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1 MMC Forum 2017 Registration and Networking 8:00 8:30

2 MMC Forum 2017 Examining Municipal Energy Conservation and Demand Management (ECDM) Plans; meeting GHG reduction targets November 22, :30 am - 4:00 pm Black Creek Pioneer Village

3 MMC Forum 2017 Welcome Bernie McIntyre Senior Manager, Corporate Sustainability and Strategic Initiatives Toronto & Region Conservation Authority

4 MMC Networking Forum 2017Break City of Barrie City of Brampton City of Guelph City of Hamilton City of Markham City of Mississauga City of Oshawa City of Peterborough City of St. Catharines City of Toronto Town of Caledon Town of Richmond Hill Town of Newmarket Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Enbridge Gas Distribution Environmental Commissioner of Ontario (ECO) Ministry of Energy Robert J. Kerr & Associates Sheridan College Toronto and Region Conservation Toronto Hydro ICONICS REALice De-OX Ice Rink Technologies Solar Ontario Ltd. Yorkland Controls Limited Ecosystem Energy Services ESAC Energy Services Association of Canada Burman Energy Consultants Group SMART Rink Connect Kildonan Energy Joe Johnson Equipment Armstrong Fluid Technology ESC Automation Inc. CopperTree Analytics Inc.

5 Mayors Megawatt Challenge Program Performance-based, data-centred approach to energy & water efficiency in municipal buildings A wide range of municipalities from across Canada taking part over the past 10 years Large dynamic database of Canadian municipal building energy performance Technical direction by: Delivered & managed by:

6 Mayors Megawatt Challenge Program Quarterly webinars on topics of interest to members Annual forum in November Town Hall Challenge: ; engaged cities and towns from eight provinces Community Centre Challenge: formally launched in 2016 Members receive annual Energy Assessment Reports for participating Town/City Halls and Community Centres

7 2016 Program Highlights - 57 buildings recorded 3,357,771 kwh of electricity savings worth $537, buildings recorded 743,202 m3 in natural gas and steam savings worth $222,960-9 buildings achieved more than 10% electricity savings - 20 buildings achieved more than 10% gas or steam savings - Altogether, members reduced greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) by 1,767 tonnes, equivalent to taking 373 cars off the road!

8 MMC Forum 2017 Opening Remarks John Mackenzie Chief Executive Officer Toronto & Region Conservation Authority

9 Keynote Jim Baxter Director, Environment & Energy, City of Toronto

10 Jim Baxter Director, Environment & Energy, City of Toronto Jim is the Director of the Environment and Energy Division at the City of Toronto responsible for combined environment and energy programs. In 2016 the Division created the City's 33-year plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Titled "TransformTO", the plan lays the framework to attain the City's goal of an 80% reduction in GHG emissions by Jim's focus is on managing the division environmental and energy challenges in a rapidly changing external environment while capitalizing on opportunities, to balance economic growth, attract private investment, and improve energy security and resiliency.

11 Creating a Low Carbon, Healthy, Equitable, Prosperous & Resilient City Environment and Energy Division 11

12 Toronto s Environment & Energy Division Four Core Objectives Environment and Energy 12

13 Toronto in th Largest city in North America 11% Canada s GDP 6th largest government in Canada Most culturally diverse city in the world 51% Born Outside Canada 49% Born In Canada

14 Toronto the Liveable City Toronto s Rank (among the contenders) Source Economy and Labour Attractiveness Scorecard Cost of Living Adjustment Mercer Health Index Numbeo Macro-Political Stability World Bank City Risk Index Lloyd s Quality of Life Economist EIU

15 But Toronto is changing

16 Population Growth Forecast Population Growth (%) (Top Table and Contenders) Commission for Sydney, 2017

17 RAPID GROWTH High Rise Construction in North American Cities, March 2015 Creates Opportunities & Challenges Environment and Energy Division 17

18 Intensification & Growth 2000 to 2014 Environment and Energy Division 18

19 Equity Income by Census Tract in Toronto (low, middle, high) Traffic congestion and housing affordability are together fueling a long term trend in inequality in Toronto: Hulchanski, UofT,

20 The Climate & Energy Issue Environment and Energy Division 20

21 Storms Environment and Energy 21

22 Since 2002, Toronto has Experience Three 100-Year Storms Environment and Energy 22

23 More Extended Heat Waves Environment and Energy 23

24 More Storms Why do we continue to design our infrastructure based on history? Is the past still a good predictor of the future? Environment and Energy 24

25 Climate is Changing City of Toronto, 2011

26 TAKING ACTION Environment and Energy Division 26

27 Carbon Emission Sources Environment and Energy Division 27

28 Measured and Projected GHG emissions to 2050 Environment and Energy Division 28

29 The Modelled Path to a Low Carbon Future Reducing GHG Emissions Requires Transformation of Toronto s Core Urban Systems Environment and Energy Division 29

30 Addressing the 9Mt Gap Environment and Energy 30

31 COUNCIL ADOPTED GOALS 100% of new buildings are near zero GHG emissions by % of existing buildings are retrofitted by % of energy use from renewable or low-carbon sources by % of total floor space uses to low-carbon thermal energy by % of transportation uses low or zero-carbon energy by % of trips under 5 km city-wide walked or biked by % 95% of waste is diverted in all sectors by

32 New Construction (TO Green Standard) Near Net Zero Emissions Framework for New Construction 32

33 Green Roof Initiatives Toronto has the largest number of green roofs of any City in North America (over 500) Achieved through the Green Roof Bylaw and the Eco-Roof Financial Incentive 33

34 Energy Efficiency & Renewables High-rise Retrofit Improvement Support 34

35 Low Carbon Thermal Energy Systems Westwood Theatre Lands in Etobicoke Centre. Brownfield Redevelopment - New Civic Centre Net Zero design - No natural gas service to buildings - Efficient building design - Low Carbon Thermal Energy Network - 3 Million ft 2 of mixed-use development - $500 K investment in thermal energy network pipes being installed at road crossings as part of street realignment - Geo-exchange boreholes in the park Environment and Energy Division

36 Leading by HEADER Example: Westwood A NET ZERO COMMUNITY WE NEEDED AN EXPERIENCED DEVELOPMENT PARTNER City does not have the financial capacity to make the investments in the required infrastructure Risk aversion We don t have the technical expertise to design and build the required elements WE NEEDED A ROBUST SELECTION PROCESS Went to the market with a transparent process to find an experienced partner Technical expertise Financial capability Shared commitment Joint development agreement Environment and Energy Division

37 Climate Resilience o o o Implementation of the City s Climate Change Risk Management Policy with City Divisions, Agencies, Corporations Undertaking high level risk assessment with City divisions and external organizations (e.g. Enbridge Gas) Working to identify measures to mitigate risks to infrastructure and services o Joined the 100 Resilient Cities Network (May 2016) 37

38 Global, National and Provincial Efforts are Aligning to Address Climate Change and Support Resilience Building Environment and Energy 38

39 IS THIS WHAT YOUR FUTURE LOOKS LIKE? Environment and Energy 39

40 Recognition of Savings achieved

41 The Living City Energy Efficiency Leadership Award Gold: achieved target energy use intensity (no savings potential) Silver: within 5% of target Living City Energy Efficiency Leadership Award

42 The Living City Energy Efficiency Leadership Award Gold Winner Richmond Hill Town Hall

43 The Living City Energy Efficiency Leadership Award Gold Winner Mississauga Civic Centre

44 Municipal Energy Plan (MEP) Program Presented by Josh Shook, Ministry of Energy

45 MINISTRY OF ENERGY Municipal Energy Plan (MEP) Program Capitalizing on Energy and Climate Change Opportunities

46 What is a Community Energy Plan? Municipal Energy Plan Program: Ministry of Energy program that supports municipalities in creating and updating Community Energy Plans. Aligns: Identify opportunities for: Energy The built environment Land use planning Climate change Energy efficiency Green energy GHG reductions Economic development 46 MINISTRY OF ENERGY

47 How Does a MEP Differ from BPS Reporting and CDM Plan Requirements? Transportation Municipalities MEP program Residential Public Sector Commercial Industrial O. Reg. 397/11 Broader Public Sector Reporting and Plans Hospitals Schools Post- Secondary Institutions Voluntary Community-wide Buildings and transportation Mandatory annual reporting Mandatory 5 year CDM plans BPS facilities only 47 MINISTRY OF ENERGY

48 6 Reasons to do a Municipal Energy Plan Understand energy use and emissions Sustainability and security Cost savings Innovation Green initiatives Economic development 48 MINISTRY OF ENERGY

49 Funding is available through the Municipal Energy Plan Program Potential additional funding sources: Federation of Canadian Municipalities Federal Gas Tax Fund Ontario Trillium Foundation Stakeholders 49 MINISTRY OF ENERGY

50 Municipal Energy Plan Program Participants to Date 50 MINISTRY OF ENERGY

51 Climate Change Action Plan (CCAP) Community Energy Planning is reinforced in CCAP A Community Energy Plan positions your municipality to seize climate change opportunities Ontario intends to fund the development of Community Energy Plans and Climate Action Plans (and their supporting data) with greenhouse gas pollution inventories for municipalities and First Nation and Métis communities that currently do not have these plans. These programs would include training and guidance to help communities access energy use data for their community energy planning and mapping.* *Ontario s Climate Change Action Plan p MINISTRY OF ENERGY

52 Apply to the Municipal Energy Plan Program The MEP program is available to all Ontario municipalities with an ongoing application intake and review For more information about the program and links to the application materials, please visit: MEP program staff can be reached via at 52 MINISTRY OF ENERGY

53 MMC Networking Forum 2017Break trca.on.ca/mmc

54 Executive Panel Discussion Mid-Term Review of Ontario s Municipal Energy Conservation and Demand Management (ECDM) plans Getting Ready for 2019 Graham Seaman Director of Sustainability & Asset Management, City of Markham Jim Baxter Director, Environment & Energy, City of Toronto Frank Gazzola CEM, CRM, City of Hamilton Moderated by Robert Kerr, Robert J. Kerr + Associates

55 Ministry of Energy ECDM program updates 2019 Presented by Alan Kirschbaum, Ministry of Energy

56 MMC Networking Forum 2017Break trca.on.ca/mmc

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