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Enhancing Energy Efficiency in Municipalities An overview of the MCCAC’s Energy Efficiency Programs Alberta’s Greenest Cities Presentation January 23, 2020

Acknowledgement We would like to respectfully acknowledge that this presentation is being delivered in Treaty 6 territory. We acknowledge all the many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit whose footsteps have marked these lands for centuries, and whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant communities.

Funders and Partners Established in 2009, the Municipal Climate Change Action Centre provides funding, technical assistance, and education to support Alberta municipalities, non-profits, and schools in addressing climate change. The Municipal Climate Change Action Centre is a partnership between the Government of Alberta, the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association, and Rural Municipalities of Alberta.

MCCAC ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAMS Electric Vehicles Recreation Energy Municipal Energy for Municipalities Conservation Manager Program Program Program

Recreation Energy Conservation Program Town of Bon Accord Bon Accord Arena Lighting Retrofit November 2019

Eligible Initiatives & Retrofits Municipally-owned recreation facilities can receive funding for: ü Scoping audits and engineering studies ü Interior and exterior lighting ü Building automation systems and controls ü Building envelope upgrades and HVAC systems ü Pumps, motors, and variable frequency drives ü Combined heat and power systems ü And others on a case-by-case basis

Funding Structure IMPLEMENTATION SCOPING AUDITS ENGINEERING STUDY PROJECTS The lesser of, up to 75% of Up to 100% costs* Up to 100% costs* project costs OR 1-year simple payback maximum after rebate Best for large scale and Best for identifying general expensive energy saving energy saving opportunities Complete energy saving and opportunities Funding Cap: GHG-reducing projects Funding Maximums: $750,000 per Minimum project sizes of Maximum of $20,000 for all Dry Sport Centres = $8,000 $10,000. Projects with less than recreational facility building a 1-year simple payback prior to Arenas/Pools = $10,000 types Multiplexes = $12,000 rebates are ineligible municipality

REC PARTICIPATION <1 YEAR POST-LAUNCH MUNICIPALITIES AUDIT/STUDY PROJECTS 53 62 ANNUAL GHG REDUCTIONS IMPLEMENTATION PROJECTS 11 1,950 tCO 2 e

City of Leduc City of Leduc Leduc Recreation Centre Lighting Retrofit Early 2020

CITY OF LEDUC – LEDUC RECREATION CENTRE COST $806,000* FUNDING $604,000* ANNUAL GHG REDUCTIONS ANNUAL GHG REDUCTION 478 tCO 2 e *Estimated values to be finalized upon completion

Electric Vehicles for Municipalities Program Town of Okotoks Polaris Ranger EV October 2019

Eligible Vehicles & Initiatives Vehicles Non-Vehicle Projects ü Passenger Electric Vehicles ü Level 2 and 3 Charging Stations ü Heavy Duty Electric Vehicles ü EV Feasibility Studies ü Non-road Electric Vehicles û Traditional Hybrids (non plug-in) û Transit Vehicles

Funding Structure PASSENGER HEAVY-DUTY NON-ROAD VEHICLES VEHICLES VEHICLES 25% of costs to a maximum of $10,000 per vehicle (Ex. Polaris Ranger EV, Proterra 25% of vehicle costs to a Electric Riding Sweeper, others) $4,000 - $8,000 per vehicle maximum of $50,000 per (Depending on battery capacity) vehicle (Ex. Chevy Volt, Chevy Bolt, Hyundai Electric Ice Resurfacers (Ex. BYD Refuse Truck, Mack LR Kona, Nissan Leaf, and more) Refuse Truck, others) 25% of costs to a maximum of $30,000 per vehicle (Ex. Zamboni 450 EV, Olympia IceBear Electric, others)

Funding Structure CHARGING STATIONS EV FEASIBILITY STUDIES 50% of costs up to $2,000 per 50% of costs to a maximum station of $6,000 per study Level 2 or Level 3 only One study per municipality Funding Cap: $500,000 per municipality

City of Leduc 2019 Chevrolet Volt Plug-in Hybrid EV Charged by solar PV on Operations Building July 2019

CITY OF LEDUC – 2019 CHEVY VOLT PHEV COST $40,000 FUNDING $8,000 ANNUAL GHG REDUCTIONS ANNUAL GHG REDUCTION 3.4 tCO 2 e

Municipal Energy Manager Program Town of Cochrane Special Projects Planner Hired in December 2019

Eligibility & MEM Deliverables Eligible Participants ü Are defined as a municipality in Alberta as per the Municipal Government Act ü Are within the Province of Alberta with a population <150,000 residents Deliverables ü Energy Management Plan including GHG reduction targets ü Internal energy expertise and capacity to apply for funding and lead projects ü Energy benchmarking and analysis of energy-saving opportunities ü Energy management assessment & organizational engagement ü Coaching, training, tools, and other supports provided by CLEAResult

Funding Structure MEM TERM REBATE 80% of MEM base salary to a YEAR 1 maximum of $80,000 per year YEAR 2 (optional and contingent on 80% of MEM base salary to a maximum of $80,000 per year meeting minimum Year 1 requirements) 2 Year Funding Cap: $160,000 per municipality

Tools & Support

Tools & Support

MEM PARTICIPATION SINCE APRIL 2019 MUNICIPALITIES ENERGY MANAGERS APPROVED 9 7 ENERGY MANAGERS HIRED BUILDINGS IN SCOPE 223 4

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