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Enhancing Energy Efficiency in Municipalities An overview of the MCCACs Energy Efficiency Programs Albertas Greenest Cities Presentation January 23, 2020 Acknowledgement We would like to respectfully acknowledge that this presentation
An overview of the MCCAC’s Energy Efficiency Programs
Alberta’s Greenest Cities Presentation January 23, 2020
We would like to respectfully acknowledge that this presentation is being delivered in Treaty 6 territory. We acknowledge all the many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit whose footsteps have marked these lands for centuries, and whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant communities.
Established in 2009, the Municipal Climate Change Action Centre provides funding, technical assistance, and education to support Alberta municipalities, non-profits, and schools in addressing climate change. The Municipal Climate Change Action Centre is a partnership between the Government of Alberta, the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association, and Rural Municipalities of Alberta.
MCCAC ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAMS
Electric Vehicles for Municipalities Program Municipal Energy Manager Program Recreation Energy Conservation Program
Town of Bon Accord Bon Accord Arena Lighting Retrofit November 2019
Municipally-owned recreation facilities can receive funding for: ü Scoping audits and engineering studies ü Interior and exterior lighting ü Building automation systems and controls ü Building envelope upgrades and HVAC systems ü Pumps, motors, and variable frequency drives ü Combined heat and power systems ü And others on a case-by-case basis
SCOPING AUDITS ENGINEERING STUDY IMPLEMENTATION PROJECTS
Up to 100% costs* Best for identifying general energy saving opportunities Up to 100% costs* Best for large scale and expensive energy saving
The lesser of, up to 75% of project costs OR 1-year simple payback maximum after rebate Complete energy saving and GHG-reducing projects Funding Maximums: Dry Sport Centres = $8,000 Arenas/Pools = $10,000 Multiplexes = $12,000 Maximum of $20,000 for all recreational facility building types Minimum project sizes of $10,000. Projects with less than a 1-year simple payback prior to rebates are ineligible
Funding Cap: $750,000 per municipality
MUNICIPALITIES
AUDIT/STUDY PROJECTS
ANNUAL GHG REDUCTIONS
IMPLEMENTATION PROJECTS
REC PARTICIPATION <1 YEAR POST-LAUNCH
City of Leduc Leduc Recreation Centre Lighting Retrofit Early 2020
COST $806,000* ANNUAL GHG REDUCTIONS CITY OF LEDUC – LEDUC RECREATION CENTRE FUNDING $604,000* ANNUAL GHG REDUCTION
478 tCO2e
*Estimated values to be finalized upon completion
Town of Okotoks Polaris Ranger EV October 2019
Vehicles ü Passenger Electric Vehicles ü Heavy Duty Electric Vehicles ü Non-road Electric Vehicles û Traditional Hybrids (non plug-in) û Transit Vehicles Non-Vehicle Projects ü Level 2 and 3 Charging Stations ü EV Feasibility Studies
PASSENGER VEHICLES HEAVY-DUTY VEHICLES NON-ROAD VEHICLES
$4,000 - $8,000 per vehicle
(Depending on battery capacity)
(Ex. Chevy Volt, Chevy Bolt, Hyundai Kona, Nissan Leaf, and more)
25% of vehicle costs to a maximum of $50,000 per vehicle
(Ex. BYD Refuse Truck, Mack LR Refuse Truck, others)
25% of costs to a maximum
(Ex. Polaris Ranger EV, Proterra Electric Riding Sweeper, others)
Electric Ice Resurfacers 25% of costs to a maximum
(Ex. Zamboni 450 EV, Olympia IceBear Electric, others)
CHARGING STATIONS EV FEASIBILITY STUDIES
50% of costs up to $2,000 per station Level 2 or Level 3 only 50% of costs to a maximum
One study per municipality
Funding Cap: $500,000 per municipality
2019 Chevrolet Volt Plug-in Hybrid EV Charged by solar PV on Operations Building July 2019
COST $40,000 ANNUAL GHG REDUCTIONS CITY OF LEDUC – 2019 CHEVY VOLT PHEV FUNDING $8,000 ANNUAL GHG REDUCTION
3.4 tCO2e
Town of Cochrane Special Projects Planner Hired in December 2019
Deliverables ü Energy Management Plan including GHG reduction targets ü Internal energy expertise and capacity to apply for funding and lead projects ü Energy benchmarking and analysis of energy-saving opportunities ü Energy management assessment & organizational engagement ü Coaching, training, tools, and other supports provided by CLEAResult Eligible Participants ü Are defined as a municipality in Alberta as per the Municipal Government Act ü Are within the Province of Alberta with a population <150,000 residents
MEM TERM REBATE
YEAR 1 80% of MEM base salary to a maximum of $80,000 per year YEAR 2 (optional and contingent on meeting minimum Year 1 requirements) 80% of MEM base salary to a maximum of $80,000 per year
2 Year Funding Cap: $160,000 per municipality
MUNICIPALITIES
ENERGY MANAGERS APPROVED
ENERGY MANAGERS HIRED
BUILDINGS IN SCOPE
MEM PARTICIPATION SINCE APRIL 2019
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