Community Energy Plan Implementation

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1 Community Energy Plan Implementation

2 Overview Introduction to QUEST Smart Energy Communities Smart Energy Atlas examples CEP implementation success factors

3 The 4 things you need to know about QUEST 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 3

4 Don t forget about Heat Source: Natural Resources Canada Comprehensive Energy Use Database

5 Community Energy: The Opportunities Non Urban 39% Transportation 18% Residential 17% Industrial 12% Commercial 14%

6 Smart Energy Communities

7 Smart Energy Communities integration offers significant returns

8 Smart Energy Communities 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

9 SMART ENERGY ATLAS Guelph, ON

10 SMART ENERGY ATLAS Guelph, ON

11 SMART ENERGY ATLAS Oujé-Bougoumou, QC

12 SMART ENERGY ATLAS Oujé-Bougoumou, QC

13 SMART ENERGY ATLAS Toronto, ON

14 SMART ENERGY ATLAS Toronto, ON

15 SMART ENERGY ATLAS Vancouver, BC

16 SMART ENERGY ATLAS Vancouver, BC

17 SMART ENERGY ATLAS Markham, ON

18 SMART ENERGY ATLAS Markham, ON

19 SMART ENERGY ATLAS Quebec, QC

20 SMART ENERGY ATLAS Quebec, QC

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22 Lessons Learned from CEP Implementation The most common factors acting as barriers to CEP implementation Staff capacity Financial capacity Local government limits of authority Political support and leadership Estimated GHG impacts of actions Co benefits of actions Stakeholder support and leadership Public support Staff support and leadership Priorities from other planning documents Source: National Report on Community Energy Plan Implementation

23 Success Factors for Implementation Building Capacity for Implementation Working within the local government s limits of authority Focus on partnerships Early, 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

24 Partnerships Planning department Electric utility Provincial government Real estate developers Gas utility Engineering department Finance department Federal government Non-governmental organizations Private sector Higher education institutions Other local governments Real estate agents School boards Health department Source: National Report on Community Energy Plan Implementation

25 Community Energy Planning Process Baseline Study and Energy Maps ENGAGEMENT Introduce an energy lens to municipal planning CEP Development Integrate with the broader energy planning context 25

26 Who and What to Consider when Developing a CEP External & Internal Partners Planning, Environment, Infrastructure Consumers Gas utilities Industry Electrical utilities Developers & builders City Council Transportation Non-profits Economic Development Public Institutions Desired Outcomes

27 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

28 Success Factors for Implementation 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

29 Alignment with economic objectives Retaining dollars spent on energy locally Business retention and attraction Market differentiation Neighbourhood revitalization Affordability Employee attraction, retention and productivity

30 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

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32 Success Factors for Implementation 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

33 What to Consider When Developing a CEP involves a strategic situational analysis Energy + Emission Profile Local Socio Economics Strategic Action Plans Community Form + Geography Local Policy Context Provincial Policy Context

34 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

35 Municipal tools: Energy mapping

36 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

37 Municipal tools: systems thinking

38 > City of London, Ontario

39 Challenges Lack of staff and financial capacity Success Factors Focus on partnerships Focus on actions with provincial or utility support Limits of local government authority Lack of political and staff support/leadership The next steps are not clear 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 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

40 Thank you for your time. We appreciate feedback! Richard Laszlo Director of Research & Strategic Initiatives QUEST