D A N S T O N E, M C I P, R P P, L E E D GA M A N A G E R O F E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T & S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y

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1 D A N S T O N E, M C I P, R P P, L E E D GA M A N A G E R O F E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T & S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y

2 Presentation Outline 1. The East Gwillimbury Story 2. FCM s Green Municipal Fund & the Community Energy Plan 3. Ontario Power Authority s Conservation Fund 4. LEED ND and the Neighborhoods Go Green Challenge 5. CaGBC Greater Toronto Chapter

3 East Gwillimbury Overview

4 East Gwillimbury Overview One of nine area municipalities within York Region Current population of approximately 22,000 people Primarily a rural agricultural municipality with a collection of urban settlements including Holland Landing, Queensville, Sharon, River Drive Park and Mount Albert Poised for significant future growth, particularly given the direction of the population and employment growth forecasted for York Region

5 Ontario s Greenbelt

6 Places to Grow The Provincial Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe Compact, transit supportive densities 4 Regional Centres 40% Intensification by 2015 Transit First 404 & 427 extensions Infrastructure investment

7 Town Structure The New Official Plan 2010

8 Sustainability Strategy Sustainable Development Policies Energy & Conservation Municipal Operations & Practices Natural Environment System

9 The Thinking Green Sustainability Strategy POLICIES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT (OP) Energy Star LEED (NC) Balanced Growth THE TOWN OF EAST GWILLIMBURY STRATEGIES NATURAL HERITAGE SYSTEM Restoration of features Watershed enhancement Land securement MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS AND PRACTICES Green Purchasing Policy Hybrid fleet Waste reduction and management (S.S.O., recycling etc) ENERGY AND CONSERVATION Energy RFI (energy production, community retrofits, alternate green energy) Community Energy Plan (Audit of existing carbon footprint, targets for carbon reduction)

10 Energy Star Policy for Housing May 2006 Council adopted a Townwide policy mandating that all new residential developments requiring Site Plan or Subdivision approval to be built to Energy Star standards Energy Star Certification goes beyond the minimum standards of the Ontario Building Code Appliances, energy-efficient windows and doors, and higher standards of insulation

11 Interesting Facts: Energy Star Policy for Housing Certification adds between $5,000 - $7,000 to construction cost of average dwelling 93% of Ontarians feel energy efficiency is an important consideration when choosing a home 65% of Ontarians would pay up to $5,000 more for an energy efficient home Energy Star homes typically consume 30% to 40% less energy and emit 2 to 3 times less greenhouse gases than homes built to the minimum requirements of the Ontario Building Code Average cost savings to the homeowner are in the area of $750 annually, depending on utility rates

12 Energy Star Policy for Housing Implementation Publicize Policy garner stakeholder and public support and recognition Training and education provided by the Town to builders, trades and site supervisors Servicing Allocation Policy Subdivision Agreement Builder signs agreement for permission to use Energy Star label 3rd party Energy Star qualified inspector issues label to builder

13 Benefits of an Energy Star Community Adaptable to large scale housing productions Relatively simple verification process Greenhouse gas emissions forecast next 10 years:

14 Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) September Council adopted policy directing all new Town facilities, ICI and multiunit residential buildings to be built to LEED- NC Silver October 2007 Council adopted an implementation policy with a scaled approach based on building size to address costs

15 Benefits to the LEED Policy A recognized and adopted standard for the Canadian setting; specifically climate, construction practices and regulations Four levels of certification (Certified, Silver, Gold, Platinum) allow for building flexibility; the final product is reviewed by a third party to validate achievement Significant recent market changes in terms of product availability Gaining traction in the market place; LEED certification allows for the recognition of companies as leaders in the green building sector LEED BUILDINGS IN THE GTA Certified: 18 Registered: 187

16 Scaled Approach to LEED

17 Challenges and Lessons Learned Critical that all stakeholders are on board ensures willing partners Strong Council support and staff commitment is necessary Need for incentives to reward performance Limitations of certain LEED products Energy Efficiency is easy to market to residential consumers Environmental performance encourages innovation York Region introduced incentive program servicing allocation

18 Challenges to the LEED Policy The CaGBC process for registration and certification is time-consuming, costly, and highly complicated There is a need and obligation for the municipality to embrace the system with increased knowledge, training, vigilant review and input Point-Chasing may result in building elements and design features which have minimal overall impact The I.C.I. sector is generally less prepared and willing to move towards green building standards relative to the residential. Multiple or higher density residential developments are much further advanced in this process

19 Thinking Green Development Standards System supported by Official Plan policy (in turn supported by the PPS, Planning Act, and Places to Grow) Extensive consultation process with development industry Focus on performance-based system using targets with flexibility and innovation Develop criteria and targets based on a set of agreed to objectives Level the playing field, equitable treatment and incentive based Focus on the Integrated Design Process

20 CEP Background Community Energy Plan No LDC (Hydro One and Enbridge) Funding from the FCM Green Municipal Fund Limited authority at the local level 20

21 FCM Green Municipal Fund Baseline data collection Low-hanging fruit Garforth International llc Energy Productivity Solutions Targeted reduction of GHGs over time Copyright: Garforth International llc

22 Community Energy Plan Adopted by Council in 2009 Per capita GHG reduction from 13 tonnes per person to 6 by 2031 Policies incorporated into new OP (2010) One of two municipalities in Ontario Implementation strategy being developed 22

23 THE MERTON RULE All new non-residential development above a threshold of 1,000 sq m and all residential development with more than 10 units will be expected to incorporate renewable energy production equipment to provide at least 10% of predicted energy requirements. 11/9/11 23

24 Merton Rule Overview! Developed in London Borough of Merton, by the Merton Council in 2003! Over 140 Councils in the United Kingdom have adopted the Merton Rule or some other similar policy! Requires new developments to generate at least 10% of their energy needs from on-site renewable energy equipment.! Requires the use of renewable energy onsite to reduce annual carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions in the built environment (Merton Council, 2009).

25 OPA Project and Funding! Project includes research and technical studies aimed at establishing economic basis and feasibility for a minimum requirement of on-site renewable energy for new development! Project includes consultation process to engage private development interests and stakeholders to identify economic feasibility, incentives, policy barriers to proposed policy! Deliverables include research and technical document/ report and recommend policy approach with implementation strategy

26 Project Outline 1. Research of Energy Alternatives ground source heating (geothermal), solar thermal, photo voltaics, wind Review of global best practice and municipal policy work 2. Provincial and Local Regulating Regime Green Energy Act, Electricity act, Planning Act, Official Plan Policy and Zoning 3. Industry & Stakeholder Consultation Development Industry/ Builders Renewable Energy providers 4. Economic Considerations Feed-In Tariff Program Implications to Municipal Property Assessment Capital and operating costs and pay-back periods

27 Relationship to OPA Feed in Tariff for PV! Residential installations receive 80.2 cents per kilowatt hour of energy sold to the grid! 1-kilowatt of solar panels will generate an average annual payment of $962! Feed In Tariff contracts are:! 20 years in length at fixed rate upon signing! Transferable in the event the home is sold! Assignable to another entity not living at the premises which could allow for an investment fund to participate

28 Proposed Minimum Performance Standard! Renewable Power and Energy Generation for Buildings:! Every building or building addition constructed after January with a gross floor area of 1,000 square metres or greater and every new residential development involving 6 or more units be required to include community or on-site renewable energy production equipment to provide at least 10% of predicted energy requirements. Up to 50% (ie 5% of total energy requirement) of this target can consist of energy conservation/efficiency technologies that exceed the minimum requirements for such buildings in East Gwillimbury Sustainable Development Evaluation System

29 Neighbourhoods Go Green! Exhibit

30 2011 Greenbuild Conference USGBC Toronto Canada

31 Presentation Outline 1. The East Gwillimbury Story 2. F.C.M s Green Municipal Fund 3. Ontario Power Authority s Conservation Fund 4. CaGBC Greater Toronto Chapter 5. LEED ND & the Neighborhood Go Green Challenge

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36 The Neighborhoods Go Green LEED ND Greater Golden Horseshoe Challenge Is a campaign aimed at local, regional municipalities, provincial and federal government representatives, and the development community, to raise awareness about the importance of sustainable urban design and planning, and the LEED for Neighbourhood Development criteria. Is a call to action to complete at least one LEED for Neighbourhood Development project in each of the municipalities and counties in the Greater Golden Horseshoe over the next five years. Is a challenge to local leaders to integrate sustainable neighbourhood design policy throughout all levels of government, and assume an international leadership role.

37 Canada Green Building Council Greater Toronto Chapter MUNICIPAL LEADERS FORUM & WORKING GROUP Over 30 upper and lower tier municipalities from across the GTA and beyond (Guelph / London) Wide range of municipal practitioners (planners, CBO s engineers, facility managers) Establish think-tank of green building and sustainable development leaders from Municipalities across the GTA Provide a strong voice to advocate for green buildings and sustainable development Develop a community of practice for information-sharing and networking Recognizes the important role of municipalities in providing leadership and transforming the marketplace

38 Benefits to the Municipal Leader Working Group The strength of if they can do it, why aren t we? Information sharing What works/what doesn t Success stories Regular (quarterly) meeting to keep abreast of new initiatives The development of common practices, approaches and policy to make our job easier working with the industry

39 Municipal Green Building Toolkit Addendum For the GTA 2011 Tool 1 The Context of Green Buildings Tool 2 Opportunities and Challenges Tool 3 The Business Case Tool 4 Training and Education Tool 5 Greening Municipal Buildings Tool 6 Greening Private Developments Tool 7 Monitoring and Verifying Tool 8 Practices and Technologies

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41 Goal of the Toolkit The Municipal Green Building Toolkit aims to increase understanding of key issues and processes related to greening municipally owned buildings. The Toolkit is a resource to assist municipal decision makers in identifying and implementing measures to increase the number of green buildings within their jurisdictions. Advantages Include: Develop and produce a Best Practice Manual based on the work of GTA municipalities For distribution across GTA For inclusion in the CaGBC s GB Toolkit Information can be spread nationally to help other areas Chance for GTA Chapter to be a leader

42 General Themes of Municipal Policy Areas to be Highlighted in the GTA Toolkit 1. Green Buildings & Sustainable Building Design 2. Sustainable Community & Urban Design 3. Energy Conservation and Renewables 4. Municipal Infrastructure & Innovative Approaches (SWM) 5. Water Conservation 6. Integrated Community Energy Systems (DE) 7. Financial Incentives

43 Value Proposition For the Project Consolidates work currently being undertaken by CUI, AMO, CAP and OPA (and possibly others) Provides examples of policy work developed for the regulatory context in Ontario Responds to industry concerns by promoting application of similar policy Web-enabled for updates and real-time adjustments to remain relevant and current Accessible through numerous platforms and website (TRCA, OPA, FCM, AMO, OPPI, etc)

44 OPA Conservation Fund Application Regional Best Practices Manual 1. Demonstrate Partnership / Membership Support 2. Define the Strategy for Website and Maintenance 3. Demonstrate Outreach and Communication Strategy 4. Wide Interest Across CaGBC Chapters 5. Need to avoid duplication and work with partners 6. Dialogue with AMO, FCM, CMHC, CAC, others

45 Ontario Power Authority (OPA) Conservation Fund Application Application filed by the GTA Chapter of the CaGBC with the TRCA and major contributing partner Project to be undertaken by the Sustainability Group at MMM Group Funding Contract to be finalized by the end of September Project to be finalized by February 2012

46 Submissions Received City of Toronto LEED Supplement, Toronto Green Standard, Green Roof By-law City of Burlington LEED Policy Town of East Gwillimbury Energy Star Policy, Merton Rule for On-site Renewables, LEED Policy for ICI, new Official Plan Town of Newmarket Rodeo Fine Homes project and Mullock Farm York Region Incentive program for LEED design Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville Sustainable Development Checklist Town of Caledon Development Charge Rebate Program for green buildings in the ICI Sector City of Pickering Sustainable Development Guidelines

47 Thank-you Do your little bit of good where you are; it s these little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world - Bishop Desmond Tutu Questions?