indicated a shift in the economic driver of the community from mining to tourism. The town experienced a decline in population in the years following the Mine closure, but 2007 demonstrated a change in the trend, with slow but steady growth characterizing the last five years. BC Stats, specifically the Local Health Area population projections for the Kimberley area, were used to inform the annual growth rate. The population project is one of the key pieces of data in the CEEP QuickStart energy and emissions model. The Local Health Area projections indicate a 1% annual growth rate out to the year This figure was discussed with the workshop participants and deemed acceptable based on current

11 CEEP: QuickStart 10 trends in the community. Should more detailed population projection assessments take place through the OCP update and the projection for population growth in Kimberley change significantly from 1%, this can be easily updated in the model. The summary dashboard on below provides an overview of the current emissions and projected emissions based on this population projection. "Business As Usual" Projections & Target Overview Community Kimberley City Annual % target change in ghg -1.05% Population growth 1.00% Default population growth 1.68% 2007 Population 6,322 Start-year for actions 2012 Business as Usual GJ by Fuel 1,600,000 1,400,000 1,200,000 1,000, ,000 Electricity Mobility Fuels Natural Gas Emissions Summary 2007 Emissions 2010 Emissions (not from CEEI) 2007 Total Energy Expenditure $ 45,546 47,432 20,072, Per-capita energy cost $ 3, Per-capita emissions 7.13 Targets Summary Total reduction -2.2% -6% -16% -32% Per-capita reduction -12% -19% -34% -56% Total GHG 44,521 42,680 38,405 31,096 Per-Capita GHG Business as Usual (BAU) Summary GHG's 45,932 45,650 48,133 57,141 GHG growth 1% 0% 6% 25% Population 7,057 7,344 8,112 9,898 Pop growth 735 1,022 1,790 3,576 Pop Grow % 12% 16% 28% 57% Per capita emissions Business As Usual - GHG Emissions 60,000 50,000 40,000 30,000 $3,929, , , ,000-1,600,000 1,400,000 1,200,000 1,000, , , , , Energy Use (GJ) by Sector Energy Cost, 2007 $457,569 $545,293 Heating Oil Propane Wood LDV HDV Commercial/ Small- Medium Industrial Residential Mobility Fuels Electricity Natural Gas Wood Heating Oil Propane 20,000 10,000 $4,438,836 $10,701, BAU Target

12 CEEP: QuickStart 11 Action Plan The action plan decided on by the workshop group is shown below. Actions that were considered to be inapplicable are not included in the plan. The Maybe actions are included in the chart below as well as the Action Table on the following page. To be conservative in the output of the model, the Maybe actions were not included in the calculations of impact. The actions in the plan were categorized according to what year it was believed that they could be implemented. STEP 2 - SELECT ACTIONS AND TIMING - Kimberley City Years reduction occurs in Actions 1 Buildings Basics 1.1 Promote BC Hydro DSM programs 2 x x 1.2 Promote natural gas DSM programs 2 X x 1.3 Promote provincial / federal DSM 2 x x 1.4 District energy / renewable energy systems MAYBE Consider incentives programs to encourage energy performance above minimum building code requirement 1 x 2 Buildings High-Growth Measures 2.1 Sustainability checklist for buildings 1 x 2.2 Use zoning bylaws to define desired energy performance 1 x 2.3 Density bonus for energy performance 1 x 2.4 Fee rebates and other financial incentives 1 x 2.5 Tax exemption bylaw MAYBE 0 3 Residential Buildings 3.1 Sign on to solar-ready building code provision 1 X 3.2 Education to developers 1 x 3.3 Efficient wood stove program 1 x 3.4 Green heat program MAYBE 0 4 Commercial / Institutional Buildings and Transportation 4.1 Engage the Livesmart BEA for small businesses 1 x 4.2 Eco-industrial networking assessment 1 x 5 LDV Transportation Urban Form 5.1 Land use suite "lite" 1 x 5.2 Land use suite "enhanced" - MAYBE Street design 1 x 5.4 Flow RGS, OCP, and local area plans through to zoning 1 x 6 LDV Transportation Infrastructure & Collaboration 6.1 Active transportation planning 1 x 6.2 Improve walking infrastructure 1 x 6.3 Cycling & alternative transportation infrastructure improvements 1 x 6.4 Special event planning 1 x 6.5 Collaborate with major employers on work-related transportation 1 x 6.6 Transit suite 1 x 6.7 Ride-sharing and guaranteed ride home programs 1 x 6.8 Intercommunity transit services 1 x 6.9 Low carbon and electric vehicle suite NO 0 t2 Carshare 1 x 7 Waste 7.1 Organics diversion MAYBE 0 8 Enabling Actions 8.1 Organizational structure for climate action 1 x 8.2 Establish a regional energy co-operative MAYBE Identify green economy opportunities 1 x 8.4 Leverage Local Government assets into community change 1 x 8.5 Long-term, deep community engagement (culture change) 1 x e2 0 PLANNED? Annual The numbers of the actions listed above correspond to their numbers in the CEEP QuickStart Action Guide, which contains further detail about each of them. For further detail on BC Hydro DSM program incentives consult the BC Hydro Power Smart programs sheet, or the BC Hydro Power Smart website at

13 CEEP: QuickStart 12 During the full day workshop, ways to proceed with the actions were discussed. Highlights of those discussions are outlined in the table below. Only those actions selected as part of the Action Plan are included in the table (there were 3 No actions), and the action number correlates to the detailed action descriptions in the Community Energy and Emissions Actions Guide. These action numbers are indicated in brackets. For more information on each action, including the formula used to calculate impacts, please refer to the Guide. Actions that were developed by workshop participants and are therefore not included in the Community Energy and Emissions Actions Guide are labeled Custom. Action Effort Comments Year 1 Promote BC Hydro DSM programs (1.1) Promote natural gas DSM programs (1.2) Promote provincial / federal DSM (1.3) Consider incentives programs to encourage energy performance above minimum building code requirement (1.5) Low Request information from BC Hydro (i.e. leaflets and handouts) to distribute to the community. Provide a link on website, and handouts at City hall. Continue to support the building inspector in communicating opportunities for the DSM programs. Identify ways to enhance that internal capacity. Formalize the communication of DSM opportunities through the building inspector. Work with the Chamber of Commerce to promote businessspecific DSM opportunities. Encourage senior government to strengthen LiveSmart programs, and other similar programs at the Provincial and Federal levels. Continue to support community-wide education and awareness opportunities (e.g. Green Building Conference). Facilitate enhanced awareness by leveraging existing resources through DSM programs. Engage in the Energy Diet (or similar future initiatives) by supporting the program for local residents in both a subsidy and promotion capacity. Use social media to promote and encourage participation in DSM programs. Investigate options for incentive programs or other mechanisms to encourage residential energy performance that exceeds EG70. Results of CEM research project could inform the opportunities that are considered.

14 CEEP: QuickStart 13 Fee rebates and other financial incentives (2.4) Incentive program that encourages new builds and major retrofits to meet or exceed a desired level of energy performance. Eco-industrial networking assessment (4.2) Land-use suite lite (5.1) High Consider potential eco-industrial networking opportunities at existing industrial lands and develop a marketing strategy to attract investment and support business and employment growth in the City. A zoning review in 2014 will address real and perceived barriers to commercial and industrial development. An opportunity exists during the upcoming OCP update to review and amend/strengthen policies and bylaws in a manner that encourages infill development and densification in the downtown area. A conceptual urban design plan should be developed as part of this process, which could be achieved through the OCP or a local area plan. Street design (5.3) Related to 5.1, in that focus around infrastructure and alternative transportation opportunities is prioritized in the downtown core resulting in pedestrian-focused design. There is on-going progress in this area, as opportunities present themselves (i.e. dedicated pedestrian lane on Warren Ave/Hwy 95). Implement street design retrofits to coincide with infrastructure improvements (e.g. pipe replacements or road, sidewalk and curb upgrades). Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw (expected completion 2014) will address some of the potential opportunities to define street design and alternative transportation. Leverage Local Government assets into community change (8.4) Long-term, deep community engagement (8.5) This is on-going, as the City of Kimberley is leading by examples in a number of ways, both through implementation of actions and participation in other projects. Kimberley has invested in: major building retrofits; alternative energy opportunities (i.e. turbine on Mark Creek reservoir and SunMine project); solar lighting projects; allocating funds to a climate action reserve fund; and participating in a number of initiatives including Carbon Neutral Kootenays, Water Smart and Communities Adapting to Climate Change. The City is subsidizing and promoting the Energy Diet program for 2013 and intends to continue supporting similar initiatives in the future. The commitments made to invest in local greenhouse gas emission reduction activities, and to participate in the CEEP QS process demonstrate a commitment to influencing the community ethic around energy and emissions. Improving

15 CEEP: QuickStart 14 community engagement and communications is an immediate priority. Initial engagement will be achieved through OCP public process, which will have climate and energy components. Long term communication must include a social media component. Year 2 Sustainability checklist for buildings (2.1) Tax exemption bylaw (2.5) Green Heat Program (3.4) Ride-sharing and guaranteed ride home programs (6.7) Organics diversion (7.1) Establish a Regional Energy Cooperative (8.2) High - High High Identify other successful sustainability checklists (i.e. Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Peachland, Kelowna, etc.) and adapt for the community. Ensure the checklist is enforced and used by all builders/developers. Sustainability checklist is intended to be as much of an educational tool as a suggested standard for more efficient development within the community. A sustainability checklist could also be developed for the general public, i.e. 50 tops things to reduce energy use in your home. Maybe. Consider a review and amend to the Investment Incentive program (Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw) to add energy efficiency provisions. Maybe. City currently supports a woodstove exchange program, and community groups are actively promoting use of wood supply made available through the wildfire urban interface management plan. Consider developing a program to encourage new wood appliance installations in the community to reduce/replace natural gas or heating oil (where applicable) consumption. Explore the potential of the Green Communities Offset Option 1b) project, which allows the local government to support similar projects as a local offset option (partially satisfying corporate carbon neutral commitments). Wildsight currently facilitates a carshare and a rideshare. Look at opportunities to further promote these programs, and to enhance exposure through the City website or other similar mechanisms. Maybe. Many different and complex barriers to address. Currently a commercial-level composting system is proposed in Cranbrook (profitable business). Issues with local heavy metal concentrations in biosolids. Consider opportunities to enhance backyard and in-home composting (working together with Bear Aware to address wildlife concerns). Collaborate with RDEK to identify options for Kimberley organic waste diversion. Maybe. Many initiatives in progress which may lead to the opportunity of an energy cooperative. Consider the biomass regional initiative, solar, etc. and other future opportunities for renewables in the community.

16 CEEP: QuickStart 15 Identify green economy opportunities (8.3) High Identifying alternative energy opportunities is one of the City s strategic priorities. Current and future opportunities are being explored, for example the biomass and solar initiatives. Year 3 Adopt a rezoning policy to define desired energy performance (2.2) Density bonus for energy performance (2.3) Flow RGS, OCP and LAP through to zoning (5.4) Low Low OCP review will inform amendments to the zoning bylaw. Through that process, opportunities to define desired energy performance will be identified. Will be addressed through review of zoning bylaws, to take place after the OCP update is complete. OCP update AND zoning bylaw reviews will integrate CEEP QS actions as applicable. Year 4 District Energy/Renewable Energy Systems (1.4) Land use suite enhanced (5.2) High Maybe. Consider industrial area or downtown development, particularly where opportunities for multi-unit buildings are present, or where industrial facilities can be developed in close proximity. Maybe. Potential enhancement zoning through OCP update, which may include opportunities for encouraging mixed-use development and active transportation-focused development. To be revisited after OCP and zoning reviews, to determine the feasibility of going further with land use planning to encourage more mixed-use, and deliberate pedestrian-oriented design. The City of Kimberley is actively engaged in a number of energy and emission-related initiatives. There a number of actions discussed at the CEEP QuickStart workshop that participants agreed were either ongoing or already implemented. The following table summarizes those actions. It should be noted that there are several additional initiatives in which the City has engaged that will have impact on communitywide energy and emissions. The climate change adaptation planning process that the City of Kimberley completed in 2009 includes a number of opportunities for community design that facilitates a shift towards energy efficient and low-carbon development. There are many synergies between climate mitigation and adaptation, and communities that integrate both into long term planning will be optimizing long term resilience. The Integrated Community Sustainability Plan is another significant planning process that the City completed in Many of the goals and objectives included in this document again encourage energy efficiency, and the Descriptions of Success, or Vision suggest opportunities across a variety of sectors including transportation, buildings and infrastructure.

17 CEEP: QuickStart 16 On-going initiatives are included in the model, and as with the actions committed to above, the number in the brackets correlate with the action description in the Community Energy and Emissions Guide. On-going initiatives Sign on to Solar Ready Building Code provision (3.1) Education for developers (3.2) Efficient wood stove program (3.3) Engage LiveSmart Business Energy Advisor for small businesses (4.1) Active transportation planning (6.1) Improve walking infrastructure (6.2) Low Low The City has signed on to the Solar Ready provision to require all new single family homes to be built to accommodate future installation of solar hot water systems. The Building Inspector at the City of Kimberley is very knowledgeable around the incentive programs available for home retrofits and new builds. Opportunities for improved energy performance are communicated upon permit requests, facilitating education to developers before construction is initiated. Ongoing updates of the Building Permit Guide include current opportunities for rebates and incentives. The City also provides rebate and incentive information online. The City of Kimberley has been facilitating a woodstove exchange program in partnership with surrounding local governments, the Ministry of Environment and Wildsight (local non-profit organization). The current program offers a $250 rebate off a new stove purchase to replace an inefficient model. The Province of BC has initiated a program through LiveSmart BC which provides small businesses with free energy assessments. Work with the Chamber of Commerce to promote this service to local Kimberley businesses. Suggest integrating the LiveSmart opportunity into the upcoming Chamber survey. There are a number of trail initiatives both completed and in planning phases in Kimberley. Although occurring informally, there have been good partnerships established with the Trails Society in the community. Significant trail projects such as the Rails to Trails, Peak-Platzl, Nurses Trails, etc. are designed to encourage active transportation. The Trails Society is leading signage development for a number of trails in the community. Council has endorsed an official connection of the Trans Canada Trail to create a looped trail, in addition to connection with existing trails. TransCanada Trail is enhancing signage for all decision points. As with 6.1, walking infrastructure is in progress. Schools are walkable, and priority walking routes are included in the snow removal program. Informal community engagement has been on-going. The City may consider formally endorsing national initiatives such as Walk to Work Week, or the Walking School Bus.

18 CEEP: QuickStart 17 Cycling & alternative transportation infrastructure improvements (6.3) Special event planning (6.4) Collaborate with major employers on work-related transportation (6.5) Low Tie into the downtown enhancement plans. Provide more options for biking through the required provision of bike racks. The City has amended the parking regulations in the zoning bylaw for multi-unit residential buildings to require secure bike parking. Continue to enhance bike/walking path connectivity through the TransCanada Trail. Modify parking incentives to require bike parking. Further actions will be taken as opportunities arise. The City has previously had positive partnerships with BC Transit in providing event transportation for major events. Further, school buses have been used for events requiring additional transportation options. This is on-going, and opportunities to enhance transportation options for Special Events will be considered as applicable. There are limited opportunities for the City to enhance transportation opportunities for work-related commutes in the area, outside of the significant partnership with BC Transit. The local mill does provide shuttle service and designated carpool parking areas have been allocated. Transit suite (6.6) High In partnership with BC Transit and a local operator, the City runs a connector service between Kimberley and Cranbrook. Ine 2013, the City of Kimberley and BC Transit completed a significant transit study to assess service expansion options. Council approved the recommended expansion of the connector service to add an additional 2 days of service, resulting Tuesday to Friday service with 3 round trips each day. Intercommunity transit services (6.8) Carshare (t2) Organizational structure for climate action (8.1) High As a significant number of commuters currently travel between Kimberley and Cranbrook for work, the Transit Suite (6.6) is geared specifically at address transit opportunities between these communities. This action is being addressed through the transit initiatives discussed in 6.6. There may an opportunity for the City to support community-based initiatives addressing commuter traffic. The City has provided a parking spot and signage for the Kootenay Carshare Co-op. The City has become a member and uses the vehicle as a supplemental vehicle for staff use. This provides increased exposure of the initiative, and eliminates the need to purchase an additional vehicle at City Hall. Explore opportunities to integrate organizational structure for climate action/sustainability into a job description. Consider a climate/environment/sustainability focused review of the OCP and related projects to assess progress of implementation. (OCP review is pending)

19 CEEP: QuickStart 18 Initial Community Engagement Workshop Planning a community engagement event provides an opportunity for the City to not only present the CEEP, but to highlight some of the actions that have already been taken by the municipality to save energy and reduce emissions. This demonstrates commitment and leadership, and sets a positive example for the community. A public event can also be an opportunity to showcase the resources that are available in the community to help the public take action. One effective engagement approach that was discussed during the CEEP workshop is to host a community Open House/Energy Tradeshow. There are many ways of implementing an Open House, and the level of engagement will depend on the resources available (budget and staff time). Some suggested approaches are provided below: Invite local experts or relevant businesses/organizations to set-up a booth at your Open House to share the services or products they offer that will support GHG emission reductions and energy efficiency. This may be part of the Green Building Conference planned in Kimberley. Invite the local utilities to share information about incentives or other programs that are available to encourage efficiency in residential homes (i.e. BC Hydro). Again, this could be through the Green Building Conference, or a separate Trade Fair. The City may wish to engage community groups and individuals in addition to, or instead of hosting an Open House. It may be useful to liaise with the Chamber of Commerce, local developers, local interest groups or specialists in applicable fields (i.e. alternative energy specialists, home energy assessment consultants, etc.). The upcoming OCP review will be another great opportunity to engage citizens around energy and emission actions. Using Open House and Public Review sessions to highlight some of the energy components of the update will serve as an opportunity to further educate the community. Next Steps to Finalize Community Energy & Emissions Plan 1. Report to Council: CEEP-QS workshop description and participation, DRAFT results and DRAFT report language. 2. Optional conduct initial community engagement workshop for engagement, feedback & ideas 3. Submit final City of Kimberley Community Energy & Emissions Plan (CEEP) to Council for approval 4. Where applicable, integrate Community Energy and Emissions Plan actions into statements in the City of Kimberley OCP and future planning activities 5. Include statement in financial budgets 6. Begin plan implementation Barriers and Opportunities The workshop group took some time to discuss some barriers and opportunities that might exist as the City moves forward with implementation of the CEEP. The City may opt to conduct further assessment of action-specific barriers and opportunities as applicable. Much of the discussion focused around the limited capacity and budget of the local government in achieving effective implementation. Opportunities to leverage other processes, such as the OCP update were identified as a way to ensure policy mechanisms included in the Plan are implemented in the short term. Increasing the capacity of the local government to enhance educational opportunities, for example through the building inspector, was also discussed.

20 CEEP: QuickStart 19 Achieving broad community participation in energy and emission actions was identified as a potential barrier. As with the local government, individuals and families also have many other priorities. Identifying ways to help residents improve their energy efficiency in a way that is low-cost and results in reduced energy spending will be important for successful implementation. There is great opportunity in Kimberley to see significant reductions, as the building stock is generally older. Kimberley has a number of events through which information can be communicated to the public. The annual Green Building Conference is one of those upcoming opportunities. Working with local community groups and organizations to create awareness around energy and emissions leverages existing networks, and ensure the message is reaching a broader audience. The workshop group discussed the potential for a regional community energy manager, which would be very beneficial in supporting CEEP implementation.

21 CEEP: QuickStart 20 Results of Actions The anticipated results of the action plan, and the unpacked actions, are shown in the charts below. Significant greenhouse gas emission savings are feasible by implementing the actions, and the City of Kimberley is projected to meet and exceed the 6% GHG emission reduction target. Under the Business As Usual scenario, electricity consumption for 2020 and 2050 are estimated at 226,981 GJ/yr and 293,873 GJ/yr respectively. Under the plan, electricity consumption for 2020 and 2050 are instead estimated to be 187,455 GJ/yr and 142,702 GJ/yr. The City of Kimberley community-wide GHG emission reduction target is reached through implementation of the plan within a couple of years.

22 CEEP: QuickStart 21 The two actions that will result in the greatest reduction of GHG emissions are the natural gas demandside management and provincial/federal demand-side management programs. Note that these reductions are directly related to the uptake of the initiative in the community, and the approach to promotion of the programs taken by the local government.

23 CEEP: QuickStart 22 The following chart demonstrate the business as usual consumption of energy by sector (residential buildings, commercial and industrial buildings, light duty vehicles and heavy duty vehilces. By 2050, if no actions are implemented, the projected energy use for the community of Kimberley would be approximately 1,362,000 GJ. Under the plan, total energy consumption is projected to be approximately 853,000 GJ.

24 CEEP: QuickStart 23 Implementing policy mechanisms to influence future land use and development has potential to reduce electricity consumption significantly. Effectively implemented, the land use action will result in the greatest electricity reductions. The demand-side management programs will also be effective, and it is possible that with successful promotion of the programs, and decent uptake by the community, that these reductions could be exceeded.

25 CEEP: QuickStart 24 This page summarizes the business as usual scenario for energy use by fuel type, and the projected energy use under the plan. The model assumes that energy costs will increase with time.

26 CEEP: QuickStart 25 The chart below shows overall energy costs for the community, broken out by fuel type energy costs were approxmiately $22 Million. The business as usual scenario estimates annual energy costs of approximately $37.5 Million, and under the plan approximately $34 Million. This suggests that if all actions are implemented, residents of Kimberley could be collectively saving over $3.5 M in the year 2020 in energy costs. This is a significant amount of money that will stay within the community. Approximate per capita energy costs and projected reductions are summarized below: 2010 per capita energy spending: $3, business as usual (no actions implemented): $5, energy spending under the plan: $4,636 Upon successful implementation of the plan, residents of Kimberley can expect to save about $500 in 2020 in energy costs compared with the business as usual scenario. As previously mentioned, increased uptake in certain initiatives will impact the annual cost of energy. The model assumes a conservative level of uptake on the initiatives. The model can be used to calculate more accurate energy costs should a certain action or initiative be more successful than anticipated.

27 CEEP: QuickStart 26 Conclusion The CEEP QS workshop was an informative and action-oriented session. The City of Kimberley has participated in a number of energy and emission-related processes, and this CEEP QS workshop helped to bridge some of those processes, and identify ways to move forward with implementation. The City of Kimberley will be embarking on an Official Community Plan update in 2015, providing an opportunity to integrate the policy-related mechanisms for long-term energy and emission reduction into the main community planning document. Some unique opportunities were discussed during the workshop, including the idea of building capacity within municipal staff to support quanitfication of energy performance improvements in new and existing buildings. The building inspector is a position that has a natural interface with builders and residents alike. Building the knowledge and awareness of the inspector ensures everyone involved in a new construction or renovation project is aware of the financial incentives available for energy efficiency. The City of Kimberley is well positioned to meet and exceed the 6% below 2007 level GHG emission reduction. Identifying ways to work collaboratively with other community groups and organizations (including the Chamber, non-profits, developers, etc.) will help in encouraging broad community participation. There are many synergies that can be fostered between the CEEP and other energy and emission related processes that the City has engaged in. Identifying creative opportunities to support implementation of the incredible work that has taken place in Kimberley will result in a community that is resilient and vibrant.

28 CEEP: QuickStart 27 List of Acronyms BAU CEEI CEEP CO2 DCC DSM GHG GJ HDV kwh LDV OCP RGS LAP Business As Usual Community Energy and Emissions Inventory (inventories created by the Province for each local government) Community Energy and Emissions Plan Carbon Dioxide Development Cost Charge Demand Side Management (name for measures used to reduce energy consumption) Greenhouse Gas (there are several different anthropogenic GHGs and they have different relative impacts. When tonnes of GHGs are stated in the document the standard practice of stating this in equivalent of tonnes of carbon dioxide is followed. Carbon dioxide is the most important anthropogenic GHG.) Gigajoules (one of the standard measures of energy) Heavy Duty Vehicles (i.e. commercial vehicles, like trucks) kilowatt hours (standard measure of energy, typically used with electricity) Light Duty Vehicles (i.e. the types of vehicles driven by the general public) Official Community Plan Regional Growth Strategy Local Area Plan