ALANNA GILLIS ACTING COMMISSION SECRETARY Commission.Secretary@bcuc.com web site: http://www.bcuc.com VIA EMAIL Gas.regulatory.affairs@fortisbc.com September 16, 2011 SIXTH FLOOR, 900 HOWE STREET, BOX 250 VANCOUVER, BC CANADA V6Z 2N3 TELEPHONE: (604) 660-4700 BC TOLL FREE: 1-800-663-1385 FACSIMILE: (604) 660-1102 Log No. 36662 FORTISBC ENERGY AES OFFERING PRODUCTS AND SERVICES EXHIBIT A2-4 Mr. Shawn Hill Director, Regulatory Affairs FortisBC Energy Inc. 16705 Fraser Highway Surrey, BC V4N 0E8 Dear Mr. Hill: Re: An Inquiry into FortisBC Energy Inc. regarding the Offering of Products and Services in Alternative Energy Solutions and Other New Initiatives Commission staff submits the following document for the record in this proceeding: - Fraser Basin Council Community Energy Planning: Policies and Tools Presentation - dated April 14, 2011. /yl Enclosure cc: Registered Interveners (FEI-AES-RI) Yours truly, Alanna Gillis PF/FEI_AES Inquiry/A2-4_Submission
Community Energy Planning: Policies and Tools Peter Ostergaard Smart Planning for Communities April 14, 2011
Outline Fraser Basin Council and Programs Smart Planning for Communities program Energy Planning: Policies & Tools Utility programs Case Studies and Examples Challenges
The Fraser Basin Council: advancing sustainability throughout BC
Energy Efficiency and Buildings Toolkit
Transportation: E-3 Fleets and Transportation Demand Management Toolkit
BC Climate Action Toolkit toolkit.bc.ca
Remote Community Implementation Program
What do we do? 1 Process Advice 2 Strategic Support 3 Education & Training 4 Technical Expertise 5 Online Resources
Funders Group BC Hydro Indian and Northern Affairs Canada BC Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development BC Ministry of Environment Real Estate Foundation of BC Canadian Rural Partnership
Oh No! Not another Plan!
Applying Sustainability Principles to Existing Plans Land use plans Infrastructure plans Sustainability Strategies & Charters Cultural & Arts Plans Social Service and Health Plans Climate Action Plans Economic Development Plans Food Security Plans Community Energy Plans
Energy Planning Policies and Tools Local Government Operations Green Fleets, Green purchasing Landfill gas Heat recovery Building retrofits Plans and Bylaws OCPs, ORPs, density bonuses, Fast tracking, checklists, DPAs, Parking, tax exemptions Climate Action Toolkit
Range of Policy Types VOLUNTARY MANDATORY SOCIAL MARKETING FINANCIAL INCENTIVES PRICE SIGNALS POLICIES REGULATION P O L I C Y T O O L S / I N S T R U M E N T S Promotions Live Smart Grants Stepped Rates OCPs Zoning/rezoning Community Engagement Density Bonusing Water Metering Sustainability checklists Local Service Area Bylaws Moral Suasion Expedited Permitting DPA Guidelines Anti-Idling Home Labeling ICE Fund Solar& DE Ready Bylaws Demonstration Projects BC Hydro Subsidies Green Building Codes Builder Recognition DCC Subsidies Training Feebates On-Bill Financing Revitalization Tax Exemptions
BC Hydro Community Energy Initiatives Power Smart Sustainable Communities Program - Community Energy and Emissions Planning - Community Energy Managers - District Energy Systems: Funds for Studies and Capital Incentives Standing Offer Program (Municipal Renewable Electricity) Remote Community Electrification and Efficiency Programs
Fortis Community Energy Initiatives Geoexchange, District Energy, Solar Thermal, Truck Fleet CNG Initiatives New Energy Solutions Deferral Account Delta School District Geoexchange and High Efficiency Boiler Projects District Energy CPCN Applications: Quesnel CHP Wood Residue and Fraser Mills Geoexchange Biomethane
Significant District Energy Systems in BC
Colwood Solar Program $12 million total; $3.9 million from Natural Resources Canada Partners: T Souke First Nation; Royal Roads; Utilities; Westshore Chamber of Commerce Retrofit 1000 homes (1in 6) Solar Demos on Firehall District Energy for Grayfield Redevelopment EV Charging Infrastructure
Challenges Risk of Losing Momentum Sideswiped by Economy Downloading Perception Resources Needed vs. Tax Room Mitigation Still Trumping Adaptation Electricity a Solution, Not a Problem, in BC
Resources & Websites BC Climate Action Toolkit (www.toolkit.bc.ca Natural Resources Canada CANMET (www.canmetenergy.nrcan.gc.ca) - Community Energy Planning Guide - Factor 2 Communities: Programs and Projects - RETScreen FCM Partners in Climate Protection (www. sustainablecommunities.ca) Community Energy Association (www.communityenergy.bc.ca) Smart Planning for Communities (www.smartplanningbc.ca) CEA Funding Guide Provincial, BC Hydro Programs
Questions? Peter Ostergaard Province-wide Energy Specialist Smart Planning for Communities Fraser Basin Council postergaard@fraserbasin.bc.ca www.smartplanningbc.ca Victoria, BC (250) 888-3030