July 11, 2018 Efficiency Programs and Incentives - Strategies to Save Large Commercial and Multi-Residential Markets Carmine Faiella, BAS Energy Solutions Consultant Enbridge Gas Distribution www.enbridgesmartsavings.com/business
Enbridge Gas Distribution Territory map Ottawa Region Simcoe Region Greater Toronto Niagara Region 2
Natural gas energy efficiency programs A history of success Our energy efficiency programs have been in existence for over 20 years. They are enforced and regulated by the Ontario Energy Board (OEB). Success is measured by annual gas savings we ve helped our customers achieve. and we ve been successful: 19 billion m 3 cumulative gas savings 35 million tonnes CO 2 e cumulative emission reductions 3
Enbridge Advantage We can help strengthen your sales pitch ü Help identify, measure and verify opportunities at customer sites at no additional cost to you or the customer ü Customers trust the utility, we add credibility to savings claims ü Assist with the monetization of savings associated with a project so that a solid business case can be made ü Provide access to incentives to help offset the cost of implementing measures ü Calculators, case studies and other sales support materials available at: www.enbridgesmartsavings.com/business 4
Managing Costs Security Costs Service Contracts Building Maintenance Labour ($15/hr) What costs can a Property Manager manage? CAPEX Capital Plans Utilities (Gas) Rent (Tenant Turnover) 5
Where Is The Majority Of Energy Usage? Electric Heating 2% Electric Cooling 1% Base Electric 23% Base Gas 21% Heating Gas 53% Gas accounts for 74% of energy usage 6 Utility Benchmarking and Potential Savings of Multi-Unit Residential Buildings (MURBs) In Toronto (Ghajarkhosravi, Ryerson University, 2010) Based on Figure 5.1. consumption breakdown of the dataset
Natural Gas energy efficiency programs Capital Investments Provide technical support and financial rebates to help businesses, institutions, industrial and agricultural facilities become more energy efficient, through: Fixed Incentives Prescribed rebates for the purchase and installation of specific energy efficient measures. Incentives for over twenty efficient water heating, space heating or food services measures available. Custom Solutions Incentives calculated based on estimated annual gas savings. Incentives can cover up to 50% of project costs to a maximum of $100,000 per project 7
Prescriptive Incentive Program Applicable Technologies Space Heating Food Services Water Heating Air Doors Condensing Boilers Condensing Furnaces Condensing Make-up Air Units Condensing Unit Heaters Demand Control Ventilators Destratification Fans Energy Recovery Ventilators Heat Recovery Ventilators High Efficiency Boilers Infrared Heaters Demand Control Kitchen Ventilation System ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwashers ENERGY STAR Qualified Natural Gas Fryers, Steam ENERGY STAR Qualified Natural Gas Steam Cookers High Efficiency Under- Fired Broilers Condensing Storage Water Heaters Condensing Tankless Water Heaters Low-Flow Showerheads Ozone Laundry System 8
9 Commercial Custom Retrofit Program Applicable Incentives Incentives are available for energy efficiency projects that yield natural gas savings. Tiered incentive structure whereby incentives are paid out based on $/m 3 saved and % of total natural gas savings. Incentives will cover up to 50% of the project cost to a maximum of $100,000/project. Incentives paid to customers upon proof of purchase and installation. Savings calculators available at www.enbridgesmartsavings.com/business
Commercial Custom Program Custom case study: Multi-residential building Make-up air (MUA) unit replacement Higher efficiency, lower cost Replaced MUA unit with a condensing MUA unit with Variable Frequency Drive (VFD). Resulted in a 21% reduction in customer s total annual natural gas consumption. Project cost $23,000 Incentive $7,922 Gas savings Gas cost savings Simple payback 49,198 m 3 /year $12,299/year 1.1 years CO 2 reduction 93.3 tonnes 10
Commercial Custom Campaigns Up To Triple the Incentive Amount on Commercial Custom Projects Parameters: 11 Projects must be completed by September 30 th 2018 for Controls Projects, and by October 31 st for Boiler Retrofits. Customers must book their projects with an ESC by August 31st, 2018 to qualify. Capped at 50% of project cost to a maximum of $100,000/project Upgrade to a high-efficiency boiler (85% to 89% efficiency) and earn 2x our regular incentive Upgrade to a condensing boiler (90% efficiency or more) and earn 3x our regular incentive
Applying for Efficiency Incentives Simple process with minimal paperwork Fixed 1. Visit: enbridgesmartsavings.com/business 2. Select Apply for Incentives 3. Complete application form online. Custom 1. Contact Enbridge Gas Distribution 2. Information gathering/site visit 3. Calculation of gas savings and expected incentive 4. Installation of equipment 5. Application submitted and processed 12
Natural gas energy efficiency programs Operational improvements RunitRight Help customers identify and implement low or no cost operational improvements that will save energy and money. Fine Tune Building Operation to Peak Performance Participants have experienced as much as 5% in energy savings for little to no upfront cost. Involves 3 steps: Register Fund a site audit Implement Incentives for implementing recommendations. Monitor Track results of implemented measures. 13
RunitRight Applicable Incentives Incentives help customers pay up to 100% of the investigation, implementation and monitoring costs associated with the program. Up to $1,000 towards facility investigation Up to $8,000 towards implementation of recommended efficiency measures $1,000 towards a third party EMIS, or a FREE EMIS provided by Enbridge Gas Distribution $250 Efficiency Partner incentive for each customer who completes all three steps of the program ***This week, we launched a new campaign increasing the SPIFF to $500 for our Efficiency Partners only, to convert existing applicants and successfully take new applicants through to becoming participants. 14 Contact us if you are interested in becoming a RunitRight Efficiency Partner
July 11, 2018 Enbridge Advantage Our Programs Offer: Flexibility Incentives available for a wide variety of natural gas saving technologies Work with your vendors of choice Compatibility Most projects will qualify for financing through the City of Toronto Hi-RIS Program Projects that generate electrical savings may also qualify for electrical incentives Simplicity Minimal paperwork and incentive processing time Dedicated Enbridge Consultant to take care of everything for you 15
Thank you For more information about our programs or services, or to receive updates from Enbridge about upcoming campaigns and events, contact us at: 1-866-844-9994 energyservices@enbridge.com Enbridgesmartsavings.com/business 16
July 11, 2018 Summary If you have plans to: ü Renovate ü Manage costs ü Assess Long term investments ü Improve your building image Contact Enbridge Contact us before you start Carmine Faiella, BAS Carmine.Faiella@enbridge.com Office: 416-495-5125 Mobile: 416-518-8195 17
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2018 Energy Efficiency Programs Affordable Housing Programs
Private Multi-residential affordable housing in Toronto Building Eligibility: Privately owned multi-residential building (i.e. Part 3 under OBC) AND The building is located in a census tract where 40% or more of the residents are low income;; AND The building is located in a Neighborhood Improvement Area, as designated by the City of Toronto. SLIDE 20
Private Multi- residential Eligible Areas in Toronto SLIDE 21
Private Multi- residential Eligible Areas - Toronto East SLIDE 22
Private Multi- residential Eligible Areas - Toronto West SLIDE 23
Private Multi-residential affordable housing outside Toronto Building Eligibility: Privately owned Multi-residential building (i.e. Part 3 under OBC) AND Receives rent supplements from the Service Manager Office (as confirmed by municipal Service Manager);; OR Has participated in the Ontario Renovates in the last five years (as confirmed by municipal Service Manager);; OR Is located in a census tract where 40% of building residents or greater are low income, and more than 50% of households are paying less than the average regional rent*. SLIDE 24
Private Multi-residential affordable housing outside Toronto *If qualifying by LI census tract, Building Owner/ Property Manager must confirm that 50% of Properties tenants pay less the average market rent in that region, as determined by Canadian Housing and Mortgage Association (CMHC). Average Regional Rent: Average Regional Rent Region Bachelor 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 Bedroom* Central $952 $1,124 $1,307 $1,493 $2,352 Regional Municipality of Peel $845 $1,101 $1,267 $1,405 $1,435 County of Simcoe $714 $913 $1,054 $1,314 n/a Regional Municipality of Durham $786 $978 $1,116 $1,265 n/a Eastern $780 $941 $1,099 $1,314 $2,564 City of Ottawa $812 $982 $1,204 $1,417 $2,355 City of Peterborough $691 $834 $980 $1,207 n/a Southwestern $630 $802 $979 $1,119 n/a Regional Municipality of Niagara $634 $801 $955 $1,103 n/a Source: Ontario Ministry of Housing Table 4: Average rent by Bedroom Count, 2016 * Where average rent is not available a municipality, please use the average regional rent in the grey lines. SLIDE 25
Private Multi-residential Qualifying Census Tracts Ottawa SLIDE 26
Private Multi-residential Qualifying Census Tracts Peterborough SLIDE 27
Private Multi-residential Qualifying Census Tracts Simcoe SLIDE 28
Private Multi-residential Qualifying Census Tracts Peel SLIDE 29
Private Multi-residential Example of Qualifying Census Tracts Durham SLIDE 30
Private Multi-residential Qualifying Census Tracts Niagara SLIDE 31
Affordable Housing Multi-Residential Program Program Details PROGRAM OFFER Building assessment Enhanced financial incentives for capital upgrades and/or replacements Direct install for in-suite measures Energy audit subsidy Resident engagement TARGET CUSTOMER Building owners and property managers of multi-residential buildings, generally defined as OBC Part 3 Social and assisted housing Non profits and co-ops Shelters and supportive housing Income qualified buildings located at census defined and municipally informed priority needs neighborhoods 32
Affordable Housing Multi-Residential Program Free Offers (Direct Install) 2 in-suite retrofit measures available: Low-Flow Showerheads 1.5 GPM (gallons per minute) or less Existing showerheads must be >2.5 GPM Heat Reflector Panels Buildings must be heated with Natural Gas Suites must be heated with hydronic units 33
Assistance for Low-Income Consumers The Home Winterproofing Program The Home Winterproofing Program is free to all qualifying homes. Enbridge will pay for the cost of the energy-efficiency improvements such as insulation and draft proofing measures. 34
Home Winterproofing Program Program Details Single family homes occupied by Low Income detached, semis, row housing Community-based organizations contracted to deliver the program Free pre and post home energy audit Measures: attic, wall, and basement insulation, air sealing, draft proofing Heat reflector panels Showerheads, kitchen and bathroom aerators Carbon monoxide detectors 35
Affordable Housing New Construction Residential and Commercial Program offered Provides affordable housing builders and developers with incentives and services to encourage the construction, renovation and rehabilitation of high-performing, energy efficient affordable housing buildings. Affordable Housing as defined by government sponsored programs such as IAH. Building Eligibility: OBC Part 9- Single Family type of dwellings- Build to EnergyStar OBC Part 3- Multi-residential buildings- above 7% OBC Incentives up to $120,000. 36
What to Expect 1. Program Steps Plan Review Meeting Design Charrette Building Construction Building Commissioning (Part 3 projects) Plan Review Summary Charrette Report Savings Verification Report Commissioning Report Technical Assistance Incentive ($) Energy Efficiency Design Implementation Incentive ($) + Energy Performance Incentive ($) for Part 9 Commissioning Incentive ($)
Incentives Part 3 Projects (Mutli-Res) Incentives Available 7 12% above OBC 12 17% above OBC > 17% above OBC Technical Assistance Incentive (post-charrette) EEDI Incentive* (postconstruction) Commissioning Incentive (postcommissioning) $4,000 $5,000 $7,500 $750 / unit $850 / unit $1,000 / unit $8,000 $10,000 $15,000 38
Incentives Part 9 Projects (Single Family Home) Incentives Available* Technical Assistance Incentive (post-charrette) Energy Efficiency Design Implementation (EEDI) Incentive (post-construction) ENERGY STAR for New Homes Up to $7,500 $5,000 + $1,500 / unit 39
Contact Details Home Winterproofing Affordable Housing Jennifer Cittadini Senior Program Analyst Marketing & Energy Efficiency Cam Black Energy Solutions Consultant Affordable Housing 416-495-5466 416-758-4748 jennifer.cittadini@enbridge.com cam.black@enbridge.com enbridgegas.com/winterproofing enbridgegas.com/affordablehousing
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