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The Colour of money…
1. Real Case Studies
2. Who we are
3. Program Summaries
Wellington Suites
• FRPO Environmental Excellence Award
• 2005-2007 Accomplishments:• Gas consumption reduced by 53%• Water consumption reduced by 32.5%• Electrical consumption reduced by 28%• Waste diversion increased from 10% to 60% (industry
standard is under 20%)• Implementation of tenant awareness/education prg• Implemented numerous initiatives to promote • Environmental sustainability and resource
conservation• Consumption regularly tracked and reviewed
Wellington Suites
Water Consumption: Wellington Suites
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Annual water consumption decreased by 32.5%
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Wellington Suites
Gas Consumption: Wellington Suites
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Annual gas consumption decreased by 53%
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Wellington Suites
Electricity Consumption: Wellington Suites
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Annual electricity consumption decreased by 28%
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Wellington Suites
• Key Initiatives:• Replaced all windows• Insulated roof to maximize efficiency• Fresh air fans operate only as required • Gas boilers replaced - modulating high efficiency units• Ensuite bulbs replaced with CFLs - 800 bulbs • Elevator motors/controls replaced• Replaced all toilets with low-flow models• Installed aerators/flow reducers in showers, taps• Planted trees – block winds and provide shade• Actively promoted conservation and recycling• Introduced books/magazines/goods exchange, plus
Safe Battery Disposal• Compost all leaves and yard waste on site• Made recycling easy instead of difficult
Upper Broadview
• Green Toronto Award winner• 32 units – dates to 1930s • Accomplishments from 2003:
• Gas consumption reduced by 38%• Water consumption reduced by 56%• Electrical consumption reduced by 15%• Recycling (waste diversion) increased from 10% to 70%
(industry standard is under 20%)• Implemented numerous initiatives to promote
environmental sustainability and resource conservation• Consumption of gas, water and electricity regularly
tracked and reviewed• Actively promoted energy conservation and recycling
awareness to staff and tenants
Upper Broadview
Gas Consumption (by Year)
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Gas consumption has been reduced by 38%
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Upper Broadview
Water Consumption (by Year)
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Water consumption has been reduced by 56%
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Waste Diversion
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Recycling has increased by 700%
Garbage
Recycling and Green Bin
Upper Broadview
• Key Initiatives:a) Replaced all windowsb) Insulated attic to reduce heat lossc) Installed new controls on boilerd) Replaced all steam traps, eliminated leaks on system -
reduced boiler pressure from 5 lbs to 1 lbe) Instituted on going preventive maintenance programf) Aerators/flow reducers installed on all kitchen tapsg) Replaced all toilets with low flow modelsh) Promptly attended to leaky taps and other water leaksi) Replaced hallway corridor light fixtures with energy
efficient fluorescent fixturesj) Installed low wattage CFL in common areask) Retrofitted exit signs with LED (low energy) light bulbs
Upper Broadview
• Waste Management Initiatives:a) Made recycling easyb) Recycle cans, bottles, paper, cardboard and approved
plasticsc) Collect “returnables” (beer cans and bottles, wine and
liquor bottles) and give proceeds to the less fortunated) Pilot project for Green Bin programe) Actively promote Waste Reduction and Earth Weekf) Actively promote/encourage tenant participation and
suggestionsg) Safe battery disposalh) Book/magazine exchangei) Used goods exchange (furniture, clothes, electronics)j) Items regularly given to hospitals and charitiesk) Exceptional “buy-in” of our tenants to our program
Adam Krehm’s Presentation Here
Agenda
1. Real Case Studies
2. Who we are
3. Program Summaries
TowerWise Incentives Advisor
1. Unbiased guide on incentives
2. Hi-rise Condos & Rentals
3. All programs in 416area code
Why am I here?
Water Efficiency
Agenda
1. Who we are
2. Real Case Studies
3. Program Summaries
At a glance
What is MEER?• Province-wide electricity conservation Initiative
• Target sector: Multifamily apartment buildings
– Includes condominiums, coops, non-profit, assisted social housing, senior residences, privately owned student housing
• Over $30 Million in incentives for:
– Energy retrofits
– Energy audits
– Resident education
• Custom and prescriptive application process
• Conservation Goal: 100 MW reduced demand and 385,000,000 kWhr/year reduced consumption (Province-wide)
Rebates - Prescriptive
• Calculated on a per-measure basis• Rebates range from $1.00 to $250 per
measure (Some incentives have just increased by up to 500%!)
• Based on a predefined eligibility list• No energy calculations required
•T5 and T8 Lighting fixtures•Energy Star CFL’s •Exit Signs (LED)•Energy Star appliances•Programmable Thermostats•Ground Source Heat Pumps•ECM motor for furnaces
•On-demand hot water heaters•Central storage tank water heaters•Solar hot water preheat•Drain water heat recovery•Occupancy Sensors (in suite)
Rebates – Custom or Calculated
• Incented at $0.07 per kWh ($.10 per kwh inside 416) of electrical savings or $800/kW for chillers (Just increased from $250/kw)
• Electricity savings calculations required
• Any proven technology can be approved as a custom measure
Rebate can pay up to 50% of total eligible project costs
Important Dates
Program Start Date: February 1, 2009*
Work Completed by*: December 31, 2010
*Space cooling projects: April 30, 2011
*Retroactive Rebates: Applications can be submitted for projects completed after Jan. 1, 2008 (416 buildings can go back to 2006)
Enbridge
Audit Incentives Receive either half the cost of an Energy Audit or up to $ 5,000
per building Up to $ 15,000.00 for a Portfolio 25% of gas saving identified must be implemented in order to
receive audit incentive
Retrofit Incentives Receive $ .10/per 3m saved on retrofit projects Incentives are based on calculating first years gas savings Projects Include:
o Variable Speed Drives o Building Automation/Controls o Boiler Retrofit – (Condensing Boilers $ .15/m3 saved) o Heat Reflective Panels o Building Envelope
Enbridge
Water Conservation Incentives Paid based on installation of low flow showerhead
(1.5 GPM or less) Rebate Paid Directly to Building Owner/Condo Board Rebate Structure:
o Tamperproof Showerhead $6 o Non Tamper proof Showerhead $5
Moving Forward Questions Building review Incentive applications
Enbridge Rob Kennedy 416 816 9543
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