Parks and Environment CommitteeJuly 4, 2008

Susan Reed TanakaManager – EngineeringToronto Transit Commission

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Presentation OverviewClimate Change, Clean Air & Sustainable Energy Action Plan

TTC Participation City Targets

TTC’s Environmental Initiatives Corporate Environmental PolicyProgress & planned actions

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City of Toronto has committed to:

Address climate change impactsImprove local air qualityEncourage sustainable developmentLead by example through coordinated effort of Agencies, Boards and Commissions

City Requests, Commission Inquiries and TTC Participation

Climate Change, Clean Air and Sustainable Energy Action Plan

Climate ChangeNeighbourhood

Action PlanPublic Health

Solid WasteManagement/

CapturingMethane

Expanded Greening

Deep LakeWater

Cooling

DistrictHeating

TCHCLocal Food

ProductionEducation

ReducingUrban

Heat Island

Green Buildings

GreenFleet

Green Roofs -Retrofit

Green Development

Standard

Green Roofs -New

GreenEnergy

Procurement

EnvironmentallyResponsibleProcurement

RenewableEnergy

EnergyConservation

TransportationCity

PurchasingAdaptation

GreenBuildings

FleetServices

RenewableEnergy

LightingImplement

TransitCity Plan

VulnerabilityScans

BikewayNetwork

GreenhouseGas &

Emissions

Program Areas Sub-working GroupsCommission Inquiries

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Participation on City Committees

TTC participates on the following:Executive Environment TeamSteering Committee: Cost Benefit Analysis of Green Development Std.Renewable Energy Working GroupCity Power Purchase Working GroupExecutive Fleet ManagementCity Waste Diversion TeamCity Corporate Smog Team

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Climate Change and Smog Reduction

Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions reduced from 1990 levels:

20% by 201230% by 202080% by 2050

Smog causing pollutants reduced from 2004 levels:

20% by 2012

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GHG and SMOG Reduction Targets –Proposed Study & Actions

Study to establish 1990, 2004 & 2006 baseline consumption:

Diesel fuelGasolineNatural gasElectricity

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GHG and SMOG Reduction Targets –Proposed Study & Actions

Once baselines established:Recommend measurement system & next steps to reduce GHG’s/SMOG without reducing transit service

Build Environmental Management System & identify responsible areas

Establish Goalsmeasure, verify and report

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The TTC commits to: reduce the environmental impact from its facility and vehicle operations, and commits to comply with all legal and applicable requirements.

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TTC Vehicles replace CarsReplacing more than 1 Million

vehicle-trips daily

Current ridership exceeds 450 Million passengers yearly

A.M. Rush:Bus = 50 cars Streetcar = 70+ carsSRT Train = 200 carsSubway train = 900 cars

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–Toronto Transit City – Light Rail Plan

Plan completed in 2007Establishes a network of rapid transit projects across all parts of TorontoKey element in City’s commitment to sustainable future and liveable cityEnvironmental Assessments in progress

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-Efficiency of Use and Conservation

Bus FleetUsing B5 blend bio-diesel with Ultra Low Sulphur Fuel150 hybrid buses operating in 2007 Future purchases to be hybrids

334 hybrids being added in 20082008 = 33% fleet, 2010 = 45% fleet

Operators trained in fuel efficient driving techniquesConsidering revised set temperatures and increased tire pressures

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-Efficiency of Use and Conservation Cont’d

Non-Revenue VehiclesPurchasing smaller/lighter vehiclesOptimizing fuel efficiency by motor sizePurchasing gasoline vehicles where possibleUsing bio-diesel when fuelled by TTCHybrids to be considered for future purchases where feasible – 4 purchased in 2007Green Fleet Plan

Green Fleet Transition Plan consistent with CityGreen Fleet Plan to be established in 2008

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-Efficiency of Use and Conservation Cont’d

Non-Revenue VehiclesRecommending Operator driving techniques to optimize fuel use Recommending Operator procedures for start up, drive away and idling as per City Fleet OperationsRight-sizing vehicles: crew cabs used to eliminate need for second vehicle

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–Efficiency of Use and Conservation

New Subway Train PurchaseEnergy efficiencies considered

8-10% savings/passenger compared to T1Vehicle weight reducedDrivers trained for energy efficiencyDesigned for future improvements (ATO)Regenerative braking for all subway trains by 2010

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–Efficiency of Use and Conservation Cont’d

New Streetcar/LRT PurchaseEnergy efficiencies considered

Stringent weight controlMore efficient propulsion systemLonger vehicle to carry more passengersHighly efficient regenerative braking

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–Efficiency of Use and Conservation Cont’d

439 M kWh used in 200775% for traction power

Conservation/Demand Management Studies with Toronto Hydro including Facility Audits

Leading to future retrofitsSubject to payback periods

Solar panel powered microwave transmitters successfully testedEnergy conservation staff hired

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–Efficiency of Use and Conservation Cont’d

94% of subway trains and 100% of streetcars have regenerative braking

Investigating potential wayside storage of traction power

Lighting replacement program in subway, surface facilities and offices

Investigating further upgrades to lighting, chillers, capacitors, appliances

Conversion to Natural Gas, Controls Automation and Peak Saver where justified by savings

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–Efficiency of Use and Conservation Cont’d

25% Green Energy by 201210% of electricity supplied to be green by 201015% premium through Toronto Hydro

Implemented over period of timeCost anticipated to be $1.6- $2.6M/yrSubject to funding source being identified Commencing in 2009

Approved by Commission December 2007

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–Efficiency of Use and Conservation

Bus Garage ProgramComputerized Building Management System

Selected garagesTemperature setback in bus storage areas9.5% savings per location achieved in 2007

Future plan for more facilitiesMonitor/report overhead door position for additional energy savings

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Hazardous Materials Management, Waste Reduction & Recycling

Corporate Environment ProgramsWaste handlingCorporate Spills Response Program Training Monitoring & Removal of Underground Storage TanksC of A’s (Air)

Hazardous Materials Management55% reduction to date

Purchasing ChemicalsAssess performance, health & safety, environmental impact and cost

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Hazardous Materials Management, Waste Reduction & Recycling Cont’d

Noise and VibrationSubway and streetcar vehiclesMay be caused by wheel/rail defectsLubrication employedRail grinding programWheel inspection and truing Isolated double ties for subway trackIsolation boot for streetcar rail

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Hazardous Materials Management, Waste Reduction & Recycling Cont’d

Solid Waste Diversion73% rate achieved in 200680% target for 2010

Recycling Contracts Metals, batteries, solvents, cardboard, scrap wood, non-revenue vehicle tires, and toner cartridges

Surplus assets sold for recyclingBuses/subway carsComputers

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Hazardous Materials Management, Waste Reduction & Recycling Cont’d

Waste reduction, diversion & recyclingSubway waste separation and recycling Vehicle clean recycling programNo waste office programHillcrest waste transfer facilitySolid waste sorted by Turtle Island

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Green Procurement PolicyConsultant retained to develop comprehensive approachPolicy developedSeeking TTC Approval July 2008

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New Subway & LRT Vehicles

Environmental impact consideredOil-less air compressorsRefrigerant to be R407C

Recycling plan required for end-of-lifeEnvironmental report requiredSome materials prohibited/restricted

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Design Standards - Buildings

Durable Building ConstructionEnergy efficiencyLow VOC MaterialsCFC/HCFC free materialsMitigating Construction Impacts

Erosion controlDust controlProtection of watercourses

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Toronto Green Development Standard

Standard to be adopted, where feasibleMany requirements already followedGreen Roof

Victoria Park, Eglinton West Subway Platform

Cool Roof where Green Roof not feasible

Pilot Projects to be usedWhere new technologies consideredTo develop new design standardsGreen Roof Pilot Project: Victoria Park StationCool Roof Pilot Project: Wilson Carhouse Addition

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Significant progress made in many areascost-effective innovation and self-assessment

Recent success in solid waste reductionmeasurement based approach used

Approach for next steps includes:Measurement basedGoals, verification and reportingPilot Projects for new technologies

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