Creating a Multi-Year Energy Management

Strategy

Emma Norton – Energy Efficiency Coordinator, EACMegan McCarthy – Energy Data Analyst, EAC

Multi-Year Energy Management Strategy

• 3 tools• Energy Efficiency Upgrade Timeline• Tracking Software• Engagement Posters

Multi-Year Energy Management Strategy

Scoping Study or Energy Savings Opportunity Assessment• Identified 169 upgrade opportunities• $55,000 in annual savings• 5 year payback

• Final 5 year plan:• 21 upgrades• $42,000 in annual savings

Opportunity Opportunity Cost Saving   PaybackGHG Reductions 

(t CO2e)

kWh $

Old Courthouse and Addition Replace Incandescents $2,853.31 1126.064 $157.65 18.1 0.90

Replace T-12s

Occupancy sensors in bathrooms $400.00 600 $66.00 6.06 0.32

avg $/kWh = $0.11Re-caulk all windows and exterior doors (partly done) $500.00 500 $55.00 9.09 0.4Upgrade heating system to heat pump $7,421.09 13,893 $1,043 7.12 5.94

Programmable thermostats $600.00 1000 $110.00 5.45 0.48Timer on the Domestic Hot Water Tank $300.00 3000 $330.00 0.91 0.24

Try to not open it in the winters unless necessary $200.00 20,000 $2,200.00 0.09 0.16Review use of the addition. (demolish?)

$10,000.00 20,000 $2,200.00 4.55 8.00

TOTAL $12,274 40,119 $3,961 3.10 9.82

Multi-Year Energy Management Strategy

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Multi-Year Energy Management Strategy

2019Annual Savings

Accrued Savings Spent

Accrued kWh Saved

$42,000 $135,000 $145,500 210,000

Multi-Year Energy Management Strategy

Target Setting

S - SpecificM - MeasurableA - AttainableR - RealisticT - Timely

MASTER COPY Jan-07 Feb-07 Mar-07 Apr-07 May-07 Jun-07 Jul-07 Aug-07 Sep-07 Oct-07 Nov-07 Dec-07

# of Days in Period 63 61 61 61 36 60 61 63 62 61 61 61kWh Used (NSP) eCO2 Emissions (kg) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Trees to Offset Emissions 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 050kW Turbines Needed 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00250W PV Solar Panels Needed 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Energy Charges (NSP) Efficiency Fees (NSP) - 'Other' Taxes (NSP) Total Cost (NSP) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00kWh Per Day Average 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Daily Cost Average $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

SCROLL RIGHT TO ADD THE ENERGY DATA FROM YOUR NSP BILL INTO THE ROSE COLOURED SECTIONS ABOVE 

                  YEAR 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

SCROLL DOWN FOR SUMMARY AND DAILY 

TOTALS

Energy Charges $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

 Efficiency Fees

$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Taxes $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Multi-Year Energy Management Strategy

Financing: Green Revolving Fund

Green Revolving Fund

Energy Efficiency Projects

Operations savings

Upfront Costs

• Simple to implement in comparison to other funding methods• Funds revolve indefinitely creating

a source of funds for the long-term• Takes stress off of utility budget• Does not effect any debt or taxes

Resources

• ICSP Implementation Guide

• Municipal Climate Change Mitigation Plan

• Other municipal energy management plans: Halifax, Bridgewater, Annapolis Royal, Whitehorse

Contact

• Emma NortonEcology Action CentreEnergy Action Team(902) 442-0199

• Efficiency Nova ScotiaEricka Wicks (Contact for Municipalities)(902) 470-3561 ewicks@efficiencyns.ca