community energy planning: policies and tools
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This presentation was delivered on the sunshine coast of British Columbia in the Spring of 2011. It covers ways for local governments to approach community energy planning. Interested in having Peter present in your community?Please contact Peter Ostergaard: [email protected]. (250) 888-3030TRANSCRIPT
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CommunityEnergy Planning:Policies and ToolsPeter OstergaardSmart Planning for CommunitiesApril 14, 2011
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Outline
Fraser Basin Council and Programs
Smart Planning for Communities program
Energy Planning: Policies & Tools
Utility programs
Case Studies and Examples
Challenges
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The Fraser Basin Council:advancing sustainability throughout BC
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Energy Efficiency and Buildings Toolkit
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Transportation: E-3 Fleets and Transportation Demand Management Toolkit
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BC Climate Action Toolkittoolkit.bc.ca
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Remote CommunityImplementation Program
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1 Process Advice
2 Strategic Support
3 Education & Training
4 Technical Expertise
5 Online Resources
What do we do?
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• 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
Funders Group
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Oh No! Not another Plan!
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• 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
Applying Sustainability Principlesto Existing Plans
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• 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
Energy Planning Policies and Tools
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Range of Policy Types
SOCIAL MARKETING
FINANCIAL INCENTIVES
PRICE SIGNALS
POLICIES REGULATION
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
VOLUNTARY MANDATORY
P O L I C Y T O O L S / I N S T R U M E N T S
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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
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• 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
Fortis CommunityEnergy Initiatives
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Significant DistrictEnergy Systems in BC
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• $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
Colwood Solar Program
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• 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
Challenges
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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
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Questions?
Peter Ostergaard
Province-wide Energy Specialist
Smart Planning for Communities
Fraser Basin Council
[email protected], BC (250) 888-3030