Community Energy Initiative Update
A Brief History Community Energy Initiative (CEI) 2007 2017 No provincial or federal targets: Federal and Provincial GHG targets 50% of Canada’s population have a Community Energy Plan: Reducing Reducing energy greenhouse gas consumption (GHG) emissions Guelph was the only Canadian municipality with a CEP Community Energy Initiative Update
Research and Response Updated target Our Energy Guelph will strive toward NET ZERO CARBON by 2050 Community Energy Initiative Update
Research and Response Updated target To meet this target, our updated CEI identifies ways to: 1. Take actions within our sphere of influence as a municipality & as a community 2. Develop strategic partnerships to maximize/expand that sphere of influence 3. Advocate for provincial and federal action to support our efforts Community Energy Initiative Update
Research and Response How did we arrive at the target? 177 229 in-person online responses responses 79.8% of respondents want Guelph targets to lead provincially, federally, and internationally Community Energy Initiative Update
Research and Response How did we arrive at the target? City of Guelph Energy and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Baseline Inventory, 2016; Business-As-Usual Scenario, to 2050 . Input data for the report obtained from: • City of Guelph Planning Division • City of Guelph Transit and Transportation Demand Management divisions • Guelph Hydro Electric Systems Inc. • Union Gas • The Kent Group Ltd. • Ontario Ministry of Transportation • Municipal Property Assessment Corporation Community Energy Initiative Update
Research and Response How did we arrive at the target? Under a business-as-usual scenario, absolute energy consumption and emissions are expected to be approximately the same in 2050 as they are today. Anticipated gains in efficiency will be offset by increased consumption arising from economic and population growth. Community Energy Initiative Update
Research and Response How did we arrive at the target? Our Energy Guelph believes in Reduced Strong Local Resilient Healthy Energy Costs Economy Communities Community Energy Initiative Update
Recommended Actions Community Energy Initiative Update
Research and Response Community Vision Survey Results What does Guelph’s ideal energy future look like to you? Community Energy Initiative Update
Recommended Actions How do we get there? The task force ranked the criteria used to set priorities for action. 1. Technical feasibility/technology readiness 2. Best financial payback 3. Highest GHG impact 4. Upfront cost 5. Impacts the largest number of people 6. $ per GHG reduction 7. Political feasibility (public and Council acceptance) 8. Urban resilience 9. Profile (charisma/attention-grabbing) 10. Regulatory feasibility (i.e. within municipal influence) 11. Energy security 12. Personal health and safety Community Energy Initiative Update
Recommended Actions How do we get there? The task force ranked the 20 potential actions in order of priority. 1. Retrofit homes pre-1980 2. Retrofit industrial, commercial and institutional (ICI) buildings 3. Stricter codes on new build 4. Photovoltaic (PV) net metering 5. Electrify transit 6. Heat pumps 7. Retrofit homes 1980-2017 8. Large PV 9. Active transportation 10. Energy storage Community Energy Initiative Update
Recommended Actions How do we get there? The task force ranked the 20 potential actions in order of priority. 11. Electrify fleets (including the municipal fleet) 12. Expand transit 13. District energy 14. Solar hot water 15. Wind energy 16. Renewable natural gas 17. Electrify personal vehicles 18. Ride share programs 19. Car free zones 20. Autonomous vehicles To meet targets, Guelph must take all 20 actions Community Energy Initiative Update
Recommended Actions How do we get there? OEG will form sub-teams to address the following priority actions : 1. Retrofit homes pre-1980 2. Retrofit industrial, commercial and institutional (ICI) buildings 3. Stricter codes on new build 4. Photovoltaic (PV) net metering 5. Electrify transit 6. District energy* * District Energy (DE) was not among the top priority actions but there has been significant investment and lessons learned. It is important to make recommendations regarding if/how to proceed. Community Energy Initiative Update
Conclusion Community Energy Initiative Update
Conclusion Shared responsibility This updated Community Energy Initiative contains ideas and initiatives to make changes to the way we produce and consume energy. The result will be • reduced energy costs • a strong local economy • a resilient and healthy community • a more prosperous, sustainable, and equitable future A shared sense of responsibility across government and community is needed for positive change. Community Energy Initiative Update
Our Energy Guelph Task Force Kirby Calvert , University of Guelph (Co-Chair) Mike Kazmaier , Clean Cut Energy Jonathan Knowles , Tradeforce Tech (Co-Chair) Mairead Kennedy , Ramboll Kate Bishop , City of Guelph Larry Kotseff , Fusion Homes Mike Carter , Canadian Solar Scott Martin , Canadian Solar Alex Chapman , City of Guelph Jim Moore , Polycon Ken Church , Natural Resources Canada Kithio Mwanzia , Guelph Chamber of Commerce Jake DeBruyn Mario Petricevic , City of Guelph Ian Dunbar , Union Gas Brandon Raco , University of Guelph Steve Dyck , Guelph Solar Patrick Sheridan David Estill , Siemens Wind Energy Eric Veneman , Guelph Hydro Electric Systems Inc. Evan Ferrari , eMerge Guelph Jennifer Weatherston , Reid's Heritage Homes Community Energy Initiative Update
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