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Brampton Grow Green Environmental Master Plan Technical Appendix Apr i l 2013

Environmental Master Plan

Environmental Action Plan

Environmental Action Plan

E nv ironmenta l Ac t ion Plan

Complete list ofenvironmental indicators

Appendix 1

: Complete List of Indicators The Environmental Performance Framework was produced as a tool for consolidating existing and potential indicators that could be used to help Brampton measure its progress toward achieving its environmental goals. The full list of indicators was chosen because it helped fill gaps in Brampton’s existing environmental initiatives. The priority indicators were selected from the following list, which is the working document that formed the basis of the Environmental Performance Framework. Once the priority indicators had been selected, they were revised and more up-to-date data was incorporated.

The full list of environmental indicators illustrates:

a) Operational Metric: how the indicator can be measured b) Impact Area

i. Community impact area: a City-wide strategy that affects the entire City of Brampton ii. City impact area: City of Brampton ‘internal’ strategies that apply to lands, structures or

policies owned or operated by the corporation of the City of Brampton iii. City & Community impact area: instances where the subject of measurement (e.g. stormwater

ponds) is both a corporate and city-wide subject. c) Current Performance

i. what are other communities measuring? ii. where is Brampton now? Is there a baseline for what is being measured?

d) Target Performance i. what targets have other communities established? ii. where does Brampton want to be in 2012, 2016 and 2020?

e) Sample Actions: what are some initiatives that can be taken in order to achieve the established target?

i. City Directions: policies, by-laws or regulations within the City’s control to implement, which will affect the City as a whole or the City’s internal operations.

ii. City Partnerships: partnerships with other agencies, bodies, or levels of government in order to implement actions (for example, the Region of Peel, or non-profit environmental groups).

iii. City Leadership: opportunities for the City to 'lead by example'. (Cited figures are generally rounded to the nearest whole number)

OPERATIONAL METRIC DESCRIPTION IMPACT AREA

CURRENT PERFORMANCE TARGET PERFORMANCESAMPLE ACTIONS

Precedents Brampton Precedents Brampton

2 Environmental Performance Framework

WASTE

Solid Waste

Solid waste generation: kilograms/capita

Solid waste comprises all the materials in the solid waste stream. It includes both materials sent to landfill and materials diverted from landfill through recycling, reuse, or compost.

Community Oakville, ON 168 kg/cap Nova Scotia 181 kg/cap Alberta 288 kg/cap Ontario 395 kg/cap Canada 283 kg/cap

Region of Peel 396 kg/cap Source: Long Term Waste

Resource Management Strategy, Region of Peel. 2004

St. Albert, AB2020 125 kg/cap Southeast False Creek, BC 200 kg/cap

2012: Start tracking Brampton

specific solid waste generation

Determine baseline 2016: 300 kg/cap 2020: 200 kg/cap

City Support/Partnership with the Region of Peel: Work to develop Brampton specific waste generation baseline Work with local institutions and private business to develop a

program that identifies and rewards businesses with exemplary practices for minimizing waste generation

Develop and implement a city-wide waste management strategic plan

Expand the Green Bin program for organic waste to high density, industrial, commercial and institutional uses

City No precedents available Baseline data to be available in 2012

No precedents available 2012: Start tracking solid waste

generation for City buildings and facilities

Determine baseline Set target for 2016 and

2020

City Direction: Establish environmentally friendly printing practice Develop a municipal tap water campaign to discourage/prohibit

usage of bottled water at city facilities

Waste diversion rate: Percent diverted

Waste diversion rate is the percentage of total materials from the solid waste stream that are diverted from landfill through recycling, reuse, composting or gas production through anaerobic digestion.

Community Markham, ON 70% Nanaimo, BC 64% Charlottetown, PEI 60% Halifax, NS 59% Sherbrooke, QC 54% Hamilton, ON 44%

Region of Peel 45% Source: Long Term Waste

Resource Management Strategy, Region of Peel. 2004

Edmonton, AB 90% Sudbury , ON 65% Hamilton, ON 65% Oakville, ON 60% Pickering, ON 50%

2012: Start tracking waste

diversion rate for Brampton Determine baseline 2016: 70% diversion 2020: 90% diversion

City Support/Partnership with the Region of Peel: Offer recycling collection services and organic waste program for

high density, commercial, institutional and industrial uses. Review and expand the range of recyclable materials for

collection Identify the most commonly used hazardous products and recommend alternatives

Implement a recycling program for construction and demolition materials, in partnership with private sector

Develop extended producer responsibility programs to transfer to producer some or all costs of (and/or physical responsibility for) end-of-life management of products or packaging

City Markham, ON 74% Baseline data to be available in 2012

Markham, ON 100% Toronto, ON 70%

2012: Start tracking waste

diversion rate for City operations

Determine baseline

2016: 80% diversion 2020: 100% diversion

City Direction: Develop, implement and promote a formal program for waste

reduction, reuse and recycling for all City facilities buildings, streets and parks

Ensure that packaging is returned to material suppliers, environmentally friendly products are purchased and recycled content is purchased when possible

Reuse and recycle City construction material from repaired or replaced roads and sidewalks

Develop strategies to track, manage, collect and safely dispose of all toxic materials used within City of Brampton facilities and operations





AIR

Transportation

Vehicle kilometres travelled: Vehicle kilometres travelled (VKT)/capita/day

Any vehicle, whether a car carrying one passenger or a bus carrying many passengers, traveling one km generates a vehicle km traveled (VKT). VKT/cap/day is the average daily number of vehicle kilometres traveled by residents divided by the total population. It excludes non-residents traveling within the city, commercial/truck travel and inter-regional travel. Reducing the VKT/cap/day is an indirect way of tracking the reduction of the GHG emissions generated from automobile use per capita.

Community Toronto, ON 2004 27 VKT/cap/day Portland, OR 2008 30 VKT/cap/day

Baseline data to be available in 2012

Portland, OR2030 22VKT/cap/day 2050 11VKT/cap/day

2012: Start tracking VKT/cap/day Determine baseline 2016: 10% reduction from

2012 2020: 25% reduction from

2012

City Direction: Ensure adequate bike infrastructure at municipal buildings and

in public spaces Encourage interpretation of land use (live/work) - particularly

around transit centres Ensure adequate bike racks at municipal buildings and in

public spaces Revise policy to zone mixed-use and transit oriented

communities City Partnership: Encourage larger businesses to develop sustainable

commuting strategies for employees (e.g. carpooling) Implement HOV lanes on heavily travelled roads/roads with

frequent transit service (Region) City Leadership: Provide opportunities for City employees to reduce auto trips to

work (e.g. bike racks at City facilities, carpooling) Reduce corporate car travel through an employee bike program

(i.e. bikes for bylaw officers, mail delivery, BIXI, etc.)

Transit Riders: Trips/capita

Track the increase in the City's annual Transit Ridership on a per capita basis.

Community Precedents to be determined Brampton 27 trips/resident Source: ***Data added by

City of Brampton***

Precedents to be determined 2012: (28 trips/resident) 2016: 32 trips/resident 2021: 35 trips/resident Source: 2009 TTMP Update

City Direction: Ensure transit website data is "real-time", comprehensive, graphic

and easy to use Establish transit oriented community design standards Create a sustainable mobility plan Increase bike parking minimum standards at private and

institutional facilities City Partnership: Encourage "walking school buses" in neighbourhoods, use of

transit (corporate transit passes, preferred parking rates for carpoolers, integration of direct and express public transit service to key locations)





Trails: Percent of total Master Plan pathways delivered

Trails are hard or soft surfaces that run through parks and open space, or adjacent to roadways, that are used for commuting and recreational walking, nature appreciation, bicycling, jogging etc. The City constructs approximately 8-10 km per years.

Community No precedents available Brampton 28% of Master Plan pathways

delivered: 121km completed of 520km

Source: ***data added by

City of Brampton***

No precedents available 2012: (35%) 2016: 49% 2020: 65% Source: ***data added by

City of Brampton***

City Direction: Identify areas that are deficient and concentrate legislative

strategies for parkland dedication (Section 37) Build on the Pathways Master Plan and complete the highest

priority gaps in the network Prepare a Trails Hierarchy that identifies a variety of trails

(location, size, surface, etc.) to support a diverse experience and conserve local environmental conditions

Promote trail usage with city-wide signage and mapping Provide frequent locations for bicycle parking facilities Increase the by-law standards for commercial, retail and

institutional bicycle parking provisions in areas in close proximity to the Pathway network

Expand the pathways network with separated lanes and design standards that encourage cycling on roads connecting to network

City Partnership: Work with Region of Peel to coordinate Pathways Master Plan with

Peel Active Transportation Plan Work with adjacent municipalities and conservation authorities to

establish connections and linkages to local and region wide trails

GHG Emissions

GHG emissions per capita: tonnes eCO2/capita

GHG emissions per capita represents the intensity of total GHG emissions resulting from the operations of buildings and facilities per capita.

Community Toronto, ON 2007 10 t eCO2/capita Portland, OR 2004 12 t eCO2/capita Ontario 2008 15 t eCO2/capita Guelph, ON 2007 16 t eCO2/capita Canada 2007 23 t eCO2/capita


Portland, OR2030 5 t eCO2/capita

2050 1.3 t eCO2/capita Guelph, ON 2031 7 t eCO2/capita

2012: Start tracking GHG

emissions Determine baseline Set target for 2016 and

2020

City Direction: Establish a By-law for residential energy efficiency standards Assess incentives/financing support for implementation of LEED

standards for design and construction of new private sector buildings or retrofits of existing buildings

City Partnership: Work with the Municipal Partners to in Peel Climate Change

Strategy to create an emissions inventory and set targets Work with residents and community groups to encourage bicycling

and support for bicycle commuting Launch a ‘One Day’ program (an initiative implemented by the City

to help residents to easily make changes to reduce energy use)

GHG emissions total: tonnes eCO2

Total GHG emission represents the total GHG emissions resulting from the municipal operations, including buildings and facilities, utilities, and transportation (including small engines).

City Toronto, ON Fleet 60,000 t eCO2 Buildings & Facilities 587,000 t eCO2

Brampton1

Corporate Fleet

22,809 t eCO2

Buildings

13,610 t eCO2

Toronto, ON 2020 30% reduction from

1990 levels 2050 80% reduction from

1990 levels

2012: Create City inventory by

sector Determine baseline

2014: 19% reduction 2020: 27% reduction

City Leadership: Develop a GHG emissions reduction plan for city operations

Identify areas of reduced air quality, monitor and identify actions to address sources of pollution / implement an air monitoring network

Establish LEED silver accreditation for new and retrofitted civic structures (need to include LEED operation requirements)





Street Lighting 3,704 t eCO2

Total 40,123 t eCO2

Sources: 1. City of Brampton,

Corporate GHG Inventory, 2010

2.

Source: Corporate GHG emissions targets. Ontario Climate Change Action Plan Annual Report 2008-2009

Use green procurement for more efficient, lower emissions small engines (e.g. landscaping machinery, lawnmowers, leaf blowers, etc.)

WATER

Potable Water

Potable water demand: litres/capita/day

Community-wide potable water demand measures the average daily water use intensity per capita.

Community Oakville, ON 230 L/cap/day

Hamilton, ON 270 L/cap/day

Ontario 271 L/cap/day

Mississauga, ON 293 L/cap/day Canada 326 L/cap/day

Region of Peel 2004 Residential:

290 L/cap/day

Industrial, Commercial, Institutional, Municipal:

210 L/cap/day Source: Region of Peel Water

Efficiency Plan, 2004

SoutheastFalse Creek, BC Residential:

190 L/cap/day St. Albert, AB 2020 Residential:

200 L/cap/day Oakville, ON Residential: 207 L/cap/day

Residential: 2012: Start tracking Brampton-

specific water demand Determine baseline

2016: 230 L/cap/day: 20%

reduction 2020: 200 L/cap/day: 30%

reduction Industrial, Commercial, Institutional, Municipal: 2012: Start tracking Brampton-

specific water demand Determine baseline 2016: 150 L/cap/day 2020: 110 L/cap/day

City Direction: Implement lawn watering regulations (time and duration)

City Support/Partnership with Region of Peel: Develop public information on water efficiency Encourage on-site rain water collection and use for public and

private landowners (buildings and parks) Provide incentives for low-flow fixtures Wastewater flow Reduction Programs

Implement universal water metering and volume based pricing system

Systematically reduce leakage in distribution systems Management, retrofit and renewal of infrastructure to address

risks associated with climate change City Leadership: Collect and reuse swimming pool water on local parkland, sport

fields, etc. Manage snow melt and stormwater runoff as an irrigation

resource for the Peel Village Golf Course

Potable water demand: litres/m2

Municipal potable water demand measures the average annual water use intensity per square meter floor area of municipal buildings and facilities.

City Australia 1,125 L/m2 Brampton 2008 City Buildings & Facilities 1,345 L/m2 Source: Water data provided

by Buildings and Property Management Department, City of Brampton, 2008

Australia 500 L/m2

US Dept. of Energy Directive for US Federal Buildings 2015: 16% overall

reduction of water use intensity

2012: (1,200 L/m2: 10% reduction)

2016: 1,080 L/m2: 20%

reduction 2020: 9,40 L/m2: 30%

reduction

City Leadership Develop Water Conservation Plan for municipal facilities Install grey water systems on municipal facilities (composting

toilets; on- site treatment in public buildings) Install computerized central controls for conservation on parks

irrigation systems





Stormwater Management

Lakes, Ponds and Streams: Water quality

The quality of stormwater can be measured in the lakes, ponds and streams using several water quality indicators.

City & Community

Provincial Guidelines E.Coli: 100/100 ml TP: 0.02 mg/L Phenolics: 0.001 mg/L Lead: 0.025 mg/L Copper: 0.03 mg/L Zinc: 0.03 mg/L Cadmium: 0.0002 mg/L TSS: 25 mg/L

Brampton TSS Range: 2 - 23 mg/L TP Range: 0.01 -

0.313 mg/L 12 of 16 Brampton lakes exceed Provincial targets Source: Brampton Lakes

Citywide Lake Assessment/ Management Study, 2005

No precedents available 2012: Start tracking water quality Determine baseline Set target for 2016 and

2020

City Direction: Implement Low Impact Development (LID) requirements Implement recommendation of the Lake Management Strategy

2005 Prepare an Integrated Rain Water Management Plan Implement a pesticide bylaw restricting the use of fertilizers to

avoid chemicals in stormwater runoff Develop a comprehensive strategy, along with funding, to

undertake and implement neighbourhood SNAP projects to address stormwater management (i.e. low impact development)

Update the City's Stormwater Retrofit Study –2000 (TRCA) and 2003 (Aquafor Beech)

Undertake one neighbourhood/community retrofit per year in existing communities

City Partnership: Create an education and awareness campaign around

stormwater runoff, lawn care (e.g. fertilizer use), swimming pool care, etc.

Develop an inventory and monitoring program in conjunction with conservation authorities of the water, aquatic and terrestrial resources of the City's lakes and ponds.

Develop the retrofit program in consultation with the conservation authorities, particularly undertaking the required Class Environmental Assessment for the SWM pond retrofits (i.e. County Court SNAP)

City Leadership: Use organic fertilizers on all City and publicly owned lands Expand the implementation of the SNAP program across the City Expand the Valleyland Naturalization Program across the City





Stormwater management pond and City facilities retrofits Number of retrofits

Retrofitting existing stormwater management facilities and implementing Low Impact Development measures on City lands improves water quality in local streams and rivers

City No precedents available Retrofits will commence by 2012

No precedents available 2012: 2 retrofits2016: 7 retrofits 2020: 12 retrofits Source: Stormwater

Management Plan, 2009 and Stormwater Retrofit Study, 2000 and 2003

City Direction: Implement Low Impact Development (LID) requirements on City

lands Develop a comprehensive strategy, along with funding, for

integrated stormwater management (i.e. low impact development) Implement the recommendation of the City's proposed

Stormwater Retrofit & Enhancement Study Prepare an Integrated Rain Water Management Plan [Vancouver] City Partnership: Develop the retrofit program in consultation with the conservation

authorities, particularly undertaking the required Class Environmental Assessment for the SWM pond retrofits (i.e. County Court SNAP)

City Leadership: Use organic of fertilizers on all City and publicly owned lands Expand the implementation of the SNAP program across the City

Aquatic Resources

Watercourse Channel and Corridor Naturalization: Measured in Metres and/or %

Watercourse channel and corridor naturalization measures the channel length and riparian area that are restored.


No precedents available 2012: Start tracking amount of

naturalization Determine baseline Set target for 2016 and

2020

City Direction: Develop a comprehensive Stream Restoration strategy in

consultation with the conservation authorities Develop funding for integrated stream restoration Stream restoration with stormwater management retrofits and

City/Region infrastructure projects, as feasible Expand the Valleyland Naturalization Program across the City City Partnership: Partner with conservation authorities and conservation groups

(e.g. Ontario Streams) to implement Stream Restoration Study Implement restoration recommendations of subwatershed studies

with conservation authorities (i.e. Etobiocke-Mimico Subwatershed Study –Technical Update)





LAND

Open Space

Urban Tree Canopy: Number of tree planted per year

Urban tree canopy coverage is the residential, commercial, industrial and institutional land area that is covered by the tree canopy

City & Community

No precedents available Brampton Private Land: 1.25 trees/building permit on

private land Public Land: 1000 trees/year Valley

Naturalization Strategy 1000 trees/year planted by

Scouts Source: ***data added by

City of Brampton***

No precedents available 2012: Start tracking number of

trees planting activities, locations, number of trees and species planted/year


2020

City Direction: Expand the Woodlot Conservation and Tree Protection bylaws Develop a range of tree canopy targets for various areas of the

City Promote and establish, as feasible, long-term plans for increasing

tree planting in existing commercial, industrial and institutional sites

Develop Pest Management Strategy: for example, EAB Strategy Promote and implement tree planting programs with private

landowners on designated recognition days (i.e. Earth Day, Maple Leaf Day, etc.)

City Partnership: Encourage planting on private property and streets by providing

private home owners with trees (e.g. tree advocacy program) Provide the public with advice on planting trees/shrubs on private

property Partner with community associations, ICI sectors and School

Boards to plant trees on their properties City Leadership: Based on UFORE data plant a number of new trees annually in

identified areas that would enable the target to be achieved Tree Planting Strategy for City Parks Earth Day and Maple Leaf Day Corporate Planting Events





Natural Heritage System:

Hectares protected

Natural Heritage System includes public and private natural areas including valleylands, wetlands, woodlands, and conservation areas.

City & Community

Metro Vancouver, BC 2004 2,147 ha Edmonton, AB 2005 280 ha

Brampton Total City land base 26,900 ha NHS in public ownership March 2010 2130ha 8% of City land base is NHS: City 1,136 ha TRCA 994 ha Source: ***data added by

City of Brampton***

No precedents available 2012: (2400 ha) 2016: 2840 ha 2020: 3280 ha 2031: 4200 ha Beyond 2031: 5400 ha: more than 20% of City land base Source: ***data added by

City of Brampton***

City Direction: Develop Natural Heritage Strategy Identify, create, restore and enhance Natural Heritage System in

Greenfields through Subwatershed Studies Identify restoration/enhancement and corridor linkage

opportunities in consultation with the Conservation Authorities Require dedication of natural heritage features and local systems

through the Development Approvals Process Provide incentives to private land owners to donate

environmentally sensitive lands to the City for conservation Determine a funding strategy (e.g. legislative)for the purchase of

environmentally sensitive lands and green field acquisition Protect environmentally sensitive lands that are acquired by the

City as part of parkland acquisition Undertake landowner contact program for Greenland dedication

Partnership: Continue to participate in the Region's Greenland Securement

Program Undertake terrestrial ecosystem enhancement modeling with

CVC Provide the public with advice on protecting natural features on

private property Partner with community associations, ICI sectors and School

Boards to conserve, restore, enhance and expand natural features on their properties





Natural Heritage System: Biodiversity restoration and enhancement by hectare

Hectares per year that have been naturalized, restored and enhanced

City & Community

No precedents available Brampton 14 ha/year restoration and invasive species management Source: ***data added by

City of Brampton***

No precedents available 2012: (16 ha/year) 2016: 20 ha/year 2020: 25 ha/year Source: ***data added by

City of Brampton***

City Direction: Develop Natural Heritage System Restoration and Invasive

Species Management programs Develop and implement policies and educational programs that

encourage landowners to naturalize identified natural feature and habitat on privately owned lands

Expand existing Valley Naturalization Program Develop Naturalization Strategy for City Parks and Open Space City Partnership: Collaborate with other levels of government and conservation

agencies to develop stronger mechanisms to require and enforce the conservation of local natural systems

Coordinate implementation of Restoration and Invasive species Management programs with conservation authority stewardship programs

Fund restoration efforts in Claireville Conservation Area Coordinate with conservation authorities to assist community

groups with expertise in broadening current tree planting efforts to include broader planting lists

Undertake research initiatives with Conservation Authorities, academic institutions, etc.

City Leadership: Ensure that all necessary City departments use a systems

approach to planning, managing and maintaining natural heritage systems

Undertake and maintain Natural Areas Inventory in conjunction with conservation authorities





Built Environment

Density: People and jobs/hectare

The number of residents and jobs per hectare in: 1) Designated

greenfield areas within Brampton

2) Downtown Brampton:

Urban Growth Centre

3) Brampton's built boundary, as defined in 2006: 40% of new residential development must be within the existing built boundaries

Community No precedents available 1) Greenfield areas: 7pj/ha 2) Downtown Brampton:

81pj/ha 3) Built Boundary: 42 pj/ha

4) (proposed Mount

Pleasant Secondary Plan: 60 pj/ha)

Source: ***data added by

City of Brampton***

1) Greenfield areas: 50pj/ha

2) Downtown Brampton:

200 pj/ha Source: Growth Plan for the

Greater Golden Horseshoe

2012 – 2020 as development proceeds: 1) Greenfield areas: 53

pj/ha 2) Downtown Brampton:

219 pj/ha 3) Built Boundary: 48 pj/ha Source: ***data added by

City of Brampton***

City Direction: Ensure conformity with Growth Plan density targets Review rules for community development to determine how they

may unnecessarily limit innovative community forms Develop Sustainable Design Guidelines for new development Monitor success of Community Improvement Plan for the

downtown core Develop vision and design framework for Urban Growth Centre City Partnership: Identify/support redevelopment of brownfield/underdeveloped

properties for more population intensive uses Partner with private land owners and developers to attract and

accommodate growth in existing neighbourhoods through public reinvestment and incentives

Work with senior of governments to reduce barriers for infill/reuse of contaminated brownfield sites

City Leadership: Implement planning policies that encourage LID and ADS, setting

minimum densities Develop LEED certified municipal buildings





ENERGY

Energy Demand

Building energy use per capita: Megawatt-hours/capita

Total annual energy use for building operation per capita.

Community Guelph, ON 33 MWh/cap Toronto, ON 29 MWh/cap Portland, OR 23 MWh/cap


Portland2030: 17 MWh/cap 28% reduction from 2008 2050: 7 MWh/cap 70% reduction from 2008 Toronto 2015 24 MWh/cap 17% reduction from 2006 2030: 20 MWh/cap 31% reduction from 2006 Guelph 2031: 24 MWh/cap 27% reduction from 2005

2012: Start tracking building

energy use Determine baseline Set targets for 2016 2016: 10% reduction 2020: 30% reduction

City Partnership: Partner with utility company to aid energy conservation (e.g.

energy efficient appliances for low income households, appliance recycling)

Develop public education and awareness campaign Provide incentives for home visits to assess energy efficiency and

retrofit homes to increase energy efficiency

Building energy intensity by sector: Equivalent kilowatt-hours/m2

Building energy intensity is the ratio of total building energy use to total building floor area. Sectors include residential, commercial and industrial.

Community Toronto, ON Low-Rise Residential 212 ekWh/m2 MURB 270 ekWh/m2 Office 361 ekWh/m2 Ontario Office 428 ekWh/m2 Canada Office 394 ekWh/m2


Victoria, BC2004: 590 ekWh/m2: Commercial 260 ekWh/m2: Residential Ontario 2008: 503 ekWh/m2: Commercial BC, YT, NU, NWT 2008: 336 ekWh/m2: Commercial Canada 2008: 475 ekWh/m2: Commercial

2012: Start tracking total

community energy use Determine baseline Set targets for 2016 2016: 10% reduction 2020: 30% reduction

City Direction: Mandate that LEED Silver must be achieved when private

buildings are re-zoned for higher densities City Partnership: Encourage and provide incentives for energy-efficient

retrofits/upgrades and the integration of residential smart metres Promote urban forms that support reduced energy consumption

and the use of renewable energy Increase collaboration with Pearson Eco-Business Zone Create a LEED Incentive Initiative (developing options / incentives

for private and community sector buildings)





Building energy intensity: Equivalent kilowatt hour/m2

Building energy intensity is the ratio of total building energy use to total building floor area.

City Toronto, ON Office 361

ekWh/m2 Municipal 306

ekWh/m2 Ontario Office 428

ekWh/m2 Public Administration 478 ekWh

/m2 Canada Office 394

ekWh/m2 Public Administration 339

ekWh/m2

Brampton 2011 Corporate 222 ekWh/m2 Fire 320 ekWh/m2 Recreation 391 ekWh/m2 Parks 323 ekWh/m2 Works 231 ekWh/m2 Transit 763 ekWh/m2

Source: Energy data provided

by Buildings and Property Management Department, City of Brampton, 2011

Guelph, ON2031: 175 ekWh/m2

2012: (5% reduction from 2008) 2016: 15% reduction from 2008 2020: 30% reduction from 2008

City Direction: Mandate that all new municipal buildings must be LEED Gold Develop Energy Conservation Plan for all municipal facilities Create an Energy Retrofit Program for all municipal buildings

(including a building retrofit) Track energy consumption of existing facilities, including methods

of reducing energy use for water consumption

Energy Supply

Energy supply coming from off-site renewable resources: Megawatt hour, percent

The percent of energy purchased from off-site, grid-source renewable energy systems, such as Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs)

City No precedents available


Oakville, ON 170 MWh/year Calgary, ON 75% of municipal energy use Toronto, ON 25% of municipal energy use

2012: Start tracking community

off-site renewable supply Determine baseline 2016: 10% of corporate

energy use 2020: 25% of corporate

energy use

City Direction: Enter long-term RE contracts (eg. Bullfrog Power) for City buildings

(i.e. City Hall) Implement a feasibility study for renewable energy systems of City

facilities under the Ontario FIT Program Investigate installation of solar panels on city owned roofs or wind

adjacent to highways or other open areas Implement district heating and cooling (i.e. Deep Lake Water

Cooling Project) Implement a landfill gas control system





Energy supply coming from on-site renewable resources: Watt/capita, percent

Amount of energy coming from on-site renewable energy systems can be measured in total installed capacity (watt) or percent of total energy use. On-site renewable energy systems include solar, wind, geothermal, biomass, and bio-gas.

Community Toronto, ON Photovoltaic 0.1 W/cap Solar Thermal 0.6 W/cap


Portland, OR2030: 10% of total energy use Toronto, ON 2015: Solar PV 3 W/cap Solar Thermal 7 W/cap 2030: Solar PV 300 W/cap Solar Thermal 450 W/cap

2012: Start tracking on-site

renewable energy supply Determine baseline 2016: 0.5 W/cap: 200kW 2020: 1 W/cap: 500kW

City Direction: Determine alternative sources of local energy and create

infrastructure that enables grid-connected generation and distribution

City Partnership: Create incentives for developers to incorporate RE systems into

new construction Promote district heating and cooling (geothermal, solar) Conduct a public awareness campaign and encourage

implementation (through policy or marketing) of green infrastructure and renewable energy (i.e. green roofs, solar panels, geothermal) at the residential level including the benefit of payment for excess energy returned to the grid

Develop energy research capacity by partnering with universities and colleges


No precedents available 2012: Start tracking on-site

renewable energy supply Determine baseline 2016: 100 kW 2020: 250 kW

City Direction: Develop high-profile renewable energy pilot projects for retrofitting

City facilities Develop renewable energy systems project on all new City

facilities





PEOPLE

Engagement

Annual participation in environmental activities and educational programs: Number of people

The number of individuals participating in environmental initiatives relating to EMP components (Waste, Air, Water, Land, Energy, People)

Community No precedents available Brampton 2008School Programs 72,438 Summer Camps 7,211 Brampton 2009 School Programs 83,951 Summer Camps 10,054 9.3% reduction in energy demand during Earth Hour School Programs 13%increase Summer Camps 39%increase Source: Brampton Clean City

Program Update (2010)

HamiltonCommuter Challenge annually 2,000 people from 28 organizations

2012: (10% annual increase in participation) 2016: 10% annual increase 2020: 10% annual increase

City Direction: Expand the role of the Clean City Committee to act as a

community resource to offer environmental education, provide information on upcoming events and encourage participation in programs and activities

Create a series of awareness and education campaigns (graphic information brochures) for each component of the EMP

Develop a comprehensive website that includes a database of environmental resources, services, activities and events

Consider annual environmental awards/incentives for Businesses, Institutions and Citizens to recognize contributions to environmental initiatives or improved environmental performance

City Partnership: Work with schools and community centres to involve youth and

encourage commitment to an eco-challenge Work with conservation authorities and organizations to involve

youth and the community in conservation initiatives

Annual participation in environmental activities: Number of people

The number of individuals participating in environmental initiatives relating to EMP components (Waste, Air, Water, Land, Energy, People)

City No precedents available Brampton 2008Spring Clean Up 53,000 Harvest Clean Up 31,052 Public Outreach 52,991 Brampton 2009 Spring Clean Up 66,802 Harvest Clean Up 34,230 Public Outreach 69,336 Spring Clean Up 26%increase Harvest Clean Up 10%increase Public Outreach 31%increase Source: Brampton Clean City

Program Update (2010) Consider metrics for: Commissioners Green Challenge, Green Team Corporate Initiatives

No precedents available 2012: (10% annual increase in participation) 2016: 10% annual increase 2020: 10% annual increase

City Direction: Establish a corporate responsibility that acts as a corporate

resource to offer environmental education, provide information on upcoming events and encourage participation in programs and activities to improve the sustainability of the City as a corporation





Education & Awareness

Number of citizen outreach programs: Number of programs

The number of citizen outreach programs that specifically contribute to achieving EMP components (existing or new initiatives)

Community No precedents available Over 40 community stewardship programs and activities

No precedents available 2012 – 2016: 1 outreach program /

component Set target for 2020

City Direction: Establish a Sustainability Centre as a community resource to offer

environmental education, provide information on upcoming events and encourage participation in programs and activities

Create a series of awareness and education campaigns (graphic information brochures) for each component of the EMP

Develop a comprehensive website that includes a database of environmental resources, services, activities and events

Consider annual environmental awards/incentives for Businesses, Institutions and Citizens to recognize contributions to environmental initiatives or improved environmental performance

City Partnership: Work with schools and community centres to involve youth and

encourage commitment to an eco-challenge

Human Health

Rates of obesity, diabetes, respiratory ailments: Percent of population

The percentage of the population suffering from an illness that may be affected by urban development

Community Canada Obesity 24 % Diabetes 6 %


No precedents available 2012: Start tracking rates of

obesity, diabetes, respiratory ailments


2020

City Partnership: Work with Peel Public Health to assist with measurement of

health indicators over the long term

Recreation

Recreation Participation Rates: Number of participants

Number of people participating in City recreational programs

Community No precedents available Baseline data to be available in 2012

No precedents available 2012: Start tracking number

recreation participation rates


2020

City Direction: Increase marketing and outreach to community Work with the community to determine appropriate recreation

programs





Food

Urban agriculture: Number of plots

Number of community gardens and greenhouses with food production

Community Markham, ON 90 plots Brampton 2 plots No precedents available 2012: (10 plots) 2016: 50 plots 2020: 100 plots

City Direction: Implement a Food Strategy that includes urban agriculture Offer incentives for developers to include productive green roofs

in new construction City Partnership: Work with landowners to identify opportunities to establish

community gardens in higher-density communities Provide education on the importance of growing food locally and

how to grow food locally Support TRCA's urban agricultural initiatives at the Claireville

Conservation Area Work with residents and community organizations to harvest

backyard gardens and orchards for community use City Leadership: Use spaces within the City's park space inventory for local food

production Create a demonstration garden

Access to local food: Percent

Percentage of residential within 1 km of a grocery store, local food market or farmer’s market that sells a significant range of locally produced food (produced within Southern Ontario?)

Community No precedents available Baseline data to be available in 2012

No precedents available 2012: Start tracking number

recreation participation rates

Determine baseline 2016: 50% within 1km 2020: 75% within 1km

City Direction: Create a food map which illustrates ‘food deserts’ within

Brampton and implement a Food Strategy that prioritizes access to adequate, affordable food

Increase market access to locally produced food, such as through supermarkets, farmers' markets, restaurants, etc.

City Partnership: Foster opportunities for farmer’s markets within neighbourhoods Partner with local Food Banks to help address inaccessibility to

local food and address 'food deserts'

Prioritization MatrixAppendix 2

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Can the metric be scaled for both City and Community?

Is the metric reliable?

Does the metric build on existing initiatives?

Will the metric help effect environmental change in the short term?

Does the metric affect a large percentage of the population/community?

Is there a significant resource cost/environmental benefit ratio for achieving the target?

Is the data collection feasible and a reasonable cost /resource?

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